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Is optic nerve atrophy in a baby treatable?
Unfortunately, today this type of optic nerve damage is not treatable or reversible. However, I... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is it safe to use a store brand of contact lens solution?
There are several different brands and methods of cleaning contact lenses. All available... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the difference between monofocal and multifocal lenses?
The monofocal lens has one point of focus which is usually set for your distance vision but you... Full Answer12/31/1969
Should I be concerned about floaters and flashes of light in my eyes?
Flashes of light and new floaters are a combination of symptoms that cause concern to every... Full Answer12/31/1969
Should I apply an ice pack to an eye injury?
Cold applications to the structures around the eye may reduce pain and swelling due to injuries or... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is it safe to use circle lenses to make the eyes look bigger?
The United States Food and Drug Administration prohibits sale of any contact lenses that are not... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is it possible for a child to be born with one eye?
A few children do have abnormal eye development. In these cases one or both eyes might not develop.... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is it possible to spread a herpes infection from my mouth to my eye?
It is possible to transmit the Herpes simplex virus from a virus ulcer on the lip to the eye. About... Full Answer12/31/1969
Do prescription eyeglasses with a UV coating have a visible tint?
Treating an eyeglass lens to make it ultraviolet absorbent does not add a visible tint to the lens.... Full Answer12/31/1969
Could cluster headaches cause my eyes to cross?
Cluster headaches and crossing of one's eyes are not usually associated and I urge you to seek out... Full Answer12/31/1969
Could one of my eyes be smaller than the other?
Many patients come in with the complaint of an eye being smaller and it is almost always a result... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can optic nerve damage be treated with surgery?
As a general rule, there is no surgery for optic nerve damage. However, there are some rare... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is it safe to fly with a subconjuctival hemorrhage in my eye?
Although they are dramatic in appearance, subconjuctival hemorrhages (SH) are usually a benign... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a macular hole in the eye?
A macular hole is a defect or "hole" in the center of the retina which is called the macula. This... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking of my child's eyelids when she eats?
The condition is due to a miswiring anomaly in which the muscles that are activated while your... Full Answer12/31/1969
