David Demartini

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Is it normal for your eye to become dry after conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the mucus membrane lining (conjunctiva) of the eye.

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How can ocular rosacea affect vision?

Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness and sometimes pustules on the skin usually of

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What could cause blurred vision in one eye only?

The eyeball is a biologic camera. It gathers light, focuses the light on the retina, and the

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Does macular degeneration mean blindness?

Macular degeneration does not usually blind patients (no vision whatsoever). It can lead to less

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Would omega-3 be recommended for dry eyes?

Omega 3 fatty acids can be helpful for dry eyes and are recommended often. Many patients are

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Could dry eyes be related to trigeminal nerve pain?

Trigeminal neuralgia involves the trigeminal nerve which brings sensation from the face to the... Full Answer

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How does diabetic retinopathy cause vision loss?

Diabetic retinopathy can cause vision decrease by leaking fluid into the retina causing it to... Full Answer

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How is pink eye treated?

The most common cause for pink eye is a virus. This usually comes from a viral cold, sore throat

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What problems are associated with contact lenses?

Contacts are generally very safe and well tolerated. They can cause problems such as infections,

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What can I do if I have dry eyes or conjunctivitis?

If you have dry eyes, they will need more lubrication. This can accomplished with the use of

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What are the pros and cons of intraocular lens implants?

During cataract surgery the cloudy, diseased crytalline lens is removed from inside the eye.

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How is the intraocular lens (IOL) implanted?

Cataract surgery is the removal of a cloudy human ("crystalline") lens followed by the... Full Answer

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Can a teen's eyes be too small for contact lenses?

Most ocular globes("eyeballs") are about the same size. The eye surface that the contact... Full Answer

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What causes eye burn injuries in veterans?

Combat soldiers are exposed to many forms of burns that can effect their eyes.Thermal, chemical

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