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Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Encino, CA. Dr. Hashemi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hashemi 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. Hashemi 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.
Dr. Nafiseh Hashemi, MD
- Encino, CA
- MD at Iran University of Medical Sciences
- Accepting new patients
Migraine Headache and Eyes
MigraineMigraine is a neurological condition characterized by headaches that can be severe. It is very common, affecting about 18% of women and 8% of men. Most patients with...
My eyes are blinking a lot. What could be the problem?
The most common cause is dry eye. Use lubricant eye drops to see if that would help. If it doesn't get better, see an eye doctor for further evaluations.
Can a 3 year old child have glasses?
If she needs eye glasses she should use it, otherwise she may get lazy eye and never develop complete vision. There are eye glasses made suitable with young children, make sure READ MORE
If she needs eye glasses she should use it, otherwise she may get lazy eye and never develop complete vision. There are eye glasses made suitable with young children, make sure she like the frame and be comfortable in it.
My dad is suffering from hypertension. Of late he has been complaining of double vision. Are the two related?
Hypertension may cause cranial nerve palsy therefore he may get double vision from eye muscle not moving appropriately.
Why are my son’s eyes burning?
He might have allergies, don't wash the eye with rose water or water, you need to have appropriate drops for the eyes. Try over-the-counter lubricant drops and if it's related READ MORE
He might have allergies, don't wash the eye with rose water or water, you need to have appropriate drops for the eyes. Try over-the-counter lubricant drops and if it's related with playing outside, try allergy drops.
What's involved in aftercare for refractive eye surgery?
It depends to the type of surgery, Lasik is not painful. PRK might be painful. You should make sure to not rub the eye, use sunglasses at outside and see your doctor for the follow READ MORE
It depends to the type of surgery, Lasik is not painful. PRK might be painful.
You should make sure to not rub the eye, use sunglasses at outside and see your doctor for the follow up exam and anytime with any blurred vision or pain. Recovery period depends to the procedure few day to a week.
You should make sure to not rub the eye, use sunglasses at outside and see your doctor for the follow up exam and anytime with any blurred vision or pain. Recovery period depends to the procedure few day to a week.
Are dry eyes hereditary?
Dry eye is not hereditary, but people with the same diet, age, air conditioning or similar habits might have the same degree of dryness. Dry eye is usually the problem of middle READ MORE
Dry eye is not hereditary, but people with the same diet, age, air conditioning or similar habits might have the same degree of dryness.
Dry eye is usually the problem of middle age and elderly. your kids might get it when they are older. If you have an autoimmune disease which runs in the family, you all might get the dry eye associated with that disease.
Dry eye is usually the problem of middle age and elderly. your kids might get it when they are older. If you have an autoimmune disease which runs in the family, you all might get the dry eye associated with that disease.
Could my double vision and headaches indicate neuro opthalmic issues?
Headaches and double vision can be sign of increased intracranial hypertension, you definitely need to see a neuro-ophthalmologist.
What should I do for the continuous sticky discharge from my eyes?
If it's only sticky with no redness, pain, or blurry vision, you may simply do warm compress, lid scrubs, and use lubricant eye drops and ointment. If it doesn't get better, see READ MORE
If it's only sticky with no redness, pain, or blurry vision, you may simply do warm compress, lid scrubs, and use lubricant eye drops and ointment. If it doesn't get better, see an ophthalmologist.
I accidentally got eye makeup remover in my eyes and it is burning in spite of using water on them. What should I do now?
Use some lubricant eye drops or over-the-counter lubricant eye ointment. If it doesn't get better, see an eye doctor; you might have gotten an abrasion while trying to wash your READ MORE
Use some lubricant eye drops or over-the-counter lubricant eye ointment. If it doesn't get better, see an eye doctor; you might have gotten an abrasion while trying to wash your eyes.
Can doing eye exercises help my eyes?
Unfortunately, there is no eye exercise to help with the vision.
Ophthamologist surgeon VS retina surgeons
Comprehensive ophthalmologist are eye surgeons that are qualified for cataract and simple glaucoma surgery. If you have any retina disease requiring any surgery you need to see READ MORE
Comprehensive ophthalmologist are eye surgeons that are qualified for cataract and simple glaucoma surgery. If you have any retina disease requiring any surgery you need to see retinal specialist. They have done 2 years of fellowship after ophthalmology residency to learn how to operat on the retina.
Should I get tested for Leber's disease?
If Leber is running on the mother's side of your family, you better get tested for that. It may start at a young age, but there are reports of expressing the disease at older ages. READ MORE
If Leber is running on the mother's side of your family, you better get tested for that. It may start at a young age, but there are reports of expressing the disease at older ages.
There's an intense pain in my eyes and my vision is blurry. What could this be from?
I am advising you to see an eye doctor immediately, this might be uveitis (inflammation of the uveal tissue inside your eye), or glaucoma (high pressure of the eye) or even a corneal READ MORE
I am advising you to see an eye doctor immediately, this might be uveitis (inflammation of the uveal tissue inside your eye), or glaucoma (high pressure of the eye) or even a corneal ulcer. See a doctor as soon as possible
Is there a remedy for red eyes?
This might be allergic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, or dry eye syndrome. See an ophthalmologist to find out what is causing it and get appropriate treatment.
What should I do for the dust allergy that irritates my eyes?
First and foremost you need to avoid allergen (in your case dust), second you may wash your eyelids and lashes more often to clear the area out of dust, third you may use cold READ MORE
First and foremost you need to avoid allergen (in your case dust), second you may wash your eyelids and lashes more often to clear the area out of dust, third you may use cold compress for itching and use antihistamine drops as well. Remember allergy and dry eye come together, use some OTC artificial tears as well.
Can low vitamin D also cause my vision to blur?
Low vitamin D cannot cause blurry vision. There are so many other reasons that may cause blurred vision like dry eye, refractive errors, cataract and so many other reasons... See READ MORE
Low vitamin D cannot cause blurry vision. There are so many other reasons that may cause blurred vision like dry eye, refractive errors, cataract and so many other reasons... See a doctor.
What is the difference between optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
Optometrists are eye professionals who can prescribe glasses and contact lenses, diagnose glaucoma and even monitor patients with chronic conditions. Ophthalmologists are medical READ MORE
Optometrists are eye professionals who can prescribe glasses and contact lenses, diagnose glaucoma and even monitor patients with chronic conditions. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who are specialized in the eye. The ophthalmologist can diagnose, treat medically and surgically the eye condition and since they are medical doctors as well, they can draw connections between your eye disease related to your systemic health condition and give you appropriate advice about your general health in relation to your eye disease. Only an ophthalmologist can do surgery on your eyes.
My eyes are red and itching badly. Why is this happening?
This looks like allergy, but it may also be viral conjunctivitis. If you noticed any blurry vision see an ophthalmologist right away, otherwise cold compress and cold artificial READ MORE
This looks like allergy, but it may also be viral conjunctivitis.
If you noticed any blurry vision see an ophthalmologist right away, otherwise cold compress and cold artificial tears should help with the symptoms, use over the counter antihistamine pills and drops
If you noticed any blurry vision see an ophthalmologist right away, otherwise cold compress and cold artificial tears should help with the symptoms, use over the counter antihistamine pills and drops
What is the reason for constant watering of the eyes?
Most probably, she has a blockage or stenosis in her tear ducts. It's easy to find out with irrigation of tear duct. If that was the case, she would need surgery named DCR (DacryoCystoRhinostomy). READ MORE
Most probably, she has a blockage or stenosis in her tear ducts. It's easy to find out with irrigation of tear duct. If that was the case, she would need surgery named DCR (DacryoCystoRhinostomy).
My cylindrical number is changing every six months. What could be the cause for this?
You may have Keratoconus, which is too much curve on your cornea. That might get stable with collagen cross linking. Have your cornea checked by a cornea specialist.
