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Dr. Fatima Qureshi, O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. Fatima Qureshi is an optometrist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Qureshi specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Qureshi 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.
Dr. Fatima Qureshi, O.D.
Specializes in:
  • Eye Exam
  • Lafayette, LA
  • New England College of Optometry
  • Accepting new patients

How long should I rest my eyes from contacts?

Don’t sleep in contact. You can wear them for 10-12 hrs a day.

What should you not do when wearing contacts?

Don’t rub your eyes, and don’t sleep on them.

What can I do with my eye strain?

Glasses, dry eye drops, etc.

Eye Problem

Go to your eye doctor . It could be related to cellulitis , scleritis , foreign body , conjunctival heme etc.

Eye problem

Sounds like allergic conjunctivitis

Can you be under anesthesia for eye surgery?

It depends on the type of surgery . It could be general anaesthesia vs local or topical anaesthesia

How can I fix my eye strain?

Most likely with glasses

Anti-inflammatory eye drops?

Maxitrol drops work, with lid scrubs, but you have to see your eye doctor for RX.

Is laser surgery risky?

Any surgery can have potential side effects.

Extreme eye strain and new glasses?

Get your glasses checked again.

Will pink eye clear on its own?

If it’s viral then yes. But a lot of times we prescribe anti-inflammatory and symptomatic treatment.

Can you fix farsightedness with LASIK?

You will have to get an evaluation done . Mono vision could help

When should you see a doctor for dry eyes?

Normally we do a full dry eye exam

Should I wear glasses all the time for astigmatism?

If you have trouble seeing and focusing , then yes