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Lawrence M. Jacobson
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Lawrence Jacobson is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Jacobson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jacobson 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. Jacobson 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.
Lawrence M. Jacobson
- New York, NY
- Accepting new patients
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What causes eye irritation?
Make-up, dry eyes, staring at the computer. Not an extensive list.
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What medication heals an eye infection?
Antibiotic gtts
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Is my eye normal?
It looks like a hamartoma, which is benign. It does not need to be removed. You may where contact lenses.
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Are contact lenses good for eyes?
They are fine as long as you take care of the lenses correctly.
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How do you keep your eyes healthy while wearing contacts?
Change the lenses regularly. Take the lenses out 1 hour before sleeping. Make sure you clean the cases daily with fresh solution, let them dry out daily.
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How many days rest is required after Lasik surgery?
It depends from several days to a week.
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Why are the whites of my daughters eyes brown?
Her brown eyes are normal.
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I recently had some cancer removed from my face and both eyes are swollen?
Wait for the eyelid to heal after the basal was removed. The swelling will be temporarily related to the the basal cell removal. Would follow in several weeks to be sure that the READ MORE
Wait for the eyelid to heal after the basal was removed. The swelling will be temporarily related to the the basal cell removal. Would follow in several weeks to be sure that the swelling resolved back to normal.
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How do I get my contacts out without touching my eyes?
You have to touch the lens, not your eye. There is no way to remove the lens without touching the contact lens unless you have hard lenses. If you have a soft lens, touch the side READ MORE
You have to touch the lens, not your eye. There is no way to remove the lens without touching the contact lens unless you have hard lenses. If you have a soft lens, touch the side of the lens and squeeze the lens between your fingers. If you have a hard lens, you can open the eyelids and squeeze them tight with your fingers on the lid and the lids outside the pupil and then close the eyelids with pressure from the fingers, pushing the lens out of the eye.
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Are contact lenses safe for eyes?
As long as you take care of them correctly, they are safe.
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What is the most advanced laser eye surgery?
Smile by Swiss.
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Can a fever make your eyes burn?
Yes.
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Is it a blood clot or pink eye?
If there are no symptoms such as discharge, it is likely a broken blood vessel like a bruise. Likely from rubbing his eye while asleep. If he has discharge mucous production with READ MORE
If there are no symptoms such as discharge, it is likely a broken blood vessel like a bruise. Likely from rubbing his eye while asleep. If he has discharge mucous production with Itching or with pain, then it's more likely to be an infection or pink eye.
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Do eye drops have side effects?
Yes, even artificial tears can have side effects if you are sensitive to the preservative. In which case, a preservative-free formula is better.
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Is it safe to take male pills with glaucoma?
Most likely we are talking viagra or something else like hormone pills.
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My dad has a swollen bag under his eye and looks bit inflamed?
Hard to see on picture. It looks like it might be an allergy causing swelling. Is it itchy? It could also be from fluid retention. Is it worse in the morning? Would try some cool READ MORE
Hard to see on picture. It looks like it might be an allergy causing swelling. Is it itchy? It could also be from fluid retention. Is it worse in the morning? Would try some cool compresses. Are his ankles swollen? That would lead me to think of fluid retention. If it is itchy, would try Allegra Or Benadryl
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Who is not suitable for laser eye surgery?
People with thin corneas. Do not perform if you or somebody in your biological family has keratoconus or other leratoectasias. Most people with low to moderate myopia are okay. READ MORE
People with thin corneas. Do not perform if you or somebody in your biological family has keratoconus or other leratoectasias. Most people with low to moderate myopia are okay. They will test for the other contraindications. People with high astigmatism can be done, but are more problematic.
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What eye conditions are treated with lasers?
Myopia. Narrow angle glaucoma open angle glaucoma. Retinal tears. Vascular blockage in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy. To name just a few.
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How long does it take for red, itchy eyes to clear?
Depends why you have it. If you have conjunctivitis, then it could be two weeks. If you have allergies, it will take until the allergens disappear.
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How do you stop the spread of conjunctivitis?
Don’t touch your eyes and door knobs, etc., don’t share towels pillows, etc., wash hands regularly. Wash surfaces that you touch.
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