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Dr. Darab Hormozi, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Darab Hormozi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Towson, MD. Dr. Hormozi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hormozi 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. Hormozi 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.
41 years Experience
Dr. Darab Hormozi, M.D.
  • Towson, MD
  • Univ Libre De Bruxelles- Fac De Med Et De Pharm- Bruxelles-
  • Accepting new patients

Can being in the sun without UV protection harm my eyes?

Sunlight can create damages at multiple levels. Damage to the eyelids by promoting Basal cell cancer of the eyelids. The exposure of the cornea can create pinguecula on the cornea. READ MORE
Sunlight can create damages at multiple levels. Damage to the eyelids by promoting Basal cell cancer of the eyelids. The exposure of the cornea can create pinguecula on the cornea. The lenses of the eye can form premature cataract. Just to name a few. Always wear sunglasses with UV protection.

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What do you recommend for an allergic reaction with the eyes?

Allergic conjunctivitis it’s extremely common during their spring due to high level of pollen in the air. The best way to help his first is to avoid situations where the pollen READ MORE
Allergic conjunctivitis it’s extremely common during their spring due to high level of pollen in the air. The best way to help his first is to avoid situations where the pollen is high like windy days after a period of dryness. Second to wash your eyes and your lashes after being outside since pollen sits on lashes and falls in the eye gradually. The third is to use some anti-allergic drops that you can buy over-the-counter or stronger ones that is prescribed by your doctor.

I have small boils above my eyelid. What could these be?

A photograph will be helpful to give you a better answer. Most likely, it is what is called a Chalazion, commonly known as a stye. It is very similar to a zit of the eyelid. Using READ MORE
A photograph will be helpful to give you a better answer. Most likely, it is what is called a Chalazion, commonly known as a stye. It is very similar to a zit of the eyelid. Using hot compresses can help to settle down, and if it does not resolve within 2-3 weeks, most likely it will need to be drained.

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Can my son's single eye squint be corrected through surgery?

If you mean drooping eyelid, yes, that can be corrected with Ptosis surgery.

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My eye looks different because of my astigmatism. Anything I can do?

Astigmatism does not change the shape of the eye in a visible way. It is due to ever so slight curvature of the cornea and that is not visible to people. What can change the READ MORE
Astigmatism does not change the shape of the eye in a visible way. It is due to ever so slight curvature of the cornea and that is not visible to people. What can change the shape of the eye is Ptosis , lower lid laxity etc.. without a photo it is difficult to say the cause of your concern !!