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Dr. Victor Villegas, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Victor Villegas is an ophthalmologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Villegas specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Villegas can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Villegas can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
16 years
Experience
Dr. Victor Villegas, M.D.
- San Juan, PR
- University of Puerto Rico
- Accepting new patients
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How do you get rid of a foreign body feeling in your eye?
Artificial tears can help with foreign body sensation. However, a complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed to determine the cause of your foreign body sensation.
What causes eye irritation?
Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
How long does an irritated eye take to heal?
Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
Can I go to work with an eye infection?
Some eye infections can be highly contagious. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
Why is my eye swollen?
Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
Is it bad to fall asleep with contacts in?
Sleeping with your contact lenses on can increase the risk of infection.
How can I lower my eye pressure?
Your ophthalmologist will help you determine which treatment is best for your condition.
What is the best medicine for dry eyes?
Artificial tears/lubricating drops.
I have a very swollen eyelid?
A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed to determine the cause of your symptoms and receive appropriate treatment.
What is the latest treatment for glaucoma?
Your doctor can help you identify what is the best treatment option for your condition.
What is wrong with my eye if it hurts?
Eye pain is a non-specific symptom with causes ranging from dry eye, irritation, to less commonly high intraocular pressure. You should visit your ophthalmologist for a complete READ MORE
Eye pain is a non-specific symptom with causes ranging from dry eye, irritation, to less commonly high intraocular pressure. You should visit your ophthalmologist for a complete examination to find out the reason for your ocular pain.
How do you treat astigmatism in your eyes?
Astigmatism is caused by an imperfection in the curvature of your cornea or lens. This causes blurred or distorted vision. It can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or READ MORE
Astigmatism is caused by an imperfection in the curvature of your cornea or lens. This causes blurred or distorted vision. It can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or laser surgery. Your doctor can discuss the best option for you.
What is the main cause of astigmatism?
Astigmatism is caused by an imperfection in the curvature of your cornea or lens. This causes blurred or distorted vision. It can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or READ MORE
Astigmatism is caused by an imperfection in the curvature of your cornea or lens. This causes blurred or distorted vision. It can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or laser surgery. Your doctor can discuss the best option for you.
What is the best medicine for glaucoma?
Your ophthalmologist will help you determine what the best medicine is for your condition.
Swollen eyelid. What do I do?
A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed to determine the cause of your symptoms.
What's causing my blurred vision?
A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed to determine the cause of your symptoms.
Is seeing eye floaters normal?
Our eye is filled with a gel-like structure called the vitreous. As we age, the vitreous starts to thicken forming clumps or strands. These strands are what you see as floaters. READ MORE
Our eye is filled with a gel-like structure called the vitreous. As we age, the vitreous starts to thicken forming clumps or strands. These strands are what you see as floaters. This is a normal aging process and there is no treatment or supplement available to decrease or eliminate them. Floaters should stay stable or fade away over time. If you experience a sudden increase in the amount of floaters or constant flashes, you should go to your nearest ophthalmologist to get a dilated fundus examination to rule out retinal tears or detachment.
What causes blurred vision?
A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed to determine the cause of your symptoms.
What are the treatment options for conjunctivitis?
Depends on the type of conjunctivitis. Visit your ophthalmologist for specific diagnosis and treatment.
Sudden onset vision distortion like looking cross-eyed but eyes not crossed?
You should visit your ophthalmologist to rule out any serious condition in your retina.
