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Dr. Karl Pappa, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Karl Pappa is an ophthalmologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Pappa specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pappa can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Pappa 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.
37 years
Experience
Dr. Karl Pappa, M.D.
- Columbus, OH
- Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh
- Accepting new patients
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What is the recovery time for cataract surgery?
Complete recovery is about 4 weeks. Most patients are seeing well within the first week after surgery.
Does conjunctivitis get worse before it gets better?
A Viral Conjunctivitis and take up to 2 to 3 weeks to resolve. Karl Pappa MD
Can glaucoma progression be stopped?
In some patients it cannot be stopped completely but the progression can be drastically slowed down by reducing your eye pressure.
How long does irritation last after cataract surgery?
The eye can be irritated the first few days after surgery, especially if the tear film is dry and /or the cornea is swollen. Using plain artificial tears in between your prescription READ MORE
The eye can be irritated the first few days after surgery, especially if the tear film is dry and /or the cornea is swollen. Using plain artificial tears in between your prescription drops will help with that irritation.
Karl S. Pappa, MD
Karl S. Pappa, MD
