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Dr. Conrad Giles, MD
Ophthalmologist
<p>Dr. Conrad Giles is an ophthalmologist practicing in Southfield and Detroit MI. Dr. Giles specializes in eye and vision care of children and adults with eye muscle problems As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Giles 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. Giles 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.</p>
67 years
Experience
Dr. Conrad Giles, MD
- Southfield, MI
- Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi
- Accepting new patients
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What is the best eye drops for irritated eyes?
Impossible to know unless the cause of the irritation is identified. See your ophthalmologist for its determination and appropriate Rx
What is a good vitamin for dry eyes?
AREDS 2 formula
Can you use eye drops with contacts in?
Yes. Though ideally one should remove the contracts for 15 minutes. Probably ok especially with daily wear lenses. 1 week disposables probably ok.
Can eye drops make dry eyes worse?
Certainly the use of artificial tears should never make dry eyes worse. They may be ineffective in treatment however and other treatments may be indicated. Eye drops being used READ MORE
Certainly the use of artificial tears should never make dry eyes worse. They may be ineffective in treatment however and other treatments may be indicated. Eye drops being used for other conditions such as glaucoma can negatively impact the use of artificial tears in its treatment.
How do you treat viral pink eye?
Artificial tears for comfort
Can a bacterial eye infection go away on its own?
Yes. Virtually all bacterial conjunctivitis will clear without RX. Antibiotic drops however should be routinely emphasize to facilitate more rapid clearing of the infection.
What are the disadvantages of cataract surgery?
If your vision is reduced to the point where the quality of your life is negatively impacted, there is no disadvantage to cataract surgery as it is the only known treatment to READ MORE
If your vision is reduced to the point where the quality of your life is negatively impacted, there is no disadvantage to cataract surgery as it is the only known treatment to cure your visual loss.
What does it mean when your eyes shake side to side?
This is called nystagmus and is most usual congenital in origin. Acquired nystagmus is usually associated with other significant central nervous system problems and needs prompt READ MORE
This is called nystagmus and is most usual congenital in origin. Acquired nystagmus is usually associated with other significant central nervous system problems and needs prompt evaluation by a neurologist.
How do I know if I have a bacterial infection or viral pink eye?
Generally bacterial infections have more copious discharge. The differentiation can generally be made with certainty with the use of the slit lamp bio microscope used in routine READ MORE
Generally bacterial infections have more copious discharge. The differentiation can generally be made with certainty with the use of the slit lamp bio microscope used in routine ocular examinations and can further be definitively ascertained by cultures. Most of the time cultures are not indicated unless there’s is poor response to antibacterial agents in the case of bacterial infection. No Rx is necessary in viral disease.
Why do I see floating dots in my eyes?
Yes. Likely not a great problem, but it deserves an evaluation with a competent ophthalmologist.
Can vision be corrected?
Of course it is possible to improve vision in many cases. Depends on causation.
