Dr. Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo, MD
Ophthalmologist
16 Court St 10th Floor Brooklyn NY, 11201About
A graduate of Tufts University in 1992, Dr. Jeff Dello Russo, received his medical degree from New York Medical College. He went on to complete his ophthalmology residency training at St. Luke's Roosevelt ...
Education and Training
New York Medical College 1998
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Does vision get worse after Lasik?
On the contrary, the whole point of LASIK is to improve visual acuity. Around 95% of our patients have visual results that exceed 20:20, most 20/15, following our LASK. READ MORE
How long can a cataract be left untreated?
There are several different types of cataracts and this can determine how quickly the cataract developes to and the extent to which it interfers with your vision. Leaving a cataract in the eye for a long period time, can make the procedure more difficult to remove, and increases the risk of having a complication. Patients diagnosed with cataract should be seen by an eye doctor about every six months. READ MORE
Can your eyes regress after Lasik?
Yes, some patients may regress. A highly skilled, and highly experienced LASIK surgeon would have patients that experience less regression. READ MORE
Can diabetics do laser eye surgery?
Again, it depends if you are in good control. If you are in excellent control and use only oral insulin, you may be a candidate for LASIK. READ MORE
Can laser eye surgery correct glaucoma?
LASIK is not used to correct glaucoma. There is a special laser for patients that are being treated for glaucoma. READ MORE
What are the disadvantages of laser eye surgery?
Laser vision correction in the hands of a highly skilled, and highly experience LASIK surgeon doesn't really carry any disadvantages. READ MORE
Does astigmatism come back after LASIK?
LASIK or laser vision correction is the only way to treat astigmatism, and rarely needs to be retreated. READ MORE
How long does the flap take to heal after LASIK?
Everyone heals differently, however the vast amount of people heal in a day or two. READ MORE
How many years does Lasik last?
We constantly meet people in our practice who have had LASIK with us over twenty to thirty years, and are still fully satisfied with their results.. READ MORE
What causes sudden increase in eye pressure after LASIK?
There are some patients that get a pressure spike response from the steroid drops prescribed following laser vision correction. READ MORE
Who is not suitable for laser eye surgery?
There are multiple reasons that would make laser eye surgery unsuitable. We go through this with each patient during our free consultation. READ MORE
Does vision therapy work for a lazy eye?
Not a fan of the results of vision therapy for treating a lazy eye. Usually unsuccessful. READ MORE
How do you fix an irritated eye?
First, you need to go in and get a diagnosis to identify what is causing the irritation. Following this, your eye doc will treat the eye irritant appropriately. READ MORE
Can you get rid of cataracts without surgery?
The answer is no. Once a cataract has developed, it can only be removed with surgery. READ MORE
Is sudden blurred vision an emergency?
We recommend that you schedule an appointment & verify with the doctor what your symptoms are. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for myopia?
The treatment options for myopia are glasses, contacts or Laser Vision Correction. READ MORE
What does it mean when you wake up with a blurry eye?
Waking up with blurry vision could be simply Dry Eye. If you have instilled eye drops and if it persists for more than a few hours; it is advisable to call your eye doctor and have things checked it. READ MORE
Can eye vision ever improve naturally?
Typically, there isn't any reliable way to correct poor vision naturally. READ MORE
Is it normal for children to see spots?
All children should have a yearly eye exam, but a child who sees spots should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. This symptom is often benign after a viral illness, it is best however to have your child evaluated. READ MORE
How long does it take for pink eye to go away?
Pink Eye should be treated by an ophthalmologist, rather than a pediatrician. When treated it typically last five days to a week. Pink Eye is extremely contagious, and towels, sheets and pillowcases should be separated, and special hand washing should be initiated. READ MORE
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