About Michael J. Wojciak, O.D. Expertise I am an Optometrist with 21 yrs experience.
I currently practice primary eye care in Lombard & Schaumburg,
Illinois. I specialize in all types of contact lenses.
Please forward appropriate questions pertaining to eye exams, glasses or contact lenses only. I will always attempt to be as "specific" as I can on my answers. This is often difficult when the questions do not provide enough information or visual presentation is needed.
***I will reject any question involving self-prescribing of contact lenses or involving contact lens measurements/comparisons (such as changing base curves, measurement comparisons between brands etc). Contact lenses are a medical device and need to be properly fit by your Doctor. Also in respect for patient privacy, I will not answer third party questions, unless a parent or guardian is asking a question about their child.***
I appreciate your confidence.
Experience Education/Credentials:
B.S. Biology/Pre-Professional Studies, University Of Notre Dame, 1982.
B.S.V.S. Visual Science, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1984.
Doctor Of Optometry, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1986. Therapeutic Certification, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1996.
Question I had a sudden onset of pressure in my head my eyes were suddenly bloodshot and glassy after about 30 minutes my eyes were back to normal. Not sure if its related but,I also had a case of diarrhea too. This is the 2nd time all symptoms including diarrhea have occured.
Answer Hi Rhonda,
Any issues such as you are having need to be evaluated as soon as possible.
Certain allergies can cause the eyes to redden and then clear within an hour, but certain eye infections may present similar symptoms, my advice is to get check by your Optometrist.
I can not help you with the gastrointestinal signs, other than a possible food allergy or poisoning.
Hope this helps,
Dr. Wojciak
