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Dr. Shereen Hakki, PHD OD
Optometrist
Dr. Shereen Hakki is an optometrist practicing in Phillipsburg, NJ. Dr. Hakki specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Hakki 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. Shereen Hakki, PHD OD
- Phillipsburg, NJ
- Accepting new patients
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Is there an alternative to laser eye surgery?
Yes. Either contact lenses or a pupil implant. A small lens gets put behind the pupil that will correct all your myopia and astigmatism.
How do I know if my contacts are old?
You don’t want to wait till you signs of discomfort. Should follow the doctor’s recommendation about the daily hours if wear and the okay as to when to discard.
Can cheap sunglasses ruin my vision?
Not true. Sunglasses are the spf 50 of the eye. Skin needs protection from sun. Same goes for the eyes.
Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?
Yes. But must have an eye exam to be checked for retinal holes or tears.
What causes retinal disorders in a person?
Smoking, too much sunshine, uncontrolled BP, family history. Blue and green eyes more often
Will wearing my glasses improve my vision?
It depends: If it’s described to correct a muscle, then yes. If it’s to correct near or far sight, then no.
Why do my eyes hurt when I look to the side?
Check your thyroid profile
Why do I see black spots when I stand up?
Check your blood pressure and hemoglobin
How often should I get an eye test?
Once a year
What causes boils inside the eyes?
Hygiene. Use warm compressors and wash lids with baby shampoo every day
Are there drops available to treat dry eyes?
Plenty over the counter
What causes keratoconus?
It runs in families. Thinking of the cornea. Call a corneal specialist to do a collagen interlace treatment to stop the progression of the condition. Must use RGP lenses for better READ MORE
It runs in families. Thinking of the cornea. Call a corneal specialist to do a collagen interlace treatment to stop the progression of the condition. Must use RGP lenses for better vision.
Dr. Hakki
Dr. Hakki
What could be the cause of my hazy vision?
Check your sugar level and get checked for glaucoma.
Can the UV rays make someone blind?
No but it ages the eye
Use polarized sun glasses
Use polarized sun glasses
My nephew is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with cataract. What should we do?
Remove the cataract and start the child on contact lenses. Daily contact applied and removed every day by the parents until patient is old enough 21-23 to get a permanent implant READ MORE
Remove the cataract and start the child on contact lenses. Daily contact applied and removed every day by the parents until patient is old enough 21-23 to get a permanent implant
