Dr. Maziar Lalezary

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Picture: It may be a pterygium - if you can send a picture, I can detect it more accurately.

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A 27-year-old male asked:

The blurry vision from chronic subderal hematoma is it constant or it like the eyes or zoning out sometimes? or what kind of vison problems?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Visual testing : You need visual field and other special testing to better answer the question.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Visiting my mom in the desert and forgot contact solution, no stores nearby, better to use visine "for contacts" as solution, or sleep in my contacts?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Dont sleep in them: Better to use the solution you have than sleep with them. Don't use tap water.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

I think i have an eye infection?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Associated symptoms?: There are various associated problems that can help determine the cause of your condition. For instance, do you have any of the following? - red eyes... Read More

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A 21-year-old member asked:

What are the symptoms of macular degeneration?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Metamorphopsia : The majority of people affected by AMD are asymptotic and don't have any visual deficit. However, blurred vision and more specifically distortion can... Read More

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My eye was red and sore so i took my contacts out last night. my eye is still red,sore, and has a yellow discharge from the inside corner. what is it?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Infection possible: Contact lens related infection is possible. Please seek examination from your local eye care professional.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Red veins in eyelids after using latisse (bimatoprost) ?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Avoid this: The medication is used for glaucoma in drop form. It commonly causes redness when applied inside the eye as a drop. Latisse (bimatoprost) is meant fo... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Which part of the eye focuses light on the retina?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Cornea and lens: The entire front part of the eye serves to transmit light through to the retina. The cornea and lens serve to focus the light onto the retina, specif... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about living with amblyopia.

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Ignore: Compliance with treatment of amblyopia in children is difficult, but absolutely critical.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a uti and im taking nitrofurantoin and phenazopyridine. is it normal for me to feel nauseous?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Yes, it can occur: Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of nitrofurantoin. Phenazopyridine can turn your urine orange/brown colored. If you experience fever or... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Going to an ophthalmologist today for severe cellulitis. what to expect? my eye is severely swollen, closed, and very painful

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Exam and treatment : expect a full eye exam, possible imaging if necessary and treatment - possibly antibiotics.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Left eye feels bigger? not sure if old/new. doesn't look different. no pain or vision problems. but when touched, it feels larger.should i be worried?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Exam: Examination with an eye care professional would be the best way to determine if there is a problem.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

When i stand up i feel dizzy and my vision goes black and i feel this cold rush in my head , what can it be ?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Blood pressure: You will need to have your blood pressure checked to rule out ortostatic hypotension.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have had my black eye for 3 1/2 . and it's still swollen it's changed coloration . but it's still swollen like it was 2 days ago. is this normal?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

How long?: How long since your injury? Bruising around the eyes may last up to a few weeks. Change of coloration is normal as the blood clears.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I have iih, when reading on phone, if i close one eye, the screen/text appears to either curve into or out of the phone like on a bowl.

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Examination?: When was the last time your eyes were examined? You may have active IIH or a problem with the retina.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

How much bruising do you get after fillers under the eyes if you take all precautions? can you go to work the next day?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Minimal: Usually, there is no bruising.

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A female asked:

Have a small stye on the bottom waterline. i tried warm compress for a week and it shrinks but reappears, sometimes itchy. what should i do?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Lid hygiene : Try warm compress in combination with lid cleanser - diluted baby shampoo may be used.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I've been having a headache that also feels like a brain freeze only around the right side of my temporal area. my right eye hurts as well. please hel?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Eye exam: An eye exam can help determine if the pain is eminating from your eyes. Eye pressure can occasionally cause a brow ache type of pain.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Why does it look like there is a contact lens on my eye like another layer when there isn't? is that the lattice i have? maybe dry eye is gone? glossy

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Tear film: You are probably noticing your tear film, not lattice degeneration.

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A 36-year-old female asked:

My sugar level has been up, 350 last night, 260 this am,, my vision is blurry, working on bringing sugar level down, how long till vision is better?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Weeks: High blood sugar causes fluid shifts in the body. The lens can become warped by these changes, thereby affecting vision. These effects are very variab... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I see starbursts around traffic/street lights. why? been couple of wks, i had eye exam month ago. eye doc didn't see any eye diseases. said allergies.

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

One eye?: Is this affecting one eye or both? Try covering one eye to determine. This will help determine the problem better. Also, does it vary when you blink?

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A member asked:

Yellow phlegm in the morning, what should i do?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

What other symptoms?: There are various associated symptoms that can help determine the cause of your condition. For instance, are there any of the following associated pr... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I'm fully breastfeeding my 5 month old but i have bacterial vaginosis. doctor prescribed 500mg of metronizadole for 7 days. is it safe to feed her?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

No, but Controversia: The answer is not simple. In short, I would recommend NOT breastfeeding while using the drug. The drug is certainly present in breast milk. Howeve... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

See black speck in front of eye moving from centre to outer eye. 3 times a day, outside constant?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Seek dilated exam : Doyou have associated flashing lights or curtain covering a segment of your vision? I suggest getting a dilated eye exam by your eye professional.

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A member asked:

I got a spot on my face about a year ago. when i first this spot i got slightly sunburned. there's still a slight red inflammation there now. is this something i should be worried about?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Dermatologist : It would be prudent to see a dermatologist. Please submit a picture for further evaluation via HealthTap.

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A female asked:

Visited our son who was on his 3rd day of treatment for pink eye, i developed it 7 days later, after a 2 day visit. could i have gotten it from him?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Yes, very likely: Viral conjunctivitis and pink eye is highly contagious. Take careful measures to prevent the spread to your other eye and any others you contact.

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A 36-year-old male asked:

Please share some interesting facts about the virtue of aging gracefully.

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Certain: Certain vitamins can protect your eyes if you have been diagnosed with AMD (macular degeneration ).

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A 27-year-old female asked:

How to treat chemosis?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Cause: Chemosis is a manifestation of different conditions and treatment depends on the cause.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Jabd uppr part of eyelid when closed by bone part w mu brush. could the upper bone area take longer to heal since it wasn't actual eyeball? strain 9dy

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Yes: Contusions over bones can take longer to heal. Try ibuprofen.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

What is the retinal pigment epithelium?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Many functions: The RPE is a layer underneath the retina that serves many roles. Its many functions include light absorption, epithelial transport, spatial ion buffer... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Stood up, had blurred vision loss of balance.why? not on any meds.

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Blood pressure : Check your blood pressure. You may have orthostatic hypotension. Please see your doctor.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I'm 6 months post lasik surgery but i still have pain in my eyes usually during sleep on my eyelids with excessive tears but not always. why?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Tearing: Tearing is often a manifestation of dry eyes which is very common after LASIK. Use artificial tears ears and consult with your surgeon.

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A 17-year-old male asked:

I've had a stye for a week i've had some before but they went away, this one seems to have formed slower how do i get rid of it asap?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Drainage: This can be drained to aid the recovery in certain cases. Check with your doctor if it doesn't go away with conservative treatment.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Had headache above eyes / nape of neck pain/ stiff feeling and light headedness been over a week now ?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Consult a physician : Please consult a physician due to the fact that you may have symptoms concerning for conditions that may require treatment.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Had upper ptosis eyelid surgery over a week ago my eye seems to hurt to keep it open all the time and when closing is this normal!

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Dryness: Lifting the eyelid causes increased exposure of the ocular surface and the tear film evaporates. This causes the cornea and ocular surface to be come ... Read More

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Exposed to bleach fumes yesterday for about 3 hours. today my eyes are very sore and i see halos around lights and dekstop icons on pc.

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Exposure to bleach: Exposure to acids and bases can be dangerous to the cornea (clear part of the eye). While smash injuries are the most dangerous, fumes can affect the... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about aging gracefully.

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Ignore: Aging is a risk factor for many eye diseases. Please seek routine screening eye exams.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on living with amblyopia.

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Ignore: Eye protection is critical in the setting of amblyopia to ensure prevention of injuries.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Should i ask my doc antibiotic? i had sinusitis for 3 weeks now. i can breathe, no congestion just pressure around face, nose and eyes.

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Likely: I recommend consulting with your doctor. Depending on your symptoms, imaging or treatments like antibiotics may be necessary.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

I have developed white circles around my eyes. i keep fit and healthy. my face has a healthy glow. what could this be and how can i get rid of it?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Cholesterol : Arcus senilis is a possibility and warrants checking your triglyceride and cholesterol level. Please provide a picture.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I shaved my eyebrows years ago they grew back but fall out very easily to the point it's noticeable , is that normal ?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Yes: Hairs turn over regularly.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Gray spot in middle of vision.notice @ night & evening.when looking up at light source.ex: light bulb & street light)goes away after a few.but why?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Retina exam: This may be a problem with your retina. When was your last dilated eye exam?

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A 18-year-old female asked:

65 year old women coughs up clear flem also comes from her nose she also has vein at the side of her eye which has been painful what could cause this?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Pressure : Any straining, including coughing, applies pressure on the blood vessels around the eye. This pressure can induce dilation of the vessels to make them... Read More

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A male asked:

I pulled a double shift today and been getting twitching in my center forehead, but that's just today, this past couple of weeks my left eye has been ?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Spasms : Muscle spasms can occur due to various conditions. Spasm of the eyelid muscles, myokymia, may be associated with excess caffeine, alcohol use, poor sl... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What does retinal hemorrhaging look like?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Red spots: Retinal hemorrhages can manifest in different shapes and sizes. They can vary from focal dots to larger flame shaped patterns. The pattern of hemorr... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I threw up, but vomit also came out of my nose and for some reason my eyes burned. is this something to worry about?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

No: The same path that air follows into your nose and to your throat is where the material refluxed into your nose. The nose is also connected to the tea... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

I have noticed purple/blue discoloration at the corner of the whites of both my eyes. no pain involved. is this normal?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Picture: Can you provide a picture? This maybe normal, but some conditions can cause discoloration of the sclera.

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A 23-year-old male asked:

If there is vitreous gel pull on retina or detachment then the flash will see in night(no source of light) or when there is source of light or both?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Yes - photopsia: When traction is exerted on the retina, photoreceptor may be stimulated and flashing lights are seen.

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A female asked:

My stye popped and blood came out as well! now i have a blood clot on the stye area! what should i do? should i continue compressing with a warm towel

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

Prevent infection: Keep the area clean and reduce the risk of infection

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A male asked:

I'm seeing little streaks of yellow light in my eyes, i'm not sure what it is. they almost look like little beams of electricity but i don't know, als?

Ophthalmology 16 years experience

See an eye doctor : See lights or photopsia warrants evaluation to rule out intraocular problems like retinal tears or detachment.

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