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| Are the glasses I'm getting really worth it? | 8/21/2008 | Michael J. Wojciak, O.D. |
Q: I've had this problem for awhile now...I have trouble seeing things that are far away. I went to the ...
A: It sounds like you have a mild prescription. Based on the info you have provided, I would recommend ...
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| Are the glasses I'm getting really worth it? | 8/21/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I've had this problem for awhile now...I have trouble seeing things that are far away. I went to the ...
A: I think a couple of things. First, if you drive, get them. Or if you are in school and have to see ...
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| Contacts & Astigmatism | 8/19/2008 | Michael J. Wojciak, O.D. |
Q: I currently wear Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism contact lens. My current prescription strength is ...
A: We use Complete by AMO, Optifree by Alcon & Ultracare by AMO. I have found when it comes to solution ...
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| Glaucoma | 8/17/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I recently went to a new eye doctor for a routine exam and he told me I was questionable for ...
A: No, I would not tell a patient they were "questionable for glaucoma" and come back in a year. I ...
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| Reading my prescription | 8/16/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: How does my prescription tell me the vision ratio that I have. Such as 20/20 (I know I don't have ...
A: You have a mild astigmatism, and are the tiniest amount slightly nearsighted also in both eyes ...
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| Different contact prescriptions in each eye | 8/15/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I'm 19 years old and I've had glasses for 10 years and contacts for the past 5 and my eyes have ...
A: I can understand your confusion. Now firstly, refrain form checking each eye and comparing the ...
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| Contact lens vs. Glasses | 8/15/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I was wondering if your contact lens prescription is the same as your glasses prescription. I am far ...
A: It can be different. If you have a small astigmatism for example it could have been omitted in the ...
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| contacts and headaches | 8/15/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I recently had my eyes checked- my prescription changed! so i got new contacts- they decided to ...
A: You need to take an opinion from a good pysician to rule out any cause of headaches which could be ...
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| Messing up an eye exam | 8/15/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I had an eye exam last week and they had me look into a machine that had a picture in it that came ...
A: You are probably young though you didn't say: people less than 35 or so can use their 'focusing ...
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| OCT Test | 8/14/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: My daughter is 7 years old and is going for an OCT Test as her eye pressure is not normal for her ...
A: It is rare indeed for a 7 year old to have glaucoma, which is the concern here. First, even if it ...
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| Ongoing broken blood vessel in eye | 8/14/2008 | Michael J. Wojciak, O.D. |
Q: Over the past 3 months, my husband has had a broken blood vessel in his left eye on 4 occasions, he ...
A: If any patient of mine has recurrent conjunctival hemorrhages, they are referred back to their ...
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| monovision contacts | 8/13/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I just came from the eye doctor and I'm trying to use the multi-focal contact lens. He gave me a set ...
A: You seemed to be more comfortable with what is called 'Monovison' with your contact lenses than the ...
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| Cloudy vision | 8/13/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I'm 32 years old. I have never had a problem with my eyes, no contacts, no lasiks, no glasses. I ...
A: If this cloudiness stays on continuously through the day, yes one would need to do a complete ...
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| cataract surgery my right eye | 8/13/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I had cataract surgery july 17,2008. When I went back for follow-up the doctor ask me to read and I ...
A: Do not worry. You are obviously observing your eyes closely so you can appreciate the 'glint' of the ...
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| AXIS | 8/13/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I began wearing glasses when I was four years old for astimatism and farsighteness...45 years ago ...
A: Yes, computers are one problem in our lifestyle which caninduce change in numbers. You can look up ...
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| eye muscles | 8/13/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I recently got a new prescription in my contact lenses. The right eye adjusted quite quickly. The ...
A: Your apprach has been fine, you have also rechecked your prescription. The adjustment period is ...
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| loss of vision | 8/13/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am a 73 year male. Until approx 1 month ago the vision in my left eye was 20/30. I have Restor ...
A: I do agree that sinusitis does not lead to loss of vision but it can affect the quality of vision ...
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| Weak retina | 8/13/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I have undergone a treatment for cataract by replacing my lens permanently and correcting my vision. ...
A: I know that this is a big crossroad for you. Yes, you need to see a good eye specialist. A ...
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| red eyes! | 8/13/2008 | Michael J. Wojciak, O.D. |
Q: I developed red,burning eyes 4yrs. ago after the birth of my baby . But i also wear contacts,at ...
A: There are dozens of possible reasons for your eyes to be red. The most common are allergies, sinus ...
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| contacts | 8/12/2008 | Michael J. Wojciak, O.D. |
Q: i just started wearing contacts, and i noticed that there is alot of red veins in my eyes.. not like ...
A: There are many reasons for your eyes getting red. My best advice is to contact the doctor who fit ...
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| My right eye is puffy and red (21 year old) | 8/11/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: When I woke up this morning I noticed my right eye is sligthly swollen and red... Also I seem to be ...
A: Firstly you should avoid contact lenses till your symptoms clear up else can cause infection. You ...
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| Re; | 8/11/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: In late 2005 I noticed onset of involuntary upper eyelid movement in my right eyes. It lasted for ...
A: Since there has been no change in years per photos means no worry. That is the best way to know, ...
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| Herpetic Keratitis Flare-up | 8/11/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: I am 35 years old and I was diagnosed with herpetic keratitis since I was in 5th grade. I had not ...
A: I would suggest your contact your ophthalmologist and discuss your desire for a second opinion. You ...
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| Contacts & Astigmatism | 8/11/2008 | Michael J. Wojciak, O.D. |
Q: I currently wear Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism contact lens. My current prescription strength is ...
A: I have fit astigmatism lenses with cylinder up to -6.00!! You have long way to go (and most likely ...
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| visual disturbances | 8/10/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: i am not sure where to begin! i was in costa rica when the symptoms began. i woke up on mornign ...
A: I know that you have visited eye specialists and they think that this could be ocular ...
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| phthisis bulbi | 8/10/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: what is the pathophysiology of phthisis bulbi?
A: Phthisis bulbi, also known as end-stage eye, is an atrophic scarred and disorganised globe that may ...
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| phthisis bulbi | 8/10/2008 | Michael J. Wojciak, O.D. |
Q: .what are the signs and symptoms about phthisis bulbi?
A: This refers to the degeneration or shrinkage of a blind or non-functional eye as the result of ...
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| c3r postop | 8/9/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I'm 25 years old. I have mild keratoconus in both eyes and received c3r with removal of the ...
A: Firstly, I hope you are regularly visiting the eye specialist to keep a check on the treatment for ...
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| My daughters eye result | 8/9/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: My daughter is 5 yrs old. during her eye exam, the doctor didnt explain the facts clearly. could you ...
A: I can understand your concern. Firstly, do not worry. This is a very common problem in today’s era ...
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| Problem started post brain(cerebellum) surgery | 8/9/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I am Male/27yrs. I have a mixture of strabismus/double-vision/lazy-eye. This all started post ...
A: Sorry, but we do not know of any specialist who can help you in your side of the city. In Khar ...
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| Prescription difference | 8/9/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Hey Doc, I have more going on with my life than needs to be noted to ask this question, so the ...
A: Sorry about the confusion. Your prescription for glasses is not the same as contacts. Which is ...
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| Does Peremetry hurt? | 8/9/2008 | Michael J. Wojciak, O.D. |
Q: Michael. I'm going to undergo peremetry test. I'm just wondering what that is and does it hurt? I'm ...
A: Perimetry tests the peripheral vision or the visual field of a patient. It usually involves using a ...
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| Corneal Abrasion | 8/8/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: I experienced a serve corneal abrasion - contact lens related - approximately 1 week ago. I went to ...
A: Corneal abrasions can be very painful and take a long time in recovery. Yes it is always better to ...
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| Prescription difference | 8/8/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Hey Doc, I have more going on with my life than needs to be noted to ask this question, so the ...
A: No...you need to take a contact lens trial at least once since it is not just the numbers but also ...
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| Eyelid swelling with pain - not red | 8/8/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Sir, My son (11 yrs old)is having a swollen eyelid (right eye only)and mild pain in the eyelid for ...
A: It is an acceptable treatment in certain situations, I do not know if it applies to your child. We ...
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| Retina | 8/8/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: My sister has one fuctioning eye, from birth it has been a rough and surgery filled journey for her. ...
A: That is very noble and kid of you, but this will not work. Eye transplants are not possible since ...
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| ? | 8/8/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: This may be a simple symptom of sinusitis or even the early start of a number. Even a good physician ...
A: Yes, it is possible that there was some foreign particles stuck to the lenses. If using lenses you ...
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| vision problem aftre reading | 8/7/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Shroff, I am 61 and I wear glasses (prescription for far, over the counter for reading 2.75. I ...
A: You may be using a wrong prescription due to which you may be straining your eyes, or straining your ...
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| Eyelid swelling with pain - not red | 8/7/2008 | Dr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS |
Q: Sir, My son (11 yrs old)is having a swollen eyelid (right eye only)and mild pain in the eyelid for ...
A: This could be a 'stye'. Give it hot water compress to reduce swellig and pain, the water should not ...
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| Eye swelling with pain - not red | 8/7/2008 | Mitchell Axelrod |
Q: Sir, My son (11 yrs old)is having a swollen eyelid (right eye only)and mild pain in the eyelid for ...
A: It sounds like either a stye (infected gland) or an insect bite that is resolving and draining. ...
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