Ophthalmology & Optometry/Expert Profile

Michael J. Wojciak, O.D.

U.S.
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returns 11/22/2009
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I am an Optometrist with 21 yrs experience. I currently practice primary eye care in Lombard & Schaumburg, Illinois. I specialize in all types of contact lenses. Please forward appropriate questions pertaining to eye exams, glasses or contact lenses only. I will always attempt to be as "specific" as I can on my answers. This is often difficult when the questions do not provide enough information or visual presentation is needed. ***I will reject any question involving self-prescribing of contact lenses or involving contact lens measurements/comparisons (such as changing base curves, measurement comparisons between brands etc). Contact lenses are a medical device and need to be properly fit by your Doctor. Also in respect for patient privacy, I will not answer third party questions, unless a parent or guardian is asking a question about their child.*** I appreciate your confidence.

Experience in the area

Education/Credentials: B.S. Biology/Pre-Professional Studies, University Of Notre Dame, 1982. B.S.V.S. Visual Science, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1984. Doctor Of Optometry, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1986. Therapeutic Certification, Illinois College Of Optometry, 1996.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The new silicon-hydrogel lenses are potentially the best contact lenses available to date. They transmit much more oxygen to the eye. The fitting, measurements and performance of these lenses can not be compared to outdated material/conventional lenses.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

I have had so many questions where patients get hung up and obsessed with their contact lens "base curve" measurement. You can not compare one brands "8.6 base curve" to the next brands "8.6 base curve". Often when a Doctor switches contact lens brands, the base curve readings will be changed. This is OK; and it happens all the time.

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Recent Answers from Michael J. Wojciak, O.D.

2009-09-29 cancer/eye concerns:

First, you need to see a qualified eye care professional who has the expertise and equipment to examine you. Mucous in the eyes is usually due to allergy and watering is usually due to some sort of irritation

2009-09-28 bloodshot eyes:

Hi Rhonda, Any issues such as you are having need to be evaluated as soon as possible. Certain allergies can cause the eyes to redden and then clear within an hour, but certain eye infections may present

2009-09-27 Red & Yellow eyes in flash photos:

Hi Natasha, The angle at which the light enters the eye will affect the color of the pupil (if your head is turned or tilted usually). Most of the time the flash glows red, but yellow is not unusual

2009-09-25 Eye muscle twitching during/after pregnancy:

Hi Amy, In all my years of practice, eyelid twitching is usually due to some form of stress. It cold be stress on the eyes from not wearing the proper prescription, stress due to lack of sleep, stress

2009-09-21 Distance Vision Improved with Readers:

Hi Jack, It certainly sounds like you may need an adjustment of some sort. My advice is to contact your Doctor for a checkup. You might need your distance cut back a bit although not as strong as the

 

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