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Dr. Joseph Muscente, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Joseph Muscente is an optometrist practicing in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Muscente specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Muscente performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
30 years
Experience
Dr. Joseph Muscente, O.D.
- Staten Island, NY
- SUNY College of Optometry
- Accepting new patients
Signs of An Eye Emergency
Working in a Level 1 Trauma Center has certainly "opened my eyes" to ocular emergencies. Very often, patients experiencing an ocular emergency aren't aware of the emergency and...
Do they put you to sleep for LASIK eye surgery?
usually not
Do eye drops help with pink eye?
depends on the cause of the pink eye
allergy, bacteria, virus, inflammation?
allergy, bacteria, virus, inflammation?
How long is a hospital stay after PRK surgery?
usually no hospital stay
Is eye laser surgery painful?
usually not
PRK sometimes takes a bit longer to recover from
PRK sometimes takes a bit longer to recover from
Can PRK fix myopia?
usually yes
Can night blindness be fixed?
true night blindness, nyctalopia, a genetic disorder?
or do you need new glasses?
or do you need new glasses?
What is the best medicine for eye twitching?
depends on the cause
How long is a hospital stay after myopia laser surgery?
usually no hospital stay
go home same day
go home same day
Is myopia laser surgery painful?
usually not
Are there glasses for astigmatism?
yes, contact lenses also
What is the most effective treatment for myopia?
glasses
contacts
lasik
contacts
lasik
Can I fix pink eye with eye drops?
depends on the cause of the pink eye
Hot oil in my eye, should I see a doctor?
absolutely
Eye concern?
see a doc
nothing you can do at home, honestly
nothing you can do at home, honestly
What treatment is good for pink eye?
depends on cause of pink eye
allergy, virus, bacteria, inflammation
allergy, virus, bacteria, inflammation
What can cause itchy eyes?
allergies usually
I would like to know about some eye tests?
looks good to me
