Dr. Alan Roger Shuster M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2220 SE OCEAN BLVD STUART FL, 34996About
Dr. Alan Shuster is an ophthalmologist practicing in Jupiter, FL. Dr. Shuster specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shuster 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. Shuster 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1986
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Alan Roger Shuster M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Which eye is first for cataract surgery?
Usually the worse goes first unless some significant underlying pathology that would appreciably limit visual potential in that eye. If cataracts equal (and no significant asymmetric underlying pathology as above), then I operate on dominant eye first READ MORE
Can eye drops help watery eyes?
Yes, if tearing is reactive tearing caused by underlying evaporative dry eye. READ MORE
Can eye drops damage eyes?
Some types can READ MORE
How often should I replace my contact lenses?
Depends what brand and type of contact lens you have. Maybe either replace daily weekly or every two weeks or every four weeks. As a general rule you should not sleep in your contact lenses ever even if their extended wear for safety reasons. READ MORE
Can baby shampoos cause cataract?
Baby shampoo does not cause cataracts. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Physiology of the ear.
- Osteomyelitis of the ascending ramus of the mandible secondary to a peritonsillar abscess.
- Zidovudine and cytomegalovirus retinitis.
- Coma of multiple origin, including brain abscess.
- THE PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS: CONSIDERATIONS RELATIVE TO THE VESTIBULAR PATHWAYS AND TESTING.
- Reticulum-cell sarcoma arising in the paranasal sinuses; report of case.
- Brain abscess of frontal lobe complicating pansinusitis; report of a case with operation and recovery.
- Use of impression cytology to demonstrate a retrovirus in AIDS patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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