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Kory Bothelko

Optometrist

Dr. Kory Bothelko is an optometrist practicing in Tukwila, WA. Dr. Bothelko specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Bothelko performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
Kory Bothelko
  • Tukwila, WA
  • Accepting new patients

Is cataract surgery risky?

Compared to other surgeries, it seems very reasonable. It is still a surgery and it does involve your eyes so it is important to follow the instructions of the team doing your READ MORE
Compared to other surgeries, it seems very reasonable. It is still a surgery and it does involve your eyes so it is important to follow the instructions of the team doing your surgery and be upfront with all medications, supplements and vitamins you are taking. There have been cases that what patients have felt irrelevant impacted the recovery process.

Should I use eye drops after PRK eye surgery?

I recommend following the protocol suggested by the physician and their team performing the surgery. Certain drops are going to be suggested over others to promote healing.

Which surgery is best for myopia?

Depends on a lot of factors such as the amount of prescription you have, corneal thickness, age and visual demands. I suggest you reach out to an optometric provider to go over READ MORE
Depends on a lot of factors such as the amount of prescription you have, corneal thickness, age and visual demands. I suggest you reach out to an optometric provider to go over your options.

Can surgery fix a lazy eye?

This is a complex question that you ask. It would depend on the nature and cause of your lazy eye. Also in the optometric and ophthalmology world the term "lazy eye" can mean so READ MORE
This is a complex question that you ask. It would depend on the nature and cause of your lazy eye. Also in the optometric and ophthalmology world the term "lazy eye" can mean so many different things. I would recommend you reach out to an eye care professional to ask what the technical diagnosis that you are being diagnosed with and reach out to an eye care provider specializing in Strabismus and Amblyopia.

Is LASIK eye surgery safe?

Sorry I don't think that is a good question to ask as I don't know what you mean by safe. If you want to elaborate I could try and help.

Should I wear blue light glasses while working on a laptop?

There isn't a yes or no answer to this as there are many factors that are involved. Some questions you can look into to help you find a better solution or at least prepare yourself READ MORE
There isn't a yes or no answer to this as there are many factors that are involved. Some questions you can look into to help you find a better solution or at least prepare yourself to ask your provider may be: What type of blue blocker glasses are out there? Would it be helpful if some prescription was combined to help with eye strain and fatigue? What about computer applications like https://justgetflux.com/? I have patients that swear by blue blocker glasses and others that feel bad that they don't notice any changes or relief. I think it is worth learning more about it and depending on your computer exposure and situation it may be worth exploring.

Will I get 20/20 vision after LASIK?

There are a lot of factors that can impact your results from the surgery. It is best if you get a consultation from a provider to get realistic expectations.

Is blurred vision after eye laser surgery normal?

Yes it is common to have blurred vision. After a procedure like refractive surgery your eyes need time to heal. Be patient and communicate with your eye care providers.