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James Maisel
Ophthalmologist
Dr. James Maisel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hicksville, NY. Dr. Maisel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Maisel 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. Maisel 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.
James Maisel
- Hicksville, NY
- Accepting new patients
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Can laser eye surgery fix retinal tear?
Tears in the retina are like a rip in the wallpaper. Treatment with laser or freezing "cryopexy" is often promptly performed to lessen the risk of a retina detachment - the equivalent READ MORE
Tears in the retina are like a rip in the wallpaper. Treatment with laser or freezing "cryopexy" is often promptly performed to lessen the risk of a retina detachment - the equivalent to the wallpaper coming off the wall. Retinal detachment repair is usually successful but much more complicated. See a retinal specialist as soon as possible to get the laser and avoid the retina detachment. If one eye is involved, the other is at risk also. *James* James M. Maisel, M.D. *Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Humanitarian of the Year 2017* *Co-Chair 5th World Diabetes Congress 2017* *Anton Banko Small Incision Surgery Award 2019* *Congressional Recognition Award, 2019* *Gift of Sight Award 2019* *Founder and CEO* *Retina Group of New York* *www.rgony.com <http://www.rgony.com>* *516-238-3837*
Should I go to the emergency room?
You may have a retinal detachment or bleeding in the eye and you should be seen by a retinal specialist withiin 24 hours if possible.. You should not do any reading or physical READ MORE
You may have a retinal detachment or bleeding in the eye and you should be seen by a retinal specialist withiin 24 hours if possible.. You should not do any reading or physical activities until you can see a retinal specialist. You should be at bedrest unti; you can be seen. You can call local retinal specialists and probably be seen in the morning or call the ER to see if one is available.
Splashed isopropyl alcohol in my eye
Chemical injuries to the eye can be serious. Prevention is key with safety glasses. Immediately flushing the eye with water may have saved you From damage. Emergency rooms are READ MORE
Chemical injuries to the eye can be serious. Prevention is key with safety glasses. Immediately flushing the eye with water may have saved you From damage. Emergency rooms are equipped to flush out the eye and would prefer you to an ophthalmologist. It would be prudent to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Signs that there are a problems would be pain, redness, tearing or blurred vision.
