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The Optometrist’s Role in Surgical Comanagement

Strategies for cataract and refractive surgery comanagement for practicing ODs 

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  • Julie Greenbaum, editor

  • June 17, 2026

  • 5 min

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Clinical Scorecard: The Optometrist’s Role in Surgical Comanagement

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsCollaboration between optometrists and surgeons for comprehensive patient care.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

    Guideline-Based Recommendations

    Diagnosis

      Management

        Monitoring & Follow-up

          Risks

            Patient & Prescribing Data

            Patients considering cataract or refractive surgery.

            Understanding lens options and healing timelines improves patient experience.

            Clinical Best Practices

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                The Optometrist’s Role in Surgical Comanagement

                • by Julie Greenbaum, editor

                • June 17, 2026

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