The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has published its position in regards to the use of genetic testing to identify patients most likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD). None of the AMD tests which are currently on the market can identify which patients are predisposed to developing the condition and the AAO recommends that [...]
This adorable four year-old presented to my office with a history of getting hit with a “rubber band” two days before. Why hadn’t mom brought him in earlier? Because the pediatrician took a look at him with a penlight, put him on some drops, and deemed him to be okay. But mom trusted her instincts [...]
Eye protection is something that needs to be on everyone’s mind. Everyone needs to be conscious of taking the proper precautions in protecting their eyes whether they are working on projects at home, participating in sports or working on the job. The American Acaedemy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Ocular Trauma (ASOT) [...]
Remember the adage, “The son of the shoemaker has no shoes?” Ophthalmologists are of the same ilk. Many eye doctors fail to get their own eyes or their family members’ eyes examined. And even more alarming, many fail to take the same safety precautions that they recommend for their patients. This past Monday, I saw [...]
The discovery of a simple surgery that corrects strabismus (crossed eyes) not only gives patients a quicker recovery time than previous surgical procedures but also improves their horizontal eye movement. Details of the procedure are in the February 2012 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology. The new technique is called rectus transposition with adjustable medial rectus [...]
With Lasik, surgeons have commoditized themselves to such a degree that patients don’t even remember our names.
A few weeks ago, I had a patient who was telling me that he heard about these new contact lenses that were able to deliver a steady stream of medication to the person wearing them. I know eye drops are a huge problem for many of our patients. It can be extremely difficult to put [...]
A recent study suggests that it would be cost effective for new Medicare enrollees to receive dilated eye exams in place of visual acuity screenings.
To avoid spraying bacteria, doctors should wear a mask or refrain from speaking during intraocular injections.
We’re giving away my eBook, Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Eye Health this month only to the first 100 subscribers. To sign up for this free offer, go to http://www.visivite.com/get-free-ebook.html. It’s packed with insider’s information, advice and recommendations about Lasik, Contact Lenses, Dry Eye, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and more. Paul Krawitz, M.D., President [...]
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Dr. Krawitz trained in Internal Medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, New York. He completed his Ophthalmology training at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, and later was selected as Chief Resident of that program.
He completed an additional year of sub-specialization in Glaucoma at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY. Read more.
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