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Dr. Neeti Alapati, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Neeti Alapati is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wayne, MI. Dr. Alapati specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alapati 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. Alapati 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.
13 years
Experience
Dr. Neeti Alapati, MD
- Mission Hills, KS
- UMKC
- Accepting new patients
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Is it a blood clot or pink eye?
Conjunctivitis, or what people refer to as “pink eye,” can be related to Coronavirus. Things to ask him would be if he’s having any pain, discharge, sensitivity to light, and whether READ MORE
Conjunctivitis, or what people refer to as “pink eye,” can be related to Coronavirus. Things to ask him would be if he’s having any pain, discharge, sensitivity to light, and whether he recalls having any trauma to the eye. Red eye can be caused by many, many things, however, a subconjunctival hemorrhage, is a small broken blood vessel that’s can be otherwise fairly asymptomatic. These are fairly common and typically resolve in 1-2 weeks without issue. I would communicate with your fathers primary ophthalmologist to see if perhaps you could do a telehealth visit to get some more clarity. Of course if he is having fever, shortness of breath, or any other Coronavirus related symptoms, he should call in to a local ER ASAP.
All the best!
Neeti M. Alapati, M.D.
All the best!
Neeti M. Alapati, M.D.
Can vision be corrected?
It depends. There are many, many reasons for vision to decrease. I’m young people, such as yourself, it may be something as simple as a refractive error. Meaning, needing a pair READ MORE
It depends. There are many, many reasons for vision to decrease. I’m young people, such as yourself, it may be something as simple as a refractive error. Meaning, needing a pair of glasses. I would get a complete eye exam to get checked out. Hopefully will be something simple.
All the best!
Neeti M. Alapati, M.D.
All the best!
Neeti M. Alapati, M.D.
What is the best age for laser eye surgery?
It's variable for each individual. Mid-twenties is a good time as long as your prescription is very stable. I would meet with a refractive surgeon (lasik specialist) to discuss. READ MORE
It's variable for each individual. Mid-twenties is a good time as long as your prescription is very stable. I would meet with a refractive surgeon (lasik specialist) to discuss.
All the best!
Neeti M. Alapati, M.D.
All the best!
Neeti M. Alapati, M.D.
