Our Lasik Surgery Staff
Serving Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Olympia, and Tacoma, WA
The Bellevue LASIK staff is absolutely exceptional. They can help you understand laser eye surgery and learn if it is appropriate for you, all in an atmosphere where personal service is the order of the day.
LASIK Surgeon (MD)
Tacoma Lasik Surgeon Dr. Leavitt has an M.D. degree and is highly experienced in:
- The medical and surgical management of refractive eye errors, such as astigmatism, myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness)
- Treatment of presbyopia
- Treatment of other eye conditions such as cataracts, amblyopia, and strabismus
Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)
Your COMT (Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist) has been certified after two-year training program through JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) with additional three years of experience under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. The COMT must be re-certified every three years after receiving credits for continuing education. Your COMT is a highly trained medical technologist in pre-operative and post-operative care for LASIK eye surgery. Your COMT is in direct communication with your LASIK surgeon.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
Your COT (Certified Ophthalmic Technician) has been certified after a two-year training program through JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology). Your COT must be re-certified every three years after receiving credits for continuing education and works under the supervision of the ophthalmologist. They are trained in pre-operative and post-operative care for LASIK eye surgery and are in direct communication with your LASIK surgeon.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
Your COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) has been certified by JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology) and is trained in ophthalmic medical assisting. Your COA is re-certified every three years after receiving credits for continuing education.
At Bellevue LASIK Cornea Consultants, we will be glad to answer your laser eye surgery questions, introduce you to our team, and show your our comfortable facilities. Please email our Lasik surgery staff, or call to schedule an initial consultation.