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Mrs. Ilona Genis
Ophthalmologist
Ilona S. Genis, MD, FAAO, is a well-versed ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats patients at her private practice in Brooklyn, New York. As an ophthalmologist, she has dedicated training and unique experience in performing eye exams, diagnosing and treating eye disease, prescribing medications, and performing eye surgery. Dr. Genis has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-three years and her areas of expertise cover all facets of ophthalmology with an emphasis on cataract removal surgery, coreoplasty, destruction of lesion of retina and choroid, excision of chalazion, eye surgery, eyelid surgery, foreign body removal from external eye, glaucoma surgery, pterygium surgery, scleral reinforcement surgery, and vitreoretinal surgery. Throughout her many years of experience, Dr. Genis has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of her practice, as evidenced by her sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work. Dr. Genis speaks Russian in addition to English, which allows her to attend in the most efficient manner to a more diversified spectrum of patients.
35 years
Experience
Mrs. Ilona Genis
- Brooklyn, New York
- New York University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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I recently had some cancer removed from my face and both eyes are swollen?
Depending on the location of the excised lesion was, it is normal to have bruising and swelling. This will resolve in time. If there is a discharge or frank bleeding you should READ MORE
Depending on the location of the excised lesion was, it is normal to have bruising and swelling. This will resolve in time. If there is a discharge or frank bleeding you should consult your doctor, or if you have a fever, otherwise with time your skin should go back to normal.
What does optic neuritis feel like?
Optic neuritis usually presents with loss of vision and pain on eye movement. Sometimes there are other neurological symptoms one might have if optic neuritis is due to multiple READ MORE
Optic neuritis usually presents with loss of vision and pain on eye movement. Sometimes there are other neurological symptoms one might have if optic neuritis is due to multiple sclerosis
What does rapid uncontrollable blinking mean?
It could be due to stress. This is probably tick and should resolve, if persists discuss it with your pediatrician. If any other unusual symptoms present consider seeing a neurologist. READ MORE
It could be due to stress. This is probably tick and should resolve, if persists discuss it with your pediatrician. If any other unusual symptoms present consider seeing a neurologist. This condition is very common, try not to correct your child when he does it. Once again if the condition persists you need to consult his doctor
Can I rinse my eyes with tap water?
If you have healthy eyes and clean tap water absolutely
What is the fastest way to cure cataracts?
There is no cure just surgery
How long does cataract surgery take for one eye?
If it is a regular cataract it should take 5-10 minutes
How do I make my eye stop hurting?
There are different reasons for ocular pain. You should see a doctor. It can be as simple as dry eye or something more serious
What to do when you wake up and your eye hurts?
You can try using artificial tears before you go to sleep and when you wake up. If this doesn't help, consult a physician.
Can eye floaters go away naturally?
The most important thing, is to have an eye exam. To make sure there is no associated problems inside the eye. If it is just a floater, than your brain will get use to it and will READ MORE
The most important thing, is to have an eye exam. To make sure there is no associated problems inside the eye. If it is just a floater, than your brain will get use to it and will learn to ignore it. Depending on what caused a floater it may go away
How long does it take to go blind from glaucoma?
If glaucoma is under control you will never go blind from it. It is a chronic disease and needs to be taken care off. It is rare to go blind in both eyes from glaucoma. You eye READ MORE
If glaucoma is under control you will never go blind from it. It is a chronic disease and needs to be taken care off. It is rare to go blind in both eyes from glaucoma. You eye doctor should explore all the options to keep your glaucoma under control.
