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Dr. Scott Spector, MD

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Scott Spector is an ophthalmologist practicing in Norwalk, CT. Dr. Spector specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Spector 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. Spector 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.
42 years Experience
Dr. Scott Spector, MD
  • Norwalk, CT
  • New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
  • Accepting new patients

Why is it hard for me to see at night while driving?

At night, the pupil tends to dilate, causing the eye to behave like a nearsighted eye. It is called “night myopia.” Some people actually get a pair of glasses to help them with READ MORE
At night, the pupil tends to dilate, causing the eye to behave like a nearsighted eye. It is called “night myopia.” Some people actually get a pair of glasses to help them with this problem at night.

Scott M. Spector, MD

How do you relax a strained eye?

Eye strain is often associated with prolonged use of devices. People simply forget to blink. I often recommend a five minute hiatus from near tasks and forced focusing into the READ MORE
Eye strain is often associated with prolonged use of devices. People simply forget to blink. I often recommend a five minute hiatus from near tasks and forced focusing into the distance. For distance focusing, look at something more than 6 feet away and read it or differentiate people. That truly relaxes the strained muscles in a young set of eyes.

Which lasts longer PRK or LASIK?

PRK and LASIK are essentially the same procedure. LASIK has a cut flap and PRK Is on the surface without a flap. They both last a lifetime in most cases. What changes as we get READ MORE
PRK and LASIK are essentially the same procedure. LASIK has a cut flap and PRK Is on the surface without a flap. They both last a lifetime in most cases. What changes as we get older is the lens inside your eye (cataract formation). The normal aging changes that occur often make people think that their PRK/LASIK changed