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Dr. Carol Aivazian, O.D.
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Eye problem?
Get thinner lenses, high index.
How often should I change my contacts?
Depends on the type you were prescribed. I prefer dailies, they are thrown away nightly.
Can dry eyes cause blurry vision in one eye?
Yes. See your eye doctor. It may not be from dry eyes
Can dry eye damage reversed?
Yes. See your eye doctor. There are many things that can be done for dry eyes, including medications, vitamins and special contact lenses.
Eyelid twitching for 16 days?
Botox can help
My eyes?
Orthokeratology
Can you wear your contacts overnight?
Only special ones called orthokeratology. They are only worn while sleeping and removed during the day. They correct your vision while you sleep. Most eye doctors don’t recommend READ MORE
Only special ones called orthokeratology. They are only worn while sleeping and removed during the day. They correct your vision while you sleep. Most eye doctors don’t recommend sleeping with soft contacts because that increases the risk of infection
Does astigmatism come back after LASIK?
It doesn’t come back, but your eyes change your entire life. So you can develop Astigmatism after LASIK.
How can you tell if you have pink eye?
See your optometrist if you are unsure. Go in right away. If you have a red eye and discharge or blurry vision, you may have an infection
What is the main cause of astigmatism?
Astigmatism can be there before the age of 4. But it is the shape of the eye. If it is getting a lot worse suddenly, it could be something else, like Keratoconus. See your optometrist READ MORE
Astigmatism can be there before the age of 4. But it is the shape of the eye. If it is getting a lot worse suddenly, it could be something else, like Keratoconus. See your optometrist
How can I improve my astigmatism naturally?
There is no cure. It is not a disease, just the shape of your eye
What are the treatment options for diabetic retinopathy?
Treat your diabetes
Glasses more than -6?
Your rx may continue to increase over time. There are options to try to slow the progression such as orthokeratology or other options. The increase can put you at a higher risk READ MORE
Your rx may continue to increase over time. There are options to try to slow the progression such as orthokeratology or other options. The increase can put you at a higher risk of problems such as retina detachment and other eye health problems. You should be examined and dilated annually.
Can I wear contacts with dry eyes?
Probably. Depends on why you have dry eyes. The dryness can be treated with plugs, medication, vitamins, etc. Many contacts act as bandaids and mask dryness. Scleral contacts are READ MORE
Probably. Depends on why you have dry eyes. The dryness can be treated with plugs, medication, vitamins, etc. Many contacts act as bandaids and mask dryness. Scleral contacts are a specific therapeutic treatment option for dry eye patients.
Is it better to wear glasses or contacts while on the computer?
That is a great question. For patients who have dry eyes, glasses may be a better option because they will need sick moisture from your eyes. They also can have a lens material READ MORE
That is a great question. For patients who have dry eyes, glasses may be a better option because they will need sick moisture from your eyes. They also can have a lens material with a blue filter to protect your eyes while you’re on the computer. But for people who are bothered by frames or wearing glasses and this could be a distraction then contact lenses might be a better option. Also for people with higher prescriptions that could distort the image while working on a computer contacts might be a better option. this is definitely a question that depends on your prescription and your eyes and should be discussed with your eye doctor.
Can optometrists do Botox treatment?
In California optometrists are not allowed to give injections for Botox. I would definitely see someone who is familiar with the face muscles, like a periodontist or a oral surgeon, READ MORE
In California optometrists are not allowed to give injections for Botox. I would definitely see someone who is familiar with the face muscles, like a periodontist or a oral surgeon, who is good at administering Botox and is familiar with the face muscles
Who is not suitable for laser eye surgery?
This is not a question you can answer without being examined by your optometrist. The best age to have LASIK is in your mid 20s to early 30s with a prescription of mid to high READ MORE
This is not a question you can answer without being examined by your optometrist. The best age to have LASIK is in your mid 20s to early 30s with a prescription of mid to high near-sightedness. But you must be free of eye diseases like Keratoconus or other corneal diseases. In some cases other types of refractive surgery can be performed instead. Expectations for outcomes must be reasonable. They are able to correct astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness. Talk to your optometrist and get a dilated exam and consultation. They need a typography of your corner and a retinal evaluation and you skills try to remove your contact lenses a few days prior to your evaluation if possible.
How do I know if my contacts are old?
Regardless of wear or tear on your contacts you should be changing your contacts out monthly if they are monthly contact lenses. Many optometrist are switching patients to daily READ MORE
Regardless of wear or tear on your contacts you should be changing your contacts out monthly if they are monthly contact lenses. Many optometrist are switching patients to daily wear contacts for cleanliness and clarity of vision and comfort.
Will wearing my glasses improve my vision?
No. Not sure if you are referring to having a “lazy eye”. Wearing glasses can improve vision in some cases of patients who have poor vision in one or both eyes if they did not READ MORE
No. Not sure if you are referring to having a “lazy eye”. Wearing glasses can improve vision in some cases of patients who have poor vision in one or both eyes if they did not get the proper visual stimulus and clarity to their brain prior to this. This depends on many variables including the severity of the vision loss, the age of the patient, compliance, etc. sometimes patching may be required to force the lazy eye to improve slowly. Talk to your doctor and ask them to explain what they mean. Sounds like they need to explain your particular situation to you.
