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Ophthalmology
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248 Answers
422 Agrees
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Infection: infection can occur but highly unlikely.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Computer: After working on a computer for about 20-30 minutes, the blink reflex is diminished by about 60%.This causes the eyes to become dry,injected,and irrit... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Big in eye: You must see an ophthalmologist since it is obvious additional treatment will be necessary when the proper diagnosis is made.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Ring around eye: this is probably an Arcus. It appears to surround the colored part of the eye.It's actually in the cornea.It is usually gray color,but may appear blui... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Chalazion: they are probably both chalazia. Warm compresses are indicated for both. Sometimes systemic antibiotics such as doxycycline are indicated when the cha... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Travoprost: Usually not recommended below age of 16 years.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Tear enzyme .: lysozyme in tears can kill bacteria.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Anisometropia: This means there is a difference in the refractive error of a significant amount.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Eye sight change: Distance vision usually stabilizes around18-20. Near vision usually begins to change around40,and changes until around 55. Diseases of the eyes can cr... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Steroid: I would suggest the steroid use initially, then can use natural remedies.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Spots: These are called floaters and due to degeneration in the vitreous of the eye. This is usually benign,and improves with time. However,it is important t... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Swelling: Swelling of the lids can be caused by several things.You need to see an ophthalmologist to determine the cause and institute treatment.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Pigment: One cause can be pigment diffusion syndrome when pigment is liberated into the anterior chamber of the eye, causing blur after exercise. Your ophthalm... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
White bump: A sty is an infection at the base of an eye lash.It is on the eyelid.You can get cystic lesions on the lids looking like white bumps.On the eye itself... Read More
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A 47-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Viral infection: Antibiotics are not effective in viral infections.The infections are also very contagious.Your ophthalmologist after determining the extent and exact ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Rash: Your son should be seen by ophthalmologist to make diagnosis and determine the proper treatment.
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A 65-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Brimonidine: It makes no difference. However most side effects are local, to the eye only.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
The major effect of this situation is dryness due to decrease of blink reflex over time.Try to avoid the problem by stoping after 20 or so minutes and... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
The area in your eye you describe as a dent is probably a benign lesion called scleromalasia and no treatment is necessary. See an ophthalmologist for... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Floater: This is a vitreous floater. Vitreous is a gel in the middle of the eye and tends to liquify and some small areas remain solid and float around in the ... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Sleep: Try other over the counter meds as melatonin.There are several others available not related to nyquil. If sleep problems persist see your MD
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A female asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Sagging skin: You should see a plastic surgeon who will evaluate the situation and advise what treatments are available.
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Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Valsartan: This medication has been recalled because of danger of liver and bowel cancer. Should be discontinued and an appropriate similar drug be used.
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Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Low Sodium: Causes of low sodium include. Consumption of excess fluids,heart failure,kidney failure,high level of ADH,diarrhea and taking diuretics
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Eye bump: Probably a pingueculum which is benign,but should be seen by ophthalmologist to make the proper diagnosis. The other lesion to be seen in this locatio... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Sinus problem: Sinus problem usually does not change vision or is associated with crossed eyes.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Cold sorr: Cold sores usually clear up without treatment in 2-4 weeks Healing can be sped up with antiviral meds such as valtrex,Zovirax,famviror,or denavir. Som... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
HIV test: The test can be successful up to 12 weeks after the event.It is 99% successful.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
It can be significant but your MD would have discussed this in detail if this was the case. Very low levels are seen in diseases effected by spinal pe... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Chalazion: This is a chalazion which is a problem of the meibomian glands in the lids. They usually respond to treatment with warm compresses. If not successful ... Read More
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Red eye: You should see an ophthalmologist to diagnose the problem and prescribe the proper medication.The gentamicin may be ok but should not be used until a ... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Dilated pupil: There are no significant health risks from a dilated pupil You should wear sunglasses that block the harmful sun rays.There is a surgical procedure if... Read More
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Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Covid and eye: If your hand has virus and you rub your eye you can get the virus. Keep your hands clean and away from your face,
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
I maze gold: This is a drop that contains antiallergic meds and lubricants. It relieves allergic symptoms,itching, irritation and some redness.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Infection: If you have signs or symptoms of infection about the eyes, you must consult an ophthalmologist.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Probable chalazion: a chalazion is caused by inflammation in meibomian glands. Initial treatment consists of warm compresses to the area for 5 minutes 4 times a day,along... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Tearing: tearing can be caused by multiple conditions. You should see your ophthalmologist who can determine the cause and treat the condition.
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A 51-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Sector: sectoral heterochromia is a very rare condition in which the iris has two distinct colors. It is usually hereditary and of no ocular consequence. It ... Read More
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Eye pressure: The facts concerning whether steroid injections will help your problem should come from your dermatologist. Steroids can cause eye pressure elevation ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Depends on size: Depends on size of the area excised.After this period of time,you should return to your surgeon for advice . There may be some drops that will help th... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Ignore: Amblyopia in an adult eye makes keeping the opposite eye healthy the main action.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Multiple treaments: treatment depends on the severity of the dryness.can consist of simple lubricating drops,moving forward to restasis,punctual plugs,and may require a s... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Dilated pupils: If the dilation is from drops during an exam they usually return to normal by the next day. However they can stay dilated a day or two in some cases. ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Cat eye: cat eye syndrome is a congenital chromosomal defect in which there can be loss of iris tissue giving the eye a cat like appearance.there can be other ... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Bubble: Sounds as though this is a conjunctival cyst, called a goblet cell cyst.If so it is perfectly benign. Usually no treatment is necessary,unless it accu... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Dry eyes: Swimming probably not a cause of dry eyes. The chlorine certainly is an irritant. Any Otc lubricating drops preferable non preserved can be helpful.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Iris: you need to see an ophthalmologist who can observe the area and provide a diagnosis.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Cataract : In a person with no health issues such as diabetes,it would be very unusual for cataracts to form before 30. Aging is the main cause most seen 60 and ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Pain: The pain is probably unrelated to your eyes. If it persists consult your medical doctor.
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Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Laser: A Lasix (furosemide) procedure would the choice to correct your myopia.!
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Dr. Coleman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Coleman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! thanks a lot although i'm using Omega-3 but it seems not enough .. I will try those you write
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Thank you, your quick reply made me feel good! will contact gp and see if i can get a referal with an opthal. tnx
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Love to get it 100% fixed someday, but contact lenses for now! Thanks!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Virginia School of Medicine, VA
Graduated 1958MD
Residency
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Ophthalmologist , Second Place, Maryland - Fall
2014
Top Doctor, Third Place, the Baltimore Region - Spring
2017
Thought Leader, Second Place, the Baltimore Region - Spring
2017
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