Dr. Omar Essam Awad MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Omar Essam Awad MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(22)
1347 W Larpenteur Ave Saint Paul MN, 55113
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Omar Awad is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Awad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Awad 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. Awad 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.

Education and Training

University of Minnesota Medical School 1994

Provider Details

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Dr. Omar Essam Awad MD
Dr. Omar Essam Awad MD's Expert Contributions
  • My cylindrical number is changing every six months. What could be the cause for this?

    The cylinder number is an indicator of the amount of astigmatism. If the cylinder number is increasing every 6 months, this could be an early indicator of a corneal "warpage" disorder, such as keratoconus. Keratoconus can become progressively worse over time, particularly in the higher risk age group ranging from late teens to 40s. As it progresses, the vision may become more distorted and possibly not correctable without a rigid contact lens or even surgery. I would recommend you seek a consultation from an ophthalmologist who specializes in the cornea, and in particular in the evaluation and treatment of keratoconus. If you do have keratoconus, there are treatments available which can halt the progression of the condition. Also, avoid rubbing the eyes as this can contribute to a "weakening" in the cornea. Omar E. Awad, MD, FACS READ MORE

  • Is stopping restasis considered to be dangerous?

    It is not harmful to stop restasis, particularly if you are experiencing an increase in eye irritation and will be using some other medications. The anti-inflammatory effects of restasis will continue for a few weeks after stopping the drops. You should be able to re-start the restasis if your eyes found it beneficial. But the anti-inflammatory effects may take a few weeks to build back up. Omar E. Awad, MD, FACS READ MORE

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Nearsightedness

Dr. Omar Essam Awad MD's Practice location

Omar Awad, MD

1347 W Larpenteur Ave -
Saint Paul, MN 55113
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Patient Experience with Dr. Awad


5.0

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Dr. Omar Essam Awad MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 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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