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Westchester Eye Associates
Yonkers, NY
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Westchester Eye Associates
White Plains, NY
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Private practice ophthalmology in White Plains NY and Yonkers NY. General eye care for adults and children of all ages.
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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
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English
Doctor Q&A
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
32 years experience
Yes: Wash your hands, don't share towels or pillows, cover your mouth if you cough, don't touch other people's food and utensils.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
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Chalazion cyst: Could be a blocked pore in the skin of the eyelid known as a chalazion cyst. Warm compresses are usually all that is required. No medications needed. ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
32 years experience
Not really: Pink eye usually gets better by itself after a few days. It can't hurt to try some antibiotic drops if it persists.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
32 years experience
Possibly a hordeolum: Almost like a pimple in the skin of the eyelid. Try soaking it with warm water on a washcloth, get an rx for some antibiotic ointment if it looks infe... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Could be xanthalesma: Could be xanthalesma but i would have to see them first. If that is the diagnosis then surgical removal is an option.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
32 years experience
Ice compresses: If your eyes are swollen, try some cold or ice compresses to reduce the inflammation before your exam tomorrow.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
32 years experience
Safe in all regards: Ofloxacin eye drops have minimal systemic absorption and there are no contraindications to other meds while taking it.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
32 years experience
Sure, no problem: Drops are ok to be cooled and they may feel more comfortable when applied to the ocular surface. Maxitrol (dexamethasone neomycin and polymyxin) is a ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
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Hard to say: If the dot is on the skin then it might be a sebaceous cyst.
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
32 years experience
Try it out: With a trabectome you have a small bleb on the white part of the eye which is an elevated area serving as a reservoir to collect the fluid that is dra... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
32 years experience
Dilated blood vessel: Sort of like a varicose vein but in the conjunctiva of your eye. Usually nothing to worry about, sometimes they look a little dramatic from close up.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
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Possibly allergies: Try to stop rubbing and instead apply a cold compress or ice pack. If that doesn't give you relief try an over the counter anti histamine eye drop or ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Neil Katzanswered
32 years experience
Ointment: Usually an ophthalmic ointment with a mild steroid works best for eye lid dermatitis.
Vaseline might help too and is safe around the eyes.
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Sep 26, 2015
Dr. Katz is hardworking and an astute clinician. He takes meticulous care of his patients and communicates well with his referring physicians.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Katz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Katz is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York University School of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1991MD
Residency
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