Don't forget about your friendly neighborhood Optometrist. I can't speak for all patients or all managed healthcare systems, but in the military we funnel all of our corneal abrasions, ulcerations etc through our optometrists. This really takes the burden off of trying to get a close follow-up with the ophthalmology clinic since these are not surgical issues.
Alex O. - December 21, 2018 12:01 PM
Don't forget about your friendly neighborhood Optometrist. I can't speak for all patients or all managed healthcare systems, but in the military we funnel all of our corneal abrasions, ulcerations etc through our optometrists. This really takes the burden off of trying to get a close follow-up with the ophthalmology clinic since these are not surgical issues.
Jess Mason - December 21, 2018 12:23 PM
That’s a great point and for many patients much more accessible as a follow up plan.