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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

Why are my eyes dry after laser surgery?

That’s normal . Use eye drops

Do eye drops help itchy eyes?

Yes, zaditor, Para day, etc.

Personal?

Night blindness is retinitis pigmentosa so get checked by your eye doctor

Why do my eyes hurt 3 weeks after cataract surgery?

Yes see the doctor. Could be from rubbing eyes or not taking your eye drops. Could be from high intraocular pressure , etc. Get your cornea checked and see the doctor . Could be READ MORE
Yes see the doctor. Could be from rubbing eyes or not taking your eye drops. Could be from high intraocular pressure , etc. Get your cornea checked and see the doctor . Could be inflammation too

Can you fix nearsightedness?

Glasses , contacts , refractive surgery

Swelling on eyelids?

Classic Chalazion

My eye became swollen because they were poked by a sharp object?

Yes double vision or diplopia can happen after injury involving cranial nerves

What do you do when your eyes hurt from light?

It’s called photophobia, light sensitivity. It could be from infection , uveitis etc.

Will I go blind if I have glaucoma?

In this day and age, no one should go blind from glaucoma if it’s diagnosed and treated early on.

How long is recovery from vitrectomy surgery?

Depends , sometimes a few weeks

I have a foreign body in my eye and a burning eyebrow?

It could most likely be an embedded foreign body that needs to be removed

How can I get my eye pressure checked?

Need to see an eye doctor

How long is recovery after glaucoma laser surgery?

Same day . All you need is to keep doing eye drops

What should I do after glaucoma surgery?

You will be using eye drops

Why do I have yellow eyes?

Jaundice? Could be pinguecula.

How do you get rid of itchy eyes from allergies?

Zaditor, payday or pred forte.

I have swollen, itchy, red eyelids?

Allergies or contact dermatitis