Dr. David Campbell

Ophthalmology

Sarasota, FL

29 years experience male

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Sarasota, FL

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2121 S Tamiami Trl, null, Sarasota, FL

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Thursday: Closed

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Sarasota Ophthalmology Associates

Sarasota, FL

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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 46-year-old member asked:

How does one deal with glaucoma and vision loss?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Close follow up!: See your Ophthalmologist as scheduled and be compliant with your treatment. If you have significant vision loss there are many programs and organizati... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

Muscle, joint pain, fatigue, migraine, light sensitivity, cold hand/feet, widespread burning sensation, scolios 5+ years dr says i hypochondriac. labs normal?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Therapy: You might want to see a teenage counselor or psychiatrist. There may be an underlying emotional issue that is causing your symptoms. It's very common ... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Nystagmus? no tumors severe headaches. what are some other causes?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Yes: .Nystagmus can be due to visual loss, toxic or metabolic problems, or central nervous system problems.

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A 64-year-old female asked:

Pressure over my eyes, eye lids feel inflamed, congested nose off and on laying down, wobbly feeling when i stand, does it sound like sinuses?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Maybe sinusitis.: Try a decongestant like pseudophed. If that's not helpful see your primary care doctor.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Seeing colored spots in vision constantly that tend to worsen during menstrual cycle? doctors seem to think anxiety is causing it?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Need evaluation.: If you have had a thorough eye examination, including a retinal evaluation, that was normal, it's likely nothing to worry about. If you haven't had a ... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

I have had a contact lense stuck in my eye for about a week. i cant see it under my lid. is it dangerous?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Can be.: Any foreign material in the eye can cause an infection. See your doctor to have it removed.

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A female asked:

I've been getting sharp pains above my left eye & i've had a few headaches as well. what could this be?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Need evaluation: Not possible to give an honest suggestion without more information. I.E. Age, medical problems, duration, etc.

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Forehead pressure, and hard to focus eyes. always when i stand. clear nasal congestion and post nasal drip. feel wobbly standing. sinus infection?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Could be: But, difficulty focusing your eyes is not typical with sinusitis. See your doctor.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

What could cause my eye to be throbbing? my eye is also very dry.

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Dry eyes: Could be due to dryness. Try artificial tears several times a day. If that fails to relieve your symptoms, see your ophthalmologist.

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A 54-year-old female asked:

I play computer games with colored tiles. i get after-images of those same colored tiles, that come and go, even 24 hrs later. is this normal?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Take a break: Staring at a computer screen for long periods of time causes eye fatigue. Without going into the physiology of the retina, you need to limit your time... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Right sided onset of muscle twinges. over last couple of days right thumb started twitching 1st, followed by right eye lid, then right arm and abdo?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Anxiety ?: You've had a CT scan, I assume of the brain. If that was negative, make sure you're not dehydrated. May be useful to have some blood tests done to ma... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

What does it mean when you have little bumps on the shaft of your penis?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Genital warts: If you are sexually active, or were, the bumps could be a sexually transmitted disease called venereal warts. See you're doctor for a diagnosis if yo... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I have these 2 small painful bumps at the bottom of my vaginal opening. hurts to pee, have sex, & sit. someone said it could be from an untreated yeast infection or just an abscess. any home remidies?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Need evaluation.: Since you are having unprotected sex, it could be an STD, like herpes. Or you may have something benign called Bartholin's gland cysts. Please see you... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Was taking alinia 2 x a day for 7 days and have now noticed on my last dose 20-25 small bruises on both legs total. should i contact dr or is this ok?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Yes: This may be a serious reaction, or not. But you need to contact your doctor.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

After an eight ball hyphema surgery and treatment, the left iris and pupil of the patient has turned white with the vision not clear. what do we do?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Cataract?: If the white area is only in the pupil, it's likely a traumatic cataract. Since there was trauma, the pupil is likely traumatized and dilated. If th... Read More

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A 55-year-old female asked:

Will tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) interact with restasis?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

No: However, Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) contains a steroid medication, so it should not be used for extended periods without the supervision ... Read More

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A 33-year-old male asked:

I was diagnose with mg last septmeber and i'am on the stage of remission..but having minor double vision..what does that mean?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Myasthenia Gravis?: If you are referring to myasthenia gravis, double vision is a very common symptom. You should return to see your physician.

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A 59-year-old male asked:

I have weak spots in my retina, in a few weeks i must return to the doctor. can my body repair these spots? does it help not to move my eyes too much?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Lattice Degeneration: It sounds like you have a condition called lattice degeneration. It's a relatively common finding on eye exams. You can use your eyes normally without... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

What can i do when i can't remove my contact lenses , i mean when i feel they're stuck to my eyes ; and my eyes become irritated because of trying ?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Lubrication: Try hydrating the contact lenses with re-wetting drops before attempting to remove them. If this is an ongoing problem, you probably need to be refit... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Suspected dry dog faeces in eye, hospital flushed with saline and i'm on antibacterial ointment. eye still sore. can it damage my eye or make me blind?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Need evaluation.: I would suggest you see your ophthalmologist who can determine the cause of your eye pain.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Hello, if you spot a tick and you develop a bulls eye rash but no other symptoms of lyme, how long is the initial treatment period of antibitics?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

7-14days: If you develop rash, fevers, or other symptoms, 7-14 days of Doxycycline is the recommended treatment . http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr550... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

My frd had blurred vision for a short time period and then savior headache. he felt 4 time in last 8 months. is this a serious prob.

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Need evaluation.: Likely a migraine headache, but there are other things as well that need to be checked, such as angle closure glaucoma. Have your friend at least see ... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Numbness in leg blurred/spotted vision nausea slurred speach all lasting about 15 minutes all gone now except the numbness and now pain in my leg?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Go to the ER: Sounds like a complicated migraine, but could be something more severe with the persistent numbness/pain.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Could your dentist refuse to accept medicare?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Dental not covered: Medicare doesn't cover dentistry.

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A 39-year-old male asked:

Im on holiday in jamaica and my feet have swollen up! no excess walking, have been bitten by mosquito's round my feet, traveling a lot high altitude?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Try antihistamine : Probably having an allergic response. Try oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) lotion. If that's not helpful you'll need to ... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

Ms signs? anxiety, paranoia, numbness in face, floaters, blurry vision, pain in legs, sex problems, frequent utis. dr said i had low vitamin d last yr

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Need eye exam.: Ms can cause painful vision loss. But so can other conditions. If you're on topomax, it can cause vision changes and elevated eye pressure. Floaters ... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

Pain rt eye and headache rt side 6 months. sinus ct clear. still have thick green nasal mucus, constant throat clearing and headache daily. ct missed?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Need exam: Given the duration of your symptoms, i think you need to see an ophthalmologist.

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I have been getting blurred vision for three days off and on along with a headache that i can only feel when i cough. what could it be?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Need an exam: Transient blurred vision with exertion and also a headache requires an evaluation. Start with an ophthalmologist

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Eyes swollen, upper teeth hurt, frontal headache, stuffy, is this sinus related ? how do i get relief quick .......

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Decongestant: Your symptoms sound like a sinus-related problem. Try sudafed. If that doesn't help, see a doctor for further evaluation.

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A 55-year-old female asked:

How often should my eyes be examined after i start seeing floaters? i'm 55 and have very high degree of short sightedness.

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Soon: Floaters are common, especially in people who are nearsighted. However, if you have a sudden onset of new floaters, and/or flashes of light, or decr... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Please help! i have red swollen patches under my eyes, as well as my temples?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

See a dermatologist: Probably a dermatitis. There are many causes including seborrhea or rosacea. Exam needed.

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Is it okay to take 20 mg citalopram and 0.5 mg ativan (lorazepam) together? or should they not be taken together?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Yes: Try to use the Ativan (lorazepam) only when needed. You can become dependent.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Is it harmful to take 2 advil (ibuprofen) and a few hours later have multiple alcoholic beverages, about 3-4?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Take with food: You should always take advil (ibuprofen) with food. The alcohol later is no problem except for a hangover.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Are there any contact lenses for 1 day which combine astigmatism and myope correction ? if yes, which brands for example ?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Yes: Bausch and lomb soflens daily disposable for astigmatism.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

If i know i have herpes by my outbreak can i just go get the medicine instead of seeing a doctor?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

No.: Anti-viral medications require a prescription. Call the physician who previously treated you for the problem.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Swollen upper eyelid. spread to lower & eye overnight. not painful. happens occasionally but usually goes away w/in an hour. lasting 12+ hours.

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Possible allergy: Painless swelling of the lids without redness is probably an allergic response to something you have come in contact with. You could try an antihis... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Juice from a bell pepper splashed in my eye earlier, i rinsed it with water and also used some of my refreshing eye drops. my eye is still sore.

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Artificial tears: Keep using artificial tears every hour or so. Should feel better in 24 hours. If not, see your ophthalmologist.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

I went to eye doctor and to him my sight dims and he said i just need new glasses.is this true? my vision always dims

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Need more info: However, if you were examined by a reputable ophthalmologist, not an optometrist, i would update your glasses.

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A 30-year-old male asked:

My eye vision is negative 9 is that means that i may have retinal detachment or any complications in the futur?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Myopia: People with high myopia tend to have longer eyes than average. This is associated with a increased risk of retinal tear and detachment. Just be aware ... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Can i die from taking a women's daily vitamin/mineral supplement?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

No.: As long as you don't exceed the recommended daily dose. Even if you took more than the recommended dose, it would take a long time to have any adverse... Read More

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A 23-year-old female asked:

When i force my right eye to close, i get a pain in my head above it, that feels like a headache, never had problem with eye before except eye infectio?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Your problem: Needs to be evaluated. Sorry, not something that can be fairly commented on without an exam. See an ophthalmologist.

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Does brain tumor effect vision up close and far off at same time?

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It can,: But so can simply needing glasses. Have your eyes checked.

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Approximately how long should the effects of a 20 milligram adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) last?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

1 day: The half-life of Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is10 hours. So, after 24 hours, there wouldn't be left in your system.

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Outer corner of right eye is red and has been for 3 weeks. it doesn't hurt but sometimes burns and itches. no discharge either, what could it be?

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Angular blepharitis: Probably a flare up of some blepahritis. Try warm compresses to the closed eyelids for 5 minutes twice daily, and clean the lid area with diluted ba... Read More

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A 59-year-old female asked:

In general how fast can epiretinal membrane disease advance and cause permanent vision loss?

Dr. David Campbellanswered

Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Treatable.: An epiretinal membrane causes distortion of the vision because the membrane distorts the macular cells. It can be fixed with surgery. It can progress ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Doctor told me my blepharitis caused me ocular surface disease which made my vision not be clear . sometimes i see things bright then dark why??

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Ophthalmology 29 years experience

Tear film.: Blepharitis affects your tear film. It's like looking through a dirty window in your car. Follow your doctor's recommended treatment and use artificia... Read More

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