If Dr. Battani makes a diagnosis of some pathology or condition that is outside the scope of his practice, he will make the necessary referral to a qualified surgeon or medical professional authorized to treat your situation. The doctors will communicate and coordinate your care and work to establish the best follow up care for your specific treatment plan. Some examples of what might be referred are cataract surgery, corneal transplant surgery, lasik or refractive surgery, glaucoma that requires surgical intervention, corneal cross-linking, retinal detachment, etc.