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SightTrust Eye Institute
Sunrise, FL
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Dr. Andrew Shatz is a highly-respected, board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced training in topical, clear-corneal (“no-stitch”) cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, and phakic intraocular lens implant surgery. With more than 17,000 intraocular procedures performed over the past ten years, he is believed to be the Southeast’s leading implanter of the ReSTOR multifocal and Verisyse Phakic premium intraocular lenses. A national lecturer to both optometrists and ophthalmologists, Dr. Shatz sits on several clinical advisory panels. He often teaches his surgical techniques to other ophthalmologists in the country. His patients include many doctors and ophthalmic surgeons and he is frequently called upon by these colleagues to treat their most difficult cases.
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Ophthalmology
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United States: Florida
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Yes: This is often a sign of contact lens over-wear or even infection. Have your eyes evaluated by an eye doctor immediately. An eye infection is a true me... Read More
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It may be: If antihistamine eye drops do not do the trick, oral medication may help. But beware: if you take oral antihistamines for an extended period of time, ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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It shouldn't hurt: Although eye pressure can go up when we strain (bearing down, hand/head stands), the pressure should not get to a point where it causes pain. Does yo... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Several at-home devices are in various stages of readiness for in-home use. They may be beneficial for those who are advised to closely monitor their ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
See your doctor: These can be symptoms of allergies or post-nasal drip. You should see your doctor to evaluate the cause and provide you with treatment options.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Yes...: Lazy eyes are actually eyes that do not have good vision, either due to a misalignment of the eye or a block in the vision (uncorrected prescription n... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
You risk infection: Torn contacts have sharp edges that can scratch the eye. This can in turn allow bacteria from the contact or eye surface to get under the skin and cau... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Will need watching: If a cataract is removed in a baby, either a lens implant is placed during surgery, or contact lenses and/or glasses are prescribed afterwards. It is ... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Sepends on the type: There are 2 forms of macular degeneration - wet and dry. Dry is more common, slower to develop and the only current medical treatment is high-dose vit... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
18 and older: Lasik is fda-approved for those 18 and older. More importantly, surgery is held off until there is no appreciable change in your prescription from yea... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
It's possible: If you are diabetic, you are more susceptible to dry eyes and blurred vision. Both of these can make the eyes feel tired. Tired eyes do not necessari... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Anything's possible: Giant papillary conjnctivitis is usually a chronic response to an allergen or foreign body (like contact lenses). Since it usually takes weeks or lon... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Yes: They can be related. Tears drain from the eyes into the corner of the eyelids and then into the nose. If you have a stuffed nose, the tear drain can... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Possibly: Auras are usually flashing lights or lightning patterns seen either alone or as a precursor to a migraine. If alone, they are often called ocular mig... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
These go together: If you are suffering from all these symptoms at the same time, you are likely not taking in enough calories. When the body does not get enough nutrie... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Ask your eye doctor: Infectious conjunctivitis can be caused by or made worse by contact lens wear. If you were placed on prescription eye medication for the condition, yo... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Unfortunately not: Lazy eye begins at birth (or before!) and must be treated aggressively before the age of 7 or so in order to have the greatest chance of it resolving.... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Don't: The only safe way to get blood out of the eye is by having an eye doctor surgically remove it - but only if it is necessary to be removed. Blood on th... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
No: Individuals with almond-shaped or Asian eyelids tend to have a fold of skin that covers more of the side of the eye near the nose. It can give the im... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Maybe: Depending on your definition of loss of vision, and whether you are talking about an eye allergy or a systemic allergy, it is possible. Blurred vision... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Not many: It is not uncommon for patients to develop low eye pressure after retinal detachment surgery. If the pressure is so low that it is affecting your best... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Eye drops may help: Allergic eyes tend to be puffy and swollen, which can make the lids appear more closed than usual. Antihistamine eye drops can relieve the symptoms a... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
It depends: If you are briefly checking email messages there is less likelihood of eye strain than if you spend an hour in front of the monitor. But if you have ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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It may...: ... But bacterial conjunctivitis can cause significant problems on the eyelid and eye surface. If you truly have bacterial conjunctivits, it can be e... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Possible allergy: Assuming your child was not taking any other medications or was exposed to something else at the same time, it is best to discontinue the eye drops an... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Stress and strain: The most common form of muscle twitching is caused by stress. Tiny clumps of muscle cells become over-stimulated, creating small twitches that canbe s... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Every 10-15 seconds: The average person blinks roughly once every 10 seconds. This is a reflex that we can control to a degree (we can stare and decrease the blink rate fo... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
See your doctor: If your eyes feel tired or look tired, your eye doctor can evaluate the cause and prescribe medication, over-the-counter eye drops, or even discuss ot... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
I have good news...: ...And bad news for you: true pink eye is caused by the cold virus (adenovirus). Being a virus, there is no proven treatment for it other than time. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Yes: Eye fatigue occurs when you are tired or your eyes have been "overworked". After long hours reading or working up close, the eyes may become dry and i... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Unfortunately no: Although we are making strides in tissue transplant techniques and stem cell therapy, we have not advanced to the point of whole eye transplant. The o... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
It depends: If they are snug enough not to move over the eyes, but not too tight as to put pressure on them, covers may be fine. But any product that pushes on t... Read More
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
See an eye doctor: Abrasions of the cornea can heal very rapidly, but they can be associated with infections. Fingernails, branches and other dirty objects are the comm... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
It can: Depending on which orbital bone is broken, if there is pressure on surrounding tissues there may be discomfort. This is not common, however. Have your... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Flashes, floaters: Flashes of light occur when the retina is stimulated. As the gel in the back of the eye slowly peels off the retina it can cause a flashing sensation.... Read More
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
No: The eye is not a simple ball; it actually has a long tail (the optic nerve) that tightly attaches it to the brain, as well as 6 muscles that limit mov... Read More
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It's in the genes: Color blindness is a genetic mutation that causes the receptors in the film layer of the eye (retina) to be unable to differentiate certain colors (bl... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Difficulty focusing: Blurred vision is a symptom, meaning you cannot see sharply. The degree of blur can vary, as can the cause. Anything that defocuses the eye (nearsigh... Read More
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See your eye doctor: There may be several reasons for sporatic vision loss, depending on the duration, frequency, and completeness of the loss, as well as associated sympt... Read More
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It depends: Age of cataract is not as important as vision loss and potential vision improvement. If your cataract has caused worse vision over the last few months... Read More
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Possibly: In general, lasik or prk can be performed on individuals with prescriptions well over -10d in the United States. The most important determinants for c... Read More
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Not at all: Eye dilation does not hurt. The most you will experience is blurred vision when trying to see up close, and the sensation that everything is a lot bri... Read More
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Yes: These drops are over the counter because they are not regulated by the fda and are deemed not to be significantly harmful if taken without the supervi... Read More
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After-image: The retina contains light receptors. A chemical reaction occurs inside these cells when stimulated by light, which in turn creates an electric signal ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Few if any: The only possible tissue that can be transplanted while the donor is alive would be small amounts of skin from the eye's surface if there was a geneti... Read More
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Cataract Surgery: Cataracts can only be treated one way: cataract surgery. This procedure involves replacing the discolored and opaque lens with an implant. New technol... Read More
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See an eye doctor: Ocular headaches can be divided into headaches that feel like they are in the eye (migraine, muscle tension headaches); pain in the eye a different fr... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
No: Eye lashes, like hair everywhere else on the body, have a particular growth cycle. When they fall out, they tend to get caught by your other lashes or... Read More
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Probably: Lasik can be performed on individuals with prescriptions as high as -15 or +6, depending on the eye's health, cornea thickness and stability of your p... Read More
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Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Be healthy: Diet can affect eye health in conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, both of which can be worsened by poor diet and can lead to blindness. Thos... Read More
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Apr 20, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Mar 17, 2013
Very concise and easy to understand!
Mar 17, 2013
Easily understood. Great answers!
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I'm 24 years old and i got the glass after i had seen a doctor...honestly i can't say he was good doctor...he just puts me on some vision testing machin and write a prescription +/-1....Read More
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Thank you for your help. I've already made an appointment. This has been extremely frustrating because I worked as an Optometric/Ophthalmic Tehnician for 17 years in Texas. Normally I would know what ...Read More
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Went to allergist, he said don't do testing just stay away from all pen drugs and cipro drugs. Said if son needs pen or cipro drugs one day we will test then. Do u agree? I'll re post. As a question i...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, GA , 1995
Graduated 1995MD
Medical/Graduate school
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, GA
Graduated 1995MD
Residency
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 1999
Awards
Best Doctors
Top Ophthalmologist , Third Place, Florida - Winter
2013
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