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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...
How can I check my retina thickness?
you need to get an OCT done
Severe eye pain and blurriness?
see a doc asap
i would be more than happy to help
718-818-4848
i would be more than happy to help
718-818-4848
Eye swelling?
you need to see an eye doc. Sounds like the nasal bones are broken. You need to have a CT scan
What can be the cause of blurred vision?
tons of things...
some easy to fix, some not so easy...
some easy to fix, some not so easy...
Eye injury?
needs to have a CT scan to make sure there are no broken bones
need to watch his eye muscles as well
see a doc asap
need to watch his eye muscles as well
see a doc asap
What eye drops are good for eye infections?
depends on the cause
What can I do to fix my red-eye?
have your eyes checked
Sharp headache and loss of vision?
that should be handled by a neuro-ophthalmologist
Should I use eye drops for red-eye?
depends on the cause
Can I treat an eye infection at home?
not advised
Can eye drops help pink eye?
depends on the cause
What is the success rate for cataract surgery?
depends on the surgeon
Should I use eye drops for an eye infection?
If it is still bothering you, seek professional help. You might have corneal abrasion.
How long does optic neuritis take to heal?
varies
decreased vision typically comes back (maybe not fully) 4-6 weeks after IV steroids
decreased vision typically comes back (maybe not fully) 4-6 weeks after IV steroids
Should I use steroid eye drops for optic neve damage?
definitely not
What is the treatment for cataracts?
usually surgery
