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Dr. Alan Franklin, M.D., PHD
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Alan Franklin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Franklin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Franklin 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. Franklin 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.
34 years
Experience
Dr. Alan Franklin, M.D., PHD
- Mobile, AL
- The University of Toledo College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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How can you prevent cataracts from getting worse?
Would avoid prolonged sun exposure.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
At what stage should cataracts be removed?
This is a decision that is made between you and your eye care professional.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
What to do about a twitching eyelid?
Typically related to caffeine and/or lack of sleep. If not better in 1 week, contact an eye care professional.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Is it normal to have floaters after laser eye surgery?
It can happen, but best to get a dilated retinal exam because of these symptoms.
How long do you use eye drops after Lasik?
That depends on your surgeon's recommendations. Please follow them.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Can your eyes regress after Lasik?
Yes
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
My left eye sight went out this morning?
You need to see a qualified eye care professional as soon as possible.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Why do my eyes feel tired even after sleeping?
That could be secondary to many different issues. You should see an eye care professional to determine what is the most likely cause.
What is the best natural eye lubricant?
Most of our patients are relieved with either Refresh or Systane eyedrops. We encourage people to avoid Clear Eyes or Visine preparations as these have a chemical that causes rebound READ MORE
Most of our patients are relieved with either Refresh or Systane eyedrops. We encourage people to avoid Clear Eyes or Visine preparations as these have a chemical that causes rebound redness and irritation.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Do you need glasses for eye strain?
Possibly. You need to see an eye care professional to determine that.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Does Lasik reduce eye pressure?
Typically Lasik does not change the eye pressure.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Can laser eye surgery correct glaucoma?
Laser surgery is one treatment option to control eye pressure.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Ash in eye?
You need an exam by a qualified professional to determine what is going on.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
What are the disadvantages of laser eye surgery?
You will need to discuss advantages, disadvantages, risks, benefits, and alternatives with the particular surgeon who is planning to do the laser.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
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You will need to discuss advantages, disadvantages, risks, benefits, and alternatives with the particular surgeon who is planning to do the laser.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Can you sleep on your side after Lasik?
You can sleep on your side.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
What can disqualify you from LASIK?
There are a number of things that are contraindications for Lasik. Some of these are dependent upon the surgeon performing the Lasik. You will need to see an eye care professional READ MORE
There are a number of things that are contraindications for Lasik. Some of these are dependent upon the surgeon performing the Lasik. You will need to see an eye care professional to determine whether it is appropriate for you to have Lasik.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Can Lasik make you go blind?
Risk of severe vision loss with LASIK is less than 1 in 1000. It is a very safe procedure.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Why do I see better with contacts than glasses?
It has to do with the optics of the eye. The eye is like a camera and the retina in the back of the eye is similar to the film. Glasses and contacts correct the focus of the eye. READ MORE
It has to do with the optics of the eye. The eye is like a camera and the retina in the back of the eye is similar to the film. Glasses and contacts correct the focus of the eye. The closer the focusing lens is to the retina in the eye, the clearer the image will be. So, it is normal and expected for vision with contacts to be better than vision with glasses.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
How do you know if eye pain is serious?
Only way is to see a qualified eye care provider
What is the best antibiotic for eye infection?
The one your eye care professional recommends.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
