Lawrence M. Jacobson, MD, Ophthalmologist
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Lawrence M. Jacobson, MD

Ophthalmologist

40 Park Ave. #4 New York NY, 10016
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Dr. Lawrence Jacobson is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Jacobson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jacobson can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Jacobson can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

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Lawrence M. Jacobson, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Can macular degeneration cause blindness?

    Not total blindness, only central blindness, i.e., reading vision. Peripheral vision remains intact. Dr. LMJ READ MORE

  • Why do my eyeballs hurt?

    This is difficult to answer, too many possible causes. Could be eye strain or dry eye as the most common etiologies. Dr. LMJ READ MORE

  • What causes swollen eyelids?

    Many things can cause swollen eyes/eyelids. Allergies are very often the culprit. Make-up and contact lens solution can be alternative sources. Start by trying hypoallergenic make-up. Clinique or Almay Trish McEvoy are hypoallergenic alternative make-ups. Dr. LMJ READ MORE

  • When should I get laser eye treatment?

    Laser eye surgery for farsightedness is not as effective as for nearsightedness. At your age, minimal changes will occur to your vision over the next 15 years. Now would be better than later. But as stated, you can only get 1-2 diopter sat out the farsighted prescription. Dr. LMJ READ MORE

  • Do computer screens worsen one's eyesight?

    Yes, it's possible that excessive near work can cause a myopic shift to your prescription. This is not just computer screens, but excessive reading as well. The best thing to do is to take a break every two hours for 10-15 minutes if possible. Go to the bathroom or walk around, get some water. Computer use can also dry your eyes out from decreased blinking. The frequent break from staring at the screen will also help with this problem. Dr. LMJ READ MORE

  • Can I wear contact lenses beyond the recommended use?

    Your chance of infection or irritation increase the longer you wear and he lenses occasional over use is okay for emergencies. Chronic overuse can lead to inability to continue to war them for the full day with out irritation. Lastly, most lenses are either biweekly or monthly disposable. Not 3 weeks, so you are probably extending the two week lenses to three weeks as it is. Dr. LMJ READ MORE

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New York, NY 10016
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