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Dr. John Godrat Rezapour, MD

Ophthalmologist

Dr. John Rezapour is an optometrist practicing in Encino, CA. Dr. Rezapour specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Rezapour 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.
22 years Experience
Dr. John Godrat Rezapour, MD
  • Encino, CA
  • King Drew and Harbor UCLA res
  • Accepting new patients

Eyelid twitching?

It can be a sign of stress, anxiety sleeplessness, or drinking too much coffee. Try to pay attention to them and correct them.

Can lack of sleep cause eye floaters?

No, THis is a normal change in the elderly eye. In younger people, it can be a sign of weak eyes.

Swollen upper eyelid

This is infectious blepharitis due to dirt and dust. It needs a warm compress, systemic and topical antibiotics.

Eye redness and pain

This is a subconjunctival hemorrhage, like a bruise. No treatment is needed. It takes 7 days to disappear.

Can you get lasik eye surgery at 19?

If your prescription is stable for 2 consecutive years, then you will be a candidate for LASIK

Big drop in nearsightedness prescription at age 60...

This is a sign of the beginning of cataracts. Myopic patients like you are prone to get cataracts a little earlier than normal-sighted people. Cataracts will change the lens refractive READ MORE
This is a sign of the beginning of cataracts. Myopic patients like you are prone to get cataracts a little earlier than normal-sighted people. Cataracts will change the lens refractive index which will end up with prescription changes.

Does laser eye surgery cure myopia?

How old are you? If you are under age 40, the answer is YES. otherwise is NO.

Can I still wear contacts with a popped blood vessel?

No, you should at least be out of contact for 5 DAYS

How often should you change contacts?

If they are dailies should be changed every they. If they are monthly or more you can use them as long as you are comfortable with them.

Can an eye infection last for months?

yes, If you do not treat the infection it can change to the chronic form and stay longer.

Can you get an infection from wearing contacts for over a month?

Always you have to keep them clean. As long as you comply with hygiene it will be OK. You can use your contact lens even longer. Never sleep in your contact lenses

What is the fastest home remedy for pink eye?

Nothing. Pink eye definition in medicine is infection. Infection should be treated with antibiotic eye drops.

Should my eye hurt after wearing contacts?

No, unless they are contaminated or dirty. Sometimes they have some deposited on and they might bother you

How long do eye floaters usually last?

Floaters are not pathologic findings. They are normal changes in the eyes. They will come and go. No treatment is needed.

Does screen time affect your vision?

Yes, it does if you use your eyes constantly. in other words, you must take a break for 20 seconds after each hour of eye work.

How safe is laser eye surgery?

Laser surgery is highly recommended and is very safe.

How long is vision blurry after Lasik?

Thank you for the question, usually one day after LASIK your vision will be normal.

Can my eye be fixed

for sure, you need to see an oculoplastic surgeon to fix the orbital floor fracture.