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Anjum Koreishi

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Anjum Koreishi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Koreishi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Koreishi 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. Koreishi 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.
Anjum Koreishi
  • Chicago, IL
  • Accepting new patients

What is blurry vision a sign of?

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Blurry vision is a sign that your vision is not clear.



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What causes sudden increase in eye pressure after LASIK?

After LASIK, it could be due to the procedure itself or the steroids used after.

How do you treat an inflamed optic nerve?

Hello, The first step is trying to determine a cause if there is one for the inflamed optic nerve. Depending on that it could be steroids or other treatment options. You should READ MORE
Hello,
The first step is trying to determine a cause if there is one for the inflamed optic nerve. Depending on that it could be steroids or other treatment options. You should see a specialist for this most likely. Good luck!

What happens if you don't use eye drops after cataract surgery?

You should discuss this with your doctor. In general, when medications are prescribed for a reason, especially after surgery, not using them would be a bad idea. After cataract READ MORE
You should discuss this with your doctor. In general, when medications are prescribed for a reason, especially after surgery, not using them would be a bad idea. After cataract surgery, you could go blind. Healthcare is a team approach, so it requires you as well as your doctor to do what you are supposed to.

Anjum F. Koreishi, MD

What eye drops can I use for conjunctivitis?

There are many types of conjunctivitis, so it is important to see an eye doctor. Using artificial tear drops (not "get the red out" drops) is definitely fine.

Should I wear glasses all the time for myopia?

Hello, Not necessarily. It depends how much myopia you have. If it is mild and you can see well enough, you don't need to wear them. It will not affect the health of the eye. READ MORE
Hello,

Not necessarily. It depends how much myopia you have. If it is mild and you can see well enough, you don't need to wear them. It will not affect the health of the eye. Over the next few years, you'll notice it's easier to read with the glasses off, most likely.

Anjum F. Koreishi, MD