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Co-Management Rules Every Optometrist and Surgeon Should Follow

Post author By Hoot
Post date August 6, 2025

Premium intraocular lens surgery is not just a one day event. It is a process that unfolds across multiple appointments and providers. The relationship between the optometrist and the surgeon, if managed well, can make the entire journey smoother for the patient and more successful for everyone involved. To make co-management seamless, here are the […]

Tags cataract surgery comanagement, IOL preoperative care, ophthalmology workflow optimization, optometrist surgeon partnership, premium IOL referral, shared patient management

Why the IOL Conversation Needs to Start with the Optometrist

Post author By Hoot
Post date July 16, 2025

When a patient first hears about intraocular lenses during a surgical consultation, it can feel like drinking from a firehose. Words like presbyopia, toric, or multifocal are unfamiliar, and the entire process suddenly feels more complicated than expected. If that same patient had been introduced to the concept weeks or months earlier during a routine […]

Tags cataract surgery, cataract surgery comanagement, IOL patient education, Ophthalmology Practice Growth, optometry referral, Premium IOLs, toric IOLs