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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...
Can an eye infection go away on its own?
depends on the cause
Seeing random balls of light?
all flashes of light need to be evaluated with a dilated exam
How can I treat optic nerve pain?
depends on the cause of the pain
typically steroids are the mainstay of treatment
typically steroids are the mainstay of treatment
Is cataracts surgery safe?
usually yes
however, all surgery carries a risk, infection etc.
all these things should be discussed by your cataract surgeon
however, all surgery carries a risk, infection etc.
all these things should be discussed by your cataract surgeon
Feeling tired?
let's start with a comprehensive physical exam
What are the disadvantages of laser cataract surgery?
every surgery has risks... infection, etc
but, a relatively easy surgery in general
if you want the name of a great cataract surgeon let me know
but, a relatively easy surgery in general
if you want the name of a great cataract surgeon let me know
Can optic nerve damage be fixed?
unfortunately not
since the eye is part of the nervous system it cannot usually be repaired much like a spinal cord injury
since the eye is part of the nervous system it cannot usually be repaired much like a spinal cord injury
What slows down myopia?
MiSight contact lenses
Is laser eye surgery for myopia effective?
most likely yes
depends on lots of factors
your lasik surgeon will be a great source of information
depends on lots of factors
your lasik surgeon will be a great source of information
How can I slow down myopia?
MiSight contact lenses
Red dots on my eye?
would love to take a look
718-818-4848
718-818-4848
Do you need drops for eye infections?
depends on the source of the infection
What can you do when your eye is red and irritated?
depends on the reason why they are red and irritated
Double vision and other symptoms?
get your eyes examined
10 years !!!!
10 years !!!!
Will eye infection go away on its own?
usually not if its a true infection
What helps eye pain from infection?
depends on the infection
What causes red eyes?
bacteria, virus, allergies, medications
tons of things
tons of things
Do eye drops cure eye infections?
depends on the cause
