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What is the difference between optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
An optometrist goes to college and then optometry school and then starts practicing optometry. They are licensed by the Board of Optometry. An ophthalmologist goes to college READ MORE
An optometrist goes to college and then optometry school and then starts practicing optometry. They are licensed by the Board of Optometry.
An ophthalmologist goes to college and then medical school and then one year of general medicine internship and then 3 years of ophthalmology surgical residency then sometimes a 1-2 year fellowship for further surgical training (in cornea or retina or glaucoma or other subspecialties) and starts practicing. Ophthalmologists have to pass the four USMLE national medical licensing board exams like all other physicians as well as the board exam by the American Board of Ophthalmology. They are licensed by the Board of Medicine.
An ophthalmologist goes to college and then medical school and then one year of general medicine internship and then 3 years of ophthalmology surgical residency then sometimes a 1-2 year fellowship for further surgical training (in cornea or retina or glaucoma or other subspecialties) and starts practicing. Ophthalmologists have to pass the four USMLE national medical licensing board exams like all other physicians as well as the board exam by the American Board of Ophthalmology. They are licensed by the Board of Medicine.
Is it possible to salvage dried out contact lenses?
Absolutely not. Toss them.
What is the treatment for night blindness?
Depends on the cause. True night blindness or nyctalopia is rare. He should be evaluated for retinitis pigmentosa and vitamin A deficiency. Other causes are just reduced night READ MORE
Depends on the cause. True night blindness or nyctalopia is rare. He should be evaluated for retinitis pigmentosa and vitamin A deficiency. Other causes are just reduced night vision (not true night blindness) due to cataracts, glaucoma or diabetes and should be separately addressed.
What could be causing a stinging pain in my eye?
Sounds like you have dry eye disease or recurrent erosion syndrome or eyelid concretions. Please see your local ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
My eyes feel very itchy in the morning. What could be the reason?
You could be allergic to your bedding, laundry detergent, fabric softener or anything else you are exposing yourself to overnight.
I have a lot of floaters in my eyes. Will it make me blind?
Floaters can be an emergency. The retina is the film of the eye which helps you see. If the jelly (vitreous) of the eye pulls on the retina (nerve tissue which sees light), you READ MORE
Floaters can be an emergency. The retina is the film of the eye which helps you see. If the jelly (vitreous) of the eye pulls on the retina (nerve tissue which sees light), you can see a flash of light. If it pulls too hard, it can tear the retina and cause you to see lots of floaters. A retinal tear/hole needs immediate diagnosis and treatment before if develops into a retinal detachment (a surgical emergency). If you have 1-2 floaters and they are not changing, you are probably fine but it's always a good idea to get a good dilated eye exam from your local eye doctor.
My cylindrical number is changing every six months. What could be the cause for this?
Thanks for your question. If you rub your eyes, please stop. Changing astigmatism (cylindrical number), can mean something as simple as dry eye disease or something as serious READ MORE
Thanks for your question. If you rub your eyes, please stop. Changing astigmatism (cylindrical number), can mean something as simple as dry eye disease or something as serious as keratoconus. You need an evaluation to assess the proper cause and treatment needed.
Why are my eyes blood red when I wake up?
Thanks for your question. Your symptoms sound like you have dry eye disease. You need a full eye exam with dry eye testing and treatment tailored to your eyes. Please take breaks READ MORE
Thanks for your question. Your symptoms sound like you have dry eye disease. You need a full eye exam with dry eye testing and treatment tailored to your eyes. Please take breaks with your computer use, every 20 minutes and use an anti-glare screen. If your medical doctor okays it, consider oral omega-3 supplementation to help your dry eyes. Please also seek the help of your eye doctor before it becomes worse.
Is there an age restriction for a refractive surgery?
Thanks for your question. LASIK is only FDA approved in patients over 18 years of age. A patient's glasses prescription should be stable (not changing) for 2 years prior to having READ MORE
Thanks for your question. LASIK is only FDA approved in patients over 18 years of age. A patient's glasses prescription should be stable (not changing) for 2 years prior to having Lasik. I would not recommend Lasik on your 12-year old daughter.
You can learn more on the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/SurgeryandLifeSupport/LASIK/default.htm
You can learn more on the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/SurgeryandLifeSupport/LASIK/default.htm
My eyes feel very dry after LASIK. Why could this be?
Thanks for your question. Lasik can cause dry eyes as the procedure creates a corneal flap which can disturb the corneal nerve and the feedback loop to make more tears. You should READ MORE
Thanks for your question. Lasik can cause dry eyes as the procedure creates a corneal flap which can disturb the corneal nerve and the feedback loop to make more tears. You should go back to your eye doctor and discuss options for treatment.
Can i be affected with two types of cataract in the same eye?
Thanks for your question. Yes, the first cataract is a true cataract which was removed with cataract or lens replacement surgery. The second "cataract" is generally a clouding READ MORE
Thanks for your question. Yes, the first cataract is a true cataract which was removed with cataract or lens replacement surgery. The second "cataract" is generally a clouding of the capsule which holds the lens implant and not a true cataract. This secondary cataract can be treated in the office with a laser posterior capsulotomy procedure which can help clear the second cataract. After this laser procedure, there is not a third cataract which can develop in the same eye. Great question.
My son is 3 years old and has developed cataract. What should I do?
Thanks for your question. Please consult with a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist in your area. Thank you.
Why do some people have dry eyes?
Thanks for your question. The cause of dry eyes is multi-factorial including age, hormones, oral medications, systemic diseases, environmental, nutritional and much more. Please READ MORE
Thanks for your question. The cause of dry eyes is multi-factorial including age, hormones, oral medications, systemic diseases, environmental, nutritional and much more. Please consult with your ophthalmologist for a tailored approach to the care of your and your mother's eyes.
Can baby shampoos cause cataract?
Thanks for your question. To my knowledge, baby shampoo cannot cause cataracts.
Why are my son’s eyes burning?
Thanks for your question. Please see your eye doctor for further diagnosis and treatment. If your son is working on mobile devices (iphone, ipad, tablets), please limit his screen READ MORE
Thanks for your question. Please see your eye doctor for further diagnosis and treatment. If your son is working on mobile devices (iphone, ipad, tablets), please limit his screen time to 15-20 min at one sitting as too much screen time can cause dry eyes and burning as well.
What is the safe age for wearing sunglasses?
Thank you for your question. Sunglasses are wonderful for all ages and especially important between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm when the suns rays are the strongest. The sunglasses READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Sunglasses are wonderful for all ages and especially important between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm when the suns rays are the strongest. The sunglasses should be 100% UVA and UVB blocking or those labeled UV 400.
Can a 3 year old child have glasses?
Thanks for your question. If your eye doctor found a glasses prescription in your child and advised that they wear it, most likely she needs it. Please seek a second opinion with READ MORE
Thanks for your question. If your eye doctor found a glasses prescription in your child and advised that they wear it, most likely she needs it. Please seek a second opinion with another eye doctor, if you are not sure. Please consider seeing a pediatric ophthalmologist as well.
Can eyesight ever get better on its own?
Thank you for your question. Assuming you are near-sighted and still relatively young, increased near work can keep your eyes focused at the near target. This can result in your READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Assuming you are near-sighted and still relatively young, increased near work can keep your eyes focused at the near target. This can result in your eye muscles not relaxing which can cause progression of your near-sightedness (myopia). There is a 20-20-20 suggestion you can follow to take a break every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away to change the focus of your eyes and make your eye muscles relax. Decreasing your use of digital media, more time outdoors and sometimes eye medications (dilute atropine drops) can help slow the progression of your myopia as well.
Anything to watch out for when using glaucoma eye drops?
Thank you for your question. It is important to continue treatment for glaucoma as per your treating doctor. Lumigan is generally a safe drug. It has localized side effects such READ MORE
Thank you for your question. It is important to continue treatment for glaucoma as per your treating doctor. Lumigan is generally a safe drug. It has localized side effects such as pigmentation of the skin, growth of eyelashes and occasionally increasing the pigmentation of your iris. At times, it can also cause fat atrophy around the eyes making your eyes appear more sunken in. This is reversible when stopping the medication. As for the second part of your question, I do not know of any food that would interfere with the medication Lumigan. As far as supplements to help with glaucoma, there is no proven association however glaucoma is a disease which can progress with oxidative damage. Therefore, anti-oxidant foods such as fruits and vegatables with vitamin C and beta-carotene are always better for you and your eyes.
