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Anonymous
11/3/2009
About 4 years ago I had an eyelift. Ever since ...
About 4 years ago I had an eyelift. Ever since I have had a problem with my right eye. It feels like something is in it most of the time. Also I now have trouble reading for any length of time....
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Campbell, Cunningham &
11/3/2009
Chronic foreign body sensation in an eye may be...
Chronic foreign body sensation in an eye may be related to a number of conditions which involve the ocular surface the most common of which is dry eye syndrome. Your symptoms by your description are suggestive of dry eye syndrome which may or may not be exacerbated by your previous eyelid surgery. There may be other problems such as an actual foreign body in the eye or lid and/or lash misdirection which could produce the symptoms you describe. Dry eye syndrome would also cause the difficulty with prolonged reading. We should be able to identify your problem with a complete exam. C. Tobin Taylor MD
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Anonymous
10/31/2009
If someone has been diagnosed with Macular Dege...
If someone has been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration (wet)and receiving the shots in the eye, what are their chances of going blind? The area had not 'broke through' the retina but had started...
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Campbell, Cunningham &
10/31/2009
This is really a question for your retina speci...
This is really a question for your retina specialist. There are a variety of injections, and tremendous individual variability in how someone responds to wet AMD. There is no way to predict which patients may or may not lose more vision, but one thing is that people with AMD rarely go "completely" blind. The central vision may be lost, but the peripheral vision is almost always spared. I would suggest contacting your treating retina specialist. Thank you! LBC
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Anonymous
10/10/2009
I underwent lasix surgery a few years ago but a...
I underwent lasix surgery a few years ago but after studying and now working staring at a computer screen I notice my vision has started to have a decrease in vision. What do you think about...
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Campbell, Cunningham &
10/10/2009
This could be early presbyopia, or you may be e...
This could be early presbyopia, or you may be experiencing a regression which needs an enhancement. The only way to be sure is to be checked out by a good optometrist. Thank you for your question.
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Anonymous
9/7/2009
Hello. What are some common causes of vertical ...
Hello. What are some common causes of vertical monocular diplopia/polyopia that is apparent only when there is bright contrast? I am 18 years old, and have never had any previous eye problems, and...
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Campbell, Cunningham &
9/7/2009
Hello Chris, we could only recommend that you s...
Hello Chris, we could only recommend that you see a qualified specialist in ophthalmology in your geographical area. Thank you, CCT
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tmp364452
Crossville, TN
8/24/2009
Hello. My 83 y/o husband has cataracts on both ...
Hello. My 83 y/o husband has cataracts on both eyes. He went to the ophthalmologist but was kind of rushed through the exam and scheduling for the surgery. Scared him. He has other medical...
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Campbell, Cunningham &
8/24/2009
Hello A.B., Cataract surgery is widely accepted...
Hello A.B., Cataract surgery is widely accepted as one of the safest and most commonly performed surgical procedures in the world. Cataract surgery recovery is usually quick and complications are generally rare. Outcomes are often dependent upon the general health of the patient, so I would recommend your husband visit a good ophthalmologist who can take his entire health into consideration. The doctors of Campbell Cunningham & Taylor are accepting new patients. If we may be of service, please call 584-0905 to set up an appoitment. We're happy to help. CCT
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Anonymous
8/22/2009
I'm on a c-pap, I have asma, I have a slight bl...
I'm on a c-pap, I have asma, I have a slight blood presuure problem, I'm 58 years old, 6'4",
295 lbs (use to weight 334lbs being excerciseing 3 days a week for 6 months now.
Now my question why...
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Campbell, Cunningham &
8/22/2009
Hi Sam, I'm not sure what an ophthalmologist ca...
Hi Sam, I'm not sure what an ophthalmologist can tell you about your condition. I would suggest seeing your primary care physician about your concerns. Thank you for your question, CCT
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Anonymous
8/16/2009
Is there a manufacturer of prism computer glass...
Is there a manufacturer of prism computer glasses for myasthemia gravis or can such glasses be made?
I am asking for a friend whom I was trying to tutor computer usage with very little success....
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Campbell, Cunningham &
8/16/2009
Myasthenia gravis is difficult due to the fact ...
Myasthenia gravis is difficult due to the fact that it is inherently unstable. You can create prism glasses, but the degree of double vision fluctuates so that one pair of glasses may not work all of the time. If the double vision is fairly constant then prism glasses can be very helpful. It may be helpful to do the computer work early in the day when the problem may be better and I would encourage your friend to have an exam to see if one prism can indeed fix this issue some of the time and hopefully most of the time. Most eyeglass companies make prism glasses, but the measurement is the most important part which is done by the eye doctor. This is what the prism is based on for each individual. Thank you for your question. Kirk Haun, M.D., FACS
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Anonymous
7/13/2009
Do you do vision restoration therapy as describ...
Do you do vision restoration therapy as described by Nova Vision?
I understand it may help someone who lost some sight due to a stroke.
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Campbell, Cunningham &
7/13/2009
Hello Colleen, There's no objective evidence th...
Hello Colleen, There's no objective evidence that vision restoration therapy helps. Although it's a good idea to come in and be tested to see exactly how much peripheral visual loss has been affected by the stroke, as well as to get a complete exam to rule out other issues. Thank you for your question. Les Cunningham, M.D.
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Anonymous
7/7/2009
I am 84 years of age. About a year ago I was st...
I am 84 years of age. About a year ago I was stricken with myasthenia gravis. I have recovered reasonably well in the strength area, arms and lege, but the main problem is double vision....
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Campbell, Cunningham &
7/7/2009
Myasthenia Gravis is a neuromuscular disorder w...
Myasthenia Gravis is a neuromuscular disorder which causes weakness in striated muscle tissue throughout the body including the muscles of the eye which in turn can be manifest as diplopia or double vision. In some cases the use of oral medications such as Mestinon can reduce or eliminate double vision as well as drooping of the eyelids which may occur as a result of myasthenia. Typically, these medicines would be prescribed and managed by a board certified Neurologist. Small to moderate amounts of residual diplopia may also be corrected with the use of prisms which are special lenses prescribed in glasses. Prism correction in glasses is measured in our office and glasses would then be made which when worn will correct the double vision. Prisms are designed to bend incoming light rays to help realign images presented to your brain. Finally, if a residual misalignment has remained stable over a period of several months in some rare cases a surgery may be performed to realign the eyes to eliminate diplopia. Call me for an appointment for an evaluation to discuss your specific options. Thanks for your question! C. Tobin Taylor M.D.
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Anonymous
6/16/2009
I am being treated for glaucoma and am looking ...
I am being treated for glaucoma and am looking for an Oththalmologist in Powell/Halls area of Knoxville, TN. for long term treatment. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Charlie Cart
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Campbell, Cunningham &
6/16/2009
Hello Charlie, the doctors of Campbell Cunningh...
Hello Charlie, the doctors of Campbell Cunningham & Taylor are accepting new patients and would be happy to help. The clinic nearest to you is the main clinic at 1124 Weisgarber Road. Just call 584-0905 to set up an appointment at your convenience. Thank you, CCT
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