Dr. Revathi Naadimuthu
Ophthalmology
FREEHOLD, NJ
19 years experience female
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Freehold Ophthalmology
Freehold, NJ
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Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Specialist in Corneal Transplantation, INTACS surgery, LASIK, Cataract surgery and Ocular Surface Disease.
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Ophthalmology
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Revathi Naadimuthuanswered
Ophthalmology 19 years experience
Not dangerous: They are little accumulations that develop within the tonsils. It may be from food or other proteinaceous material.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Probably not: If there was bleeding, you may be smelling the iron in your blood, if the smell is metallic. If it smells bad, and it's been a few days since having ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Chalazion: It is commonly referred to as a stye, but if it is hard, it likely will not drain on its own. See your ophthalmologist. Depending on the size and ot... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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May be a pinguecula: These are growths on the white of the eye that commonly occur from the elements, such as wind and uv rays, also may occur from dryness.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Could be jaundice: This may be a sign of jaundice. You should see your primary care doctor first who would check blood-work for an underlying condition, such as liver d... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Too many reasons: Can you clarify? Do you have allergies? How long has this been a problem? Do you have associated symptoms of pressure, burning, irritation? Blurry vi... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Too many reasons: It really depends on the reason it was ordered. If you had a visual field defect, it could be looking for an area of stroke. But other reasons inclu... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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May be viral: You may just have a viral infection which is not treated by antibiotics, only supportive care and time. But you may also have a bacterial infection t... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 19 years experience
Could be jaundice: You should be evaluated by your primary care doctor who would order liver blood-work. There could be an underlying liver disorder causing your yellow... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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The only: Permanent methods are laser hair removal or electrolysis. Laser hair removal, however, is not completely safe in the immediate eye area as it targets... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Try artificial tears: This is a very common problem with heavy computer use. Artificial tears over the counter are very helpful. Stay away from generics and brands like v... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Tearing is common: With tiredness and with dry eyes, among other conditions. Also when you yawn, it is common to release tears as well.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Many reasons: Could be subconjunctival hemorrhage, scleritis, episcleritis, dryness, blepharitis. You should see an eye md who can evaluate you. If it is bright r... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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May be a pinguecula: This is a benign growth on the white of your eye. It can sometimes become red and irritated from wind and sun. See your ophthalmologist for options ... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Could be a floater: You should have this evaluated by an ophthamologist. A new floater needs to be checked to rule out a retinal tear or hole.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Many reasons: Sudden blurriness in children could be something serious, so if you believe the complaint is real, you should take your child to see an ophthalmologis... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Allergies: Sound like your child may be allergic to something. Scratching or rubbing an allergic rash will usually make it enlarge. See your pediatrician who m... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 19 years experience
Dryness: The usual cause is dryness. Try artificial tears over the counter, 3 - 4 times daily. If this does not help, there actually may be something in your... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Dry eyes: Dry eyes and blepharitis are certainly related. The rest of the symptoms are generally unrelated. If you have known diabetes and known diabetic reti... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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See an Eye MD: You could be having an allergic reaction to the glue or worse. You must be seen by an ophthalmologist. We never recommend eyelash extensions. In th... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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NO.: No, the area around the eyes and within the eyes is very sensitive. Only use products that are approved for use in or around the eyes. If you check ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Likely caffeine: The most likely cause is caffeine, stress, lack of sleep or anxiety. Other causes include a hormonal imbalance, specifically thyroid, or nerve damage... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Depends on the cause: There are different parts of the eye that many people call "tear ducts" but may not be the actual tear duct. The tear duct, which drains your tears, ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Not likely: Diabetic retinopathy is likely after at least 5 - 10 years of uncontrolled or undiagnosed diabetes. Being pre-diabetic alone is not likely to cause r... Read More
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A female asked:
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Poor blink reflex: Following bell's palsy, there is usually excessive dryness due to exposure and an incomplete blink. It is very important that she see an ophthalmolog... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 19 years experience
There are many types: There are many types of keratitis and it depends which kind you have. Some are resolved with mild steroids, others can lead to scarring and it depend... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Dark circles: The skin under and around the eyes is very thin. Dark circles may be alleviated by making sure you are well hydrated and getting enough sleep. Also ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Not easy: It sounds like you have pigmentation on your conjunctiva. There is no way to remove this except surgery which would be considered cosmetic usually. ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Could be dryness: A crawling sensation, as in feeling like something is in the eye? This can be from dryness or allergies. You can try artificial tears over the count... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: If you are talking about a subconjunctival hemorrhage, then it depends how large it is. You should discuss this with your eye doctor.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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See an Eye MD: It could be a benign growth. It may be wise to have it biopsied. You should see your eye md.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Referred pain: It may be due to a nerve block or injection given to numb the area, which can sometimes affect nerves to other parts of the face. Let your surgeon kn... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
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It is a steroid: Fml (fluorometholone) is a mild steroid eye drop that decreases inflammation in the eyes. This can help a variety of eye conditions including dry eye... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Usually no: Eye side effects are not common with this medication. Some people have reports redness, irritation or swollen lids. Blurriness of vision is not expe... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Many reasons: Allergies, dry eyes, blepharitis can all explain watering eyes. A poor quality tear film as with blepharitis can cause your body to produce excess te... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Time: This sounds like a subconjunctival hemorrhage which occurs on the normally white part of the eye and is harmless. It just takes time to resolve like ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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No: A medication like Latisse (bimatoprost) can help both eyelashes and eyebrows to grow. You need a prescription for this.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Likely sinus problem: It is likely sinus pressure you are experiencing. Nasal sprays can work, but the over the counter ones are not to be used long term. Also, you may h... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Allergy: You likely have an allergy to those particular fruits and nuts. It is common to never have an allergy to something before and it can "all of a sudden... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Good thing: That is a good thing. Continue to do hot compresses to encourage it to drain on its own.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Shouldn't be a probl: As you probably know, melatonin is usually used to help sleep and zyrtec (cetirizine) is for allergies. There is no negative interaction between them... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Not exactly: Yeast infections are caused by a fungus called candida. Candida can cause serious eye infections including corneal ulcers and endophthalmitis. Howev... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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May be a pinguecula: These are benign growths on the white of the eye that is usually at the 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock position if you think of the iris like a clock. If it ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Maybe: It depends on the cause of the redness. If there is an underlying condition like dryness, blepharitis or allergies, usually treating the underlying c... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: If it is leaking, you can absolutely get a burn from it. You should thoroughly douse the area in water for 20 minutes.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: You would need to actually look at the package insert for the ingredients. Many multi-dose vials of injectables will contain thimerosal as a preserva... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 19 years experience
Could be stye: This is likely a hordeolum. You can try hot compresses to bring the swelling down. However, it could also indicate a possibly mosre serious infectio... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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See an Eye MD: Although your eye is not irritated, being a contact lens wearer puts you at risk for corneal abrasions as well as infections, including ulcers. You c... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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No: But sometimes there can be a haziness that develops behind the lens implant. This can be treated with a laser.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 19 years experience
May be floater: Are you seeing this in your visual field, or is it something you see physically on your eye. If it floats around, we call it a floater. If it is new... Read More
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Dr. Naadimuthu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ
Graduated 2004MD
Residency
New York Medical College
Awards
Top Ophthalmologist , Second Place, New Jersey - Summer
2013
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Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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