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Dr. Joseph Muscente, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Joseph Muscente is an optometrist practicing in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Muscente specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Muscente performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
31 years
Experience
Dr. Joseph Muscente, O.D.
- Staten Island, NY
- SUNY College of Optometry
- Accepting new patients
Signs of An Eye Emergency
Working in a Level 1 Trauma Center has certainly "opened my eyes" to ocular emergencies. Very often, patients experiencing an ocular emergency aren't aware of the emergency and...
Is a cataract serious?
Cataract is a normal aging change in most cases. If it affects your vision it can be removed relatively quickly and safely.
Can cataracts be fixed without surgery?
unfortunately no
sometimes in early cataracts, we can manage the blur with glasses or contacts
sometimes in early cataracts, we can manage the blur with glasses or contacts
Can glasses cause headaches?
yes, if the prescription is not correct
Should I wear glasses with astigmatism?
If you have astigmatism, yes
What can I do with my eye strain?
depends on the cause
needs to be evaluated by an eye doc
needs to be evaluated by an eye doc
Can wearing contacts damage your eyes?
YEs, contact lenses are medical devices and if not worn properly and cared for can cause permanent damage to the eye
What should you not do when wearing contacts?
swim, sleep with your lenses, no hot tubs
How long should I rest my eyes from contacts?
what kind of symptoms?
Can eye strain be fixed with eye drops?
usually not
Can I wear sunglasses with contacts?
sunglasses should be worn outside with or without contacts
Eye Problem
that needs to be seen
Can keratoconus be stopped?
Early stages can be treated with glasses, but with progression of the disease into late childhood and early adulthood, corneal transplantation may be needed to restore sight. Corneal READ MORE
Early stages can be treated with glasses, but with progression of the disease into late childhood and early adulthood, corneal transplantation may be needed to restore sight. Corneal collagen cross-linking is a procedure designed to stop the progression of keratoconus or slow it down.
Eye problem
needs to be seen
Is Lasik surgery safe for the retina?
A thorough retinal exam prior to lasik is always advised. There are some retinal contraindications to lasik.
Muddy Sclera
Non-white scleras can be normal or a sign of systemic disease. I would recommend getting it checked.
Swollen upper eyelid
usually not, most likely a clogged gland and stye.
needs to be seen by a doc
needs to be seen by a doc
Can Lasik fix astigmatism?
Yes, most of the time, It depends on the amount of astigmatism
Can myopia glasses damage my eyes?
nope
that's an old wives tale...
that's an old wives tale...
Cat licked my eyeball
I would have it checked for sure. Most of the times we photograph and measure these types of things to make sure they aren't growing or changing in size.
How long is recovery from LASIK?
Most people take a day or two. Of course, if there are complications, it could take longer
