Surgical co-management is the standard of care for LASIK and cataract surgery across the country. The model is simple: a specialist ophthalmology surgeon performs the procedure at a state-of-the-art surgical center, while your local optometrist — Dr. Patel — provides the pre-operative evaluation, determines candidacy, and manages all post-operative follow-up care.
This approach gives you the best of both worlds: access to a top-tier surgeon for the procedure itself, and the convenience of recovering and being monitored close to home in Flower Mound — without the need to drive to Dallas or Fort Worth for every follow-up visit.
Good to know: Dr. Patel works with multiple trusted ophthalmology surgeons in the DFW area and will recommend the best surgeon for your specific procedure and needs.
Our Role
Comprehensive eye exam, corneal topography, tear film analysis, and medical history review to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK or cataract surgery.
Not everyone is a good candidate for refractive surgery. Dr. Patel will give you an honest, thorough assessment and discuss alternative options if surgery is not right for you.
We work directly with your surgeon — sharing records, imaging, and clinical findings so your surgical team has everything they need for the best possible outcome.
Your first post-operative check happens within 24 hours of surgery. We verify the surgical outcome, check for complications, and review your drop schedule and activity restrictions.
Follow-up visits at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months post-surgery track your healing, visual recovery, and refractive stability. We adjust treatment as needed.
After your post-op period is complete, we continue to monitor your eye health with annual comprehensive exams — watching for dry eye, posterior capsule changes, or any long-term effects.
Why Local Matters
Your post-operative visits are just as important as the surgery itself. Recovery monitoring catches complications early, ensures your vision stabilizes properly, and gives you the opportunity to address any concerns with a doctor who knows your eyes.
Dr. Kumar Patel is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry with over 12 years of experience co-managing LASIK, PRK, and cataract procedures. He partners with respected ophthalmology surgeons across the DFW area to deliver seamless surgical outcomes.
We partner with board-certified ophthalmology surgeons and recommend the right specialist for your procedure.
Post-op visits with OCT, topography, and refraction ensure your healing stays on track at every stage.
We are your long-term eye care provider — before, during, and after surgery for the rest of your life.
Conveniently located at 2600 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 180, Flower Mound, TX 75022 — proudly serving Flower Mound, Highland Village, Lewisville, Grapevine, Coppell, Lantana, Argyle, and the greater DFW area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Co-management means your eye surgery is performed by a specialist surgeon, while your pre-operative evaluation and post-operative follow-up care are provided by your local optometrist. This model gives you the benefit of a top surgeon for the procedure itself and the convenience of local follow-up care close to home at PersonalEyes in Flower Mound.
LASIK patients typically need 3 to 4 post-operative visits over the first 3 months — usually at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery. Cataract patients typically need visits at 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month post-surgery. Dr. Patel will customize your follow-up schedule based on your healing progress.
No. LASIK and cataract surgery are performed by board-certified ophthalmology surgeons at specialized surgical centers. Dr. Patel provides the pre-surgical evaluation to determine your candidacy, coordinates with the surgeon, and handles all post-operative care and monitoring right here in Flower Mound.
For cataract surgery, post-operative care is typically covered under your medical insurance as part of the global surgical fee. LASIK is generally considered elective and not covered by insurance, but the co-management fee is usually included in the overall LASIK package price quoted by the surgical center.
Dr. Patel monitors for complications at every post-operative visit and has direct communication channels with your surgeon. If a complication arises, we can manage many issues in-office — such as dry eye, inflammation, or refractive adjustments. If surgical intervention is needed, we coordinate an expedited referral back to the surgeon.