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Dr. Fatima Qureshi, MD (Pakistan), OD, Optometrist
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Dr. Fatima Qureshi, MD (Pakistan), OD

Optometrist | Vision Therapy

5/5(2)
201 Rue Iberville Suite 800 Lafayette LA, 70508
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Dr. Qureshi Is trained as an MD from overseas and is a licenced medical optometrist from Boston , MA where she graduated with clinical honors from Accelerated Doctor of Optometry program designed for foreign medical doctors and Phds. Dr.Qureshi treats medical eye conditions as well as certain surgical cases such as, glaucoma , post cataract Yags and lid procedures . She is currently seeing Pediatric , geriatric patients with private insurance as well as Medicaid and Medicare. She is currently working in ophthalmology and medical optometry private practices . She is highly trained in Urgent care eye pathologies .

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Education and Training

New England College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry

Dow Medical College MBBS/MD 1999

Provider Details

Female English, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu
Dr. Fatima Qureshi, MD (Pakistan), OD
Dr. Fatima Qureshi, MD (Pakistan), OD's Expert Contributions
  • Why does my eyesight get worse every year?

    If you are near sighted ( myopic) and in your teens /early 20s it's normal for a change in glasses /contacts Rx. it should stabilize in mid to late 20s. Myopic progression usually happens in teen age years READ MORE

  • Why are my eyes so sensitive to light?

    Photosensitiviy is due to a numbers of reason : cataracts , dry eyes , allergies , infections , inflammation, albinism etc . Light skinned , light eyes individuals are more sensitive to bright lights READ MORE

  • Anything to watch out for when using glaucoma eye drops?

    I have noticed when I asked my patients to refrigerate latanoprost /limingan , they felt it didn't sting/burn as much . Use it at night or anyitme of the day but use it everyday , religiously !! READ MORE

  • Why is my vision blurry only sometimes?

    Usually blurriness comes from staring at the computer screen all day at work or reading for prolonged period of time or doing anything that requires the accommodative system to work . Take frequent breaks from the computer screen and also make a conscious effort to blink . With each blink reflex , tears and meibomian secretions are made that help in lubricatung ghe eyes . Also get your eyes checked for possible cataracts or macular problems. READ MORE

  • What is the reason for double vision following an accident?

    Diplopia or double vision can be from cranial nerve palsy or ocular muscle involvement. Get your eyes checked for both. Also , sometimes CT/MRI Brain needs to be done for further evaluation. READ MORE

  • Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?

    Could be PVD (posterior vitreous detachment) or retinal detachment. Please get your eyes dilated. READ MORE

  • What exactly is glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a genetic disease . There are different types of glaucoma . Narrow angle , open angle , congenital , secondary open angle , traumatic glaucoma , drug induced glaucoma etc . It has to diagnosed and monitored by glaucoma work up which includes visual field tests , GDx or Optic nerve head OCT , pachymetry , gonioscopy etc. infra ocular pressures need to be checked . It is treated by eye drops as well as laser and other types of surgeries depending on the severity of glaucoma and type too . READ MORE

  • Can eyesight ever get better on its own?

    Eyesight unfortunately can't get better on its own ! Yes , there are different types of refractive errors that can change over the years , but to say my myopia totally went away on its own is just not possible ! Unless you go for refractive surgery . Even then vision can change . There is not absolute READ MORE

  • I can't stand to wear contacts

    This could be due to a number of reasons . Dry eyes is very common amkng contact lens wearers . Then there is giant papillary conjunctivitis from over wearing ornsleeping in contact lenses . Some patients have chronic allergic conjunctivitis also . So the best fit would be determined by examine the patients eyes !!! There are different lenses designed for dry eyes etc READ MORE

  • Diabetes and eye health

    Diabetes both type 1 and 2 can cause retinopathy And macular problems if it is not under control and depending on the duration of diabetes . It's a silent disease so mostly patients don't even realize what is going on on their retina until they get a dilated fundus exam . Uncontrolled diabetes and fluctuating blood sugar can also affect the vision significantly . READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Glaucoma , optic nerve head Drusen , papilledema , pseudo papilledema , corneal abrasions , corneal ulcers , corneal epithelial membrane dystrophies , keratoconus , keratitis , conjunctivitis , blepharitis , trichiasis , amblyopia , refractive cases , mac

Professional Memberships

  • AOA  
  • OAL  

Dr. Fatima Qureshi, MD (Pakistan), OD's Practice location

201 Rue Iberville Suite 800 -
Lafayette, LA 70508
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Dr. Fatima Qureshi, MD (Pakistan), OD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Optometrist | Vision Therapy in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Shauntell
    (5)

    I went for my yearly eye check up at the Family Eye Clinic in Lafayette in Aug. 2018. The Staff was very friendly Ms. Angela at the front desk was helpful. Mr. Dorion was very helpful and friendly when it came time to picking my eye glasses. The waiting room is a a big area. The office was Very Clean even the restrooms! The staff was very friendly and Dr . Fatima Oureshi also. I had a very nice experience for my fist visit. My Husband was also unpressed and he will be going there for his eye check-ups.

  • Sherri
    (5)

    This is the best ever explains all and the workers are so sweet and helpful Dr.Fatima Qureshi is so sweet and takes care of you thanks for the best eye care ever

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