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Dr. Stephen Whiteside, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Stephen Whiteside is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX, Nashville, TN, and San Diego, CA. Dr. Whiteside specializes in eye and vision care, specifically LASIK laser vision correction. As a refractive surgery ophthalmologist, Dr. Whiteside can practice medicine as well as surgery. Ophthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Whiteside 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. Dr. Whiteside also participates in FDA clinical research trials.
Dr. Stephen Whiteside, MD
- Austin, TX
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Do you get sedation for LASIK?
Many LASIK surgeons use some form of mild oral sedation, like Xanax. It acts as a relaxing agent before and during surgery, as well as a sleep aid once you get home for your nap READ MORE
Many LASIK surgeons use some form of mild oral sedation, like Xanax. It acts as a relaxing agent before and during surgery, as well as a sleep aid once you get home for your nap following the procedure.
How soon after pregnancy can you get LASIK?
Congrats on the new addition to the family! The easy answer is 3 months after delivery...but, we also like to see 2 "normal" cycles before proceeding. If you will be nursing, we READ MORE
Congrats on the new addition to the family! The easy answer is 3 months after delivery...but, we also like to see 2 "normal" cycles before proceeding. If you will be nursing, we also like to see 2 normal cycles before proceeding. Hope that helps! As always, please consult with your LASIK provider for his/her personal guidelines. Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
Can dry eye cause irregular astigmatism?
Greetings! Yes, and no, to your question. If you have mild to moderate dry eyes and get a corneal "mapping" test done at your eyecare provider's office, it may show something that READ MORE
Greetings! Yes, and no, to your question. If you have mild to moderate dry eyes and get a corneal "mapping" test done at your eyecare provider's office, it may show something that looks like irregular astigmatism. But, typically, the mapping tests can improve if you treat the dry eye. The significant long-term dry eye could theoretically create scarring and haze on the eye that causes irregular astigmatism that doesn't improve. I hope that helps!
