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Ophthalmology
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Fioreanswered
Ophthalmology 18 years experience
Bleeding: A hyphema is blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. The anterior chamber is the space between the iris and the cornea. A hyphema is most commonly... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Fioreanswered
Ophthalmology 18 years experience
No: It is quite common for patients in need of both cataract surgery and a cornea transplant to have both procedures concurrently. There may be predispos... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Fioreanswered
Ophthalmology 18 years experience
No: We don't see blood vessels in the iris break in these scenarios, however it is very common to get subconjunctival hemorrhages where a blood vessel on... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Fioreanswered
Ophthalmology 18 years experience
Treat the dryness: Your second two symptoms may be the result of your first. Have your eye physician maximize the health of your occular surface by treating your drynes... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Fioreanswered
Ophthalmology 18 years experience
Ophthalmologist: You'll want to see an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmologists are eye surgeons and the most skilled at removing foreign bodies from the eye.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Fioreanswered
Ophthalmology 18 years experience
No: Only those drops that fall under the prostaglandin classification have the side effect of growing long lashes. Such drugs go by the trade names of lu... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Fioreanswered
Ophthalmology 18 years experience
Yes: Punctal plugs are an excellent option for the right patient. Not every "dry eye" is the same, but for those who have a low baseline tear film and an ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Fiore is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Fiore is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Medicine, PA
Graduated 2005MD
Residency
NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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