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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.

Experience in the area

Optometrist 19 yrs.

Education/Credentials

Doctor of Optometry, cum laude; Residency in Ocular Disease

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2009-11-08 Converting Toric to non-toric:

Hi Sara, It's one thing to mathematically answer your question as far as power goes, but other factors come into play. Those are: lens brand, model, size, curve, and of course the law. You legally need

2009-11-07 eye exam:

Hi Lee, It depends on the doctor's preference and the contacts. If the contacts are in good condition and the specifics of the contacts are known, I like to examine you after you've had them in for some

2009-11-06 glaucoma:

Hi Allen, In general you need to know the current glasses prescription, but it doesn't have to be perfect. Of course the greater the acuity the better, but you do with what you have. If your cataract

2009-11-05 Pain long after eye examination:

Hi Trudy, You didn't really describe the discomfort except to say you still have it. I'm pretty sure it isn't from using readers or the eye drops. It may simply be dryness (use lubricating drops-not

2009-10-31 Hard spot on eyeball:

Hi Shauna, look at Google Images and search the terms pinguecula, conjunctival cyst, nerve loop of Axenfeld. It may be a less common lesion. It's not a stye b/c that's on the lid. It may be a cyst because

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