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Lawrence M. Jacobson
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Lawrence Jacobson is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Jacobson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jacobson 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. Jacobson 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.
Lawrence M. Jacobson
- New York, NY
- Accepting new patients
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What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?
Usually red swollen with discharge and sticky eyelids
Are eye floaters normal in excessive sunlight?
Yes, floaters are more prevalent in sunlight. This is because they are shadows, and so they’re more easily seen in sunlight.
Can glaucoma cause blindness?
It can cause blindness, but it's easily treated and blindness can be prevented. It does require regular visits to monitor eye pressure and nerve health.
Are headaches and vision issues a sign of a neurological issue?
Yes likely this could be migraine related which often causes visual issues followed by a headache
Anesthesia during LASIK eye surgery?
Local. You can’t be too drowsy or your eye won’t stay centered
Can children get glaucoma?
It is very rare unless they have congenital eye problems like cataract or peters anomaly. Generally they are looking at the nerve which may appear enlarged. This is often normal READ MORE
It is very rare unless they have congenital eye problems like cataract or peters anomaly. Generally they are looking at the nerve which may appear enlarged. This is often normal in children and one of the parents often have the same issue
What should I do if I have pink eye?
No, you just irritated the eye. It should go away without treatment.
Vision changes in pregnancy. Is this normal?
Absolutely there is a hormone called relaxin which relaxes the collagen in your ligaments to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal more easily it makes your joints loose. READ MORE
Absolutely there is a hormone called relaxin which relaxes the collagen in your ligaments to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal more easily it makes your joints loose. It also changes the shape of your eye and induces astigmatism. About 80% of people have there vision return to normal post pregnancy. 20% remain changed. Each pregnancy is different and it may change during one pregnancy and not another.
Should my child get colored contacts?
No they are for occasional use only they tend to cause a lot of allergies with chronic use as proteins stick to the etched color
Headaches from glasses. Is it serious?
Something is wrong with the glass prescription or manufacture
What can I do to prevent dry eyes?
Try taking omega 3 supplements. I suggest Theratears Nutrition 1200 mg supplement taken daily.
My son's eyes get itchy and puffy around dogs. What should I do?
Wash hands if he touches the dog. If he gets swollen, use cool compresses. You might take him to an allergist to see if the allergy can be treated.
Can crossed eyes be corrected?
Yes surgery is required. They may eventually wander out off alignment if one is lazy.
Is there treatment for floaters?
There is no effective treatment for floaters. There is a laser that can make big floaters into smaller floaters, but it does not remove them.
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
Can macular degeneration cause blindness?
Not total blindness, only central blindness, i.e., reading vision. Peripheral vision remains intact.
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
Why do my eyeballs hurt?
This is difficult to answer, too many possible causes. Could be eye strain or dry eye as the most common etiologies.
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
What causes swollen eyelids?
Many things can cause swollen eyes/eyelids. Allergies are very often the culprit. Make-up and contact lens solution can be alternative sources. Start by trying hypoallergenic make-up. READ MORE
Many things can cause swollen eyes/eyelids. Allergies are very often the culprit. Make-up and contact lens solution can be alternative sources. Start by trying hypoallergenic make-up. Clinique or Almay Trish McEvoy are hypoallergenic alternative make-ups.
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
When should I get laser eye treatment?
Laser eye surgery for farsightedness is not as effective as for nearsightedness. At your age, minimal changes will occur to your vision over the next 15 years. Now would be better READ MORE
Laser eye surgery for farsightedness is not as effective as for nearsightedness. At your age, minimal changes will occur to your vision over the next 15 years. Now would be better than later. But as stated, you can only get 1-2 diopter sat out the farsighted prescription.
Dr. LMJ
Dr. LMJ
