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Dr. Todd Cohan, O.D

Optometrist

Dr. Todd Cohan is an optometrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Cohan specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Cohan performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
Dr. Todd Cohan, O.D
  • Chicago, IL
  • Indiana University
  • Accepting new patients

How to treat blood clots in my eyes?

I would seek medical attention with a doctor

Swollen eyelid?

Seek medical attention. Very likely that antibiotics are needed

What treatment do you recommend for amblyopic eye?

I would seek out a developmental optometrist. Go to covd.org to find a specialist near you.

Can steam irritate my eyes?

Yes. You may have dried your eyes out. I would recommend preservative-free artificial tears 1 drop 3-4x a day.

What to do about a twitching eyelid?

Ice pack for 5 minutes at a time a few times a day

Can a two year old have glasses?

Yes. Even infants can. Take her to an eye doctor. You can look into the Infantsee website to find a doctor that specializes in young pediatrics.

Can styes in my eyes affect my eyesight?

No, but styes are a sign of meibomian gland dysfunction, which is the leading cause of dry eye. Having dry eye can cause fluctuations in your vision. Seek out a dry eye specialist READ MORE
No, but styes are a sign of meibomian gland dysfunction, which is the leading cause of dry eye. Having dry eye can cause fluctuations in your vision. Seek out a dry eye specialist in your area.

A ball hit my eye and now it's swollen. What should I do?

Get it checked out by an eye care professional. It could be a bruised retina or scratched eye.

My left eye sight went out this morning?

Seek immediate medical care. It could be a lot of serious causes.

Will vitamin A supplements improve my eyesight?

Vitamin A and the antioxidants of C, E, and K will help retina health, but in terms of slowing down your prescription, they won't help. There are options such as myopia management READ MORE
Vitamin A and the antioxidants of C, E, and K will help retina health, but in terms of slowing down your prescription, they won't help. There are options such as myopia management and ortho keratology that can slow down your annual prescription changes.

What happens if I am exposed to a lot of dust?

Wash them out and carry a good quality tear drop in your pocket to use several times a day like Systane or Refresh.

My toddler has a lot of discharge from his right eye. What is it?

Go see an eye doctor. It can be several things. Either conjunctivitis or likely a clogged tear gland.

What causes keratoconus?

There is definitely a genetic component

Ophthalmology?

If you are fitted with the correct contacts you can wear them 12hrs a day

My eyes strain a lot when working on my computer. What could be the issue?

Working hours at a time fatigues your eyes. Google the 20-20-20 rule

How would the optometrist prepare my eyes to test for cataract?

The doctor will check your vision and eye health and, if appropriate, will make a referral to the cataract specialist surgeon.

How often should I get an eye examination?

Every year. A thorough eye exam can detect problems such as high blood pressure, glaucoma, dry eye disease, and glaucoma, to name a few before patients even know they have a problem. READ MORE
Every year. A thorough eye exam can detect problems such as high blood pressure, glaucoma, dry eye disease, and glaucoma, to name a few before patients even know they have a problem.

What could be the cause of my hazy vision?

Could be eyestrain or dryness. Try using a gel tear drop like systane gel drop or refresh liquigel 1 drop each eye at bedtime to see if that helps.

What causes eye floaters?

The gel in your eye tends to clump together a little through the aging process. Nothing to be concerned about unless you experience flashes.