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Dr. Jeffrey V. Winston
- Fullerton, CA
- MD at the University of Washington; Master in Health Care Management at Harvard University
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Is there an age restriction for a refractive surgery?
Refractive surgery cannot be done until the eye stops changing which is usually 18 for girls and 20 for boys. Contact lenses can be worn during the day or Ortho-K lenses can be READ MORE
Refractive surgery cannot be done until the eye stops changing which is usually 18 for girls and 20 for boys. Contact lenses can be worn during the day or Ortho-K lenses can be worn at night.to flatten the eye and allow for good vision uncorrected during the day. LASIK is occasionally done for children but only as part of a study protocol and usually when only one eye needs treatment to treat or prevent amplyopia
Can diabetes cause reading difficulties?
It is common for diabetics to develop diabetic macular edema which can reduce vision. She may also have a cataract that progresses more rapidly in diabetics. She needs to see an READ MORE
It is common for diabetics to develop diabetic macular edema which can reduce vision. She may also have a cataract that progresses more rapidly in diabetics. She needs to see an optometrist or ophthalmologist annually.
My eyes feel very dry after LASIK. What could be the cause for this?
It is very common to have worsening of dry eye after LASIK because some of the corneal nerves are cut to make the flap. It will improve. Restasis and or artificial tears can help. READ MORE
It is very common to have worsening of dry eye after LASIK because some of the corneal nerves are cut to make the flap. It will improve. Restasis and or artificial tears can help.
My eye looks different because of my astigmatism. Anything I can do?
Vision from astigmatism can be improved with glasses, contact lenses or LASIK. It may stay the same or worsen with time.
Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?
Vitreous floaters are more common as we age because the vitreous gel in behind the lens begins to liquefy and condensations form which move as we move the eyes. Eye examinations READ MORE
Vitreous floaters are more common as we age because the vitreous gel in behind the lens begins to liquefy and condensations form which move as we move the eyes. Eye examinations should be done when new floaters occur to rule out tars in the retina which could lead to a retinal detachment.
Diabetes and eye health
Diabetics with poor control can have retinal ischemia which can cause retinal edema, bleeding and retinal detachments. If diagnosed early, retinal laser or intraocular injections READ MORE
Diabetics with poor control can have retinal ischemia which can cause retinal edema, bleeding and retinal detachments. If diagnosed early, retinal laser or intraocular injections can be done to reduce risk of vision loss.
What is the reason for double vision following an accident?
If the double vision is relieved with covering either eye, then on of the cranial nerves, which control the eye muscles, may be damaged. If the bones around the eyes were injured, READ MORE
If the double vision is relieved with covering either eye, then on of the cranial nerves, which control the eye muscles, may be damaged. If the bones around the eyes were injured, then there could be direct compression of one of the 6 muscles controlling eye muscles. Usually, the inferior rectus muscles can be entrapped by a bone fragment causing double vision in up gaze.
