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Mitchell Axelrod

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I'm happy to answer questions about eye exam findings and procedures, glasses and contact lens types/prescriptions/problems. I can also answer questions about general eye conditions/diseases. I do not answer questions concerning surgical techniques/procedures. Please state your age or within a small range when asking questions, as it is often important.

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Optometrist 19 yrs.

Education/Credentials

Doctor of Optometry, cum laude; Residency in Ocular Disease


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2012-05-16 OPTIC NERVES:

Hi Danielle,  If your daughter's eye exam and vision is normal and this was just a finding and concern from the doctor, along with a normal MRI I don't see a reason for concern.  Of course, a second opinion

2012-05-13 eye floater:

Hi Lex,floaters can have different appearances. some are dark,others light, some big some small.  The issue is that something has changed and you noticed a new floater. For that reason it should be evaluated

2012-05-04 dizzy after eye exam:

Hi Nicole,  You are experiencing some odd symptoms atypical of any post eye exam symptoms.  I suggest you call your primary care doctor and tell them the story.  Possibly you should go to the ER or at

2012-05-01 vision:

Hi Steven,  I can't answer you for sure, but I suspect your brain is adapting and filling in some otherwise missing details.  The brain is amazing in its ability to do that.  sort of like watching a standard

2012-04-28 Near Point Convergence:

Hi Lyn,   Don' worry about it, the 'finger push up exercise' will work fast and probably it wasn't noticed or well tested for in the past, besides 20 cm isn't that bad.  If she does the exercises for a

 

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