Dr. Stephen Whiteside, MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Stephen Whiteside, MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(5)
9705 Research Blvd Suite C Austin TX, 78759
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Dr. Stephen Whiteside is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Whiteside specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whiteside 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. Whiteside 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.

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

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Dr. Stephen Whiteside, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Can LASIK cure my astigmatism?

    Yes, today's LASIK is very effective at reducing or completely eliminating regular astigmatism, even moderate to high amounts. A complete LASIK candidacy evaluation is required to be sure you are a good candidate for any refractive eye surgery procedure. Stephen B. Whiteside, MD READ MORE

  • Is cataract surgery effective?

    Yes, modern cataract surgery is very effective. Great outcomes, with an excellent safety profile. As with any surgical procedure, a complete candidacy evaluation is required. There are several tests that will be done to determine the exact "power" of the replacement lens that will be used for your procedure. Stephen B. Whiteside, M.D. READ MORE

  • Do you get sedation for LASIK?

    Many LASIK surgeons use some form of mild oral sedation, like Xanax. It acts as a relaxing agent before and during surgery, as well as a sleep aid once you get home for your nap following the procedure. READ MORE

  • How soon after pregnancy can you get LASIK?

    Congrats on the new addition to the family! The easy answer is 3 months after delivery...but, we also like to see 2 "normal" cycles before proceeding. If you will be nursing, we also like to see 2 normal cycles before proceeding. Hope that helps! As always, please consult with your LASIK provider for his/her personal guidelines. Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Get Outlook for AndroidREAD MORE

  • Can dry eye cause irregular astigmatism?

    Greetings! Yes, and no, to your question. If you have mild to moderate dry eyes and get a corneal "mapping" test done at your eyecare provider's office, it may show something that looks like irregular astigmatism. But, typically, the mapping tests can improve if you treat the dry eye. The significant long-term dry eye could theoretically create scarring and haze on the eye that causes irregular astigmatism that doesn't improve. I hope that helps! READ MORE

Professional Memberships

  • Member Travis County Medical Society 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Storm Eye Institute, Ophthalmic Research    1996

Dr. Stephen Whiteside, MD's Practice location

Practice At 9705 Research Blvd Suite C

9705 Research Blvd Suite C -
Austin, TX 78759
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New patients: 512-327-7000
Fax: 512-327-5200
http://www.drwhiteside.yourmd.com

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Dr. Stephen Whiteside, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist 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.

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