Dr. Richard Carlin
Ophthalmology
Snellville, GA
52 years experience male
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
English
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298 Answers
4 Agrees
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Carlinanswered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Infection: This sounds like an infection. Use some warm moist compresses and see an ophthalmologist for treatment.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Nor necessary: Cold compresses and time will do the job nicely. I doubt that benedryl will do much to speed it up.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Yes: Zylet contains a corticosteroid and an amino glycoside antibiotic, which can cause a toxic reaction in the cornea, resulting in blurred vision. Also,... Read More
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A female asked:
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Probably none: Nasinex should not cause any permanent eye damage. The only concern is that the eye probably will be red and sore for a bit. The best thing to do is... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Probably nothing: In the absense of other findings, it probably doesn't mean anything. I would just repeat it in the future.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Balanced diet: Probably the best advice would be a balanced diet with a lot of green leafy vegetables.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No: Toric lenses will not cure astigmatism but they can make you see well when you are wearing them.
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No: They are two separate procedures, generally not done at the same time. If the epi retinal membrane is not affecting vision, it can be left alone.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Ask the prescriber: i would sk whoever fit the lenses as to the best way to care for them. If they were bought over the internet I would be very hesitant about wearing t... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Yes: You want to be sure your sphere and cylinder is stable and unchanging before undergoing any refractive procedure.
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A female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Yes: As with everything in medicine there are risks and benefits. Doing the procedure under local is quick, almost painless and avoids the risks of genera... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Freckle: Probably a freckle. I would get it checked if it enlarges or changes colors. If not, I wouldn't worry about it.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
See ophthalmologist: There are many causes for eye pain and some can be serious. the best way to find out is to see an ophthalmologist.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No: If your eye feels fine and your vision is unaffected I would not suggest any other treatment.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Artificial tears: I would use artificial tears frequently, every 1-2 hours, avoiding generic brands that contain BAK which can be toxic. Also take omega 3 fatty acids (... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Yes, but...: While I suppose you could use an oral antibiotic, putting in eye drops would give you a higher dose and more targeted treatment. It also may help avo... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Not really: Unless there is infection antibiotics do not make sense. Is it possible he is treating blepharitis or merbromin gland dysfunction though, which do oc... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Yes: Epidural injections should not affect your glaucoma. Just be sure to have it monitored.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Yes: Whether you wax your eyebrows or not, as you age you most likely will develop wrinkles. Waxing bows will most likely have nothing to do with it.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No: The membrane that covered the white part of the eye extends up under the eyelid and then returns down as the inner lining of the eyelid. As such it c... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Not advisable: During pregnancy your eyes can change so you should wait until after delivery, and after breast feeding, until your eyes are stable before doing lasik... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Residual chalazion: It's either a residual chalazion or scar tissue. Best suggestion is to ask your surgeon about it. If it is a residual chai on it may get bigger over... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Very small : As vitreous traction is the main cause for retinal detachment following cataract surgery, if the vitreous is already separated, there would be no trac... Read More
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A male asked:
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Yes: You most definitely need follow up care. You may even need to continue the injections to maintain the improvement. Also, the other eye needs to be wa... Read More
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A member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Ciliary flush: The red ring is called a ciliary flush and it is caused by inflammation in the cornea, the clear crystal over the colored part of the eye, or inside t... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Optivar and zaditor (ketotifen): Optical and zaditor (ketotifen) are good over the counter allergy eye drops that used to be prescription medications. If they don't work, there are p... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
ICL: Best option for -13 would be an icl, but you need a thorough evaluation to see if you would be a good candidate for this.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No: While hair dye will burn, it will not cause blindness. Just wash it out and don't worry.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No.: With modern wavefront treatments, haloes and glare are common in the early post procedure period and generally go away. Usually they are no worse tha... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Probably not but....: Your should consult a lasik surgeon to see if you are a candidate. Generally speaking, if your vision is not correctable with glasses, you probably w... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Yes: Lasik is one of the most successful of all operations.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No. Don't worry.: Your eyes could not be damaged because:
The light is not that bright.
The slit lamp is mostly used for the front of the eye so it is not focused on ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
See an eye doctor: While minimal dilation may be normal, it could be a sign of a problem. You should see your eye doctor.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Yes: The ultraviolet rays emitted from tanning beds can "burn" the cornea and cause blurred vision and pain. That is why you should always wear eye protec... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Floppy lid syndrome?: Could be floppy eyelid syndrome. The upper eyelid is too lose and it spontaneously flips inside out, esp dialysis during sleep. See an ophthalmologis... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No: Photophobia, or light sensitivity is not normal. See your ophthalmologist to find out the reson.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Depends: The cost of glasses depends on the type, quality and prescription of the lenses and the type and quality of the frames. See a reputable optician and ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
No: By 9 months the eyes should appear straight. You should see an ophthalmologist.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
See Ophthalmologist: She should see an ophthalmologist asap. There are many possibilities as to why her vision is still blurred. It could be serious and time could be of... Read More
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A 62-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
See a doctor: You need to see a doctor. It could be serious and there is no way to know without an examination.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Unknown: I am not aware of any studies of the safety of Latisse (bimatoprost) while breast feeding. To be on the safe side, i would suggest waiting on the Lat... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Whenever: There is no waiting period to smoke after the procedure. But, of course you know that you shouldn't anyways. It is bad for the eyes and indeed for ... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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No: Not usually but ant procedure involving the ocular surface can.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Different parts : The vitreous is the gel that fills the cavity of the eye behind the lens and iris. The retina is the lining of the back of the eye that contains the ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
See eye doctor: I would see an ophthalmologist to see if it is due to an eye condition first. If you go to an emergency room, they will most likely have you see an o... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Something behind eye: If your eyes are bulging there could be something behind the eyes causing it. Most common is related to your thyroid but it will need to be evaluate... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Oscillopsia: Raid movements in the visual field is called oscillopsia and is due to rapid eye movements (nystagmus). It may be due to a neurological problem affec... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes but it depends on how long the retina has been detached, where it is detached and other factors. For your particular situation, ask your retinal s... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Remove it.: First, i would merely pull out the offending eyelash with a tweezers. If it recurs, your eye doctor can use cautery (heat), cryo (cold) or radio wave... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Good prognosis: The fact that was reduced to only 20/60 and has improved so nicely to 20/20 bodes well for it staying at or closely to 20/20. Keep up with your eye d... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Carlin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Carlin is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks , Dr told that it is detached but not yet affected. Still do you think buckling will change the eye shape drastically?
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Most insightful. I think an eye MD appn't is due in my neighborhood as a general check-up.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you so much! And ya I'll never do that again...not a smart move!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Illinois College of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1971MD
Awards
Top Ophthalmologist , Second Place, North Carolina - Winter
2013
Top Ophthalmologist , First Place, Georgia - Summer
2013
Top Ophthalmologist , Second Place, Georgia - Spring
2016
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