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Dr. Fatima Qureshi, O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. Fatima Qureshi is an optometrist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Qureshi specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Qureshi 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. Fatima Qureshi, O.D.
Specializes in:
  • Eye Exam
  • Lafayette, LA
  • New England College of Optometry
  • Accepting new patients

How can short-sightedness be cured permanently?

Refractive surgery . I recommend LASIK

How long does glaucoma surgery last?

Depends on type of surgery. The lasers I do take only a few minutes

Can contacts cause an eye infection?

Any foreign body can do that . So always take out your lenses before going to bed and clean them well. Go for daily disposable contact lenses

What should you not do after LASIK surgery?

Do not do anything that can be a problem for the eyes , suv as heavy lifting , dangerous sports etc. for a few weeks , u r on eye drops

What medications should be avoided with glaucoma?

Certain allergy medicines. Your PCP Will educate you on that

What treatment is the safest for glaucoma?

Lasers or invasive surgery

Should I use eye drops for an eye infection?

Yes antibiotics prescribed by your eye doctor

What type of contacts is best for myopia?

Core vision , air optix, alcon etc .

When can I swim after myopia surgery?

I would take at least a few weeks

How long after cataract surgery can I fly?

After the healing is done . So roughly a month

Can my eye be fixed

You require Oculoplastic surgeon

Cat licked my eyeball

Could be infection

Is myopia surgery safe?

It’s a safe surgery

Is there a surgery to eliminate reading glasses?

You can try PRK or LASIK with mono vision correction

Can glasses cause headaches?

Yes if they are wrong prescription