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Cameron Byergo

Optometrist

Dr. Cameron Byergo is an optometrist practicing in Webb City, MO. Dr. Byergo specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Byergo performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
Cameron Byergo
  • Webb City, MO
  • Accepting new patients

I tasted my eye drops?

It is normal to taste your eye drops. The drops drain away through your nasolacrimal duct which drains tears away. This duct empties into the back of your throat, where it hits READ MORE
It is normal to taste your eye drops. The drops drain away through your nasolacrimal duct which drains tears away. This duct empties into the back of your throat, where it hits the taste buds on the base of the tongue. If you can taste your eye drops, it means you did it right.

How long does it take to clear up the pink eye with drops?

There are several types of pink eye and there is no one treatment for all. You need to go to your eye doctor, this should not be treated online.

Do you have to wear sunglasses after eye dilation?

You should wear sunglasses because the pupil is dilated which allows more light in the eye, that makes things brighter and more light sensitive. Dilation typically lasts 4-6 hours. READ MORE
You should wear sunglasses because the pupil is dilated which allows more light in the eye, that makes things brighter and more light sensitive. Dilation typically lasts 4-6 hours.

Can high myopia be treated with laser surgery?

Depending on how old you are, the amount of myopia, and corneal anatomy. If you are under 16 there are treatments to help stop you from getting more myopic (MiSight, atropine, READ MORE
Depending on how old you are, the amount of myopia, and corneal anatomy. If you are under 16 there are treatments to help stop you from getting more myopic (MiSight, atropine, etc). If you are over 20 and your Rx is stable you can get a LASIK/PRK consult and they can check if you are a good candidate (cornea needs to be thick enough). If not, there are other non-laser procedures like ICL. These procedures are of course expensive out-of-pocket costs.

I have a foreign body in my eye and a burning eyebrow?

You need to go see an eye doctor that removes foreign bodies. If it did not come out with thorough rinsing then you likely won't be able to remove it yourself and will only make READ MORE
You need to go see an eye doctor that removes foreign bodies. If it did not come out with thorough rinsing then you likely won't be able to remove it yourself and will only make it worse by trying. You shouldn't need vision insurance, it's a medical issue so they can take medical insurance. I have no explanation for your eyebrow burning, it could possibly be referred pain.

How do you get rid of itchy eyes from allergies?

OTC Pataday once a day is great for ocular allergies. It comes in 3 strengths, I always start patients on the middle 0.2% and move up to the 0.7% if needed.

Eye floater?

Floaters are typically semi-permanent annoyances. The eye is filled with the vitreous gel the gives it shape and acts as shock absorber. Floaters are protein clumps and debris READ MORE
Floaters are typically semi-permanent annoyances. The eye is filled with the vitreous gel the gives it shape and acts as shock absorber. Floaters are protein clumps and debris in the vitreous casting shadows on the retina. They can dissipate somewhat over time or settle down with gravity, but usually they are there to stay. If it is affecting your visual acuity enough there are surgical treatments, but they are typically not worth the risk of surgical complications and the surgeon will refuse.