Ask An Expert: Eye Care
Ask An Expert About Eye Care
- 1. Causes of Flashing Lights in Field of Vision
I occasionally see flashing lights, like lightening, that other people don't see. What could cause this?
- 2. Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
I woke up 5 days ago with what looks like a little "burst" vein in my left eye. Since yesterday it has become much worse and has spread out to the left side of my eye. Now half my eye looks blood shot. Could this be because I am taking a beta blocker?
- 3. Long-Term Effectiveness of LASIK
I have a question about LASIK surgery. Is it true that you will have 20/20 vision for a few years, but then your vision will start to degenerate?
- 4. Effect of Camera Flash on Infants' Eyes
Can a camera flash harm an infant's eyes?
- 5. Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Glaucoma
How does smoking cigarettes affect glaucoma?
- 6. Laser and Cryotherapy to Repair Retinal Tear
After both laser and cryotherapy for a retina tear, how long is the recovery period and what can I expect for my vision?
- 7. Retinitis Pigmentosa
My 5-year-old niece was just diagnosed with the eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa. What is it?
- 8. Vision Disorders and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Are there vision disorders associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
- 9. Glaucoma Prevention
Glaucoma runs in my family. What can I do to help prevent it from happening to me?
- 10. Ask An Expert: Cataracts and Burning Eyes
I have been diagnosed with cataracts and will have to have surgery within the year. Could this be the cause of burning in the eyes?
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