Dr. Shereen Hakki PHD OD
Optometrist
Route 22 E & Route 519 Phillipsburg NJ, 08865About
Dr. Shereen Hakki is an optometrist practicing in Phillipsburg, NJ. Dr. Hakki specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Hakki 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.
Provider Details
Dr. Shereen Hakki PHD OD's Expert Contributions
Is there an alternative to laser eye surgery?
Yes. Either contact lenses or a pupil implant. A small lens gets put behind the pupil that will correct all your myopia and astigmatism. READ MORE
How do I know if my contacts are old?
You don’t want to wait till you signs of discomfort. Should follow the doctor’s recommendation about the daily hours if wear and the okay as to when to discard. READ MORE
Can cheap sunglasses ruin my vision?
Not true. Sunglasses are the spf 50 of the eye. Skin needs protection from sun. Same goes for the eyes. READ MORE
Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?
Yes. But must have an eye exam to be checked for retinal holes or tears. READ MORE
Can optometrists do Botox treatment?
No READ MORE
Is sunlight bad for your eyes?
Yes READ MORE
What causes retinal disorders in a person?
Smoking, too much sunshine, uncontrolled BP, family history. Blue and green eyes more often READ MORE
Will wearing my glasses improve my vision?
It depends: If it’s described to correct a muscle, then yes. If it’s to correct near or far sight, then no. READ MORE
Why do my eyes hurt when I look to the side?
Check your thyroid profile READ MORE
Why do I see black spots when I stand up?
Check your blood pressure and hemoglobin READ MORE
How often should I get an eye test?
Once a year READ MORE
Are colored lenses bad for the eyes?
No READ MORE
What causes boils inside the eyes?
Hygiene. Use warm compressors and wash lids with baby shampoo every day READ MORE
What is the reason for repeated pink eye?
Hygiene READ MORE
Are there drops available to treat dry eyes?
Plenty over the counter READ MORE
Can zero power glasses cause any harm to my eyes?
No READ MORE
What causes keratoconus?
It runs in families. Thinking of the cornea. Call a corneal specialist to do a collagen interlace treatment to stop the progression of the condition. Must use RGP lenses for better vision. Dr. Hakki READ MORE
What could be the cause of my hazy vision?
Check your sugar level and get checked for glaucoma. READ MORE
Can the UV rays make someone blind?
No but it ages the eye Use polarized sun glasses READ MORE
My nephew is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with cataract. What should we do?
Remove the cataract and start the child on contact lenses. Daily contact applied and removed every day by the parents until patient is old enough 21-23 to get a permanent implant READ MORE
Dr. Shereen Hakki PHD OD's Practice location
Dr. Shereen Hakki PHD OD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Reasons Why You Would Need a Cataract Surgery
Unfortunately, no particular drug or types of eye drops have been found to specifically reverse or prevent the formation of cataracts. There are eyeglasses that can be recommended by your doctor if you develop nearsightedness or blurred vision as a result of cataract formation. A surgical procedure...
- What to Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery is a corrective procedure that aims to rectify vision distortions that are caused by the changing curvature of the cornea and shifting length of the eyeball. The cornea is a transparent coating that bulges on the outside of the eyeball, and allows light to penetrate its surface at...
- What are the Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts?
When the lens of the eye becomes clouded, it is a condition known as cataracts. In patients with cataracts, proteins that are contained in the lens begin to break down, making the lens cloudy with an increase in age. Because cataracts develop very slowly, vision may not be affected right away and...
- What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye condition that affects macula, a small part at the back of the eye. Macula is the area of eye that helps us to differentiate the finer details. Damage to macula leads to gradual blurring of central vision. Macular degeneration impairs sharp vision and...
- What Could a Swollen Eyelid Mean?
Your eyelid’s skin is stretchy and loose with a thickness of less than 1 mm. Your eyelids can swell if there is a buildup of fluid in the tissues that surround your eyes.In most cases, swollen eyelids are not a cause for concern and can return back to its normal shape and size after a few days....
- Eyelid Twitching and Stress
What is eyelid twitching?Eyelid twitching or myokymia is an involuntary eyelid spasm. The upper lid is usually affected, but spasms can also occur in the lower lid or both lids. Eyelid twitching is often mild for most people. However, others may experience stronger spasms, which may force their lids...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Dawn Pewitt O.D.63223 E 290 RD GROVE OK 74344
- Dr. Brian K Hogan O.D.2301 S Eight Tribes Trl Miami OK 74354
- Dr. Ramie Lehelen hazel Lay O.D.1013 S Main St Grove OK 74344
- Dr. Dennis W Bezold O.D.2013 S Joplin Ave Joplin MO 64804
- Dr. Melissa Y Brown O.D.2013 S Joplin Ave Joplin MO 64804
- Dr. Ronald D Swift OD602 W Mccord St Neosho MO 64850