Dr. Richard Carlin
Ophthalmology
Snellville, GA
49 years experience male
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CarlinVision
Snellville, GA
CarlinVision
Snellville, GA
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SpecialtiesDoctors 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.
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
Doctor Q&A
368 Answers
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Carlin answered
49 years experience Ophthalmology
No worries: Subconjunctival hemorrhages after Lasik are not uncommon. They are broken capillaries from the suction during the making of the flap. They require no ... Read More
A 62-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Carlin answered
49 years experience Ophthalmology
Yes: This negative dysphotopsia is well known and occurs sometimes after perfectly done surgery. It generally goes away over about 3 months. If not, discu ... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Carlin answered
49 years experience Ophthalmology
Not necessary: During a full thickness or a lamellar corneal transplant only the center portion is replaced as that is the area you see through. There is no need to ... 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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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you very much for the advise Dr Carlin I will try it and see if it comes right.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Illinois College of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1971MD
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