When it is more than a glasses prescription
Optometrists diagnose and manage a wide range of eye conditions. If a concern requires treatment beyond our scope, we coordinate referral to the appropriate medical or surgical specialist.
Our doctors provide ongoing evaluation and monitoring with clear explanations and coordinated referrals when another level of specialty care is appropriate.
Ongoing care
Our doctors evaluate and monitor conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic eye changes, dry eye and other ocular-surface disease.
Coordinated care
When surgery or another level of specialty care is appropriate, we explain the recommendation and coordinate referral and follow-up.
At a glance
- Dry eye and eyelid disease
- Glaucoma evaluation and monitoring
- Diabetic eye health
- Cataract evaluation and surgical coordination
- Pre- and post-operative coordination
Good questions deserve clear answers.
When is an eye visit considered medical rather than routine vision care?
It generally depends on the reason for the visit and what is being evaluated. A visit focused on an eye-health problem may fall under medical insurance rather than a routine vision benefit.
Does Tatum Eyecare perform eye surgery?
No. Our optometrists evaluate and monitor many eye-health conditions and coordinate referral when surgical or subspecialty care is appropriate.
Can Tatum Eyecare coordinate care with another doctor?
Yes. When another specialist or a patient's primary-care clinician should be involved, our doctors can explain the recommendation and coordinate appropriate records and follow-up.