Jason Randall Smith OD,MS, Optometrist
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Jason Randall Smith OD,MS

Optometrist

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Retired June, 2019. No longer in business.

Education and Training

NewEnglandCollegeofOptometry OD 1993

King's College MS 1999

Univ. of South Florida BA 1980

Univ. of Florida BS 1975

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Jason Randall Smith OD,MS's Expert Contributions
  • Redness of eye won’t go away

    You either have an ongoing/lingering issue with the plant, possibly a contact lens issue, or maybe something new or unrelated to either problem. If you are wearing contact lenses, I would assume that you have an eye doctor. In order to be safe and to really know what is occurring here, please contact your eye doctor so that he/she can evaluate all possible issues. Good luck and best issues. READ MORE

  • Are myopia glasses safe for a child?

    There is no doubt that glasses are safe for any one at any age. Polycarbonate lenses are safety lenses which should reduce or eliminate any problems if a lens is cracked or damaged. And if your daughter is nearsighted which is myopia, she would be much better off seeing her distance world more clearly. How blurry it is depends upon the amount of myopia which is present now and which may change as she ages. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Eye injury?

    See an eye doctor ASAP. You, I, and he has no idea as to what, if any damage has occurred to the internal structures or external structures of the eye. Better to be safe and make an emergency eye appointment. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • What is a visual field test?

    In order to determine if one has glaucoma, several factors must be considered. These include age, medical history, medications, eye history including a family eye history (any glaucoma in the family?), race, refractive status (nearsightedness or farsightedness) corneal thickness, eye pressures, optic nerve status and optic nerve health, actual type of glaucoma (there are many), and visual field evaluation. The visual field is what you actually see, above and below, and side to side. By doing a specific visual field test, objects or lights are shown to a patient one eye at time in order to determine if there is a visual field problem or not (are you seeing what you should be seeing or not). This test is also done regularly for glaucoma patients in order to be certain that any medications or surgery is working and that your visual fields are either staying the same which is preferred, as opposed to the visual fields getting worse. If there are changes in a visual field test, your eye doctor may consider new or additional eye medications or eye surgery if this is an appropriate treatment. If your eye pressures are too high for your optic nerves to withstand, this pressure can damage the optic nerves and cause vision reduction, vision loss, and/or visual field losses. I hope this helps. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Can Lasik fix myopia?

    The short answer is Yes. But this will depend upon your level of myopia, your corneal thickness, age, medications, and health conditions. My suggestion to you would be to have a consultation with an ophthalmologist who is a refractive surgeon. The surgeon will be able to determine if you are a candidate for this type of surgery. Here is one of many good websites on the topic. Good luck and best wishes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/lasik-eye-surgery/in-depth/lasik-surgery/art-20045751 READ MORE

  • Should I take my contacts out if I have pink eye?

    I would say YES, if you actually have a conjunctivitis of which there are at least 3 types including bacterial, viral, and allergic and the treatments are all different. To be safe and to be sure that you actually have a form of conjunctivitis, please see an eye doctor in order to diagnose your problem and to have an appropriate treatment. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • How long does it take to go blind from glaucoma?

    This is a great question which you should be optimistic about. There are many types of glaucoma, with many different treatments including eyedrops and surgery. The ultimate goal of your eye doctor is to preserve your vision and your visual fields (side vision) by utilizing all of the options available. Your age, medical conditions, medications, your current visual status, your corneal thickness, your optic nerve cup to disc ratio, and the type of glaucoma that you have will determine your current and future options in order to maintain what vision that you have. You should always keep your appointments with your glaucoma specialist because your eye pressures must be measured regularly, your eyes will need to be dilated in order to check your optic nerves, and visual field tests will be done in order to determine if you actually are losing any vision. And a test called pachymetry will be done in order to check your corneal thickness. You should be confident that with all of the tools available including new medications and modern technology advances, that your vision should be OK. But this factor should always be discussed with your doctor because if your vision does change, other treatments may be necessary. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • What helps eye pain after cataract surgery?

    If you are having any type of eye pain after cataract surgery, you should IMMEDIATELY contact your eye doctor and see him/her ASAP. Do not treat this, in any way on your own. I cannot know what level of pain that you are experiencing or what the cause is, but this is something that must be discussed and evaluated with your eye doctor. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Can you wear glasses for farsightedness all the time?

    This question must be answered by your eye doctor who prescribed your glasses and I hope that you were informed as to what you should do with your eyeglass prescription. Factors such as your age, visual needs for distance, close, computer work, or health conditions will determine what you should do with your wearing glasses and when. Since your eye doctor has all of this information, please contact them in order to have your answer to this important question. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • How long does computer vision syndrome last?

    Have you been diagnosed with "computer vision syndrome" by an eye doctor? Treatment includes creating a better work environment. Rest your eyes at least fifteen minutes after each two hours of computer or digital device use. Every twenty minutes, look into the distance at least twenty feet away from the computer or digital device. Do this for at least twenty seconds. Adjust your screen coloration to be clear and comfortable. Be sure your chair is comfortable at all times. Often, reducing your amount of screen time can help symptoms go away. But if you need to keep using digital devices every day, symptoms may keep returning. Or they may get worse. If you have not seen an eye doctor, please do so, and be sure to have an accurate measurement of how far your eyes are located to the front of your screen and your keyboard. And take a picture of your working environment. Sometimes, tinted eyeglass lenses can help, and at the time you see an eye doctor, they will check your prescription to see if there is something that can help "relax" your eyes and to maintain clear vision without the problems that you may be encountering. Good luck and best wishes. A good website: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/computer-vision-syndrome READ MORE

  • Can an eye infection last for months?

    If you do have an eye infection, the classic signs of most infections will include redness, tenderness, swelling, pain, eye discharge, and possible blurry vision. I would strongly suggest that you see an eye doctor ASAP in order to determine exactly what your problem is. Any infection that "lasts for months" is an immediate red flag. Treatment sooner than later is always the best option and to not wait until this can become worse and may take longer to treat. Another question that I have for you is related to what part of your eye do you think is infected? Something like a conjunctivitis can be a viral, allergic, or bacterial problem and they are all treated differently. If you have a corneal infection that is bacterial, this would need to be looked at by an eye doctor in order to prescribe an antibiotic drop to treat it. And if you have an internal eye infection, this would be something serious that would need to be seen, again, ASAP by an eye doctor. If you have had or still currently have any blurry vision, please call an eye doctor. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Can I drive with myopia?

    Is your myopia in one eye or both? Depending upon how clear or how blurry your vision is, this now becomes a safety issue for you, your passengers, and other drivers. And also, how is your daytime vision compared to your night time vision? Every state has a visual acuity standard that must be met in order to receive a driver's license. If you were diagnosed with myopia, your eye doctor must have provided you with some visual options including glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery? I would strongly discuss these options again with your eye doctor and err on the side of safety first, ALWAYS. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Can nearsightedness be fixed?

    If your daughter has nearsightedness (myopia), this can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery, depending upon her age. If there is any associated astigmatism, this can be treated similarly depending upon the amount of astigmatism present. I would suggest seeing an eye doctor in order to determine the amount of nearsightedness and/or astigmatism that is present and to discuss the options to correct the problem. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • What is the treatment for childhood myopia?

    Depending upon the age of your daughter, glasses or contact lenses can correct myopia. After age 18, and in some cases age 21, there are refractive surgery options depending upon the amount of myopia present. If there is myopia present, is there also some astigmatism present which still can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses? Since you do know that your daughter has been diagnosed with myopia by an eye doctor, please have a list of all questions that you should ask so you have a full understanding of current options. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Is cataracts surgery safe?

    Cataract surgery is definitely safe but there are always factors that can affect any surgical outcome including age, health problems such as diabetes, medications, and any other eye conditions present such as high myopia, glaucoma, or macular degeneration. If you already know that you have a cataract, please have a thorough discussion with an eye surgeon so that you are well informed. If you do proceed with any surgery, you will have to sign an "informed consent" form which states that you are aware of all pros, cons, risks, and complications of any surgery. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Are contacts for astigmatism safe?

    Contact lenses for astigmatism are called toric contact lenses and they are safe when prescribed properly and the user follows all rules concerning wearing time, cleaning, storing and disinfection, not sleeping in the lenses unless approved by your eye doctor, using the correct solutions, and following all rules and maintaining a good follow up schedule with your eye doctor. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Can myopia glasses cause any damage?

    I have never heard of glasses causing any damage to anyone or to your eyes. They are prescribed because your eyes are out of focus and things are not clear or blurry in the distance. If you wear the glasses, this problem should be corrected for a period of time until your eyes change and a new prescription may need to be provided. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Can contacts cause an eye infection?

    YES, contact lenses can cause an eye infection, especially for those people that sleep in their contact lenses, wear their lenses too long, those who do not clean and disinfect their lenses properly, those people who do not clean or replace their contact lens cases regularly, or when proper hygiene is not practiced 100%. If you want to wear contact lenses, follow all rules and listen to all instructions provided to you by your eye doctor. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Can cataracts be fixed without surgery?

    The best way to improve your vision is to have the cloudy lens in your eyes removed which is a cataract and have a new implant placed in the eye. Cataract surgery is safe and you should have a thorough discussion with your eye surgeon so that you know all of your options and you are aware of all pros, cons, risks, and benefits of cataract surgery. Good luck and best wishes. READ MORE

  • Can I get Lasik on one eye?

    A few questions to think about. There are many types of refractive surgeries including Lasik. Before you consider any eye surgery, you need to know what your refractive condition and prescription is, and you need a procedure to check the thickness of your cornea called pachymetry. Thin corneas can be an issue with Lasik. The health of your eyes must be fully evaluated. And you should be aware of an informed consent form where you will know all of the pros and cons of any surgical procedure. Are you nearsighted, farsighted, or do you have any astigmatism? And why only 1 eye? There are minimum age standards for any refractive procedure, also. My suggestion to you is to see an ophthalmologist who is also a refractive surgeon to discuss your options. Good luck and best wishes, READ MORE

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