Yes. You do need to visit a local eye doctor on a regular basis to measure the eye pressure and perform optic nerve testing. We can assist you in finding a nearby eye care provider should you need one. Our specialists will adjust the treatments after reviewing these results and communicate any treatment changes to your local eye doctor. Most patients will see their local eye doctor 2-4 times a year and have an annual virtual visit with us.

The highest trained doctor for glaucoma is an ophthalmologist (M.D.) who has completed a 1 year fellowship in glaucoma. Because there are a limited number of these sub-specialists, most patients with glaucoma are usually monitored by general ophthalmologists (M.D.) or optometrists (O.D.). With the help of technology, our goal is for every patient with glaucoma to have easy access to a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist.

While most glaucoma can be managed medically, sometimes laser or surgery is required. In these instances, we can arrange an in-person visit at our Dallas area office, or we can coordinate in finding the closest fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist to you.

We accept Medicare, most Medicare Advantage plans, and most commercial insurance plans. Many insurance plans, including Medicare, now cover telehealth visits. We recommend checking with your insurance provider for specific details regarding your coverage.