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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...
Which medicine can I use for eye infection?
depends on the cause
Can you fix eye infection?
most of the times yes
Can I use antibiotic eye drops for a eye infection?
depends on the cause of the infection
Is laser surgery painful?
usually not
What eyedrops are used for pink eye?
depends on the etiology of the pink eye
What is the effective treatment for myopia?
glasses
contacts
lasik
contacts
lasik
What treatment method is best for astigmatism?
glasses
contacts
lasik
all are good
contacts
lasik
all are good
What is the treatment for myopia in a child?
usually glasses for a child there are some contact lenses that we use to fix contact lenses and attempt to hold off nearsightedness, MiSight is the name of the contact lens now READ MORE
usually glasses for a child
there are some contact lenses that we use to fix contact lenses and attempt to hold off nearsightedness, MiSight is the name of the contact lens now being used for myopia control
there are some contact lenses that we use to fix contact lenses and attempt to hold off nearsightedness, MiSight is the name of the contact lens now being used for myopia control
Should I see a doctor for double vision?
yes
there are so many things that can cause double vision. Whatever the cause, it must be seen by a doctor
there are so many things that can cause double vision. Whatever the cause, it must be seen by a doctor
What is the most effective treatment for glaucoma?
depends on eye pressure, how advanced the glaucoma is, general health etc etc....
Can antibiotic eye drops help with an eye infection?
depends on what is causing the eye infection
How soon after LASIK can I swim?
That's a really good question for your LASIK surgeon.
Do I need antibiotic drops for pink eye?
depends on the cause of the red eye
Is saltwater good for an eye infection?
probably not
it depends on what type of eye infection you have
it depends on what type of eye infection you have
Should I wear glasses all the time for myopia?
if you want to see, LOL
Can glasses for myopia cause headaches?
if they are not correct, yes
Can myopia be fixed without surgery?
glasses
contacts
contacts
Why do I have to take eye drops before LASIK?
to prevent infections
Can you get laser eye surgery while breastfeeding?
That's a really good question for your LASIK surgeon. Probably yes....
