Dr. Gregory Pinto
Ophthalmology
Saratoga Springs, NY
37 years experience
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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 48-year-old member asked:
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Eye color: Yellow eyes can sometimes be a sign of liver disease, while having brown areas within the whites of the eyes can be a type of freckle. An eye exam by ... Read More
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Eye color: There are no eye drops designed to lighten the color of the eyes.
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Amaurosis fugax: Amaurosis fugax, or temporary blindness, is often caused by a circulation disorder. An example would be a piece of cholesterol that breaks away from t... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Conjunctivitis: The conjunctiva is the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye (the "sclera"). When this membrane is inflamed/irritated, the condition is... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Aging retina: If you think of your eye as being like a camera, the macula is like the film of the camera. It is the part of the eye that develops the image of whate... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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"lazy eye": It sounds like you have amblyopia, which can be considered a type of "lazy eye." an ophthalmologist would be able to confirm this diagnosis for you.
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Trauma and the eye: The time it takes for a retinal detachment to develop after facial trauma is very variable. It could happen within a day or two, or it could take mont... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Corneal abrasion: If you have scratched your cornea (creating a "corneal abrasion"), your cornea often heals within 24-72 hours. Healing time may be longer, however, if... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yellow eyes: Yellow eyes can be a sign of liver disease. A simple blood test can check for that. Aside from treating an underlying problem like liver disease, ther... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Possible infection: A swollen sac on the cheek can represent a number of possible problems. One potential cause is an infection. An examination by a physician is necessar... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Blepharitis: The crusting could be a type of inflammation called "blepharitis" or it could be an eye infection. The lashes may be falling out because of the blepha... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Sudden blindness: Sudden blindness is often caused by a problem with either the retina or the optic nerve of the eye. It is very important to determine the exact cause ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Glasses or contacts: Some people see better with glasses, while others see better with contact lenses. An outfielder needs excellent vision, so he or she should wear which... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Second opinions: I personally think it is usually a good idea to get a second opinion before undergoing any type of surgery, including laser surgery such as retinal ph... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Check your eye often: Any treatment of the bell's palsy itself would depend on the underlying cause. In any case of bell's palsy, however, the eye must be checked regularly... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Dry eye.: No. Eyelash tinting does not help with dry eye.
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Mosquito bite: A cool washcloth can help reduce eyelid swelling after a mosquito bite.
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Corneal transplant: Corneal transplant involves replacing a person's cornea with a cornea from a dead person. Sometimes the whole cornea is transplanted, and sometimes on... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Eyedrops blur vision: It is very common for your vision to be blurry for a short time after using eyedrops. Depending on the thickness of the drop, the blurriness may last ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Difficulty seeing : With myopia, you have trouble seeing details that are far away. An example would be trying to read writing on a road sign or on a television that is f... Read More
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Eye sensitivity: The eye is very, very sensitive. Many different stimuli can cause pronounced sensations in and around the eye. You would need to have a thorough eye e... Read More
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Herpes in the eye: The eyelids and the eye itself can be infected with cold sores (herpes simplex). If you have a cold sore on the eyelid, it is important to make sure t... Read More
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Eye allergies: Patanol (olopatadine) is a very effective eye drop for allergies. It is meant to be effective when used twice per day. If you need more treatment than... Read More
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Need to get checked: There are a number of possible causes of pain and swelling on the inside corner of your eye. These include allergies, dryness and infection. The only ... Read More
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Cloudy eyes: You need to have an eye exam by an ophthalmologist to determine what is causing your eyes to be cloudy.
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Could be infection: This could represent some type of skin infection, although it seems strange that the rash "disappears later in the day sometimes." i would recommend y... Read More
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4 years, plus: He should be able to get his M.D. degree after 4 years of medical school, followed by a residency of 3-7 years or more, depending on his choice of res... Read More
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Bags under eyes: The eye is normally surrounded by fatty tissue--this serves to cushion and protect the eye within the eye socket. Sometimes a little bit of the fatty ... Read More
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Transient blindness: Transient blindness may be the result of a blood clot traveling from the heart or the carotid arteries. This clot can interfere with vision if it lodg... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Need an eye exam: Unfortunately there is no way to know what is causing redness and poor vision without examining your eye.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Variable effects: The level of blood pressure required to cause headache or visual changes is very variable. A lot of it depends on how high the blood pressure is chron... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Eyelid tint: Yellowish tint on the eyelid could be caused by cholesterol deposit ("xanthelasma"). An eye exam should be done to confirm this finding.
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Allergies and drynes: Itching is often a symptom of allergy, although dryness can sometimes make the eyes feel a little itchy, too. An eye exam by a physician can often hel... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Common: This is very common with babies, children and even adults. Despite the fact that the eyelids are open for a prolonged period of time, the cornea usual... Read More
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Proparacaine: Proparacaine eye drops are used during an eye exam to help a physician determine a number of things. These include measuring the pressure of the eyeba... Read More
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White eyes: I agree with dr. Hill. I would only add that there is no recommended treatment to "whiten" the eyes.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Red eyes: There are many different causes of red eyes. An eye exam by a physician is necessary to make a diagnosis.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Albinism: Albinos often have difficulty seeing because of poor development of the retina. Even if glasses are prescribed, the vision may still be limited.
The ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Dry eye: As you stare at something, the surface of the eye dries up. When this happens, the eye is much more sensitive to things like light, smoke and wind.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Blepharospasm: Vibration of the eyelids is called blepharospasm. It is often associated with stress and/or fatigue. You should have an eye exam by a physician to mak... Read More
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Dry eye: Saline solution and plain water will usually burn because they are not buffered for the eye. Artificial tears are almost always properly buffered. If ... Read More
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PVD: Pvd, or posterior vitreous detachment, can be partial or total. The amount of time it takes for a partial PVD to progress to a total PVD is extremely ... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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See your doctor: Your primary physician may feel comfortable evaluating this. If not, he or she may refer you to a dermatologist, plastic surgeon or ophthalmologist. ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
The inner membrane in my right eye is swelling up over my eye ball? it's is pushing my lower lid out
Dr. Gregory Pintoanswered
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Get checked: You need to have this swelling evaluated rather soon by an ophthalmologist (eye physician).
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. pinto is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. pinto is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you... It's not painful or anything, could it be an allergic re
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you I appreciate your answer!
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Albany Medical College, NY
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