LASIK Surgery Co-Management

Dr. Stacy Coen's commitment to pre and post-surgery exams as part of her co-management process reflects her dedication to the well-being of her patients. By providing comprehensive care from the initial evaluation to the final follow-up, she strives to make the laser eye surgery experience as safe, effective, and comfortable as possible, ultimately delivering the best possible outcomes for her patients.

Laser eye surgeries like LASIK and PRK are now common, with over a million Americans choosing them annually to correct vision issues. During these procedures:

• Patients remain awake and reclined.
• Anesthetic drops numb the eyes, and a lid speculum keeps them open.
• The surgeon sculpts the cornea with a laser based on the patient's prescription.
• The whole process takes about 30 minutes.
• Post-surgery, vision is blurry, and patients may feel slight irritation.
• Prescription eye drops are provided to prevent inflammation and infection.
• Clear vision typically returns the night of or the day after surgery.
• Patients should arrange for someone to drive them home.
• Rest is important, with rapid healing and improved vision within days.
• Follow-up appointments over the next year track healing and prescription changes.

Dr. Stacy Coen performs pre and post-surgery exams as part of her co-management process, ensuring comprehensive care throughout the entire laser eye surgery experience.