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Dr. Steven Vale, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Steven Vale is an ophthalmologist practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Vale specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vale can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Vale can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
36 years
Experience
Dr. Steven Vale, M.D.
- Scranton, PA
- Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa
- Accepting new patients
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Can wearing reading glasses hurt your eyes?
No it does not. However, accommodation for near can be weakened if you are wearing a pair of contact lenses that overcorrect myopia. That overcorrection would effectively make READ MORE
No it does not. However, accommodation for near can be weakened if you are wearing a pair of contact lenses that overcorrect myopia. That overcorrection would effectively make you hyperopic. Then, wearing reading glasses over the contacts to see at near would in effect weaken your own ability to see at near. Steven Vale, M. D. President & Medical Director Acuity Laser Eye and Vision Center And InterMountain Eye Associates, P.C. Office:(877)520-EYES Email: svale@acuitylaservision.com
What is used to keep your eyes open during LASIK eye surgery?
A wire lid speculum is commonly used to hold the lids open. The eyes are anesthetized with a drop of proparacaine before the lid speculum is inserted. You will also most likely READ MORE
A wire lid speculum is commonly used to hold the lids open. The eyes are anesthetized with a drop of proparacaine before the lid speculum is inserted. You will also most likely have your eyelids and lashes draped to prevent infection.
