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Dr. Shereen Hakki, PHD OD

Optometrist

Dr. Shereen Hakki is an optometrist practicing in Phillipsburg, NJ. Dr. Hakki specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Hakki 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.
Dr. Shereen Hakki, PHD OD
  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • Accepting new patients

What is the best medicine for dry eyes?

Drink more water , wash eyes with warm water and use artificial tears twice aday . All brands are good

Anti-inflammatory eye drops?

Personal hygiene very important . Use baby shampoo or antibacterial soap to wash eyes ans lashes regularly every day

My eye is red and swollen?

Could be allergy . Must be seen to diagnose properly

Is this normal?

Need a retinal specialist to scan under the retina

Big drop in nearsightedness prescription at age 60...

As you body shrink so does your eye . Yes your nearsightedness gets less.

Swollen upper eyelid

Should be seen . Could be just a sty

Is there an alternative to laser eye surgery?

Yes. Either contact lenses or a pupil implant. A small lens gets put behind the pupil that will correct all your myopia and astigmatism.

How do I know if my contacts are old?

You don’t want to wait till you signs of discomfort. Should follow the doctor’s recommendation about the daily hours if wear and the okay as to when to discard.

Can cheap sunglasses ruin my vision?

Not true. Sunglasses are the spf 50 of the eye. Skin needs protection from sun. Same goes for the eyes.

Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?

Yes. But must have an eye exam to be checked for retinal holes or tears.

What causes retinal disorders in a person?

Smoking, too much sunshine, uncontrolled BP, family history. Blue and green eyes more often

Will wearing my glasses improve my vision?

It depends: If it’s described to correct a muscle, then yes. If it’s to correct near or far sight, then no.

Why do I see black spots when I stand up?

Check your blood pressure and hemoglobin

What causes boils inside the eyes?

Hygiene. Use warm compressors and wash lids with baby shampoo every day