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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

What should I avoid with eye strain?

Too much computer work for extensive period of time . Take frequent breaks , wear glasses if needed

Can optic nerve damage be fixed?

If it’s glaucoma , you need tests and then
Treatment

Why does my eye hurt in the corner when I touch it?

It could be infection or inflammation. Yes see eye doctor

How can I treat optic nerve pain?

Optic neuritis is inflammatory condition that requires steroid treatment

Should I use steroid eye drops for optic neve damage?

First get checked and then treatment and tests

Should I wear glasses with astigmatism?

Depends on how bad astigmatism is.

Can I drive a car with astigmatism?

Depends on how bad it it and what’s your vision.

Muddy Sclera

Could be pinguecula from chronic sun exposure . Start wearing sunglasses

Is a cataract serious?

Depends on staging of cataract and is it affecting quality of life

What are the disadvantages of laser cataract surgery?

There aren’t any disadvantages.

How do you cure astigmatism?

Glasses, contacts, refractive surgery.

Do you need eye drops after LASIK?

Yes you need antibiotics and steroids on a tapering schedule.

How can I stop nearsightedness from getting worse?

Glasses, contacts, or refractive surgery.

Leg paralysis 2 days after back surgery

Please see a neurologist and get brain scans done.

eye worm

Please get your eyes checked by a doctor.

Is this normal?

Slightly in distinct optic nerve head margins with peripapillary atrophy. It’s hard to tell from a hazy scan.

Somehow my wife's vision came back?

Vision can change over the years especially presbyopia.

Can eye strain be fixed with eye drops?

If it’s dry eyes related then yes.