CHOOSING AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST
An ophthalmologist is an eye doctor that is also an MD. Ophthalmologists perform all the same functions as optometrists, including providing prescriptions for contact lenses and eyeglasses, and they perform eye surgeries. When you come into our office for an eye exam that includes a LASIK refractive surgery consultation, our eye doctor will thoroughly examine your eyes and map your cornea in order to determine if LASIK surgery would improve your visual acuity.
If we determine that LASIK refractive surgery would be beneficial for you, our optometrist, Seema Mohanan, O.D., will refer you to an ophthalmologist for your surgery. After your surgery, you will be scheduled for several follow-up eye examinations at our eye clinic to make sure your corneal flap is healing correctly, and you are not experiencing any complications.
To schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye health examination, call our Ashburn eye clinic at 703-687-4719.
Did you know that our optometrist can provide LASIK surgery consultations and co-management services?
