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Dr. Abraham Zerykier, MD

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Abraham Zerykier is an ophthalmologist practicing in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Zerykier specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Zerykier 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. Zerykier 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.
Dr. Abraham Zerykier, MD
  • Staten Island, NY
  • Accepting new patients

How do you stop dry eyes at night?

You can use artificial tears which are over the counter. Fish oil sometimes helps. If this doesn't help, your doctor may prescribe medications like Restasis or Xiidra.

Can eye drops make dry eyes worse?

If you use them too frequently, the preservatives can make things worse.

What happens if you don't use eye drops after cataract surgery?

If you don't use eye drops after cataract surgery, your eye will likely be inflamed, and painful, and you may have retinal swelling causing vision loss.
Use the drops!

Is eye floater surgery still available during covid-19?

It's still available in NYC, as long as you aren't going to a municipal hospital. Since I don't know where you live, I don't know the situation there. Best to ask your surgeon. READ MORE
It's still available in NYC, as long as you aren't going to a municipal hospital. Since I don't know where you live, I don't know the situation there. Best to ask your surgeon.

What does it mean when you see zigzag lines in your vision?

Could be a migraine, with or even without a headache.

Can you drive if you have cataracts?

Depends on how bad your cataracts are. Mild cataracts may not affect your driving at all. Moderate cataracts may make headlights dazzling to the extent that you almost can't see. READ MORE
Depends on how bad your cataracts are. Mild cataracts may not affect your driving at all. Moderate cataracts may make headlights dazzling to the extent that you almost can't see. Very severe cataracts can actually make you not see at all.