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Advanced Eye Care Center
Ontario, OH
Office
Mansfield , OH
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Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Medical Director Advanced Eye Care Center, Medical Director Advanced Eye Care Surgery Center
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
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Harold Ballitchanswered
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Clip ons: You can have clip on sunglasses, two separate pairs or transition lenses.
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URI's involve eyes: When you say you get sick i will assume you are talking about an upper respiratory infection of some kind. Many times these involve the sinuses as wel... Read More
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No: In most states the answer is no. There is a federal law making marijuana illegal in all 50 states. However , some states such as colorado have thumbed... Read More
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Maybe: No definitive answer can be given to you at this time. If the hardware is not causing you pain or limiting your function there is probably no reason ... Read More
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A 62-year-old male asked:
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Live with it: You should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist first. Surgery is available for floaters but if you can live with it that is probably your best option.
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It can: Cannabis can effectively lower eye pressure in some people but it has a lot of untoward side effects.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Watches young eyes: Pediatric ophthalmologists typically treat medical and surgical diseases of the eye in patients less than 18 years of age. Many times they will do str... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Swollen lymph nodes are common following strep infections and this should resolve in the near future. If it does not go back and see your ENT doctor... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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Yes: As you become older you may be less happy with mono vision as you may lose more of your ability to focus.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Months: If left untreated most chalazions take months to heal. With warm compresses and antibiotics early on this can be shortened to several weeks.
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Go back: After three months i would recommend going back to see the ENT doctor one more time especially if you have had no improvement at all.
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No: There is so much collateral circulation that taking out a piece of the temporal artery does not incapacitate the blood supply.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Seek medical help: You could have diabetes and you should see a doctor soon. Your symptoms are consistent with diabetes and you need to have your blood sugar checked.
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Reduce redness: There are several different formulations of clear eyes most have a vasoconstrictor that reduces swelling and irritation.
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No: This is congenital and you can't change it.
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Yes: Although to my knowledge that study has never been performed. It would seem likely that exposure of a mucous membrane such as the eye to infected seme... Read More
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Improve liver : If your liver function can be improved the yellowish appearance to your eyes will also improve.
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Usually none: Typically this would not affect your vision.
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Several ways: Strabismus will typically worsen if it is related to poor vision in one eye (amblyopia) because there is a lack of fixation ie one does not use both e... Read More
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Typically dryness: There could be several causes for your symptoms but dry eye syndrome is yhe most likely.
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It depends: It depends on the nature of the injury and the type of work you perform. Definitely do not work if your vision is compromised and your job entails dri... Read More
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Rarely: Head trauma can produce a cranial nerve vi palsy causing an eye to turn inward.
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Vasospasm: At age 28 vasospasm is the most likely culprit. Nonetheless you should seek medical evaluation from your doctor.
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Not glaucoma: Smoking marijuana during pregnancy may cause birth defects especially during the first trimester but it is not known to cause glaucoma.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Optic neuritis: You need to see an ophthalmologist asap. The biggest concern in a woman your age would be optic neuritis. This would explain your symptoms best. You n... Read More
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Maybe: If you have pain, blurred vision or unequal pupils seek medical attention promptly. If this is gradual, longstanding and painless you can see an opht... Read More
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Ophthalmologist: A comprehensive ophthalmologist should be able to treat you apppropriately. A 30% loss of optic nerve fibers is typically a mild form pf glaucoma as ... Read More
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No: You run the risk of getting it in your eyes and it is not made for such use.
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Yes: Chloramphenicol eye drops are safe for your ears.
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Monthly: You could use FML (fluorometholone) 10 days a month but you should have your intraocular pressure checked every few months if you do this every month... Read More
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No: Broken blood vessels in the eye are not serious although they do not look attractive it will resolve on its own.
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Yes: These are typical symptoms.
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Salt water ointment: Try a salt water ointment like muro-128 or nacl 5%. See an ophthalmologist soon.
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Probably nothing: Unless this becomes a recurring issue i would not worry about it.
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Both would know: An ophthalmology residency gives extensive training regarding both diseases and surgeries of the eye.
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Vascular spasm: Although there could be a number of causes for your symptoms, vascular spasm is most likely.
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It is: The fixation losses are related to the reliability of the test. Some peripheral shading is within normal limits on the test.
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Seek medical help: Your symptoms are chronic and i suspect wearing you down both physically and emotionally. I would recommend that you see a neurologist for appropriate... Read More
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That may be ok: Depending on the severity of your glaucoma an eye pressure of 19 or 20 may be acceptable.
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Yes: Typically it would not be a problem to take 5000 units a day as long as you are healthy without a history of liver disease.
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Highly unlikely: Typically a yag capsulotomy does not need to be repeated because the posterior capsule does not regenerate. However, sometimes there can be opacifi... Read More
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Herpetic: This could be caused by herpes zoster. It could also be bacterial. You should see a doctor.
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Uncertain: If your vision is sgnificantly worse you need to see an ophthalmologist today.
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Pinguecula: If it is next to your cornea it is probably a pinguecula which is typically caused by UV light exposure.
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Ophthalmodynia fugax: Although your symptoms are highly suggestive of a benign condition called ophthalmodynia fugax, you should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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It depends: That depends on a number of things but changing your contact lens case every three months is a good rule to follow.
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It is necessary: Glaucoma is not a simple disease. Multiple tests are often needed to make a diagnosis and establish a target pressure.
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You can't: In short, if you have " pink eye" you are probably referring to a viral infection which is typically self-limiting.
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Lenscrafters: Lenscrafters will typically make most glasses in about an hour.
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Seek medical help: You should start by putting on warm compresses and calling your doctor.
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Dr. Ballitch is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Ballitch is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! This alleviates some worry using the ointment while I wait for my next appointment. Allergy season is no fun for gals who like eye makeup! :
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! This just happened to me, too. Clear MRI a couple years ago for same.
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thanks! This YAG was my 2nd since 2010. Active cells!
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