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49 years
Experience
Dr. Jamshyd David Karlin, M.D.
- WEST HILLS, CA
- New York Medical College Internship and Residency
- Accepting new patients
What are cataracts and what is cataract surgery?
Cataract Surgery Frequently Asked Questions: When do I need cataract surgery? When you feel you need to see better in your activities of daily living, then you can talk to your...
Does laser cataract surgery heal faster?
No. J. David Karlin, MD
Can LASIK cure my astigmatism?
Very likely
Can you fix astigmatism?
Yes, with laser or an implant
Will I need reading glasses after cataract surgery?
It depends on several important factors. Assuming you have healthy eyes (except for cataracts), the most important is the shape of your eyes and the second most important is the READ MORE
It depends on several important factors. Assuming you have healthy eyes (except for cataracts), the most important is the shape of your eyes and the second most important is the type of implant you choose to have placed in your eyes.
What surgery can treat glaucoma?
There are multiple surgical options to treat glaucoma. Some are very low risk but not as effective done are riskier but better for more advanced glaucoma. Each procedure has appropriate READ MORE
There are multiple surgical options to treat glaucoma. Some are very low risk but not as effective done are riskier but better for more advanced glaucoma. Each procedure has appropriate indications and should be tailored to the specific patient's status.
Swollen eye
How's the left side and the other eye?
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Eyes
More detailed history is needed for a differential diagnosis.
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J. David Karlin, MD
Should I wear glasses all the time for astigmatism?
If you like how you see them, you can wear them all the time. But, not wearing them doesn't do any harm.
Can exercise cause blurred vision?
In rare circumstances if there are metabolic conditions that cause significant fluctuations in blood sugar, it's possible for intense exercise to cause temporary vision changes. READ MORE
In rare circumstances if there are metabolic conditions that cause
significant fluctuations in blood sugar, it's possible for intense exercise
to cause temporary vision changes. Otherwise no.
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significant fluctuations in blood sugar, it's possible for intense exercise
to cause temporary vision changes. Otherwise no.
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Do they put you to sleep for glaucoma surgery?
Some doctors do. Personally I do glaucoma surgery under mild sedation with
local anesthesia. Most glaucoma procedures take less than 15 minutes. Only
local anesthesia. Most glaucoma procedures take less than 15 minutes. Only
Under eye bags?
This question can only be answered after detailed examination and
consultation by an oculoplastic surgeon. Get a second opinion.
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consultation by an oculoplastic surgeon. Get a second opinion.
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Puffy eyes/swollen eyes
They are pudgy because of 13
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Does glaucoma come back after surgery?
"Glaucoma" is not one disease but a number of different diseases. Kind of like asking if heart trouble comes back after surgery! Much more information is needed before this question READ MORE
"Glaucoma" is not one disease but a number of different diseases. Kind of like asking if heart trouble comes back after surgery! Much more information is needed before this question can be answered.
What is the cause of glaucoma?
There are different types of glaucoma with different causes. The most common type in the US is called primary open angle glaucoma. It's hereditary but with variable manifestations. J. READ MORE
There are different types of glaucoma with different causes. The most
common type in the US is called primary open angle glaucoma. It's
hereditary but with variable manifestations.
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common type in the US is called primary open angle glaucoma. It's
hereditary but with variable manifestations.
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How successful is surgery for glaucoma?
It's actually quite successful if done early enough before there is extensive damage to the optic nerve. There are a number of different procedures for glaucoma and each has it's READ MORE
It's actually quite successful if done early enough before there is extensive damage to the optic nerve. There are a number of different procedures for glaucoma and each has it's advantages and disadvantages. Speak to your doctor for greater details.
Can glaucoma be detected in an eye test?
In most cases a couple of simple tests can detect various types of glaucoma or even pure glaucoma.
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J. David Karlin, MD
What are the side effects of laser surgery for glaucoma?
There are two types of laser surgery for glaucoma, one is to immense the outflow, the other to reduce the inflow. If successful, the former improves the pressure for a few years READ MORE
There are two types of laser surgery for glaucoma, one is to immense the outflow, the other to reduce the inflow. If successful, the former improves the pressure for a few years but often for shorter period of time or not at all. The latter can cause too little or too much effect, failure in both aspects. But if successful, the effect last permanently.
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J. David Karlin, MD
Can I do without reading glasses when I am able to read with naked eyes
Yes, you can. You don't need reading glasses unless you don't want to remove your distance glasses, in which case you can get bifocals/trifocals/progressives as recommended by READ MORE
Yes, you can. You don't need reading glasses unless you don't want to remove your distance glasses, in which case you can get bifocals/trifocals/progressives as recommended by your doctor.
What is usually the first sign of glaucoma?
The first sign of glaucoma is usually a change in the appearance of the optic nerve. This happens when the nerve begins to degenerate as a result of glaucoma (primary open-angle READ MORE
The first sign of glaucoma is usually a change in the appearance of the optic nerve. This happens when the nerve begins to degenerate as a result of glaucoma (primary open-angle glaucoma). As far as symptoms: the first symptom of glaucoma from the patient's point of view is the usually irreversible loss of part of the field of vision. This is a late symptom which is why glaucoma is called "The sneak thief of vision". You can not wait until you have symptoms because by then it's too late.
My eyelids are swollen
Sounds like a misdiagnosis. You should see your ophthalmologist.
