Emily Sarah Charlson, Dr

★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0

Apr 5, 2025

Unfortunately, I didn't check her Yelp reviews prior. I hope to be changing this review, but echoing some others similar sentiments:

I went in for a stye and was hoping to get it drained. The doctor insisted that a steroid injection and cream would be the best course of action, without sharing any potential consequences upfront. When I asked her about the possibility of discoloration at the injection site, she assured me it wouldn't be an issue. I also expressed concerns about using steroids as we're trying to conceive this fall, and another ophthalmologist had advised caution. Without ever having met me, she bluntly stated, "Oh, we use steroids on pregnant women all the time! Have you thought of using IVF?" Who says that? This is out of her scope of practice and unethical.

It's been weeks, and I have full discoloration at the injection site, which is super disappointing right before my wedding. Dermatologist confirmed it was doctors error and the hypopigmentation isn't going anywhere. The swelling looks the same as it did when I came in. I was NOT sent home with any written care instructions and have not been able to get a response from her or her office regarding after-care or this latest concern.

Find somewhere else. I explained multiple times that I didn't feel comfortable with steroids and should have listened to my gut. She fear-mongered me into getting a shot by saying I could have scarring and that today was the best time to do it. She also reminded me she's a plastic surgeon and does this stuff all the time. The moral here is: don't feel pressured into making any decisions with her. Get a second opinion or reschedule if you have to. I deeply regret not doing that.

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