Eyes change over time, particularly in highly myopic patients and those who undergo refractive surgery. ¹ At Blue Fin Vision®, every follow-up visit generates a written clinical letter, and all scans are shared with the patient as part of their personal record.
Written continuity allows trends to be monitored over years and supports earlier identification of change. This is especially important because prior refractive surgery can complicate later biometry and intraocular lens calculations during cataract surgery. ² ³
For patients who may change providers or countries over their lifetime, having a longitudinal record supports continuity of care beyond a single clinic. Providing written follow-up is therefore an investment in future eye care, not merely current treatment. ³
References
- Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, et al. Global prevalence of myopia. Ophthalmology. 2016;123(5):1036-1042. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.01.006.
- Gimbel HV, Sun R, Furlong MT, DeBroff BM. IOL power calculation after LASIK. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2000;26(6):804-810. doi:10.1016/S0886-3350(00)00380-8.
- Reinstein DZ, Archer TJ, Gobbe M. LASIK outcomes and refractive planning. J Refract Surg. 2011;27(1):23-37. doi:10.3928/1081597X-20100212-04.
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