Dr. Jihad Menassa
Ophthalmology
Does wearing contact lenses daily for more than 8hrs cause eye problems? And at what age can the laser be done?
Dr. Jihad Menassa,
Ophthalmology
- There is no problem of wearing contact lenses more than 8 hours if you have no eye symptoms or problems checked by an ophthalmologist. However it is important to avoid contact lens overwear , ie 16 hr... Read More
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I have pain in my eyes and there is a burning sensation sometimes with a headache for few days. My eyes are a bit red sometimes and i can see some veins in the white area what could be the cause
Dr. Jihad Menassa,
Ophthalmology
- Dry eyes maybe the cause of your symptoms. An eye exam will determine that
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What are the risks and disadvantages of Laser eye surgery? I want to do it to remove astigmatism/myopia and to get my eyes straight (they're not 100% straight).
Dr. Jihad Menassa,
Ophthalmology
- Laser correction will not align ur eyes if they are not straight, it will only remove your myopia and astigmatism. You can correct your misalignment by strabismus surgery and then do the laser correct... Read More
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I buy contact lenses that last a month, is it okay to sleep in them? Taking them off and putting them again is time consuming every day!
Dr. Jihad Menassa,
Ophthalmology
- It is not recommended to sleep with contact lenses, this will increase risk of infection of the cornea and cause permanent damage and hence decrease or even loss of vision. The other option is doing l... Read More
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About Dr. Jihad Menassa
Graduated as an MD from American University of Beirut
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
