Dr. Trista Pabisz

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Dr. Trista Pabisz

Dr. Trista Pabisz is an optometric physician serving patients in and around St. Louis, Missouri.

She provides both comprehensive and medical eye examinations for patients of all ages, with a specialty in pediatric eye care.

01/18/2022

Have you ever heard your friends, family or even your eye doctor talk about Glaucoma?

Here are a few slide and facts to learn more about one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide:

👁 Over 3 million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know they have it.
👁 In the U.S., more than 120,000 are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness.
👁 Blindness from glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians.
👁 High-risk groups include: people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed, diabetics, and people who are severely nearsighted.

07/03/2021

As we celebrate this Fourth of July weekend, please make sure to keep your eyes safe!

See my stories for more facts and safety tips on Firework injuries 💥🇺🇸💥

06/27/2021

Happy National Sunglasses Day!

This time of year, you’ll always here me ask a patient what they use for sun protection for their eyes.

Here are the top 4 eye conditions that can result or worsen with too much UV exposure:

👁 Cataracts
😎 Macular Degeneration
🕶 Ptyerigums/ pingueculas
☀️Eyelid Cancers

Now, go get those sunnies and protect those eyes!

06/11/2021

Patients always ask how to prevent their cataracts from getting worse.

My #1 recommendations are:

1️⃣ Get yearly eye exams 👁👩🏻‍⚕️

2️⃣ Quit smoking. Cigarette/Tobacco smoke has several toxins that make cataracts thicken more quickly.🚭

3️⃣ Always wear UV protection over your eyes: Polarized sunglasses and Transition lenses are great options! 😎

4️⃣ A diet with lots of fruits and veggies will provide your body with the anti-oxidants needed to slow disease progression. Think green leafy veggies 🥬 and vitamin C🍊

06/09/2021

Your eye doctor has finally said those 3 little words: “YOU HAVE CATARACTS.”

Did you know there are 4 types of cataracts, all which will cause a gradual decline in vision until surgery is needed.

1. Nuclear Sclerosis: the most common of cataracts. It is the yellowing/thickening of the crystalline lens as a whole.
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2. Cortical Cataracts: thick spokes on the periphery of the lens as a result of aging.
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3. Posterior Subcapsular Cataracts (PSC): opaque area on the back of the lens, usually in the center of your vision. Common side effect of prolonged steroid use.
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4. Traumatic Cataracts: damage to the lens due to injury, accidents involving the head/eye/face, or occur after a patient has other eye surgeries.
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5. Congenital Cataracts: lens opacities that a person is born with. These cataracts may or may it impair vision at a young age, resulting in surgery at a young age.

Be sure to discuss your diagnosis with your optometrist and know what to expect!

06/08/2021

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Did you know:

💛1 in 6 Americans over 40 have cataracts

💛Cataracts are the biggest cause of vision loss

💛 Your eye doctor looks for the beginning signs of cataracts at your yearly eye exam. They will discuss the diagnosis and what to expect when they develop.

Are you concerned that you may have cataracts, call and schedule your eye appointment for this month!

05/09/2021

Happy Mother’s Day to all the women that are moms of any kind. You all deserve more than 1 day of recognition a year, so make sure you spend the day how you wish! 💕

Love, Dr. P

05/06/2021

On the way to office #2 this afternoon and I keep thinking today is Friday 🤷🏻‍♀️

Anyway, it’s Melanoma Awareness Month so here’s your daily reminder to wear sunglasses 😎 and keep those eyes healthy!

05/04/2021

Happy Star Wars Day! My favorite Star Wars Jedi came in for an eye exam today 💚

Comment below with your favorite Star Wars character or scene & May the 4th be With You!

04/26/2021

Who run the 🌎.....GIRLS!

If you haven't heard, April is Women's Eye Health Month! Did you know that compared to men, women are more at risk for a number of eye diseases/conditions such as: Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Dry Eye, Thyroid Eye Disease, etc.

Why is this you may ask?

1. Women have an average life expectancy that is longer than men.
2. Several eye conditions are linked to hormone changes associated with birth control, pregnancy: current and post-partum, & menopause.
3. Harmful ingredients in cosmetics, beauty care products, false lashes/lash extensions, and permeant makeup can also lead to harmful eye conditions.

The best way to make sure your eyes are healthy and vision is clear is to see your optometrist YEARLY! We can identify risk factors and eye disease when they first occur, not when it's too late to treat or fix.

04/22/2021

Happy Earth Day! 🌍✨

Did you know there is a negative environmental effect due to improper contact lens disposal? 🗑👎🏻

19% of contact lens wearers improperly discard their lenses in the toilet or sink. This equates to about 2.5 billion contact lenses entering the U.S. wastewater treatment plants each year!👀

That is why we are proud to participate in the Terra Cycle/Bausch and Lomb ONE by ONE contact lens recycle program. This allows our patients to recycle both their contacts & the blister packs!💚🌍✨

Call our offices for more information on how you can start recycling your contacts today ♻️

04/14/2021

Check your calendars because it's time for your comprehensive eye exam! Spring is here so let's keep those eyes healthy and vision crisp to enjoy this sunshine.

We have 2 ways to reserve your appointment times:

1. Call the office at 636-946-9242
2. Use our online scheduler at www.midwesteyeassociates.com

Address

1384 South Fifth Street
St. Charles, MO

Telephone

+16369469242

Website

http://www.midwesteyeassociates.com/

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