Dr. Scott Forman MD
Ophthalmologist
380 ROUTE 202 SOMERS NY, 10589Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Scott Forman, MD is one of the best rated doctors in the United States. He specializes in ophthalmology and currently practices optometry at Valhalla, New York. Dr. Forman holds a medical degree from ...
Education and Training
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Scott Forman MD's Expert Contributions
Why does it hurt to look in a certain direction?
See a doctor. There are many reasons, ranging from the flu to inflammation of the optic nerve. READ MORE
Do blue light glasses really help?
They protect you from the deleterious effects of blue light, especially if you use a cellphone or computer at night, as it throws off your circadian rhythms through pathways connecting the retina to the pineal gland. READ MORE
What causes eye irritation after swimming in the pool?
Anything from chlorine, bromine, or other constituents to keep the water relatively free from bacteria. All these products may irritate the eye. Use swim goggles. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for cataract surgery?
Topical anesthetic drops or an injection of anesthetic around the eye plus intravenous relaxants. READ MORE
What treatments are offered for retinoblastoma?
A complex subject best answered by ocular oncology specialists. Usually, a combination or enucleation (surgical removal of the eye), chemotherapy, and/or radiation. READ MORE
Why does my eyelid twitch?
Usually any stress, excess caffeine or not enough sleep. As long as it is only the lid, it is benign. If the face is involved, see a neuro-ophthalmologist or neurologist. READ MORE
What does an ophthalmic pathology evaluation entail?
Ophthalmic pathologists examine microscopic slides of tissue removed from the eye or adnexal (near the eye) region. They are usually board certified Ophthalmologists who have done special training in Pathology. READ MORE
What are the treatments for 6th nerve palsy?
If it does not go away with time, prisms in glasses are used to alleviate double vision. Botox injected directly into the antagonist muscle (the medial rectus on the side of the sixth nerve palsy) will help and last for three months. Surgery to tighten the week muscle and weaken its antagonist will be a more permanent partial or complete solution. You need to be followed by a pediatric or Neuro-ophthalmologist to make these decisions with you. READ MORE
What is wrong with my eyelid?
It could be mechanical ie from contact lens wear, myogenic, ie a weak muscle from birth or an acquired eye muscle disease such as myasthenia gravis, or neurologic, if it is accompanied by alterations in the movement of the eye and the pupil. READ MORE
What is the best medicine for glaucoma?
There is no best medicine. One needs to use the medication(s) available that keeps the intraocular pressure in the normal or low normal range. Conventional Ophthalmologists have only the use of drops to lower the pressure and surgical techniques to keep the pressure down. While there are non-conventional techniques using supplements, etc, none are well tested. READ MORE
What causes blurred vision?
There are many many causes, which are basically what Ophthalmology is all about. It could be a refractive error (the need for glasses), an abnormality of the cornea, the front of the eye, inflammation, infection, tear problems, retinal or optic nerve disease. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for high eye pressure?
Drops to lower the pressure; exercise 30 min five days a week and regular visits to an Ophthalmologist. READ MORE
What is strabismus surgery?
Surgery on the extraocular muscles which move the eyes to better align the eyes. Your ophthalmologist should be answering this question and if (s)he is not, find another one immediately. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a torn retina?
There is NO PAIN. A curtain falling or rising over the vision, flashes and floaters are symptoms READ MORE
What are the risks with iris-implant procedures?
Yes, serious inflammation, blindness and permanent scarring of the pupil and perhaps glaucoma as well, a potentially blinding disease. READ MORE
Is it possible to remove an eye freckle?
If it lies on the sclera, then removing it means cutting a hole in the eye. No, that cannot be done. READ MORE
Can antibiotic eye drops treat corneal injury?
The antibiotic drop does not help the injury heal. Your body heals the injury. The antibiotic is to prevent infection which might occur due to a breach in the eye's defense mechanism. READ MORE
Can kids have astigmatism?
Yes at any age READ MORE
What can cause vessel damage to the eyes?
Rubbing the eyes, straining in the bathroom; coughing a lot, sneezing a lot or just spontaneously. READ MORE
What is a visual field test?
He is placed in a machine with a large bowl in front of him. He is instructed to stare at a red light. White lights are randomly shone, one at a time in various places on the bowl and he must press a button when he sees a light without looking anywhere else but the central red dot. READ MORE
Internships
- Boston
Fellowships
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Articles and Publications
- Textbook on Neuro-opthamology, Handbook and DVD for Students
What do you attribute your success to?
- His love of his patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Swimming, Guitar
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