Dr. Kenneth Adams

A 39-year-old female asked:

Im farsighted with a mild astigmatism (90) do i have to have my astigmatism collect when wearing contacts? i see clear without them night is awful

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Astigmatism: 90 is the direction of the astigmatism not the amount. Astigmatism is when the eye is not entirely round and is very common. For low levels of astig... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Are oct, oct visante, ora, ubm together an extensive enough exam to diagnose/rule out glaucoma for sure? if not what is?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Glaucoma: The best way to diagnose glaucoma is an ophthalmic exam by an experienced ophthalmologist. Tests sucha as visual fields, oct, ubm, gdx, hrt etc. Only... Read More

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A male asked:

I have real red eyes, my ears hurt, and really pain full soar throat?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Otitis-Conjunctiviti: Ototis-conjunctiviits syndrome is relatively common and are generally self limited viral infections. However, there are other treatable bacterial cau... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

What is voltaren (diclofenac) resinat? can use it to relief period pain? thnx

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

No: Voltaren is a non steriodal anti inflammatory medicine similar to advil (ibuprofen). Advil (ibuprofen) or other nsaids are often used for menstural p... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

What to do if i was just diagnosed with diabetes and now my doctor wants me to see an ophthalmologist?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Diabetes: Diabetes is a leading cause of irreversable blindness due to retinal disease. Patients with type 2 diabetes may have had high blood sugars for years ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What causes eye floaters?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Floaters: Floaters are most commonly caused by debris in the vitreous (jelly like substance inside the eye). While annoying and very common they can also be an... Read More

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A 30-year-old male asked:

What is the best way to get rid of a stye? besides warm presses?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Chalazion Treatment: Time is the second best way to treat a chalazion. The natural history is for them to resolve over several months to years. However, rarely other con... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Can anterior blepharitis cause dry eye?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Blepharitis: Blepharitis can contribute to dry eye as the eyes stay moist through a combination of mucous production from goblet cells, a low level of tear produc... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Does posterior blepharitis cause sore eyelashes?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Blepharitis: An excellent summary of blepharitis treatment can be found at the American Academy of Ophthalmology website: http://www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/20... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

What could be wrong with my eye? it's swollen and real itchy but only in one eye

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Conjunctivitis: Unilateral conjunctivitis can occur if only one eye is exposed to an allergen; however, other causes of non resolving unilateral conjunctivitis includ... Read More

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A 40-year-old male asked:

My right eye drys up. so i use drops and feels sore?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Dry Eye: Artificial tears are an easy and readilly available treatment for dry eyes. However, other local processes such as blepharitis and rosacea may presen... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Hello! good afternoon. i just want to ask if what's the meaning of having a yellow spot on my eye (near iris)? is it harmful? thanks!

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Pinguecula: The most common would be a form of sun damage called pinguecula. However, other causes can be allergies called trantas dots, freckles called nevi, an... Read More

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A female asked:

How can i get rid if a cold in my eye?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Conjunctivitis: Most likely viral conjunctivitis treated with artificial tears and otc drops such as ketotifen. Cautions are provided for frequent hand washing and t... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have been smokeing for two years and for the past month or too everytime i smoke i've been haveing blurry vision and have been dizzy. help?!

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

STOP IT!: Smoking can have vasoconsticitve and blood pressure related side effects not to mention increasing teh risk for stroke, hear disease and numerous canc... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

My 3 year old son is constantly rubbing his eyes, but his eyes aren't red or tearing. saline drops do not help. could he have allergies?

Dr. Kenneth Adamsanswered

Ophthalmology 19 years experience

Eye rubbing: Yes, he could have allergies; however, children sometimes rub their eyes due to blepharitis (an overgrowth of bacteria and build up of dried mucous al... Read More

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