November 17, 2017
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VIDEO: Refractive cataract surgery works best with effective comanagement
NEW ORLEANS ― Optometrists should take control of patients by making the right referral, discussing lens options and making sure the patient is mentally and refractively prepared for surgery, Primary Care Optometry News Editorial Board Member Sondra Black, OD, FAAO, said here at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
Anything you know about the patient, including the fact that they have unrealistic expectations, should be documented on the referral form, she said.