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Dr. Erin O\'Brien, O.D.
Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management
Dr. Erin O\'Brien is an optometrist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. O\'Brien specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. O\'Brien 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.
20 years
Experience
Dr. Erin O\'Brien, O.D.
- Las Vegas, NV
- The Ohio State University
- Accepting new patients
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Is astigmatism surgery successful?
Surgery to correct vision errors can be highly successful
How do you deal with bad eye floaters?
Floaters are typically just monitored over time. Very large, dense, disruptive floaters can be treated with laser.
Can eye drops help cataracts?
Drops do not help with cataracts. The only effective treatment for cataracts is surgery.
Are reading glasses for everyday use?
Reading glasses can be used for daily/all day use depending on what type of prescription a patient has and what visual needs are being addressed. An eye exam is a great place to READ MORE
Reading glasses can be used for daily/all day use depending on what type of prescription a patient has and what visual needs are being addressed. An eye exam is a great place to start if a patient thinks they may need glasses.
How do you know what strength reading glasses to get?
Having an eye exam will give you a more exact answer to the strength of reader a patient needs. If a patient needs an over the counter pair in a pinch, select the lowest power READ MORE
Having an eye exam will give you a more exact answer to the strength of reader a patient needs. If a patient needs an over the counter pair in a pinch, select the lowest power reader (usually on the temple of the glasses) that makes a cell phone clear/comfortable.
What type of glasses is best for computer use?
Glasses can be made specific for computer use based on any current prescription a patient may have. If a prescription isn't needed, a pair of glasses with an anti-reflective coating READ MORE
Glasses can be made specific for computer use based on any current prescription a patient may have. If a prescription isn't needed, a pair of glasses with an anti-reflective coating (AR) and blue-light filter often help to make periods of extended computer use more comfortable.
Which eye drop can I use for eye infection?
If an eye infection is suspected, please see an optometrist--over-the-counter options will not appropriately address an infection
Can I wear contacts for myopia?
Absolutely!! Contact lenses are a great option for myopic patients!
Can you wear regular contacts if you have astigmatism?
Absolutely!! Contact lens technology has come a long way and correcting astigmatism with contact lenses is very feasible.
