Dr. Gregory Cohen
Ophthalmology
Boca Raton, FL
44 years experience male
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Boca Raton, FL
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Boca Raton, FL
About
Bio
Board -Certified, Fellowship-trained cornea and refractive specialist. Dr. Cohen is in private practice in Boca Raton, Florida. He specializes in cornea surgery, LASIK, Cataracts and keratoconus treatment.
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Ophthalmology
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gregory Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Yes, but...: Yes as long as it was prescribed by your eye care professional. Do not use other people's eye drops.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Vitreous detachment: Most likely, this is a "vitreous detachment" or a separation of the vitreous from the back of the eye. If this persists or is accompanied by floaters ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Vitreous floater: Vitreous floater is a separation of the vitreaous, which is the gel in the back of the eye. This usually resolves in 6weeks to 6 months. If is worsens... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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See ophthalmologist: It could be
1. Refractive error, need glasses
2. Cataracts
3. Cornea problem
4. Retina problem
this needs to be evaluated by an ophthalmologis... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 44 years experience
This is normal: As some people age, the sclera becomes thinner and the inner structures of the eye can be seen.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Yes: Glaucoma is a slowly progressive disease and can usually be controlled with eye drops. If glaucoma is not treated, the eye pressure can increase leadi... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Dry eyes: Could be dry eyes. Does this happen when you are on the computer or reading? Try artificial tears like refresh or systane.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dryness: Dryness is the most common cause. Other causes are irritants and allergens.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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No: No there is no test to determine if your glaucoma is due to family history.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Muscle imbalance: The most common cause is muscle imbalance between the eyes. If this is the cause then covering each eye will eliminate the double vision. If you cover... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Try cool compresses: If the compresses don't work, a good otc drop is zaditor twice a day. For prescription drops, Lastacaft (alcaftadine) and Pataday are also effective.
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Nov 30, 2012
Dr. Richard Cohen is an excellent ophthalmologist, and I recommend him highly!!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Cohen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Cohen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Other answers scare me...though this is what it feels like, muscles.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Graduated 1979MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Virginia
Graduated 1975MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Virginia School of Medicine, VA
Graduated 1979MD
Residency
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center / Medical College of Virginia
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Awards
Listed, Best Doctors in America
Best Doctors in America 2009-2012
Affiliations
International Society of Refractive Surgery
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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