Cataract Surgery Co-Management

Cataract Surgery Co-Management Follow-up Care In Maryville

At his practice, Losh Optometry, Dr. Losh provides cataract surgery co-management for patients in the Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa areas. Dr. Losh can diagnose and refer patients directly to the best physicians for surgery, saving the patient a trip to the surgeon for the initial diagnosis.

Cataract Surgery Co-Management Q & A

What Are Cataracts?

The lens of the eye is located behind the cornea and iris and in front of the retina. It helps to focus light on the retina, enabling clear images to be formed. Cataracts are a condition where those natural lenses of the eye become cloudy and yellowed, often as part of the aging process. They develop when protein in the lenses of the eye begin to form clumps that cause clouding and prevent light from reaching the retina clearly. This can occur in one eye or both. Cataracts may also be the result of smoking, diabetes, injury, prolonged use of corticosteroids or radiation therapy.

How Does Dr. Losh Assist Patients with Cataract Surgery?

Dr. Losh works closely with his patients who need to cataract surgery to help them understand the procedure and their options. He may diagnose and refer patients directly to the surgeons, saving the patient a trip to the surgeon for the initial cataract diagnosis. After Dr. Losh’s diagnosis, surgery is scheduled and coordinated between the performing surgeon and Losh Optometry. Dr. Losh also provides postoperative care in his Maryville, MO office.  Cataract surgery requires a one-day, one-week and one-month follow-up appointment, all of which are done in his office so that patients do not have to drive several miles back to the surgeon's office each time.

What Types of Postoperative Care Does Dr. Losh Provide?

All postoperative follow up is done by Dr. Losh in his Maryville office, saving his local patients a trips to the surgeon's office, which could be much farther for them to travel. He will provide one day, one week, and one month follow ups. Follow ups may be adjusted as needed per patient. Dr. Losh is committed to helping patients understand the steps they need to take for proper healing. He will follow up directly with the surgeon as well if you have any additional concerns. As part of your cataract surgery team, Dr. Losh provides skilled guidance so patients feel confident in their outcomes. For more information about how this process will work, contact the office today.


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Reviews From Our Satisfied Patients

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  • "It was a good visit. Eyes didn't change that much. Very thorough. I highly recommend Dr Losh. Thank you very much."
    Linda P. Submitted 05/03/17
  • "Dr Losh is the most thorough eye doctor I've experienced. He explains what he is doing, why he is doing it and leaves no question unanswered."
    Kelley O. Submitted 01/15/18
  • "Was very helpful and nice!"
    Trevor W. Submitted 04/06/17
  • "Great experience! I liked how much time he spending working with you and explaining things to you."
    Robin R. Submitted 03/14/17
  • "Great service and would definitely recommend to a friend."
    Kelly E. Submitted 02/28/17
  • "Great experience very professional and helpful. Friendly staff."
    Paul H. Submitted 02/01/17
  • "Great experience! The staff was very friendly and laid back."
    Bill M. Submitted 01/02/17
  • "I walked in and was immediately greeted with a smile! He helped me right away and was very pleasant to talk to! Nothing but great reviews!"
    Kay P. Submitted 10/18/16
  • "It was great. The doctor was helpful and so was the desk attendant."
    LaNee W. Submitted 10/10/16
  • "Great experience."
    Paul M. Submitted 09/29/16
  • "My family and I have been patients of Dr. Losh's for the last year and a half. Being in the health care profession myself, I truly appreciate the high standard of care that Dr. Losh provides and the professionalism that is shown in his practice. He is thorough, takes time to listen and evaluate, and I like how he explains things throughout the exam. Every Spring, I battle annoying eye allergies and had all but given up on a solution to manage them, but Dr. Losh provided a successful answer that has helped my eye allergies to be much more tolerable. I am thankful that Dr. Losh and his wife Tracey have their practice in Maryville and without hesitation, would recommend them to family and friends."
    Trelawny S. Submitted 09/02/16
  • "Great service and would definitely recommend to a friend."
    Lydia E. Submitted 09/02/16
  • "Dr Losh is awesome! He gave me a very thorough exam and took his time with me. Staff was friendly and very helpful. I felt Very comfortable. I would recommend Dr. Losh to all my friends and family."
    Barbara H. Submitted 07/12/16
  • "Great doctor! Dr. Losh is very informative and I learned a lot from my visit!"
    Breana H. Submitted 05/25/16
  • "Dr. Losh was very professional and thorough with my exam. Their office has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They were very helpful in assisting me to choose glasses frames. I will definitely go back again and recommend Losh Optometry to my friends."
    Carma K. Submitted 03/16/16
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