Dr. Jennifer Unger
Ophthalmology
Oak Creek, WI
18 years experience female
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Unger Eye MD SC
Oak Creek, WI
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About
Bio
In 2003 I graduated from Loma Linda School of Medicine in the top 5% of my class, an Alpha Omega Alpha honor student. I completed the Medical College of Wisconsin ophthalmology residency at the Eye Institute in 2007 and continue to practice in Southeastern Wisconsin.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jennifer Unger answered
18 years experience Ophthalmology
Nope: Hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of pink eye, or infectious conjunctivitis.
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A 75-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Unger answered
18 years experience Ophthalmology
Ice for pain: Ice or a cool compresses decrease the pain of shingles. Ice can be applied at least 15-30 minutes continuously every hour. This has helped my patients ... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Unger answered
18 years experience Ophthalmology
Yes: Artificial tear drops are a better choice than vasoconstrictor "gets the red out" drops most of the time. Warm compresses are also the right idea. Yo ... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Unger is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Unger is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I really appreciate you being here for those of us who can't afford medical care!
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) Thank you! It went away with cold compressions.
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Loma Linda University School of Medicine CA
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin
Completed 2007
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
Phi Beta Kappa
Affiliations
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Milwaukee Ophthalmological Society
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