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Dr. Margaret Placentra Johnston, OD

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 11/09/2009

Expertise

I can answer almost any question about vision and general eye health care. As a non-surgeon, I may not be able to answer very involved technical questions about surgical procedures or highly specialized medical treatments.

Experience in the area

I hold the degree of Doctor of Optometry and was in full-time private practice for twenty-five years. Currently I have reduced my schedule to part-time to allow time to write a book on another topic.

Organizations

American Optometric Association, Virginia Optometric Association, Northern Virginia Optometric Society (and others unrelated to this topic)

Publications

Http://www.exploring-spiritual-development.com, http://www.BeliefStagesandGrowth.com

Education/Credentials

O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now called Salus University,) B.S. Pennsylvania College of Optometry, M.A. (Education) Catholic University of America, B.A Catholic University of America.

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Recent Reviews from Users

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Recent Answers from Dr. Margaret Placentra Johnston, OD

2009-11-04 bulging eye:

I would avoid use of your contact lenses tomorrow. If the eye is still bulging the next day, and especially if there is any discomfort, then please do see an eye doctor. Sometimes people think the eye

2009-10-31 RCE Recurring Chronic Erosion:

Well, there are a few treatments. At first they usually try heavy use of artificial tears. If that does not work there are two surgical options. One, is to scrape all the epithelium (top layer of cells)

2009-10-29 Pigment deposits:

I am sorry to tell you - it is not really possible to get rid of those spots. It would be sort of like asking to "get rid" of freckles. As pigment deposits, the spots have actually become part of the

2009-10-27 Elevated Optic Discs:

The issue with the elevated discs is that there is concern you could have something behind your eyes (like a tumor) pressing the discs outward and causing pressure. IF there are venous pulsations, that

2009-10-26 90 year old Mother:

Well, let's not jump to conclusions about this unless and until your eye doctor says it is your only option for relieving her discomfort. But I believe the eye could be removed (remember I am not a surgeon)

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