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cant see letters and numbers from distance no presciption helps
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Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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cant see letters and numbers from distance no presciption helps

by life221, Jul 02, 2008 08:13AM
you said earlier to see a neuro opthamologist my son was seen by a neurologist also seems that noone can help him he is completely normal his only problem is seeing letters and numbers from a distance he can only see at arms reach  and no prescription helps he said binoculars help somewhat to see the words or numbers i need to be directed somewhere where we can get help to make him see normal we live in long island ny do you recommend me to go somewhere in ny that can cure this or even find some kind of prescription or vision therapy something... he also has a stuttering problem mild but delays to say a sentence to make sure he doesnt stutter  maybe its connected

by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Jul 03, 2008 11:15AM
Again, I am sorry but I am unable to help you with this very complex problem.  A neuro-ophthalmologist at one of the area medical schools would be a good start.

MJK MD
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