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Dr. Brenda Jones, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Brenda Jones is an ophthalmologist practicing in Marietta, OH. Dr. Jones specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jones 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. Jones 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.
44 years Experience
Dr. Brenda Jones, M.D.
  • Marietta, OH
  • Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc
  • Accepting new patients

Can eyedrop cause cloudy vision?

There are hundreds, if not thousands of eye drops, so it is necessary to know what eye drop is being put in your eye and why you are using the drop.

Is it normal to see spots after cataract surgery?

Seeing spots could be due to more than one cause. Floating or moving black to opaque spots, " floaters" can become more visible after cataract surgery because the cloudy cataract READ MORE
Seeing spots could be due to more than one cause. Floating or moving black to opaque spots, " floaters" can become more visible after cataract surgery because the cloudy cataract has been removed and is no longer blurring or decreasing the amount of light entering the eye and visual axis. The floaters are areas of the vitreous that have separated from the retina and are now visible when in normal to bright lighting. Floaters are usually not associated with sight threatening problems and are mostly a nuisance.

How can I improve my night vision after Lasik?

The amber colored lenses help with the glare associated with night or dimly lit vision. If your Lasik has corrected your near- or far- sighted or astigmatic visual problem as complete READ MORE
The amber colored lenses help with the glare associated with night or dimly lit vision. If your Lasik has corrected your near- or far- sighted or astigmatic visual problem as complete as planned, then enhancing the surrounding light is the best option to improve night vision.

25M - Experiencing blurry vision symptoms after taking LSD around 25 days after my ICL procedure

Recommend you see your personal physician who can refer you to an ophthalmologist if eye or vision symptom persists. You can google medical literature on LSD interactions and untoward READ MORE
Recommend you see your personal physician who can refer you to an ophthalmologist if eye or vision symptom persists. You can google medical literature on LSD interactions and untoward effects on the different body organ systems.

What does an eye infection look like?

There is no one way that an eye infection looks. It depends on what part of the eye is infected, the eyelids, cornea, conjunctiva, tear ducts or the vitreous, retina. If the eye READ MORE
There is no one way that an eye infection looks. It depends on what part of the eye is infected, the eyelids, cornea, conjunctiva, tear ducts or the vitreous, retina. If the eye is red, painful and there is pustular drainage and or eyelid redness and swelling, one should be concerned about an infection .Seek care with an eye doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Will I need reading glasses after cataract surgery?

It depends on the type of intra ocular lens ( IOL implant ) that is placed into your eye. There are 3 main types: 1) distance vision correction without astigmatism correction - READ MORE
It depends on the type of intra ocular lens ( IOL implant ) that is placed into your eye. There are 3 main types: 1) distance vision correction without astigmatism correction - yes you will need reading glasses after surgery, 2) distance vision with astigmatism correction - yes, you will need reading glasses and 3) multifocal IOL - no reading glasses required approximately 90-95% of the time. Discuss the types with your cataract surgeon.

Does vision get worse after Lasik?

The majority of people that have Lasik surgery have better vision after Lasik without needing glasses or contact lenses. Lasik does not correct your vision better than you could READ MORE
The majority of people that have Lasik surgery have better vision after Lasik without needing glasses or contact lenses. Lasik does not correct your vision better than you could see with the best correction that glasses or contacts provided. However if complications occurred during or after Lasik, your vision may be less clear than with glasses or contact lenses prior to Lasik.

How do I disinfect my glasses after pink eye?

The virus does not survive on inanimate objects for more than a few minutes. Unless someone else is wearing or handling your glasses, there should be no reason to fear pink eye READ MORE
The virus does not survive on inanimate objects for more than a few minutes. Unless someone else is wearing or handling your glasses, there should be no reason to fear pink eye or conjunctivitis from glasses.

Are blue light glasses good for night driving?

A study conducted in 2019 showed that blue light blocking glasses do NOT improve vision.

Can you go blind from astigmatism?

Astigmatism is one of the 3-4 refractive errors that are usually correctable with glasses, contact lenses and / or refractive surgical procedures. The others are myopia or nearsighted, READ MORE
Astigmatism is one of the 3-4 refractive errors that are usually correctable with glasses, contact lenses and / or refractive surgical procedures. The others are myopia or nearsighted, hyperopia or
farsighted. Presbyopia is the over 39 syndrome that causes older people to need glasses to see close or to read. Astigmatism will NOT make you go blind and neither will any of the others listed above.

Can you overdose on eye drops?

Are you talking about putting too many drops or drinking the eye drops? All meds should be used only as pre. scribed and for the prescribed amount of time. This significantly READ MORE
Are you talking about putting too many drops or drinking the eye drops? All meds should be used only as pre. scribed and for the prescribed amount of time. This significantly lowers and negates the risk of problems with any medications.

Problems With My Eyes

Without a thorough eye exam including how nearsighted/myopic you are, most phthalmologist would not render a definitive diagnosis for you. The black spots and strings are suggestive READ MORE
Without a thorough eye exam including how nearsighted/myopic you are, most phthalmologist would not render a definitive diagnosis for you. The black spots and strings are suggestive of vitreous floaters, which are more common in near-sighted young adults than other young adults. You should set up an appointment with an eyecare specialist for a complete eye exam with pupil dilation.

How often should eye pressure be checked?

Eye pressure known as intraocular pressure should be checked with annual eye exams; however, eye pressure may be checked when the eye doctor is concerned that the pressure may READ MORE
Eye pressure known as intraocular pressure should be checked with annual eye exams; however, eye pressure may be checked when the eye doctor is concerned that the pressure may be too high or too low. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, your pressure will be checked much more often and possibly treated with glaucoma medications, glaucoma laser and/or surgical procedures.

Is high eye pressure common after cataract surgery?

High or elevated eye pressure (intraocular pressure(IOP) is not uncommon after cataract surgery. However, it is usually transient and can be treated successfully within the first READ MORE
High or elevated eye pressure (intraocular pressure(IOP) is not uncommon after cataract surgery. However, it is usually transient and can be treated successfully within the first few days to weeks. Increased eye pressure after cataract surgery is usually due to excess fluid replacement during surgery and/or related response to a post-op topical steroid medication. If you had glaucoma prior to cataract surgery, your pressure may continue to require topical glaucoma medications.

Can too much screen time damage your eyes?

If your vision is good with correction if needed or without correction, the main problem with prolonged screen time is fatigue. It is important to take breaks. If you have a refractive READ MORE
If your vision is good with correction if needed or without correction, the main problem with prolonged screen time is fatigue. It is important to take breaks. If you have a refractive error or presbyopia and don't have your glasses or contact lenses, this will cause more and faster eye fatigue symptoms during screen time.

Why is my vision blurry with cataracts?

The crystalline lens in each eye is the main focusing part of the eye. As we age the lens gets cloudy which makes things we focus on less clear. Compare this to visibility through READ MORE
The crystalline lens in each eye is the main focusing part of the eye. As we age the lens gets cloudy which makes things we focus on less clear. Compare this to visibility through a clean windshield versus a mud smeared windshield.

Why are my eyes not focusing properly?

You would need an eye examination by an ophthalmologist or other eye care specialist to determine why you are having trouble with your eyes not focusing. Make an appointment soon READ MORE
You would need an eye examination by an ophthalmologist or other eye care specialist to determine why you are having trouble with your eyes not focusing.
Make an appointment soon so that your eye focusing problem can be diagnosed and treated or resolved.

Why is LASIK performed awake?

The main reason Lasik is done with the patient awake is because the patient is asked to focus on lights and look in different directions to make the procedure successful. Also, READ MORE
The main reason Lasik is done with the patient awake is because the patient is asked to focus on lights and look in different directions to make the procedure successful. Also, the Lasik procedure usually requires about 10+ minutes to complete each eye, general anesthesia is associated with increased risks and costs, and topical numbing drops plus oral anti-anxiety medications are sufficient for this remarkably pain-free Lasik surgery.

Which eye drop is best for cataracts?

I am not sure what you mean by "best for cataracts". There aren't any drops that treat, reduce the effects of, or remove cataracts. Surgical removal is how cataracts are treated READ MORE
I am not sure what you mean by "best for cataracts". There aren't any drops that treat, reduce the effects of, or remove cataracts. Surgical removal is how cataracts are treated once they cause significant vision loss that can't be improved significantly with glasses/contact lenses.

Is Lasik better than glasses?

I don't know what you mean by better. If you mean clearer vision without having to wear glasses or contact lenses, then the vision after Lasik is better than your vision without READ MORE
I don't know what you mean by better. If you mean clearer vision without having to wear glasses or contact lenses, then the vision after Lasik is better than your vision without glasses. Lasik cannot make you see more than your vision best corrected with glasses or contact lenses, it allows you to see your best vision without needing glasses. There are limits to how much nearsighted, farsighted, and or astigmatism can be corrected with Lasik.