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Ophthalmology
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15 Answers
35 Agrees
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Esitropia: She needs to be seen by an ophthalmologist. At her age, she is beginning to accommodate her lens to see things up close more clearly. If she is
accom... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Not uncommon: When we are out at night, our pupils dilate and focusing is more difficult. Near sight people are often more nearsighted at night while far sighted pe... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
No. A common cold will not change the RPR reaction.
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Answered Jan 31, 2023
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Corneal erosion: When the cornea is traumatized causing an abrasion, often the healing process results in an irregular surface that doesn’t adhere to the cornea as str... Read More
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A 53-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
The vitreous detaches from the retina as a normal part of aging. Your symptoms are typical for this event. A complete vitreous detachment will likely ... Read More
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Answered Jan 28, 2023
A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Clear liquids/rest: Allowing the GI tract to rest and avoiding dehydration are most important. Oral medications can further upset his stomach. Lots of fluids such as Gato... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Poor distance vision: If you glasses are under corrected, your distance vision will not be clear. Your near vision would likely still be adequate.
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A 49-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
There isn't always an obvious reason it happens, but most of the time, it's caused by an autoimmune disorder (when your body's defense system attacks ... Read More
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Answered Feb 23, 2022
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
You may have dry eye syndrome. Tear production declines during sleep and with the eyelids closed, the normal lubrication caused by blinking is reduced... Read More
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Answered Jan 28, 2023
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
It is unlikely that minor trauma from a sun visor could cause a brain bleed.
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Reviewed Mar 01, 2023
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Goiter: You should have this checked as it may be a thyroid module or goiter. You will clinical exam, some bloodwork to check your thyroid hormone levels and ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Clarify the question: Minimum acuity for what purpose?
Driving?
Reading?
Or the best possible acuity? I.e. 20/10.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
In most cases, yes. : If the pressure was normal before you started the drops, after the drops are stopped, the pressure should return to its baseline. However, this may me... Read More
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
See ophthalmologist!: Abrupt painless vision loss is concerning for a stoke ( either arterial which could mean you have blockage in the arteries in your neck) or venous, wh... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mary Reamsanswered
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
Carotid pulse: Often you can hear your carotid pulse especially when lying on your side. Usually not a concern!
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HealthTap member
Nov 27, 2015
This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my appreciation for all that you do! Thank you, doctor! :)
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Thank you so much for the information. It was very helpful!
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Thank you. I am getting help from an ophthalmologist now.
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Your answer was very helpful, thanks!
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Medical/Graduate school
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, KY
Graduated 1979MD
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