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Dr. Miles Whitaker, MD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Miles Whitaker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sanford, NC. Dr. Whitaker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitaker 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. Whitaker 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.
Dr. Miles Whitaker, MD
- Sanford, NC
- Loma Linda College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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What is the best eye drops for irritated eyes?
You probably need preservative free artificial tears at least three times a day. Most likely you have dry eyes. This is very common in my practice. You might want to try 2 different READ MORE
You probably need preservative free artificial tears at least three times a day. Most likely you have dry eyes. This is very common in my practice. You might want to try 2 different types one for each eye to see which one you like the best.
Can eye floaters go away naturally?
Vitreous floaters can be highly variable. Sometimes they are transient, sometimes they can be long-lasting. One precaution however, if you all of a sudden have a drastic increase READ MORE
Vitreous floaters can be highly variable. Sometimes they are transient, sometimes they can be long-lasting. One precaution however, if you all of a sudden have a drastic increase in floaters such as 100 or so, then you should go see an eye doctor as soon as possible. This could mean a possible retinal tear or detachment. However, most floaters are very benign and are very common. Sometimes, after cataract surgery, I will occasionally laser floaters if they become very bothersome to a patient.
Are eye floaters dangerous?
Floaters are very common. However if you see a shower of floaters such as 100 to 1000. Like someone threw pepper in front of your eyes. This would be a sign of a possible retinal READ MORE
Floaters are very common. However if you see a shower of floaters such as 100 to 1000. Like someone threw pepper in front of your eyes. This would be a sign of a possible retinal tear or detachment which will require an eye exam within a couple days.
