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Mr. John Bortz, MD

Ophthalmologist

Dr. John Bortz is an ophthalmologist practicing in White Plains, NY. Dr. Bortz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bortz 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. Bortz 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.
45 years Experience
Mr. John Bortz, MD
  • White Plains, NY
  • Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
  • Accepting new patients

What causes yellow discharge from eyes?

Can be infection, allergy or a blocked tear duct Dr. Bortz

When can you wear contacts again after an eye infection?

I do not dispense or work with contact lenses I am an oculolastic surgeon- cosmetic and reconstructive eye surgery Best to ask whoever dispenses your contacts or whoever treated READ MORE
I do not dispense or work with contact lenses I am an oculolastic surgeon- cosmetic and reconstructive eye surgery Best to ask whoever dispenses your contacts or whoever treated your infection Dr. Bortz

How do you remove a contact lens that won't come out?

This is not my area of expertise=20 I am an oculoplastic surgeon, i.e. plastic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes If you are having this issue I suggest you go to an eye READ MORE
This is not my area of expertise=20 I am an oculoplastic surgeon, i.e. plastic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes If you are having this issue I suggest you go to an eye physician nearby and have the practitioner remove your contact

How do I disinfect my glasses after pink eye?

Great question I am an eye plastic surgeon so I don't really deal with glasses I would ask the person you purchased the glasses from if alcohol can be used to clean them. Dr. Bortz READ MORE
Great question I am an eye plastic surgeon so I don't really deal with glasses I would ask the person you purchased the glasses from if alcohol can be used to clean them. Dr. Bortz

What are long distance glasses used for?

They are used to see far away, not for reading. For tasks such as driving, to see the world at a distance