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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One pupil bigger other eye drooping help?
The pupil asymmetric appearance may be related to the droopy lid. Do you also have decreased sweating on the left side? If so, please go in to get an ophthalmologist to examine you. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Is double vision common after a vitrectomy?
Yes, especially if they did a sclera buckle or put long acting gas. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Do computer screens damage your eyes?
No, but they do cause dry eye. Lack of blinking while using computers can lead to dry irritated eyes. Taking breaks helps. As do omega-3 vitamins and artificial tears. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Cataracts?
In general, we don’t do both eyes at the same time. Except when the risk anesthesia is higher than the risk of infection. This occurs rarely. Twice in thirty years. Once when the patient was a newborn with cataract where the risk of death was 40 percent with anesthesia. Why would you do the surgery and take the risk of infection and loss of vision in both eyes at the same time? Dr. LMJ READ MORE
What causes eye irritation?
Make-up, dry eyes, staring at the computer. Not an extensive list. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
What medication heals an eye infection?
Antibiotic gtts Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Is my eye normal?
It looks like a hamartoma, which is benign. It does not need to be removed. You may where contact lenses. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Are contact lenses good for eyes?
They are fine as long as you take care of the lenses correctly. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
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. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
How many days rest is required after Lasik surgery?
It depends from several days to a week. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Why are the whites of my daughters eyes brown?
Her brown eyes are normal. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
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 swelling resolved back to normal. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
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 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. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Are contact lenses safe for eyes?
As long as you take care of them correctly, they are safe. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
What is the most advanced laser eye surgery?
Smile by Swiss. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Can a fever make your eyes burn?
Yes. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
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 Itching or with pain, then it's more likely to be an infection or pink eye. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
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. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Is it safe to take male pills with glaucoma?
Most likely we are talking viagra or something else like hormone pills. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
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 compresses. Are his ankles swollen? That would lead me to think of fluid retention. If it is itchy, would try Allegra Or Benadryl Dr. LMJ READ MORE
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