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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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Can you use eye drops with contacts in?
You shouldn’t use medicated drops with contacts in unless directed by an eye care professional. Liquid tears or wetting drops are safe to use with contacts.
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You shouldn’t use medicated drops with contacts in unless directed by an eye care professional. Liquid tears or wetting drops are safe to use with contacts.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
What causes blurred vision while driving?
Typically dry eyes. Try artificial tears and consciously blinking every 10 minutes. If this doesn’t work, see an eye care professional.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
How do you know if your eyes are misaligned?
Sometimes a photograph can be helpful. Alternately, double vision can be a sign of misalignment. Ultimately, you should see an eye care professional for confirmation.
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Sometimes a photograph can be helpful. Alternately, double vision can be a sign of misalignment. Ultimately, you should see an eye care professional for confirmation.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
How do you permanently treat dry eyes?
There is no permanent treatment.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
What are the side effects of using Systane eye drops?
Systane is generally very well tolerated. Rarely, people can develop allergies to the preservative, which can manifest as irritation and redness.
How do I stop constant eye blinking while wearing contacts?
It could be an issue with how the contacts fit, or allergy to some of your eyedrops, or significant dry eyes. You need to see and eye healthcare professional to determine which READ MORE
It could be an issue with how the contacts fit, or allergy to some of your eyedrops, or significant dry eyes. You need to see and eye healthcare professional to determine which one is the culprit and how best to treat it.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
How do you treat viral pink eye?
Viral pinkeye is generally a self-limited illness. There is no treatment for it. Occasionally, your eye care provider may prescribe eyedrops to decrease the risk of secondary bacterial READ MORE
Viral pinkeye is generally a self-limited illness. There is no treatment for it. Occasionally, your eye care provider may prescribe eyedrops to decrease the risk of secondary bacterial infection or significant information.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Can a bacterial eye infection go away on its own?
Depends on whether it’s a true infection or just colonization. You need to see a qualified eye care provider to determine which it is.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Does vision therapy work for a lazy eye?
Vision therapy may help straighten the eye, but is unlikely to improve the vision.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Can you wear contacts with a lazy eye?
Contacts are fine with a lazy eye.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Can you go blind from optic neuritis?
It is really uncommon to go completely blind from optic neuritis. You should be under the care of a specialist who is familiar with optic nerve diseases to ensure that you are READ MORE
It is really uncommon to go completely blind from optic neuritis. You should be under the care of a specialist who is familiar with optic nerve diseases to ensure that you are properly diagnosed and treated.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
How do you irrigate an eye?
Carefully. With an approved eye irrigating solution.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
How do you diagnose cataracts?
See an eye care professional and they will do a slit lamp exam.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
What does it mean when your eyes shake side to side?
If the eyes themselves are shaking, the condition is called nystagmus. Nystagmus can be caused by a number of issues: disease, medications, inherited, etc. If this a new finding READ MORE
If the eyes themselves are shaking, the condition is called nystagmus. Nystagmus can be caused by a number of issues: disease, medications, inherited, etc. If this a new finding for you, would recommend that you see an eye care professional.
When should you see a doctor for cataracts?
When prescription glasses can no longer adequately correct your vision.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Can the coronavirus cause blurry vision?
Coronavirus can cause pink eye or a viral conjunctivitis, which typically causes eye redness, burning, and irritation. If you have blurred vision without redness or burning, then READ MORE
Coronavirus can cause pink eye or a viral conjunctivitis, which typically causes eye redness, burning, and irritation. If you have blurred vision without redness or burning, then it is almost certainly something different.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Can you wear glasses with protective eyewear for covid-19?
Prescription safety goggles for sports should suffice.
How do I know if I have pink eye or allergies?
Allergies tend to be more chronic and affect both eyes at the same time. To definitively determine, you will need to see an an eye care specialist.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
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Allergies tend to be more chronic and affect both eyes at the same time. To definitively determine, you will need to see an an eye care specialist.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Does high blood pressure cause floaters?
High blood pressure does not cause typical floaters. If you have diabetes and bleeding in the eye, uncontrolled blood pressure can make the bleeding worse. Diabetic bleeds tend READ MORE
High blood pressure does not cause typical floaters. If you have diabetes and bleeding in the eye, uncontrolled blood pressure can make the bleeding worse. Diabetic bleeds tend to be large dark, brown, or red spots in the vision. If you have small grey floaters, and controlled high blood pressure, bleeding would be highly unusual.
What kind of sedation is used for cataract surgery?
Typically, it’s intravenous sedation. Different medications are used and depends on the anesthesiologist’s preference. You can contact the anesthesia group who plans to work with READ MORE
Typically, it’s intravenous sedation. Different medications are used and depends on the anesthesiologist’s preference. You can contact the anesthesia group who plans to work with you for more details.
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
Alan J. Franklin, MD, PhD
