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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

Can contact lenses fix myopia?

Myopia is treated with glasses, contact lenses and/or surgery.

How do you treat eye discharge in babies?

Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.

Are contacts bad for myopia?

Contact lenses can correct myopia.

My left eye sight went out this morning?

Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.

Is laser treatment safe for eyes?

All surgeries carry some risk of complications and side effects, but LASIK is generally considered a safe procedure with a low complication rate.

How can I fix myopia?

Myopia is corrected with glasses, contact lenses and/or surgery.

Eye floater after traveling?

A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.

What antibiotic eye drops are best for conjunctivitis?

Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.

What are the treatment options for eye irritation from contacts?

Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.

What can you give a child for an eye infection?

Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.

Can you wear regular contacts if you have astigmatism?

Astigmatism can be corrected with toric contact lenses.

Can you put antibiotic eye drops in with contacts?

Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.

Should I use eye drops for red eyes?

Depends on the diagnosis. A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed.

How can I fix eye strain?

Eye strain may be complex. It depends on the cause. Visit your ophthalmologist for specific diagnosis.

Do you have to wear sunglasses after eye dilation?

After eye dilation you will have light sensitivity. Sunglasses are recommended.

How long is recovery from vitrectomy surgery?

Vitrectomy surgery recovery is usually a month.

How can I get my eye pressure checked?

Through a complete eye exam.

Can high myopia be treated with laser surgery?

There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration to help determine if you are a good candidate. It is best to confirm with your doctor if you are eligible for laser READ MORE
There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration to help determine if you are a good candidate. It is best to confirm with your doctor if you are eligible for laser eye surgery.