Looking for an Optometrist in the Downtown Dallas area?
Dr. Jacobs has over 30 years of experience in the practice of optometry. This experience allows the patient to receive quality vision care in their eye examinations, diagnosing and treatment of eye disease, contact lens fitting and co-management of Lasik and cataract surgery. Dr. Jacobs takes the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options, and listen to your eye care needs.
In our friendly clinic, we become familiar with each individual patient in order to customize eye exams and treatment options. Our family eye care services include eye exams for kids and adults, vision therapy, vision correction and management of age-related eye disease. Located conveniently to serve Downtown Dallas residents, we offer hours to suit every family’s schedule.
Dallas, TX 75208
- Phone: 214-941-8923
- Mon: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tue: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wed: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Sat: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
- Mon: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tue: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wed: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thu: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Q: How do allergies directly affect the eyes?
A: Chronic allergies may lead to permanent damage to the tissue of your eye and eyelids. If left untreated, it may even cause scarring of the conjunctiva, the membrane covering the inner eyelid that extends to the whites of the eyes. Ocular allergies can make contact lens wear almost impossible and is one of the many causes of contact lens drop-out. Most common allergy medications will tend to dry out the eyes, and relying on nasal sprays containing corticosteroids can increase the pressure inside your eyes, causing other complications such as glaucoma.
Q: What are the common symptoms of OCULAR allergies?
A: Excessive tearing, frequent eye rubbing, constant irritation especially in the corners of your eyes closest to the nose, lid swelling or puffy eyes, and red or pink eyes are some of the most common ocular allergy symptoms.
Q: What is meant by the term allergic conjunctivitis? Is that the same as “pink eye”?
A: Allergic conjunctivitis is the clinical term of ocular inflammation of the lining or membrane of the eye, called the conjunctiva, caused by allergic reactions to substances. Although a patient may present with red or pink eyes from excess inflammation, the common term "pink eye"can signify a broad term of conditions and can be misleading, as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other irritating substances can cause redness resembling a "pink eye." Your eye doctor can differentiate between an allergy reaction and a true infection, which can lead to faster healing with proper treatments.
We offer a wide selection of contact lenses including disposable soft contacts, bifocal/multifocal, toric, and colored lenses. Whether you wear disposables, or conventional (vial) lenses, our selection of lenses that fit your needs.
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