Lawrence M. Jacobson, MD
Ophthalmologist
40 Park Ave. #4 New York NY, 10016About
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.
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My classmate has a keratoconjunctivitis?
You can catch very contagious virus infections through contact with her tears, thus, if you do not touch your eyes, you should be okay. It's easy to transmit from children who touch their eyes and then doorknobs and others do the same and touch their own eye, they will contract the virus. Sharing pillows or face towels would also transmit the virus. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Eye exams?
Outside the eye nerve, no. Inside the eye, yes. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Wet cement in the eye?
It should be fine to rinse it out with no long-term damage. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Do you need surgery for a gray haze in your eye?
Usually not, but it depends where in the eye it is. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
I am blind in daylight?!
Yes, there are retinal disorders that can cause blindness in light. Usually albinism. There are many different types of retinal diseases that can cause blindness. You should see a retinal specialist. There are also some genetic tests for diseases that are potentially treatable. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Can glasses fix crossed eyes?
Yes, when you wear them, it can fix crossed eyes temporarily. When you take them off, they will cross again. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Can I get Lasik if I have astigmatism?
Yes. But the more astigmatism, the more glare and dry eye. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Is Refresh Tears good for dry eyes?
Yes Dr. LMJ READ MORE
What helps morning dry eyes?
Omega-3 vitamins. Refresh tears. 1200mg daily of fish oil and flax seed oil. Check Thera tears nutrition supplements. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
I have eye pain?
Most people don’t blink enough in front of the computer. Take a break every few hours. You can also try refresh tears for dry eyes. The lack of blinking causes the dry eye. This may also come from eye strain with incorrect glasses. If the tear drops don’t help, go to an ophthalmologist to check your eye. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Petechiae?
This sounds like broken blood vessel. It should go away in a week. If not, get it checked by an ophthalmologist. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Can a bacterial eye infection go away on its own?
Yes, but usually it requires antibiotics. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Does vision therapy work for a lazy eye?
No, not after the age 9. And before you're 9, you have to patch the dominant eye. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Can you wear contacts with a lazy eye?
Yes. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Cataract surgery gone wrong?
The phaco power settings are adjustable as we operate, adding more phaco or more oz ol or oscillation. This is usually found on the Alcon machine. I use a Stellaris by B&L. No oZil. And high vac and various pulse rates for low density, high cortical and higher us power and slower pulses or denser lenses. It is set up to start lower power and go to higher power as the lens require more as power. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Can I rinse my eyes with tap water?
Yes, as long as you are not wearing contact lenses. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
How long does it take to get glasses from the eye doctor?
It depends. I am an ophthalmologist, I don’t sell glasses. You need to talk to your optician. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
How do you know if you need your eyes tested?
If you are unable to do what you need like or want to do. I.e., can’t read the computer screen. Can’t drive a car at night. Can’t see a golf ball and want to play golf. Headaches or eye pain when reading. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Which eye is first for cataract surgery?
The eye that bothers you most. Usually, we don’t do it until they become significant enough to blur your vision even with glasses. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
How long does cataract surgery take for one eye?
Depends. 10-15 min from incision to end. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
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