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Dr. Salena Pho, O.D.

Optometrist

<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 33px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Salena Pho, OD was a graduate of the University Missouri St. Louis, School of Optometry in 2001 with an honor of Dean&rsquo;s list students and Sigma Beta Kappa honor society.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 33px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Dr. Pho currently practices full scope of Optometry from routine exam for glasses and contacts to management and treatment of ocular pathologies, co-management of cataract and refractive surgeries as well as ocular foreign body removals, etc in Berkeley Eye Center&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 33px; line-height: normal; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">In addition to her clinic, she also dedicates her time to serve her temple and performing free eye exams to the monks, nuns and non spoken English Vietnamese people in her community.&nbsp;</span></p>
23 years Experience
Dr. Salena Pho, O.D.
  • Cleveland, TX
  • College of Optometry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis
  • Accepting new patients

Can I wear contacts for myopia?

Sure! See your local optometrist for best fitting options

Can my eye be fixed

You should see oculoplastic surgeon for it. We have Dr Choudhary at Berkeley eye center in Gtand Oak, woodland, katy and wesleyan location. She can help you out. Good luck

How do you fix red eyes after LASIK?

If you just had lasik done, you should contact your surgeon or your optometrist asap to be consulted

Is swimmer's eye contagious?

“Swimmer’s eyes are not contagious but it can be dangerous or even blindness depending on which bug infected your eyes. You should wear gaggles when swimming and seek eye doctor READ MORE
“Swimmer’s eyes are not contagious but it can be dangerous or even blindness depending on which bug infected your eyes. You should wear gaggles when swimming and seek eye doctor right away if eyes red, discharge, irritation decreased vision
If you are in Cleveland tx you could come to see us at Berkeley eye center we gladly to take care of your Eyecare needs

Can wearing reading glasses hurt your eyes?

If you could see and not uncomfortable with either eye then you are ok, however they are only for those who have both eyes the same and no astigmatism. If any in doubt you should READ MORE
If you could see and not uncomfortable with either eye then you are ok, however they are only for those who have both eyes the same and no astigmatism. If any in doubt you should have eye exam in the clinic instead

Why do I see better with my glasses than contacts?

Short answer, You could have astigmatism which was corrected with your glasses but it was not with your contacts Please ask your optometrist to see if you could wear toric contacts READ MORE
Short answer, You could have astigmatism which was corrected with your glasses but it was not with your contacts
Please ask your optometrist to see if you could wear toric contacts to have better vision or something else may need to be adjusted
Good luck

Can you wear contacts for myopia?

Certainly! Please find your local optometrist for proper fitting

Can you get lasik eye surgery at 19?

Yes as long as you have prescription stable for at least 2 years and free from eye diseases and systemic disease. You should set up an appointment with optometrist for consultation. READ MORE
Yes as long as you have prescription stable for at least 2 years and free from eye diseases and systemic disease. You should set up an appointment with optometrist for consultation. Good luck

My dr said my old glasses were two numbers two strong

You should answer few questions to yourself 1. Would you have eye strain and headache with your old rx? If so go with new one. 2. If you still see good and no eye strain with READ MORE
You should answer few questions to yourself
1. Would you have eye strain and headache with your old rx? If so go with new one.
2. If you still see good and no eye strain with old one. Keep old one
3. You should have him to give you new rx in trial frames so you can wear if you see better and few better in new one before making new glasses
Good luck
Good luck

What helps eye pain after cataract surgery?

Eye pain after cataract surgery is not common so you need to ask your surgeon so it can be managed properly.

How long does it take to go blind from glaucoma?

You should ask this question to your doctor who manages your glaucoma. Thanks for asking

What is the best home remedy for dry eyes from contacts?

Sorry I don’t know home remedy for dry eyes.but you could Refit into daily contacts (precision 1 day or total 1 day… Take some flaxseed oil caps Should seek your local optometrist READ MORE
Sorry I don’t know home remedy for dry eyes.but you could
Refit into daily contacts (precision 1 day or total 1 day…
Take some flaxseed oil caps
Should seek your local optometrist for proper care
Good luck

Eye redness and pain

You could use either systane ultra or refresh relieva eye drop few times a day if not better in couple days please seek your local optometrist for proper care. Please do not use READ MORE
You could use either systane ultra or refresh relieva eye drop few times a day if not better in couple days please seek your local optometrist for proper care. Please do not use redness relief eye drop…

Swollen upper eyelid

With limited information I think you Could have a stye/preceptal cellulitis, please see your local optometrist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Good luck

Eye Problem

It could be Broken blood vessel-like a bruise on your skin, it’s self limiting in nature

Which contact lens is best for dry eyes?

Best contact lenses are daily disposable and so many different options available too, please see your local optometrist for eye exam and fitting. Good luck

How often should I change my contacts?

There are so many options available range from daily wear to monthly disposable. Please See your optometrist for more advices

Can Lasik fix both astigmatism and near vision?

Lasik can correct farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism as well as monovision for those who needed multifocal correction…please see your local optometrist for eye exam and READ MORE
Lasik can correct farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism as well as monovision for those who needed multifocal correction…please see your local optometrist for eye exam and proper advice for your visual needs

Can dry eye damage reversed?

Yes and no depends on how long you have dey eyes and severity of it. Please see your optometrist asap to manage your eye conditions before it’s gone too far. If you are somewhere READ MORE
Yes and no depends on how long you have dey eyes and severity of it. Please see your optometrist asap to manage your eye conditions before it’s gone too far.
If you are somewhere near Berkeley eye center in Cleveland. I can take care of you. Good luck