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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

Is steam bath bad for eyes?

Steam bath should be okay

What are the best foods for healthy eyes?

Eating fruits and vegetables is good for health.

My eye looks different because of my astigmatism. Anything I can do?

Astigmatism is the way the corneal surface is irregular and the cornea doesn't look round and spherical . There's no way anyone can tell you have astigmatism just by looking at READ MORE
Astigmatism is the way the corneal surface is irregular and the cornea doesn't look round and spherical . There's no way anyone can tell you have astigmatism just by looking at your eye . An eye doctor has to refract you in order to determine that

Why are my eyes sore after contacts?

This could be due to over wearing contact lenses . 10-12 hrs is what I recommend , then take them out and let your eyes breath on their own ! Your eyes could be dry so try a different READ MORE
This could be due to over wearing contact lenses . 10-12 hrs is what I recommend , then take them out and let your eyes breath on their own ! Your eyes could be dry so try a different brand which has lens water pockets in the material , use blink for contact lenses PRN OU. You could also have ocular allergies for which you can use zaditor as needed but after you take out your contacts

Why does my eyesight get worse every year?

If you are near sighted ( myopic) and in your teens /early 20s it's normal for a change in glasses /contacts Rx. it should stabilize in mid to late 20s. Myopic progression usually READ MORE
If you are near sighted ( myopic) and in your teens /early 20s it's normal for a change in glasses /contacts Rx. it should stabilize in mid to late 20s. Myopic progression usually happens in teen age years

Why are my eyes so sensitive to light?

Photosensitiviy is due to a numbers of reason : cataracts , dry eyes , allergies , infections , inflammation, albinism etc . Light skinned , light eyes individuals are more sensitive READ MORE
Photosensitiviy is due to a numbers of reason : cataracts , dry eyes , allergies , infections , inflammation, albinism etc . Light skinned , light eyes individuals are more sensitive to bright lights

Anything to watch out for when using glaucoma eye drops?

I have noticed when I asked my patients to refrigerate latanoprost /limingan , they felt it didn't sting/burn as much . Use it at night or anyitme of the day but use it everyday READ MORE
I have noticed when I asked my patients to refrigerate latanoprost /limingan , they felt it didn't sting/burn as much .
Use it at night or anyitme of the day but use it everyday , religiously !!

Why is my vision blurry only sometimes?

Usually blurriness comes from staring at the computer screen all day at work or reading for prolonged period of time or doing anything that requires the accommodative system to READ MORE
Usually blurriness comes from staring at the computer screen all day at work or reading for prolonged period of time or doing anything that requires the accommodative system to work . Take frequent breaks from the computer screen and also make a conscious effort to blink . With each blink reflex , tears and meibomian secretions are made that help in lubricatung ghe eyes .
Also get your eyes checked for possible cataracts or macular problems.

What is the reason for double vision following an accident?

Diplopia or double vision can be from cranial nerve palsy or ocular muscle involvement. Get your eyes checked for both. Also , sometimes CT/MRI Brain needs to be done for further READ MORE
Diplopia or double vision can be from cranial nerve palsy or ocular muscle involvement. Get your eyes checked for both. Also , sometimes CT/MRI Brain needs to be done for further evaluation.

Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?

Could be PVD (posterior vitreous detachment) or retinal detachment. Please get your eyes dilated.

What exactly is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a genetic disease . There are different types of glaucoma . Narrow angle , open angle , congenital , secondary open angle , traumatic glaucoma , drug induced glaucoma READ MORE
Glaucoma is a genetic disease . There are different types of glaucoma . Narrow angle , open angle , congenital , secondary open angle , traumatic glaucoma , drug induced glaucoma etc .
It has to diagnosed and monitored by glaucoma work up which includes visual field tests , GDx or Optic nerve head OCT , pachymetry , gonioscopy etc. infra ocular pressures need to be checked . It is treated by eye drops as well as laser and other types of surgeries depending on the severity of glaucoma and type too .

Can eyesight ever get better on its own?

Eyesight unfortunately can't get better on its own ! Yes , there are different types of refractive errors that can change over the years , but to say my myopia totally went away READ MORE
Eyesight unfortunately can't get better on its own ! Yes , there are different types of refractive errors that can change over the years , but to say my myopia totally went away on its own is just not possible ! Unless you go for refractive surgery . Even then vision can change . There is not absolute

I can't stand to wear contacts

This could be due to a number of reasons . Dry eyes is very common amkng contact lens wearers . Then there is giant papillary conjunctivitis from over wearing ornsleeping in contact READ MORE
This could be due to a number of reasons . Dry eyes is very common amkng contact lens wearers . Then there is giant papillary conjunctivitis from over wearing ornsleeping in contact lenses . Some patients have chronic allergic conjunctivitis also . So the best fit would be determined by examine the patients eyes !!! There are different lenses designed for dry eyes etc

Diabetes and eye health

Diabetes both type 1 and 2 can cause retinopathy And macular problems if it is not under control and depending on the duration of diabetes . It's a silent disease so mostly patients READ MORE
Diabetes both type 1 and 2 can cause retinopathy And macular problems if it is not under control and depending on the duration of diabetes . It's a silent disease so mostly patients don't even realize what is going on on their retina until they get a dilated fundus exam . Uncontrolled diabetes and fluctuating blood sugar can also affect the vision significantly .