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Dr. Robert Guss, M.D.
- Palm Springs, CA
- Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi
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What is the main cause of night blindness?
With nutrition levels seen in this country, the main cause of night blindness is genetic.
Cataracts?
Most patients will see worse for a day or so before the cornea clears and vision improves, so unless your cataract limits your vision to less than 20/100 in both eyes, you’ll do READ MORE
Most patients will see worse for a day or so before the cornea clears and vision improves, so unless your cataract limits your vision to less than 20/100 in both eyes, you’ll do better to wait until first operated eye has recovered to your satisfaction.
Why is my right eye twitching?
Fatigue, mental or physical, And stress are the common causes of spontaneous twitching of eyelid in healthy patients. Depending on the actual examination, further neurological READ MORE
Fatigue, mental or physical, And stress are the common causes of spontaneous twitching of eyelid in healthy patients. Depending on the actual examination, further neurological work up is usually not required.
My cylindrical number is changing every six months. What could be the cause for this?
The rapidly changing cylinder is probably caused by corneal pathology. The most common cause is anterior basement membrane dystrophy. The other possibility is progressive keratoconus. READ MORE
The rapidly changing cylinder is probably caused by corneal pathology. The most common cause is anterior basement membrane dystrophy. The other possibility is progressive keratoconus.
second eye cataract removal
Only if you want to see better and the cataract is limiting your acuity.
Can contact lenses be worn by an 8-year-old?
Most 8 year olds do not have the maturity or responsibility to wear contacts. That said, I would place that responsibility squarely on the parent before fitting.
I accidentally got eye makeup remover in my eyes and it is burning in spite of using water on them. What should I do now?
The burning is aggravated by water. Unless it is an acid or strong alkali and time is of the essence, use a balanced solution such as contact lens solutions or artificial tears. READ MORE
The burning is aggravated by water. Unless it is an acid or strong alkali and time is of the essence, use a balanced solution such as contact lens solutions or artificial tears. A therapeutic eye such as erythromycin or bacitracin can also be helpful. Do not use gentamicin or neosporin ointments as they can cause other problems compounding the symptoms.
Can a 3 year old child have glasses?
I would doubt the headache has anything to do with needing glasses. That said, the complaint warrants a complete eye exam with cycloplegic refraction, and that isn’t so easy or READ MORE
I would doubt the headache has anything to do with needing glasses. That said, the complaint warrants a complete eye exam with cycloplegic refraction, and that isn’t so easy or accurate in a 3 year old. Like similar complaints in older children, glasses, even if needed, probably will not cure the headaches.
My eyes are blinking a lot. What could be the problem?
The first step is to rule out dry eye syndrome which is more common with age. Medications can aggravate a dry eye, especially diuretics. Age related disorders including laxity READ MORE
The first step is to rule out dry eye syndrome which is more common with age. Medications can aggravate a dry eye, especially diuretics. Age related disorders including laxity and blepharitis must also be considered. Next, neurological disorders must be ruled out including essential blepharospasm and parkinson’s.
