LASIK Co-Management

Surgery Co-Management

When considering any type of ocular surgery, it is important to understand the relationship you have with your optometrist.

Consider Dr. Fife a resource you can turn to for appropriate guidance. Dr. Fife will guide you to the most appropriate surgeon for you and can help answer questions and calm concerns you may have. Our office co-manages surgical services such as Cataract surgery, Laser surgery and other Refractive surgeries.

We offer this in conjunction with local eye surgeons. Additionally, we have working arrangements established with other specialized eye care doctors to manage such things as retinal detachments, retinal tears and hemorrhages. Following the surgery, Dr. Fife will be there to monitor your progress and will help you see to your full potential.

Laser Vision Correction

Everyone is talking about LASIK. Here is a brief description of the procedure:
A flap is cut in the cornea and then the flap is gently folded back. An Excimer Laser is used to reshape the cornea, much like a contact lens forms a new shape on the cornea, only the laser is permanent. The flap is then put back in place, acting like a natural bandage.

The “Wow!” effect of Lasik is the very rapid recovery of vision and the decreased level of discomfort post-operatively. You hear from people that they did not feel anything, and could see well the very first day. Most people have functional vision in 24-48 hours, although this is true in some cases, it must be noted that each person will heal at a different rate. Vision, although greatly improved immediately after surgery, continues to improve for some weeks, even months.

Everyone’s eyes are different. Even though you may have had a friend who has had LASIK, it does not mean it is right for you. If you are interested in laser vision correction, we will be happy to guide you in picking the right surgeon, procedure and laser appropriate for you. For many of you who are long-term contact lens wearers my pre-operative input can make the difference between an excellent result and a mediocre one.

Post-operatively we can monitor your eyes, and taper medications to arrive at the best possible result. After all, no one knows your eyes better than your St. George optometrist.