ADINA GOULD, OD (Miami Beach, FL 33140)

• Can I go swimming after the lasik surgery?

  No. You'd better not. Because your surgery has done at the cornea which will get infection if it don't have a good recovery. You should wait for at least 2 months after lasik surgery and then you can go swimming with goggles on.

• What kind of eye drops can I use for red eyes?

  Go to check with your eye doctor to determine what cause your red eye. If it is caused by dry eye, then you can use artificial eye drops to keep your eyes moist. If it is caused by your contacts, you should go to see your doctor.

• Can cataract be contagious ?

  I've never heard that cataract can be contagious. It is often caused by the age, gene and some other injuries to the eyes. So don't worry.

• Why is there black dots moving around my eyes after cataract surgery?

  The black dots may be floaters.You may have it before the surgery but you can't see them cuz the cataract block it.After the surgery you can see better,so the floaters become more noticeable.

• How to get rid of red eyes after smoking?

  Maybe your eyes are allergic to something that has something to do with smoking. The best way is that you should give up smoking.

• Would wearing glasses cause my eyes to go out of shape?

  Yes, long-time wearing will definitely cause your eyes go out of shape. I have been wearing glasses for more than 14 years, and now my eyes are quite ugly. I even want to throw my glasses away, but i can't because i will be almost blind without them.

• Can I still wear contacts if I have undergone a small surgery in the eyes?

  If your surgery has something to do with cornea, then you can't wear contacts. However, you should go to your doctor to have a check and see whether you can wear contacts or not.

• Can eye contact make you infected with pinkeye?

  Actually, you can't get pink eye by eye contact. However, you should try to keep away from those people who have got pink eye.

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