
Post-Op Eye Care Wendell NC
Recover From Eye Surgery With a Team You Know.
From your pre-surgical evaluation through your final follow-up, we coordinate directly with your surgeon every step of the way.

Why Choose Us
Close-to-Home Care Before & After Eye Surgery
Direct Communication With Your Surgical Team
We maintain active communication with area surgical specialists before and after procedures. Your care stays coordinated and nothing important falls through the gap.
Trusted Referrals to Area Surgeons
When you need a referral, it comes with personal familiarity. Our doctors refer to surgical providers they know and trust, giving you the confidence that you are in good hands on both sides.
Local Follow-Up Without the Long Drive
Post-operative visits at Wendell Eye Care mean you are not traveling back to a surgical center for every follow-up. Recovery care happens at a familiar, conveniently located office staffed by people you know.
Pre & Post-operative Care Services
What’s Included in Co-Management Care
Cataract and LASIK surgery are life-changing procedures, but the surgery itself is only part of the process. Wendell Eye Care provides co-management care for patients, handling everything from pre-surgical evaluation to post-operative follow-up.
Surgeon Coordination
We communicate directly with your surgical team before and after your procedure to ensure continuity of care. You never have to relay messages between providers or worry about details falling through the cracks.
Pre-Surgical Consultation
Before surgery, we perform a comprehensive pre-operative evaluation to help assess your candidacy, prepare you for what to expect, and ensure the surgical team has the detailed baseline information they need.
Cataract Co-Management
We identify patients whose cataracts are ready for surgical intervention, coordinate referrals to trusted local surgeons, and provide all follow-up monitoring after the procedure so you can recover in our familiar office.
LASIK Co-Management
Patients pursuing LASIK are evaluated for candidacy and guided through every stage of recovery. Post-surgical care is provided right here at Wendell Eye Care, close to home and with a provider who knows your eyes.
Eye Surgery Candidacy & Referrals
Starting With the Right Evaluation
Not everyone is a candidate for every type of eye surgery, and knowing that before moving forward saves time, expense, and disappointment. Our pre-surgical evaluations provide a thorough baseline picture of your eye health and prescription, which both helps assess candidacy and gives your surgical team the detailed information they need going in.
If surgery is not the right option, we will let you know honestly and discuss what other care options may be available. If it is, we will make sure you are referred to the right surgeon and that the process is as smooth as possible from first visit to final follow-up.

Over 1,800 of Your Neighbors Have Given Us a 5 Star Google Rating
Reviews from patients across Eastern Wake County who trust Wendell Eye Care with their families’ vision and eye health.
Very Through & Listened to My Questions
“Had yearly exam and asked Dr. Lutz a few questions about minor problem I was having with my left eye. Going to schedule me an exam with office that did my cataract surgery and see if my lens needs to be cleaned to resolve the issue, he was very thorough and listened to my questions.”
– Mrs. Soybean Farmer
Ensure Your Eye Care Needs are Met
“Dr. Lutz and the entirety of the Wendell Eye care team always goes above and beyond to offer their patients the best care possible. You will be hard pressed to find anyone else who makes you feel like family from the moment you walk in the door. They listen intently, are extremely professional, and exhaust all measures to ensure your eye care needs are met. Truly a gem in the heart of downtown Wendell.”
– Sheri Sanderson
Common Questions About Post-Op Eye Care
Co-management means your primary eye care provider works alongside a surgical specialist to handle different parts of your care. At Wendell Eye Care, we manage your pre-surgical evaluation and all post-operative follow-up visits, while a surgical specialist performs the procedure itself.
We currently provide co-management for cataract and LASIK surgeries. Our office coordinates directly with area surgeons throughout the process, from candidacy evaluation through recovery.
Post-operative schedules vary based on the procedure and your surgeon’s protocol, but most patients are seen at Wendell Eye Care within the first day or two after surgery, with additional visits over the following weeks. We will review your schedule with you before surgery.
That is absolutely fine. We are happy to coordinate with a surgeon you have already selected or been referred to. Our role is to support your care on this end, wherever the procedure takes place.
Schedule an Appointment
with Your Wendell Eye Care Team
Whether you are due for a routine eye exam, dealing with a concern that needs attention, or searching for a new eyewear provider, our team is here.

