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Justin Obana, O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. Justin Obana is an optometrist practicing in White River Junction, VT. Dr. Obana specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Obana 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.
Justin Obana, O.D.
  • White River Junction, VT
  • Accepting new patients

Is eye cataract surgery painful?

Cataract surgery is performed with local anesthesia through use of an eye drop. It's typically not painful.

What should I do after glaucoma surgery?

Glaucoma surgery can be very intensive. It's best to follow up with your glaucoma surgeon or surgery center.

My dr said my old glasses were two numbers two strong

Going down a quarter of a diopter sounds right. I would have done the same thing. Of course, if you have trouble seeing with the new prescription, especially at night, you can READ MORE
Going down a quarter of a diopter sounds right. I would have done the same thing. Of course, if you have trouble seeing with the new prescription, especially at night, you can go back and have your prescription re-checked.

Redness of eye won’t go away

Your eye turning red for a month sounds like there might be something else going on. Could be a contact lens issue, dry eye, or maybe something else entirely. It's best to see READ MORE
Your eye turning red for a month sounds like there might be something else going on. Could be a contact lens issue, dry eye, or maybe something else entirely. It's best to see your primary eye care provider if you want the redness to go away.

Can you watch TV after a vitrectomy?

It should be okay to watch TV

Do you feel anything during cataract surgery?

Cataract surgery is very common. It is understandable to be afraid, but surgeons are very capable of taking care of your eyes. Patients typically do not feel anything during READ MORE
Cataract surgery is very common. It is understandable to be afraid, but surgeons are very capable of taking care of your eyes. Patients typically do not feel anything during cataract surgery.

Is swimmer's eye contagious?

Swimmer's eye can be serious if your vision is changed. It's not usually contagious. If you're having trouble with your eyes, even after discontinuing your swimming activities, READ MORE
Swimmer's eye can be serious if your vision is changed. It's not usually contagious. If you're having trouble with your eyes, even after discontinuing your swimming activities, you're going to need to see your primary eye care provider to have it checked.

What are the side effects of Femto LASIK?

Sometimes you could have dry eye after LASIK. Following up with your eye surgeon would be best in order to know all of your side effects that may occur.

What happens if I get water in my eye after Lasik?

If you had LASIK one week ago, you should be contacting the providing doctor's office that performed your procedure.

Does laser eye surgery cure myopia?

Laser eye surgery, like LASIK, may be able to correct your myopia. It does not completely cure you from it as you may have some residual myopia left over after surgery. Or a small READ MORE
Laser eye surgery, like LASIK, may be able to correct your myopia. It does not completely cure you from it as you may have some residual myopia left over after surgery. Or a small amount of myopia may return over time.

Big drop in nearsightedness prescription at age 60...

Could be a lot of reasons why your Rx could have had a myopic shift. Maybe it was due to cataracts or diabetes. I typically postpone the Rx until everything is ruled out. Sometimes READ MORE
Could be a lot of reasons why your Rx could have had a myopic shift. Maybe it was due to cataracts or diabetes. I typically postpone the Rx until everything is ruled out. Sometimes it just happens for no reason.

Can you get lasik eye surgery at 19?

If you're a candidate, yes.

Can I get Lasik on one eye?

The short answer is yes, you technically can get LASIK in one eye if you desire. However, without knowing your full history and having a comprehensive eye examination, there may READ MORE
The short answer is yes, you technically can get LASIK in one eye if you desire. However, without knowing your full history and having a comprehensive eye examination, there may be missing pieces of valuable information that you may want to consider.