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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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Can nearsighted vision be improved?
Nearsighted vision, myopia, can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. If you are elegible, your doctor can also consider laser eye surgery.
What is usually the first sign of glaucoma?
Patients with glaucoma usually don't experience any symptoms. During your annual eye examination, your doctor will look at your intraocular pressures and your optic nerve and determine READ MORE
Patients with glaucoma usually don't experience any symptoms. During your annual eye examination, your doctor will look at your intraocular pressures and your optic nerve and determine if you are a glaucoma suspect. If this is the case, they will probably order additional testing to rule out glaucoma.
What are the symptoms of high eye pressure?
Most people with high intraocular pressure do not experience any symptoms. Regular eye examinations are important to identify if you have high intraocular pressure and any damage READ MORE
Most people with high intraocular pressure do not experience any symptoms. Regular eye examinations are important to identify if you have high intraocular pressure and any damage to your optic nerve.
How do you stop dry eyes at night?
Using artificial tears in ointment form can help reduce dry eye symptoms at night. However, it depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
Can eye drops make dry eyes worse?
Depends on what eye drops you are using. Dry eyes are treated with artificial tears.
Which is better for dry eyes refresh or systane?
Both brands are used to treat dry eye. It depends on your preference.
Can I get Lasik if I have astigmatism?
Your eye doctor will help you identify if you are eligible for LASIK.
Why is it hard for me to see at night while driving?
Problems while driving at night can be a symptom of many different things. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
What do you do when your eyeball hurts?
Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
How do you know if eye pain is serious?
Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
How can I improve my eyesight after 40?
After 40 years old, your eyes start experiencing blurred vision at near called presbyopia. This is usually corrected with reading glasses. You should visit your ophthalmologist READ MORE
After 40 years old, your eyes start experiencing blurred vision at near called presbyopia. This is usually corrected with reading glasses. You should visit your ophthalmologist to rule out any other cause of blurred vision.
Can you get an infection from wearing contacts?
If contact lenses are not worn or cleaned properly they might cause infection, irritation, and pain.
Can you go blind if you get hand sanitizer in your eye?
If you were to get hand sanitizer in your eye it is important to flush your eyes for a few minutes with water or sterile saline solution. If you have symptoms of pain or loss of READ MORE
If you were to get hand sanitizer in your eye it is important to flush your eyes for a few minutes with water or sterile saline solution. If you have symptoms of pain or loss of vision it is important to contact your ophthalmologist right away.
What do you do if you get cleaning products in your eyes?
It is important to flush your eyes for at least 20 minutes with water or sterile saline solution. If you have symptoms of pain or loss of vision it is important to contact your READ MORE
It is important to flush your eyes for at least 20 minutes with water or sterile saline solution. If you have symptoms of pain or loss of vision it is important to contact your ophthalmologist right away.
Which eye drop is best for eye pain?
Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
How do you know if eye pain is serious?
Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
Eye problems?
A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.
Which contact lens material is best for eyes?
Your eye doctor can help you identify which contact lens is best for you.
How long do I have to wear sunglasses after Lasik?
It depends on the amount of surgical correction performed and the technique the surgeon used. Please contact your surgeon.
