Lawrence M. Jacobson, MD
Ophthalmologist
40 Park Ave. #4 New York NY, 10016About
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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What are the treatment options for myopia?
Wear glasses or contact lenses. Ignore it if it's mild. Or, lastly, laser surgery should you truly desire it. If it is mild (less than 1.00), I would use glasses only as needed for driving, ball games, movies, etc. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Do blue light glasses really help?
Blue light blockers work for reducing glare, but only in dim situations. They can be overwhelmed by strong sunlight. They are great in lower light to increase contrast and reduce glare. They are used by some baseball players on cloudy days to make it easier to see the ball against the white background. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
How do you stop having watery eyes?
Watery eyes are usually a sign of dry eyes. This can be partially hormonal in females. The easiest way to correct this is to take omega3 vitamins. I particularly recommend Theratears nutritional supplements. Three capsules daily. This will usually correct the dry eye condition, causing your eyes to water. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Is seeing flashes bad?
Not necessarily, but you should have your retina checked to make sure there are no problems. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
What eye treatment is needed for a child who sees spots?
It could mean too many things. Most are benign, but you should check it with a pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Should I wear sunglasses after Lasik eye surgery?
Yes. You should wear sunglasses as your surgeon recommends. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
What is the right age for Lasik eye surgery?
When the prescription is stable. It is different for everyone. Some women stabilize at 18 some men at 24. Some outside the curve can continue to change until 30. If the prescription is stable over the last two years, it is probably fine to be evaluated. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Are eye floaters a serious concern?
Most of the time, they are not. However, new ones should be checked as they could herald significance re retinal tears or other pathology. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Are there any side effects after laser eye surgery?
Yes, dry eyes glare at night. Just to name a few. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Is seeing eye floaters normal?
It can be normal, however, if they are new, you should have them checked by a doctor. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a torn retina?
Painless loss of vision. Will likely have flashes of light and/or increased numbers and size of floaters. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Why does it hurt to look in a certain direction?
Yes, you should see a doctor. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
How often do I need to change my contact lenses?
It depends on the brand. Acuvue oasys brand is every two weeks or 14 uses. Do not sleep in your lenses overnight. Biofinnity lenses are monthly. Some lenses are daily disposable. The manufacturer will have a recommendation which you should follow. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
What is the difference between cryotherapy and laser treatment for retinal tears?
Both are effective. The laser is easier on the patient and better for comfort and smaller treatments. For larger, more destructive treatment, they use cryo. The crying is very effective, but causes more post-operative inflammation and swelling. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
What can be the cause of my blurry vision?
You should see a doctor. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Is a mole removal inside the eyelid safe?
It is usually very safe. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Can I reduce the amount of eye floaters I have?
Not without surgically removing them, which can be dangerous. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Does a stye go away without treatment?
While it is possible to go away on its own it is unlikely. I would at the minimum recommend the use of warm compresses. A warm tea bag or face cloth for 30 seconds to a minute reheated as necessary as often as possible, no less than three times a day. Alternatively seek a ophthalmogist to prescribe a steroid ointment and or injection of medication into the sty, as a last resort there is incision and drainage of the sty READ MORE
Do I have a scratch on my eye?
It is possible, but unlikely. If you scratched your cornea it would be extremely painful. If you scratched the lid or the lid was swollen, it could be blurry without having pain in the eye. Would need further examination to determine which was causing your problem. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
Do I have pink eye?
Yes, pink eye and a cold often go together. You are potentially infectious as long as you have discharge from your eye. Don’t share towels, pillows, etc. Dr. LMJ READ MORE
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