Co-Management

When specialized procedures are needed, coordinated care between providers helps ensure patients receive the most effective treatment and seamless follow-up care.

Coordinated Eye Care with Trusted Specialists

Some eye conditions and vision procedures require collaboration between multiple eye care professionals. Through co-management, Richlin Eye works closely with trusted ophthalmologists and medical specialists to ensure patients receive comprehensive care before, during, and after specialized treatments. This coordinated approach allows patients to benefit from advanced surgical procedures while continuing to receive personalized care and follow-up at Richlin Eye.

What Is Co-Management?

Co-management is a collaborative model of care in which an optometrist and an ophthalmologist work together to manage different stages of a patient’s treatment. In many cases, the ophthalmologist performs the surgical procedure while the optometrist provides pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care. This partnership allows each provider to focus on their area of expertise while ensuring the patient receives seamless, continuous care. For patients, co-management often means receiving specialized treatment from a surgeon while continuing their ongoing eye care with the doctor they already know and trust.

Procedures That May Involve Co-Management

Co-management is commonly used for procedures that require surgical treatment or specialized medical care. These may include:

Cataract surgery
LASIK or other refractive surgery
Retinal procedures
Glaucoma surgery
Corneal treatments

Our doctors work with highly respected specialists to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care for their individual needs.

Your Care Before and After Surgery

When co-management is part of your treatment plan, Richlin Eye remains actively involved in your care.

Pre-Surgical Evaluation

Our doctors perform a comprehensive eye exam to determine whether surgery or specialty treatment is appropriate.

Specialist Referral

If surgery is recommended, we refer patients to trusted ophthalmologists who specialize in the specific procedure.

Post-Operative Care

After surgery, our doctors monitor healing, manage follow-up care, and ensure that vision is recovering as expected. This collaborative process helps provide a smooth experience for patients while maintaining continuity of care.

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A Patient-Centered Approach to Eye Care

At Richlin Eye, our priority is ensuring patients receive the best possible care for their eye health and vision. When advanced procedures are necessary, we work closely with experienced surgical specialists while remaining involved throughout the process.

By coordinating care between providers, we help ensure that patients receive expert treatment while continuing their long-term relationship with our practice.

Trusted by Eye Care Specialists

Richlin Eye has built long-standing relationships with respected ophthalmologists and eye care specialists throughout the region. Because of the practice’s reputation for clinical excellence and thorough patient care, many surgeons trust our team to manage the evaluation and post-operative care of their patients. This collaborative network helps ensure that each patient receives expert surgical treatment while continuing their care with a team that understands their vision history and long-term eye health needs.

Why Choose Richlin Eye?

A Collaborative Network of Eye Care Specialists: We work closely with trusted ophthalmologists and medical specialists to coordinate care for patients who require advanced procedures.
Experienced Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Our doctors carefully evaluate patients before surgery and provide attentive follow-up care to support proper healing and optimal visual outcomes.
Continuity of Care You Can Trust: Patients benefit from specialized surgical expertise while continuing their long-term eye care with the doctors who know their vision history.
A Family Legacy of Eye Care Since 1983: Richlin Eye has served generations of patients with thoughtful, relationship-focused eye care built on decades of clinical experience.