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My vision gets blurry at random points of the day.

While working, I noticed that my vision frequently unfocuses and becomes blurry. This happens at random points throughout the day, and even if I wear my glasses (it also happens...
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What can I do to prevent dry eyes?

I've been using eye drops because my eyes have been kind of dry lately. What can I do to prevent them from being dry, other than using eye drops?
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My son's eyes get itchy and puffy around dogs. What should I do?

My son has an allergic reaction every time he is around dogs, and it causes his eyes to become red, puffy and itchy. What is the best way to help him cope with this allergy?...
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Can contacts cause an infection?

I want to switch to contacts because I'm tired of wearing glasses. But I'm worried that they may cause an infection if I don't take care of them properly. First, are infections...
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Can crossed eyes be corrected?

My friend's son was born with his eyes crossed, and his eyes have been like that for years. Is this an issue that can be corrected?
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Do I need anesthesia for my laser surgery?

I'm scheduled to have laser eye surgery next week to help fix my distance vision. Will I need local or general anesthesia for this procedure?
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Can an ophthalmologist perform cataract surgery?

My mother, who is 70 years old, is suffering from cataracts in her left eye. Do we need to reach out to an ophthalmologist for cataract surgery?
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Can an ophthalmologist write medication prescriptions?

I'm having problems with my left eye and have an upcoming ophthalmologist appointment. I was just wondering whether an ophthalmologist is able to prescribe medicines to patients...
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My son wants to wear colored lenses. Is it safe?

My son is 13 years old and wants to wear colored lenses, instead of his clear ones. Are these safe?
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My vision is a bit hazy since yesterday. Should I get it checked?

My vision seems hazy and very blurry in my left eye. This has been happening since yesterday. Should I get checked out?
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Can a cataract recur in a person?

My father had a cataract surgery and is still feeling hazy. Could it be his cataract coming back?
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What can I do to treat my frequent headaches?

I suffer from very frequent headaches, particularly when I wear my glasses. I told my doctor about it, and I was able to get new glasses, however, I still get these headaches....
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Can peripheral vision loss be reversed?

My peripheral vision is gone, can this be reversed?
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Why are my father's eyes watering after his cataract surgery?

My father had a cataract surgery and since this surgery, his eyes have been really watery. Why is this happening?
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How can I avoid glasses?

My eyes are quite healthy and I don’t want to get glasses for them at all. Is there anything that I can do to keep my eyes strong so I can avoid glasses?
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Why does my son have dry eyes?

My son is 6 years old and his eyes are very dry and itchy. Why could this be happening? Eye drops only help him for a short period of time.
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How often should diabetes patients get their eyes checked?

I have diabetes and I would like to know how often should I get my eyes checked?
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What causing my eye to twitch?

My eye constantly twitches, and I'm not sure of what's really causing it. Could this be connected to some condition?
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How much screen time should be allowed for kids?

These days, my son who is 5 years old spends too much time in front of a screen. As a doctor, how much time do you recommend for children to be in front of a screen?
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I have a bug bite in my eye. Will it settle on its own?

I have a small bug bite inside my eye. Is this likely to settle down on its own? Should I do anything for it?
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