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Dr. Joseph F. Barakeh, DO PHD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Joseph Barakeh is an ophthalmologist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Barakeh specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barakeh 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. Barakeh 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.
27 years
Experience
Dr. Joseph F. Barakeh, DO PHD
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Nova Se Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, Ft Lauderdale Fl
- Accepting new patients
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How do I choose contact lenses for astigmatism?
You don't choose them yourself, an optometrist or sometimes an ophthalmologist will prescribe them and you will use that prescription to buy them.
Is high eye pressure common after cataract surgery?
Eye pressure can be temporarily high after uncomplicated cataract surgery. This usually resolves after the first week. If your eye pressure remains high, then your surgeon needs READ MORE
Eye pressure can be temporarily high after uncomplicated cataract surgery. This usually resolves after the first week. If your eye pressure remains high, then your surgeon needs to address it, often by placing you on pressure-reducing drops for several weeks. Unless it is very high, it is not usually an emergency.
Will I need reading glasses after cataract surgery?
Answer: It depends. If you choose a standard IOL in each eye targeted for uncorrected distance AND you have no corneal astigmatism, then you will still need readers to see targets READ MORE
Answer: It depends. If you choose a standard IOL in each eye targeted for uncorrected distance AND you have no corneal astigmatism, then you will still need readers to see targets less than 3 feet away. There are other options which may allow you to read without readers after cataract surgery, but that is a long conversation best undertaken with your cataract surgeon.
What is eye laser treatment used for?
There are many ways lasers are used to treat eyes. LASIK and PRK can correct certain degrees of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Other lasers can treat glaucoma, assist in cataract READ MORE
There are many ways lasers are used to treat eyes. LASIK and PRK can correct certain degrees of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Other lasers can treat glaucoma, assist in cataract surgery, and help repair torn retinas. Some of these procedures would be considered medically necessary, while others would be considered cosmetic. You should ask your local ophthalmologist if you are considering any type of procedure.
Can you damage your eyes with contacts?
If you wear them incorrectly, do not follow instructions for care and replacement, or ignore signs and symptoms of infection or other problems, yes.
Can glaucoma be detected in an eye test?
Glaucoma testing is part of a complete eye exam, but simply checking your vision on an eye chart and measuring you for glasses will not determine if you have glaucoma or not.
Is cloudy vision normal after cataract surgery?
Vision after uneventful cataract surgery can be cloudy for several days. If longer, or if it was clear right after surgery, but has become cloudier now, let your surgeon know soon. READ MORE
Vision after uneventful cataract surgery can be cloudy for several days. If longer, or if it was clear right after surgery, but has become cloudier now, let your surgeon know soon.
Swollen eyelid?
Well-taken photo, thanks. Assuming no fever, doesn't look or sound like infection. Normal pediatrician won't know what to do with this. Take her to a regular or pediatric ophthalmologist READ MORE
Well-taken photo, thanks. Assuming no fever, doesn't look or sound like infection. Normal pediatrician won't know what to do with this. Take her to a regular or pediatric ophthalmologist (not optometrist). In the absence of any more findings, I would order an orbital CT after a careful medical eye exam. This should all happen before the end of 2021.
Can you see cataracts in the mirror?
They would have to be pretty far along for you to see them. Your pupils would look grey or white instead of black.
How often should I use lubricant eye drops after Lasik?
If they are the non-preserved type of artificial tears, use them often; every couple of hours for the first few days, then 4 times a day for a couple of weeks. The more the better, READ MORE
If they are the non-preserved type of artificial tears, use them often; every couple of hours for the first few days, then 4 times a day for a couple of weeks. The more the better, and the longer the better.
Why do I have yellow eyes?
The most common reason is long-term sun exposure. Another unlikely reason is jaundice because something is up with your liver. Because you are kind of young to ascribe this to READ MORE
The most common reason is long-term sun exposure. Another unlikely reason is jaundice because something is up with your liver. Because you are kind of young to ascribe this to lifelong sun exposure, you may want to discuss this with an actual doctor in person (not Zoom), who may order liver function and other tests. Good luck!
Eye color?
The answer to your question is no. You may want to use something that is lint-free, but if you are getting good results with your current regimen, great!
Does Lasik reduce eye pressure?
LASIK has no lasting effect on eye pressure. During the flap-cutting phase of the procedure, your pressure may go up during that phase only. Long-term, your thinner corneas may READ MORE
LASIK has no lasting effect on eye pressure. During the flap-cutting phase of the procedure, your pressure may go up during that phase only. Long-term, your thinner corneas may cause the device used to measure your eye pressures to show a lower number than the actual pressure, but your actual pressure is not changed. This difference from the "real" pressure is usually not more than 2mm Hg. Discuss this with your ophthalmologist if they are worried about your pressure.
Swelling on eyelids?
Lumps and bumps that don't go away need to be checked by a real ophthalmologist. Not your regular doctor, and not an optometrist.
Swollen eye lid?
Looks like a stye, but if it doesn't get better after a week of daily hot compresses, then go visit your friendly neighborhood ophthalmologist.
Retinal detachment and flying?
There are 3 kinds of retinal detachments. The first kind, arising from a torn retina, are the most common. The other two kinds are usually not urgent. I don't know any competent READ MORE
There are 3 kinds of retinal detachments. The first kind, arising from a torn retina, are the most common. The other two kinds are usually not urgent. I don't know any competent retinal surgeon who would be comfortable with such a long delay before repairing this first kind. If it's been repaired already using air or gas, you cannot fly until they say so. Good luck.
Does Lasik flap fully heal?
Most people, yes. Some people, no. Good luck!
Eyes red From masturbation?
Well, something is making your eyes red. You might want to reduce the frequency to no more than once per day. In the meantime, go outside, get some exercise, eat healthy food, READ MORE
Well, something is making your eyes red. You might want to reduce the frequency to no more than once per day. In the meantime, go outside, get some exercise, eat healthy food, and drink enough water. Find a sport that you enjoy, like tennis or mountain biking.
Pressure in/around right eye - no changes in vision?
You should see an ophthalmologist to check your eye pressures and gonioscopy to check the angles in both eyes, along with a careful neuro-ophthalmologic exam (fields, acuity, color, READ MORE
You should see an ophthalmologist to check your eye pressures and gonioscopy to check the angles in both eyes, along with a careful neuro-ophthalmologic exam (fields, acuity, color, brightness, movements, lids, pupils, exophthalmometry, optic nerve). You might need an automated perimetry. If all is normal, try to get referred to a neurologist. Autoimmune issues are best addressed by a rheumatologist (a real one, not an EBV-touting quack). Do not ascribe too much importance to any EBV findings, correlation is not causation.
Joseph F. Barakeh, DO, PhD
Joseph F. Barakeh, DO, PhD
Visual snow/lines/cracks/flashing?
Your symptoms do not suggest a high pressure. Sometimes, long hours in front of screens can have persistent effects, including, but not limited to afterimages and worsening dry READ MORE
Your symptoms do not suggest a high pressure. Sometimes, long hours in front of screens can have persistent effects, including, but not limited to afterimages and worsening dry eye. Go see an ophthalmologist (not optometrist), give them a more detailed description than you provide here. I'd recommend (and they will probably obtain) an automated perimetry (visual field test) using a Humphrey device. Depending on what that shows, I would consider asking for a neurology referral, which they might be able to give, or you might need to go through your primary care doctor. If neurology decides to order an MRI, and finds nothing, they may think you are having visual migraines (the most likely diagnosis). At that point, you could consider asking for a referral to a neuro-ophthalmologist, who will not see you unless you've already had an MRI. In the meantime, take frequent breaks from working, and see if that reduces your symptoms.
Good luck.
Good luck.
