| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Eye discomfort | 10/11/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: Ever since I started to go tanning my eyes have been feeling really wierd...my left more than the ...
A: First let me give you my opinion that tanning lights are bad for you no matter what the sales people ...
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| RGP's and eye redeness | 10/9/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I've worn gas perm lenses for about 8 years now. For the first two years. I had no problems. After ...
A: You need to be under the supervision of a good contact lens specialist to avoid any permanent issues ...
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| Eye Exam Result | 10/9/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I took eye exam today. Results are OD -5.5 cylindrical 005 Axis. OS -5.25 Cylinder 178 Axis. Please ...
A: Lenses not RGP's . But Soft toric lenses you can try fo, however the fit may not be the best. ...
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| RGP lens shift | 10/8/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I've been trying to switch to RGP contacts for several weeks now. I'm starting to gettired of ...
A: This is a common problem for most RGP users and they are usually not satisfied as RGP's give better ...
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| Prescriptions | 10/8/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I recently had my eyes examined by a new doctor, and was asked to get records from my last exam, a ...
A: The only explanation is that there must be some error in writing the prescription for you. See your ...
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| eye glasses | 10/8/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I recently was fitted with new glasses. I have been using progressive lenses since they became ...
A: It sometimes takes about 2 weeks to get adjusted to a new visual aid with continuous use. Make sure ...
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| explain my rx | 10/8/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: distance sphere=-0.50, cylinder=+0.50 axis=0.50 right eye sphere=-0.75, cylinder=+0.75, ...
A: This basically means that you have both reading as well as distant numbers. Distant numbers are two ...
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| Flash in the eye | 10/7/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I'm 18 and I box for fun. Whenever I take a hit to the head there's a white flash in my eyes. ...
A: What you are experiencing is something temporary and normal due to shift of the internal eye fluid. ...
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| Eye pain and redness with contacts | 10/6/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Within the first day of wearing my weekly disposable soft lens contacts, by mid day, my right eye ...
A: You will have to take this seriously and visit your contact lens specialist. Do not 'force' ...
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| blur on left eye | 10/5/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I have had this problem since monday and I feel it is getting worse I have seen a doctor who sent me ...
A: Sorry, but the condition 'water under the lens' is new to me...not heard that description before. If ...
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| blurred vision | 10/5/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I fell asleep last night with my contact lens on. I woke up at 6:30 and took them off. After that i ...
A: You must visit a optometrist or an eye center to check your cornea. There probably is some ...
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| Sensation of foreign object in eye | 10/4/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I have had the sensation that there is something in my right eye for 4 months. I have been to ...
A: Have you seen an ophthalmologist who has checked you for chronic allergies (in the eye) or a corneal ...
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| involuntary eye movement | 10/4/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: My 11 y.o. daughter was born without her left eye. Her right eye has a significant coloboma. ...
A: You will need to show her to an eye specialist to find out the reason and appropriate treatment. ...
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| optic neuritis or not? | 10/3/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I know optic neuritis can occur and then cure itself. Is there any test that can conclusively ...
A: VEP Visual Evoked Potential tests the conducting ability of the optic nerve. If somethig is wrong ...
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| vision waves or squares | 10/3/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: can you pls tell me . 2yrs suddently as i was watching t.v i had a sensation in my eyes that ...
A: You do need to see an eye specialist to check the reason for this occurrence. It could be somethig ...
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| optic neuritis or not? | 10/3/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I know optic neuritis can occur and then cure itself. Is there any test that can conclusively ...
A: Some cases MRI with contrast studies show the changes in the Optic nerve. However, this is usually ...
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| Bruised eye without the bruising | 10/2/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: This may sound odd but before I went to sleep last night, I noticed that my right eye was hurting. ...
A: It would be advisable to visit an eye specialist to rule out any abrasion on the cornea which will ...
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| after catarat operation | 10/2/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I've had an operation for the removal of the catarat about two and a half months ago. My vision on ...
A: Due to the frequency and the number of eye drops, some experience your symptoms which are more of a ...
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| Dark Spots on White Part of the Eye | 10/1/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I was born with dark spots on the white part of my right eye. Over the past 54+ years, my mother and ...
A: The dark spots may have nothing much to do with your recent symptoms of tearing and pain, which ...
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| econograficamente the left eye shows signs of eye on roads ptisis Bulbis | 10/1/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I m a 19 years old guy, , when i was 11 years old i had a very big accident with a toy called the ...
A: There is no treatment currently for phthisis bulbi. However you should be seeing an eye doctor for ...
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| eyes changing color | 10/1/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: When I was a baby I had blue eyes. However from the age of six, until about 10 weeks ago I have had ...
A: yes, the colour of ones eyes may change over the years but only within its same colour depths, to ...
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| tear duct | 10/1/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I know that this may sound like a strange question, but here it goes. The past month or two, I have ...
A: There is no surgery required, simple steps like blowing gently, pressing on the corner of the eyes ...
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| Path to becoming an optometrist | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am currently a freshmen in high school and I know that I would like to become an optometrist when ...
A: Congratulations on your decision. You will have to address this query to a local auhtority as rules ...
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| Visual Disturbances after Optic Neuritis | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Dr. Shroff, I am a 37 yr old female, having been diagnosed back in July with Optic Neuritis in my ...
A: You need to have a multidisciplinary approach. See an eye doctor for ruling out any coincidental ...
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| tear duct | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I know that this may sound like a strange question, but here it goes. The past month or two, I have ...
A: Yes. There is a valve near the tear duct. If you blow very hard you can cause a malfunction in its ...
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| narrow angles | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I was told I had narrow angles and had Iridotomy on both of my eyes,by having this procedure done, ...
A: yes, it seems that you do have Glaucoma. There are different types and narrow angle is one of them. ...
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| Left/right eye image size difference | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am a healthy active 72 year old male. About two years ago I had cataract surgery for my right eye. ...
A: As time passes your near focus number changes and this requires a change in prescription. In your ...
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| Eye problem | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: My question is about my left eye -the left bottom side is red and in the same spot on my right side ...
A: It is very common to find that source of infection in the eye is a bad tooth...though it sounds ...
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| I got something stuck behind my eye? | 9/30/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Hey, I was changing tile in my basement and something fell into my right eye. Closing my eye ...
A: You could have a corneal abrasion. This means a slight scratch on the front surface of your eye ...
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| keratoconus | 9/29/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I have been treated with c3r for keratoconus, since this treatment I have seen a lot of information ...
A: One anyways needs to wait for about 6 to 8 months after C3R for stability of the cornea. Instead of ...
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| dizziness | 9/29/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am 57 years old and have a problem watching fast movements - especially on TV (like hockey or ...
A: Try not to focus on the objects which are moving very fast as it is natural for anyone to feel ...
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| eye test results | 9/29/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: i have just had an eye test and been given the results of right- +0.75, left- +1.00. i am 38 and ...
A: First, if you don't have symptoms that in your opinion are worth the glasses, don't bother. There ...
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| 2 years of eye strain & no glasses that work | 9/28/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am 52 yrs. old. In 2007 I got new prescription progressive eye glasses. I proceeded to have 7 mths ...
A: It would be very difficult to advise any chenge in lifestyle or suggest wearing prescriptions ...
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| Eye problem | 9/28/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: My question is about my left eye -the left bottom side is red and in the same spot on my right side ...
A: You possibly have some infection or allergy. It would be advisable to see an eye specialist to be on ...
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| lost vision | 9/28/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: It was july 22 '08 when i attempt suicide. Im in deep depression and decided to end my life by ...
A: The vision can change due to many factors. It is more important that your care is multi ...
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| Burning when Contacts are out | 9/27/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I have been wearing contacts (Acuvue and then Acuvue 2) for about 12 years. I have slept with them ...
A: You could possibly be having "dry eyes' or even an underlying allergy of the eyes. It would be best ...
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| eye exam | 9/27/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I am 46 years old. I just had an eye exam this morning. He did the yellow drops, air puffs, etc. ...
A: When we examine for glaucoma we do two basic things: test the inflation pressure of the eyeball ...
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| One eye larger than the other (not bulging) | 9/26/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I just turned 52(woman)and about 8 mos. ago was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroid (AutoImmune) ...
A: Well of course I'm going to suggest that you see your eye doctor. While I doubt such a fast change ...
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| 5 year old's eye exam | 9/26/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: i took my child to an eye doctor that said no charge for eye exam unless they need glasses. my ...
A: I'm going to say something not so nice. Well, I think asking a doctor to do an eye exam for free, ...
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| anti EMI Coating | 9/25/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I'm looking for new eyeglass and considering rimless type. I heard trivex and polycarbonate are ...
A: I don't know what an 'EMI' coating is, but I will assume it is an antireflection coating. EMI for ...
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