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Nima Pakrou
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Nima Pakrou is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Melbourne, Victoria. Dr. Pakrou specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pakrou can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Pakrou can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Nima Pakrou
- North Melbourne, Victoria
- University of Adelaide; University of Sydney-MA of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can eyesight ever get better on its own?
Hi There are countless reasons as to why vision can be getting worse. Most commonly it is short sightedness or myopia which can start in the teenage years. Without an examination READ MORE
Hi
There are countless reasons as to why vision can be getting worse. Most commonly it is short sightedness or myopia which can start in the teenage years. Without an examination by at least an optician it is unfortunately impossible to answer this question accurately.
Regards
Nima Pakrou
There are countless reasons as to why vision can be getting worse. Most commonly it is short sightedness or myopia which can start in the teenage years. Without an examination by at least an optician it is unfortunately impossible to answer this question accurately.
Regards
Nima Pakrou
Why are my eyes sore after contacts?
Hi,
Often our eyes can become dry during the day as we wear contact lenses and the eyes can feel red and sore. Make sure you use contact lens compatible lubricants during the READ MORE
Hi,
Often our eyes can become dry during the day as we wear contact lenses and the eyes can feel red and sore. Make sure you use contact lens compatible lubricants during the day. Often if the contact lens sticks onto the surface of the eye the eye layer beneath the contact lens (corneal surface) can become deficient of oxygen and this top layer can break down. This can cause a red sore eye by the end of the day. Making sure the eye is lubricated ensures there is a layer of fluid between the contact lens and the eye where oxygen exchange can occur.
It is also important to ensure good contact lens hygiene. Make sure you dont use your contact lenses beyond the period they are designed for and also that you make sure you change your contact lens case regularly. It is also important to ensure you use an optician recommended solution.
If you're doing all the above then it is a good idea to try a new contact lens. Also throw away your lens case and use a new one and perhaps try a new contact lens storage solution as well.
Often our eyes can become dry during the day as we wear contact lenses and the eyes can feel red and sore. Make sure you use contact lens compatible lubricants during the day. Often if the contact lens sticks onto the surface of the eye the eye layer beneath the contact lens (corneal surface) can become deficient of oxygen and this top layer can break down. This can cause a red sore eye by the end of the day. Making sure the eye is lubricated ensures there is a layer of fluid between the contact lens and the eye where oxygen exchange can occur.
It is also important to ensure good contact lens hygiene. Make sure you dont use your contact lenses beyond the period they are designed for and also that you make sure you change your contact lens case regularly. It is also important to ensure you use an optician recommended solution.
If you're doing all the above then it is a good idea to try a new contact lens. Also throw away your lens case and use a new one and perhaps try a new contact lens storage solution as well.
Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?
Yes, having eye floaters is unfortunately more common as we age. It is due to the natural degeneration of the vitreous jelly in the back of the eye. The proteins degenerate and READ MORE
Yes, having eye floaters is unfortunately more common as we age. It is due to the natural degeneration of the vitreous jelly in the back of the eye. The proteins degenerate and can form clumps. Sometimes, there is a sudden increase in floaters due to the vitreous jelly pulling forward from where it is attached to the retina. When this happens, people can suddenly experience "hair-like" floaters or even what looks like a fly or spider. The shape of the floaters can vary and can change with time.
What's important to note is that if there are lots of flashes of light in the vision, or if there is a darker curtain starting to affect the vision, then an eye examination is required usually within a day or two. This is to make sure there is no retinal tear or detachment.
If there are large floaters which are affecting the vision, there is now a safe and novel laser treatment which can break down and vaporise these floaters. I have had good results using this laser on many patients, but an assessment is needed to make sure you are suitable for such laser therapy.
What's important to note is that if there are lots of flashes of light in the vision, or if there is a darker curtain starting to affect the vision, then an eye examination is required usually within a day or two. This is to make sure there is no retinal tear or detachment.
If there are large floaters which are affecting the vision, there is now a safe and novel laser treatment which can break down and vaporise these floaters. I have had good results using this laser on many patients, but an assessment is needed to make sure you are suitable for such laser therapy.
