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Vanessa Grichine
Optometrist
Vanessa Grichine is an optometrist practicing in Mission Viejo, CA. Vanessa specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Vanessa 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.
8 years
Experience
Vanessa Grichine
- Mission Viejo, CA
- SUNY College of Optometry
- Accepting new patients
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Do contacts slow down myopia?
Certain contact lenses have been FDA approved to slow the progression of myopia down. This included MiSight Daily soft contact lenses and Orthokeratology overnight lenses. Ask READ MORE
Certain contact lenses have been FDA approved to slow the progression of myopia down. This included MiSight Daily soft contact lenses and Orthokeratology overnight lenses. Ask you Optometrist which is a better option for your prescription and visual requirements
Can myopia in children be corrected?
While myopia cannot be corrected, there are FDA approved therapies that can prevent the progression of myopia and some options that can eliminate her need for glasses and contacts READ MORE
While myopia cannot be corrected, there are FDA approved therapies that can prevent the progression of myopia and some options that can eliminate her need for glasses and contacts while she sleeps. I would ask your Optometrist about these options.
Does vision therapy work for the lazy eye?
Vision therapy can work for a lazy eye depending on the root cause of the 'laziness'. I would recommend getting a vision therapy evaluation to see your prognosis and if vision READ MORE
Vision therapy can work for a lazy eye depending on the root cause of the 'laziness'. I would recommend getting a vision therapy evaluation to see your prognosis and if vision therapy can help you.
Can you wear contacts for myopia?
Absolutely! There are a variety of correction options beside glasses that can correct or myopia. They include day time contacts, over night contacts (also know as Ortho-K) and READ MORE
Absolutely! There are a variety of correction options beside glasses that can correct or myopia. They include day time contacts, over night contacts (also know as Ortho-K) and refractive surgeries such as LASIK.
Which is better for cataract surgery laser or traditional?
Laser options allow the surgeon more precise incisions with less energy and trauma. That usually lends to less postoperative inflammation and a quicker visual recovery. That being READ MORE
Laser options allow the surgeon more precise incisions with less energy and trauma. That usually lends to less postoperative inflammation and a quicker visual recovery. That being said, manual, or traditional is also safe and usually covered by insurance.
How long is an eye retina exam?
Depending on your daughter’s age and ability to complete certain preliminary testing, routine eye exams normally range from 20 minute to 60 minutes. Sometimes for smaller children, READ MORE
Depending on your daughter’s age and ability to complete certain preliminary testing, routine eye exams normally range from 20 minute to 60 minutes. Sometimes for smaller children, eye exams will be split in to two visits to make sure the child doesn’t get over tired or overwhelmed. If dilation is required, this tends to extend the eye exam anywhere from 20-40 minutes.
Is Lasik surgery safe for the retina?
LASIK surgery is safe for those with healthy retinas. Dilated eye exams are required before getting clearance to have LASIK to ensure the retinal has no holes, tears or other defects. READ MORE
LASIK surgery is safe for those with healthy retinas. Dilated eye exams are required before getting clearance to have LASIK to ensure the retinal has no holes, tears or other defects. People with pre-existing retinal conditions need to get retinal clearance from their retinal specialist prior to surgery.
