
Kory Botelho, OD
Optometrist
411 Strander Blvd Ste 202 Tukwila WA, 98188About
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.
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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 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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 your options. READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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Get to know Optometrist Dr. Kory Botelho, who serves patients in Tukwila, Washington.
A trusted optometrist, Dr. Botelho works with patients at Eye 5 Optical in Tukwila, Washington.
Eye 5 Optical proudly serves the Tukwila, Washington area with a tradition of quality service and a friendly staff. Their doctors take great pride in offering every patient the absolute best in vision care–whether through fitting them with eyeglasses or contact lenses, diagnosing cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye diseases, or recommending EVO ICL, RLE and other eye surgery procedures.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. Botelho graduated with his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pacific University School of Optometry.
Optometry is a healthcare profession that involves examining the eyes and applicable visual systems for defects or abnormalities, as well as diagnosing and managing eye disease. Optometrists are healthcare professionals who provide primary eye care through comprehensive eye examinations to detect and treat various visual abnormalities and eye diseases. Being a regulated profession, an optometrist’s scope of practice may differ depending on the location. Thus, disorders or diseases detected outside the treatment scope of optometry (i.e. those requiring certain surgical interventions) are referred out to relevant medical professionals for proper care, more commonly to ophthalmologists who are physicians that specialize in the tertiary medical and surgical care of the eye. Optometrists typically work closely together with other eye care professionals, such as ophthalmologists and opticians, to deliver quality and efficient eye care to the general public.
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