NVISION partners with optometrists through a co-management model. Here's how it works: your patient's optometrist refers them to NVISION for a specific procedure. Our surgeon performs the surgery and sends a detailed surgical report back to the OD. Then the OD provides all post-operative care and ongoing management. The OD stays the patient's primary eye doctor. We handle the surgery; they handle the follow-up. This is a win-win. The patient gets specialized surgical expertise from NVISION and continuity of care from their trusted optometrist. The OD builds loyalty because their patient has a life-changing experience. And the OD receives co-management fees for the post-op care they provide.
Optometrists appreciate the co-management model because it keeps their patients in their practice. The patient doesn't abandon the optometrist after surgery; they come back for all their follow-up care. ODs receive detailed surgical reports explaining exactly what was done, what to watch for, and what the recovery timeline is. They get co-management fees from insurance for the post-operative care they provide. They have access to NVISION's team if they have questions. And they know their patients are in expert hands. This partnership elevates the OD's practice and strengthens patient relationships.
As a sales rep for NVISION, your job is to build strong relationships with optometrists in your area. You'll visit OD offices, introduce yourself, explain our procedures and technology, and make it easy for them to refer patients. You'll leave educational materials and screening tools. You'll host lunch-and-learn trainings so the OD and their staff understand what we do. You'll emphasize that referring doesn't mean losing the patient; it means their patient gets specialized care and comes back to them for ongoing management. The better informed the OD is about NVISION, the more confident they'll be referring their patients.
Referring optometrists need certain things from NVISION to feel confident sending their patients. They need detailed surgical reports after procedures. They need quick turnaround times so patients aren't waiting weeks for surgery. They need to know we'll handle complications professionally. They want easy access to our surgeons if they have questions. They appreciate when we provide patient education materials. They want our team to be respectful and professional in all interactions. They want to feel that we're truly partners, not competitors. When you build these trust factors, optometrists become reliable referral sources because they know NVISION will represent their practice well.
Here's the beautiful part: the co-management model benefits everyone. When an optometrist's patient has vision-changing surgery and sees clearly for the first time in decades, that patient loves their optometrist. They thank them for the referral. They tell their friends. The OD becomes a hero in the patient's mind. That kind of loyalty is worth more than any advertising campaign. Plus, ODs make money on post-op care and gain access to NVISION's continuing education events. You're genuinely helping OD practices grow while serving patients better. That's the kind of win-win partnership that builds lasting business relationships.