Dr. Jeffrey Whitman

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Yes: Particularly if caused by strep and left untreated. The bacteria can effect your heart valve and kidneys. Get it seen and treated.

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Do eyeballs stay the same size for life?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

No: There is growth in the early years, but by late teens, this has ceased.

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A 59-year-old female asked:

What will cause the white of your eye to get a yellow film the corner of the eye has a patch of yellow on the white part of the eye it looks like you could wipe it away but you cant

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

This : This is mostly likely a pinqueculum which can occur because of dryness or the effect of uv light from the sun. It is not a reason for concern, but we... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

Please explain vitreofoveal traction in layman's terms. any nonsurgical treatments? what is prognosis if left untreated? dad age 84 just diagnosed w/vft. not a candidate for surgery due to age and other complicating factors, as per retinal specialist see

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Simply : Simply put, the jelly the fills the back part of the eye (vitreous humour) pulls on the central part of the retina where the best vision resides--this... Read More

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A male asked:

I'm 24 years old, and am considering corrective surgery. should i wait until a certain age to do have any kind of surgery? i have astigmatism, and mild myopia, and my vision was around -1.25 in both eyes. also, what kind of surgery would be best?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Lasik: I agree that lasik would be best.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Eye problem, really concerning i am worried. my eye has been twitching all day and then vision blurred. now i have double vision. what should i do?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

This : This may be evidence of a nerve problem, and you really need to see an ophthalmologist or go to the er as soon as possible to have this evaluated.

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A female asked:

Is retinal detachment surgery a permanent cure? i am a 35-year-old male. i received bad news from my eye doctor a couple of weeks ago. it seems that i have a small retinal detachment. i also have advanced myopia. i am scheduled for a retinal detachment su

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

First--you : First--you should ask your retina specialist what his incidence of recurrence is. Statistically recurrent detachments are rare, but you have no choic... Read More

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My wife has swelling around the right eyeball's tear duct. the swelling is inside the eyelid, closest to her nose. she has taken zyrtec, (cetirizine) naproxin and is applying a warm compress. is it ok?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

This : This could be a stopped up oil gland or more seriously, a blockage in the tear drainage duct. She may try warm soaks three times a day, but if this ... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Does having graves disease mean my eyes'll pop out?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

No: Thyroid eye disease can make the eyes bulge forward due to inflammation of the eye muscles, but treatment usually makes them recede. If not, surgical... Read More

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A male asked:

Is vision correction possible with implanted lenses that can reshape my corneas? i've read that there's now a vision correction surgery that can fix my extreme myopia by implanting a lens. how would this new lense compensate for my nearsightedness? what a

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

ICL : Icl surgery is superb for correcting nearsightedness without resorting to lasik surgery. There is no reshaping of the cornea as with laser surgery an... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Why can't i see at night with my contact lens? i have astigmatism and i've tried changing the lens

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Blurriness : Blurriness just a night could be due to an under correction in your lens prescription.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Baby has mild microphthalmia, is cosmetic surgery possible?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Usuallly not: I would have the baby seen by either a pediatric ophthalmologist or an oculoplastic surgeon to evaluate treatment possibilities.

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A female asked:

My left eye has been hurting and red for about 3 days now and i have put reg eye drops but not helping iam on medication for my heart does this means i could be have another heart attack or stroke

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

A : A red eyes has nothing to do with your heart or stroke issues. Go to your eye doctor and the solution will most likely be a simple one that can be tr... Read More

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A male asked:

My daughter has "lazy eye" if she does not wear her prescribed glasses can the condition worsten? vanity

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

It : It may or may not worsen, but it will not improve without wearing correction. Perhaps contact lenses would be a better solution. Ask your eye doctor ... Read More

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I work in front of a computer all day, what can i do to protect my eyes? hi, i work in front of a computer all day, my eyes often times become very dry. i have very bad vision, and i do prefer wearing contact lenses. i apply eye drops pretty often but th

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

You : You are doing the right things. The computer itself will not cause damage, but dryness can effect your ability to perform your job. Keep up with the... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

All night my eye has been leaking tears and is now all red, sensitive to light and hurts. do i need to see a doctor? this has never happened before i do not think it is pink eye it does not itch and there was no crusty stuff. it just hurts and is sensitiv

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

You : You may have in inflammation or iritis or you may have an allergy problem. Yes, see an ophthalmologist for this.

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Something strange behind my eyes i had an eye exam in high school a long time ago. they saw something strange on the optic nerve. they took pictures and found black clumps sitting on the optic nerves behind both my eyes. they never found out what they

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

This : This could have just been congenital pigment deposition laid down prior to birth that has degenerated over time and has left what we call optic nerve ... Read More

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A 32-year-old male asked:

I've been diagnosed with glaucoma. thirty years ago i had a problem with chronic eye infections. i was also treated for high intra-ocular eye pressure readings. is it even a remote possibility that the eye infections affected the drainage systems of the

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Doubtful---glaucoma : Doubtful---glaucoma can effect anyone particularyly as they age. Thankfully with good treatment you should not lose any vision to the disease.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

Why do i get dizzy when i lay on my right side for about 5 minutes. it is worse when i open and close my eyes?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Blood pressure: This may relate to changes in blood pressure when you move or it may be your inner ear giving you the problem when moving. Either way--a visit to you... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: hordeolum?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Stye: This is the medical term for a stye or stopped up oil gland on the edge of the eyelid.

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A female asked:

Is corneal transplant the right treatment for me i suffered a traumatic work accident earlier this year and have scarring of the cornea. my vision is a little blurry. i don't think it is severe enough and my eye doctor did not mention anything about corne

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

A : A corneal transplant is a majory surgery for the eye and takes months to heal, so if your vision is doing pretty well, i would defer treatment. If yo... Read More

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A female asked:

My eye is red and it keep watering ..why is it doing that ? i put eye drops in my right eye .thats the one that is red and keep watering. its little swollen too

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

May : May be a stopped up tear drainage duct or even allergy---need to have it checked out.

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Are there any home remedies that anyone works for dark circles under eyes?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

No: This is generally allergic and inherited so you can try allergy meds to see if it helps. If not, see a dermatologist.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Does not wearing your glasses make your vision worse?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

NO: Not wearing glasses-if you need them---will not make your eyes worse, but you won't see as well as you should and this may cause or headache or eye st... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

Kindly give me more information on uveitis.

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Inflammation: Uveitis is an inflammatory problem usually in the posterior segment of the eye which can be associated with diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis but ... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

I have hairs on my cheeks near to eyes which i can't shave what should i do to remove them forever?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Laser or electrolysi: Laser hair removal or electrolysis are the safest permanent ways to remove unwanted hair in this area.

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A male asked:

My left eye keeps opening every time i try and sleep i can't sleep i have to tie a tie around my head to hold it down having problem for three days!

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Neurologic issue?: There is a muscle that keeps the lid closed--if this continues you need to see an ophthalmologist and have this evaluated.

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A 46-year-old male asked:

I'm a diabetic with neuropathy and glaucoma. in which i take meds for each. is there a natural drug i can use daily to help with erections.

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

No: Homeopathic remedies have not been shown to work well for erectile dysfunction which is not uncommon with diabetes.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

I happens to get a lot of migraines and sometimes and random shock on my head that causes blurry vision should i be worried

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Visual migraine: There is a type of migraine which can cause interference with vision that can last for 20 minutes or more. If you have this problem more than 1-2 tim... Read More

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A member asked:

What are the long term outcomes of surgery for ocular albinism ? this is for a mild case for 16 month baby boy

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

No surgery: There is no surgery to correct the problem. If a muscle imbalance is present, they can do as well as any other patient. If there is strong macular i... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Is this is posible to have laser surjery after cataract surgery .

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Absolutely: We frequently do lasik after cataract surgery to improve vision without glasses.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Really bad pinkish-purplish discolorations under eyes. only 17! what could it be?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Allergies: Allergies and heredity can be the cause. The skin below the eye is very thin and in some the blood vessels are close to the surface giving the appear... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Sometimes i get really blurry vision for like 5 seconds then it goes away. it is very random and no apparent triggers. what could this be?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Dry eye: When you blink and if the eye is somewhat dry, oil builds up on the eye surface and can temporarily blur your vision until blinking clears it up.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

How could i disinfect a small scratch on my eyelid?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Alcohol swab: Just clean the area with mild soap and water and then wipe with rubbing alcohol on a swab. If you have it, put a dab of neosporin ointment on it as w... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

Piece of plastic hit me in the eye, it feels like a paper cut.eye burn and is run. only hurt when open eyes wash with water & refresh for eyes

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

I : I agree--any abrasion should be seen and treated as soon as possible.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

Wt about dark eye circle how they can go?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Genetic or allergic: Unfortunately these are usually caused by blood vessels lying close to the skin surface. Can be inherited or simply allergic.

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A 20-year-old male asked:

If my eyelids seem to have started to go hollow, can i still prevent any further hollowness and get back what i lost already in my eyelids with sleep?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Age: This often occurs with fat wasting as we age and there really is no way to replace it. Injections of fillers by a plastic surgeon or dermatologist ca... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Is anisometropia treatable in adults?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Yes: Anisometropia is just a difference in the correction between the eyes---wearing glasses or contacts to correct this should take care of any problem.

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A 39-year-old female asked:

Diagnosed with classic ehlers danlos with crossover yesterday & was wondering if blue sclera is associated with all eds types or just vascular type 4?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Any type: Although more common with type 4, this can occur with any type due to thin or weak collage over the vascular area of the eye which shows through as a ... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Is it normal that when most people are tired they get dark circles under their eyes, but mine get extremely pale?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Thicker skin: Those with thinner skin below the eyes, tend to show dark circles easily, those with thicker skin , mask the blood vessels that lie underneath.

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A 42-year-old member asked:

What are some of the foods to avoid that can promote stress?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Stimulants: Coffee, decongestants like sudafed and stimulants like amphetamine all can promote or increase the feeling of stress.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Does drinking a lot of caffeinated beverages affect glaucoma and does having sinus congestion affect glaucoma?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Maybe: It would take a lot of caffeine to effect eye pressure and sinus congestion has no effect at all. Certain cold and sinus meds can effect the pressure... Read More

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A member asked:

I have a lazy eye, it is negatively affecting my life. is there anything i can do to fix it? i had laser surgery when i was a baby, and my doctors put the eye patch to strengthen the eye, but i kept taking it off (since i was a tot). is there any type of

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Beyojnd : Beyojnd what you have already done, the best thing you can do is to where the best eye correction in terms of glasses or contacts.

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Sore throat i have had a sore throat for over a month and i got a strep throat test and it came back negative and the left side of the throat is the only side that hurts but both sides are red and the left side of the tonsil feels like it has a lump but i

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Viral?: This may be viral and antibiotics would not help. However, strep tests done early in the disease may be false and you should have it repeated.

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A 28-year-old female asked:

I have a hard bump in the middle of my right eye... hi! i am 18 years old and i noticed a small bump on the inside of my eyelid almost in the center of my eye. it only hurts a little when i mash on it. i do not think it it a stye because it is not on the

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

This : This is most likely a chalazion which is an obstruction of an oil gland in the eyelid. Warm soaks 3-4 times a day can help, but if it does not resolv... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

I have extremely bad headaches, mostly in my eyes. what are these called and how are they treated?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

?sinusitis: 3 sinuses lie behind each eye and if inflammed can cause aching that is behind the eyes. See your internist or an ENT specialist to check this out.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Can starving cause flashing dots in one's vision?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Possibly: First--starving yourself, especially to lose weight is a poor method to keep weight off. These spots can be vitreous floaters which can be a sign of ... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

How would doctors recommend i treat puffiness under my eyes?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Cool soaks and rest: Cool soaking wash rag (even cool cucumber slices can work) applied for 15 minutes at a time can help.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Can impacted wisdom teeth cause eye pressure and trouble focusing.

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Rarely: Impacted teeth can cause sinus pressure, but should have little or no effect on the eye.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Is it possible to treat protuding eyes?

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Possibly: This really depends on the cause---if it is due to thyroid eye disease, a decompression of the bone around the eye can be performed by an oculo plasti... Read More

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