Sandy Feldman, MD, MS  
Female
San Diego - CA

Specialties: Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery

Interests: Ophthalmology, eyes, cataract
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
(858) 452-3937
6255 Lusk Blvd., Suite 100
San Diego - CA
Dense cataract
Nov 16, 2008 07:55PM in the Eye Care Expert Forum
Dear Margareta, Cataracts can become overripe, but these are not common in the U.S. Cataracts are not usually considered an emergency; however, under some circumstances immediate removal is indicated. If you have a dense cataract, removal is the only method which will enable recovery of sight. Dr. Feldman Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S. ClearView Eye...
chronic cme
Nov 16, 2008 07:54PM in the Eye Care Expert Forum
Dear Buttercup109, See the above response for cazl. It sounds as if your problem is very similar. Dr. Feldman Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S. ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center San Diego, California
bump under top eyelid
Nov 16, 2008 07:53PM in the Eye Care Expert Forum
Dear EmiKli, I would recommend that you get checked by an eyeMD to obtain an appropriate diagnosis. It is possible that it represents a chalazion, or a reaction to inspissated meibomian [oil] glands of the eyelid or internal hordeolum. Please see an eyeMD to get your eyes checked before trying any treatments. Dr. Feldman Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S...
eye problem
Nov 16, 2008 07:51PM in the Eye Care Expert Forum
Dear caz1, I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD to determine the cause of your symptoms. It does sound different than the visual auras or signs that you get with migraines. The timecourse of six hours is also long for a migraine. Dr. Feldman Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S. ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center San Diego, California ...
red eyelids
Nov 16, 2008 07:49PM in the Eye Care Expert Forum
Dear bully 876, The treatment of red swollen eyelids will depend upon the diagnosis. It is possible that it represents and infection or allergy. I would recommend an examination by an eyeMD. Dr. Feldman Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S. ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center San Diego, California
redness and dilation 24 hours+ after exam
Nov 15, 2008 07:09AM in the Eye Care Expert Forum
Dear MsClaudia, There are dilating eye drops which can last anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks. I would recommend that you call your mom’s doctor’s office so that they are aware of her condition. This is not common. Dr. Feldman Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S. ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center San Diego, California