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I am a retinal specialist and have been in practice for almost 20 years. I have a blended family including 5 kids and 2 labrador retrievers. I play competitive tennis, love Dunkin' Donuts coffee (can't stand Starbucks) and manage youth hockey teams.
I gave up the traditional "doctor/owner" dreams years ago and work for multi-specialty ophthalmic practices in northern Virginia.
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Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology - Retinal Surgery
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Likely: Floaters which have failed to resolve after several months or years are unlikely to move or disappear.
Three options; do nothing, vitrectomy or la... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Tolerance: Tolerance to contact lenses. Make sure you get the okay from your doc. She can tell if you are ready to retry contact lenses...Assuming this was wha... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
No: Color blindness is not due to a physical defect.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Easy : Myopia, aka nearsightedness, usually means that you able to more easily see up close than far away. Without glasses or contacts on, there should be a... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Easy Answer: A corneal abrasion is a scratch of the superficial layer of cells of the cornea.
These cells have numerous functions, one of which is to fight infe... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Inherited Disease: Retinitis pigmentosa is an inherited form of retinal disease that may decrease vision or even complete blindness (unusual).
There are dozens of syn... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
No.: There are several drops used to dilate the pupils. They vary by length of duration. None can cause damage.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Don't Know: Could be dryness (not everyone closes his/her eyes completely).
Do you sleep with contact lenses?
If this persists, make sure to see your eye ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
2 types of docs: Uveitis ranges from mild to severe. Most eye professionals are apt to treat mild uveitis, while retinal specialists and "uveitis specialists" often t... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Retained Secretions: Along the upper and lower eyelids are dozens of meibomian glands. There job is to secrete an oily substance to mix with your natural tears.
In the... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Get Examined!: The floaters, blurry vision and cloudiness may signify bleeding, a possible retinal tear or the oncoming of a retinal detachment.
These same sympto... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends: Depending on the concentration and type of gas, as i mentioned in your other question, the gas may last several days to several weeks. You'll have to... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Better Options: Laser treatment with a nd:yag laser is advocated by very, very few doctors. None are retinal specialists.
The fear is that not all floaters can be... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Don't Take NO: Anyone who experiences an increase in floaters should get examined within 48-72 hours to look for a retinal tear. Retinal tears can lead to a retinal... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends: There are several ways to fix a retinal detachment; a scleral buckle takes the longest to recover as it causes the most trauma from the surgery.
I... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
It Depends: Flashes and floaters are the most common symptoms of a retinal tear.
A retinal tear, however, may be completely asymptomatic.
We recommend to pa... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Confused: Are you complaining of lost vision both in the dark and the light?
I'd recommend evaluation by your eye doctor just to make sure that you do not ha... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends: What type of surgery are you considering?
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends: Floaters can be caused by blood, cells in the vitreous or opacities in the vitreous itself.
Flashes can be caused by the vitreous tugging on the re... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
No Treatment: There is no known acceptable treatment for retinitis pigmentosa.
None.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
No: Crossed eyes and contacts are not related. There are several reasons why eyes might cross; poor vision, lazy eye (amblyopia), strabismus, etc.
Ma... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends: Yes, but it depends upon the degree of farsightedness. Only your eye professional can evaluate this.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
No: Most people do not see floaters, hence, it is not normal.
New floaters must be examined and might be a sign of a retinal tear. A retinal tear can ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Could be bad: In other words, your eyes are get red with sleep deprivation.
If you where contact lenses, overwear is the most obvious cause. If so, be careful n... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Need more info: Are you asking about retinal laser photocoagulaton, say for diabetes?
Diabetic retinopathy has two stages which may be treated with laser photocoagul... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Confused: Do you mean the white part of the eyes? Are they red and irritated?
The sclera is generically referred to as the white of the eye, made of a very ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Absolutely: The cornea is a tissue that has no blood vessels, but like every other tissue in the body, it needs oxygen. When you put a contact lens on the eye, i... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Need Examination: Recurrent cysts might be a chalazion or stye.
Painful swelling and redness are hallmarks. Recurrence is common.
Next time it happens, have it c... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends: Intraocular gas is used to fix retinal detachments and to repair macular holes. There are a few other, but less common, applications.
Depending on... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Unlikely: I am not aware of any usual instances causing all 3 symptoms. I would suggest; however, you consider sinus disease as a possible cause of eye pain, e... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Remove Lenses: Contact lenses cause your eyes to turn red and can be painful.
Basically the lenses are preventing proper oxygen delivery to the surface of the cor... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
No.: Macular degeneration is a progressive disease that affects only the macula, that portion of the retina that gives us central vision, e.g. Reading visi... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Simple to diagnose: While i can't be sure without examining you, a likely cause could be that your eyes are simply drying out while your sleeping.
Many people actuall... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Regular Examination: The best way to prevent vision loss is by regular examination. There are no known supplements, vitamins or remedies.
Ask your eye specialist regar... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Don't Play Doctor: If the heart rate is a real concern, his pcp or cardiologist should be consulted.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Unusual if not Blue: Actual "spots" on the iris are unusual. Some area may be white in blue eyes, but not really sure what you are asking.
Has it been there a long tim... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Immediately: No reasons why not although many docs will advise against, however, your eyes develop significant forces internally when sleeping.
Every night we a... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends: Scleral buckle surgery is probably about 90% successful.
Scleral buckle surgery with gas (when combined with vitrectomy) may be successful 95% of t... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
See your PCP: If the eyes are not the cause of the pain, i'd recommend you see your family doctor/primary care provider.
Lots of other things can give similar sy... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Yes: Your cornea is most likely scratched, but other more serious injuries could give you exactly the same symptoms. Can't distinguish between a corneal ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Get examined: Get a dilated eye exam to ensure that you don't have a retinal tear.
Retinal tears can lead to a retinal detachment which can blind.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Do They Move?: If the "bubbles" move with eye movement as in they "swish" to and fro, then the bubbles are likely located in your vitreous.
Get a dilated examine ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Confusing answer: Usually cataract surgery is done once. The cataract is removed for ever.
Sometimes an implant needs to be removed.
More frequently, the clear t... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends: Astemizole is not available in the U.S.
The other two are now over the counter medications for seasonal allergies.
Consult your doc if you think... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends and No: Depends upon the exact type of maculopathy, ie. What is the diagnosis? "maculopathy" is a broad term.
There is no medicine for floaters, but an op... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Depends: Can be many of reasons including myasthenia gravis or migraine.
Random ptosis should be evaluated by a neuro-ophthalmologist or possibly an ophthal... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
No Medicine: The best initial treatment for a stye is ...Heat. Try warm compresses several times a day. Use a facecloth and run under hot tap water...Don't burn ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Second Opinion: Many young patients are aware of floaters. Vision may be normal, but we (docs) can't accurately assess floaters and their effect on vision.
Too ma... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Yes, but...: Could be anything from your eyes to actual headache. Sinus disease, however, can certainly cause only headache without your feeling congested.
See... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Randall Wonganswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Maybe: As a retinal specialist, i see lots of people bothered by "floaters."
the cause varies and so does the natural history.
In many young people, i'... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Wong is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Wong is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thank you very much Dr. Wong.
I really hope the floaters disappear from view soon.
Have a great day.
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Thanks. Thanks. He is "sick" again so that makes sense that his sinuses were bothering him. Bewell.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks I heard from a md in PA to use baby shampoo diluted it worked
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