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Dr. Joseph Calderone, MD
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Dr. Joseph Calderone is an ophthalmologist practicing in Cranford, NJ. Dr. Calderone specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Calderone can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Calderone can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Dr. Joseph Calderone, MD
- Cranford, NJ
- College of the Holy Cross
- Accepting new patients
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Does conjunctivitis get worse before it gets better?
In medicine, there are frequently lots of little differences between cases of the same disease. The course of conjunctivitis often is very variable from case to case. So the READ MORE
In medicine, there are frequently lots of little differences between cases of the same disease. The course of conjunctivitis often is very variable from case to case. So the answer to your question is really yes and no.
Are blue light glasses good for night driving?
There is no universal scientific support for the use of blue light glasses. It can be helpful for some people, especially if they don't need glasses for distance or they are properly READ MORE
There is no universal scientific support for the use of blue light glasses. It can be helpful for some people, especially if they don't need glasses for distance or they are properly corrected with the right ones. But there are many people who try them and don't see any benefit.
How long is pink eye contagious after drops?
Viral conjunctivitis is not responsive to most drops. It can go on for 2-3 weeks. Bacterial conjunctivitis does respond to antibiotic drops within just a few days. Usually "pink READ MORE
Viral conjunctivitis is not responsive to most drops. It can go on for 2-3 weeks. Bacterial conjunctivitis does respond to antibiotic drops within just a few days. Usually "pink eye" becomes less contagious a day or two after the redness resolves.
How do I disinfect my glasses after pink eye?
A good washing with soap and water. Works wih your hands too.
Can you go blind from conjunctivitis?
In theory. But you can also die in a plane crash if you go up in a plane. Those of you who fly should think similarly about conjunctivitis.
How long do I have to wear sunglasses after laser eye surgery?
Sunglasses are an appliance. Wear them as long as you perceive that they are serving a purpose for you.
What eye drops are good for an eye infection?
If you have an eye infection and you go to the doctor, the drops prescribed are the drops which are good for the infection.
How do you wash your face after eye surgery?
There are probably as many answers to this question as there are eye surgeons and different types of eye surgery. Suffice it to say, you should follow the instructions of the READ MORE
There are probably as many answers to this question as there are eye surgeons and different types of eye surgery. Suffice it to say, you should follow the instructions of the surgeon and his/her staff. Whatever you do, do not apply pressure to the eye that just had surgery.
Can you get an eye infection from wearing someone else's contacts?
You can get an infection and a whole bunch of other not-so-good stuff wearing someone else's contact lenses. You should probably wear someone else's contact lenses as often as READ MORE
You can get an infection and a whole bunch of other not-so-good stuff wearing someone else's contact lenses. You should probably wear someone else's contact lenses as often as you would wear their dirty underwear.
Will conjunctivitis go away by itself?
Conjunctivitis will usually burn itself out within 3 weeks, sometimes a little sooner. So when you use drops and it takes a couple of weeks for them to "work," the drops probably READ MORE
Conjunctivitis will usually burn itself out within 3 weeks, sometimes a little sooner. So when you use drops and it takes a couple of weeks for them to "work," the drops probably had nothing to do with your recovery.
Eye spasms
The most common reasons statistically for lid spasms are inadequate sleep or caffeine intake, both of which should not be too hard to adjust at the age of 14, especially if you're READ MORE
The most common reasons statistically for lid spasms are inadequate sleep or caffeine intake, both of which should not be too hard to adjust at the age of 14, especially if you're drinking your share of Coke and/or Red Bull.
Cataract Surgery
I am not sure what your question is. If your blood pressure is up since the surgery, you should not hesitate to bring that problem to the attention of your primary care physician READ MORE
I am not sure what your question is. If your blood pressure is up since the surgery, you should not hesitate to bring that problem to the attention of your primary care physician who is treating your blood pressure.
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