Anushree Sharma, M.D. Cornea and Refractive Surgeon

06/20/2022

Cataracts are the natural lenses in our eyes that become cloudy with time. Call (210) - 679 - 2020 for an appointment with Dr. Sharma for cataract evaluation.
Here is some initial information:
Symptoms? Cataracts tend to progress slowly, thereby diminishing the level and quality of vision. People may notice difficulty with distance and near vision, glare, or decreased night vision.
Who gets them? Commonly cataracts occur with passing of time, however, they can even occur by birth (congenital), trauma, medical conditions such as diabetes, or medications such as steroids.
Treatment? Despite being the most common cause of blindness worldwide, cataracts are treatable with cataract surgery. This generally involves an outpatient (same-day) surgery with removal of the cloudy cataract and replacement with an artificial lens that provides improved visual clarity.

06/12/2022

Cataract is the eye's natural lens that clouds with time. Call (210) 697-2020 for an appointment with Dr. Sharma to learn more about cataracts and cataract prevention. See below for some highlights:
1) Dark or brightly colored fruits and vegetables contain vitamins and antioxidants that can slow cataract formation. Berries, beats, carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, broccoli are only a few examples of healthy eye foods.
2) UV light protection with sunglasses, broad brimmed hats, or umbrellas is a key way to prevent early cataracts.
3) Smoking is a risk factor for cataracts and over time, smoking cessation may decrease risk of cataracts. Refraining from smoking altogether is recommended.

05/08/2022

Dr. Sharma is a UCLA fellowship trained Cornea, Refractive, and Cataract Surgeon. Along with her team of friendly and professional staff, she is dedicated to providing you excellence in treatment using cutting edge technology to achieve high quality outcomes.

03/17/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!

03/14/2022

Fun Fact: "PI" in Ophthalmology means "Peripheral Iridotomy," where a laser created tiny opening in the iris helps reduce risk of high eye pressure and glaucoma. HAPPY "PI" DAY!!!!!

10/30/2021

A Cat and A Bat! Celebrating and with my awesome teammates at work.

09/12/2021

Happy Grandparents Day! Did you know improved visual function following cataract surgery is associated with better health-related quality of life? Call to book a cataract evaluation! (210) - 697 - 2020. ~Dr. Sharma

1) Morris, Daniel, Scott G. Fraser, and Christopher Gray. "Cataract surgery and quality of life implications." Clinical interventions in aging 2.1 (2007): 105.

2) Mangione, Carol M., et al. "Improved visual function and attenuation of declines in health-related quality of life after cataract extraction." Archives of ophthalmology 112.11 (1994): 1419-1425.

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Insights on eye health from a Board certified Cornea and Refractive Surgery Specialist. Medical, surgical, and innovational info from LASIK to cataracts to corneal transplants and more.

07/17/2021

After 3 consecutive years of being selected as a "Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars," am honored to be selected as a "Top Ophthalmologist" 2021. Thankful to my family, mentors, and colleagues who have guided me through the road to Cornea/Refractive Fellowship and beyond. Am evermore committed toward my passion for improving patient's vision and quality of life.

07/04/2021

How sharp is your vision? Presbyopia is a natural process where the eyes gradually lose the ability to see well up close. A FREE refractive consultation could be an option for you to minimize glasses dependence. LASIK, PRK, ICL, presbyopia correcting lenses...Ophthalmology has so much to offer. Happy Independence Day!!!
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-presbyopia
https://eyewiki.aao.org/Intraocular_Refractive_Surgery
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/lasik
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/photorefractive-keratectomy-prk

06/26/2021

Celebrating Fiesta San Antonio at MCOA! As doctors, we have the privilege of working with an amazing team of scribes, technicians, reception staff, call center, billing department, research coordinators, photographers, and liaisons! Taking a day to serve them breakfast tacos as a small gesture of our appreciation for all that they do in helping taking care of patients. Go Team Go!!! Viva La Fiesta!!!!!

06/05/2021

Did you know that SEEING the color GREEN has a calming and relaxing effect on your heart rate? Don't let your cataracts keep you from seeing the Greatness in Green.
Frontiers in Psychology articles by Briki et.al provides some evidence. "Adaptive effects of seeing green environment on psychophysiological parameters when walking or running." Frontiers in psychology 10 (2019): 252. Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6379348/