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Lee Duffner, MD

Lee Duffner, MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist in Hollywood, FL. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and interned in general medicine at Stanford University. Following three years of military service, he was an ophthalmology resident at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

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Does Alternating Esotropia mean the same as Accommodative Esotropia? (02/22/2010)

Can you tell me any way to get rid of or to prevent yellowish color of the eyes and how to make them white again? (02/22/2010)

My son is only 11 and he wants to wear contacts, I think he's too young. Is there a specific age for contact wearers? (01/07/2010)

My father suffers with dementia. It is hard to know what behaviors are due to his disease and what might be due to the need for new glasses. He's terrified of doctors and fights our attempt to get him to his eye doctor. (01/06/2010)

What are the advantages of antireflective coatings on eye glasses if any? And what is benefits of getting a polycarbonate lenses instead of plastic ones? (12/17/2009)

Could you please explain how the base curvature measurement works for cosmetic lenses? Most companies I see offer only two or three sizes, and not always for my prescription. (12/17/2009)

Over the last few months I've noticed an increase in black swirls in my peripheral vision. (11/17/2009)

I have recently had an acoustic neuroma surgically removed. Currently my facial nerve is not functioning (although the surgeon's are confident it will come back), so how should I take care of my affected eye? (11/17/2009)

I have been having eye discharge in one eye when I wear my contacts. It also gets red, itches, and feels like something is in my eye. None of this happens when I don't wear my contacts. What is wrong? (11/02/2009)

I am a healthy 24-year old woman and have been wearing contact lenses for the last 4 years. Approximately 2 weeks ago I noticed a fuzzy dark (grey/brown)spot in my field of vision. (11/02/2009)

My daughter has bumps on the edge of eye lid by her eye lashes. At first the bumps would come out and go back in. Now they have been on the edge of her eye lid for a long time. They look like they are full of pus, but there is no pus in the bumps. Help me (10/20/2009)

First thing my husband does in the morning is turn on his laptop and check his email. I was told that, when we awake, we should increase light gradually in order to protect our eyes. (10/20/2009)

I have a lazy eye. I was cross-eyed when I was born and had three surgeries before I was 5 years of age to correct the situation. I am 31 now and my right eye gets extremely lazy when I am tired. Is there anything I can do at my age to help with it? (10/15/2009)

I have noticed in the last two weeks that the whites of my eyes are blue in color instead of white. Is this a serious problem? (10/05/2009)

I have chronic dry eye and have used all kind of over the counter drops and prescription drops nothing seems to help. Is there anything else besides surgery? (10/05/2009)

I am not sure whether I should get my eye examination done from an ophthalmologist or from an optometrist. Please clarify from whom should I get my annual eye examination. (09/23/2009)

Is eye whitening surgery available in the U.S.? Is it safe? (09/10/2009)

Is it normal to feel dizzy with new eyeglass prescription? (09/10/2009)

I have a 15-year-old who needs or should wear corrective lens while playing waterpolo. What kind if any eye protection is available for waterpolo and can a corrective lens be added? (08/24/2009)

What causes the whites of the eye to be yellow? (08/24/2009)

My son woke up with not being able to open his right eye without pain. What is the best way to flush out his eye? Do I put cold or warm cloths on it for pain? (08/03/2009)

I ride dirt bikes for recreation. After riding for ten or so minutes, I start to lose depth perception, and see double. I can't tell how deep the hole is, or how high the bump is. (08/03/2009)

I have always been prone to getting sties. During the past year, I seem to been getting them almost constantly. I am 63 years old and don't know if this is due to aging, stress or other factors. Do you have any thoughts on this matter? (07/31/2009)

I am 18 years old and I don't have any medical problems. I've just started noticing a problem within the past couple weeks. (07/31/2009)

I have a contact stuck in the very top of my eye for two days now . I cannot get it out. Is this dangerous? (06/29/2009)

I’m a clinical supervisor in a pediatric office, when doing a snellen eye exam should you start with one particular eye first of with both eyes first? (06/29/2009)

why am I losing my eyelashes? (06/17/2009)

Can wearing contacts make astigmatism worse? My astigmatism has changed 50% since I started wearing contacts. (06/16/2009)

Yesterday I was weed wacking and usually wear eye protection but there was only about five feet of line to weed wack so I skipped it (06/16/2009)

I was diagnosed yesterday with blocked tear ducts where the ducts drain into the nose. what kind of surgery addresses this problem. and what side effects might there be? (06/11/2009)

I have to take some antibiotic medications and have been told by my doctor that I should stay out of the sun while I'm on them, since they may make me more likely to sunburn. (06/08/2009)

I have a question about ptosis and if there is a remedy by accessing the levator muscle that controls the eyelid or exercises or supplements? Any other approach besides surgery. (06/08/2009)

The last two mornings I have had severe red and burning eyes after I put in my contacts. (05/27/2009)

My brother was just diagnosed with eye cancer. (05/27/2009)

What are the visual symptoms from polycythemia vera? (05/27/2009)

What is Gutatta of the eye(s)? (05/27/2009)

What does "good ocular health, alternating Esotropia" mean? (05/27/2009)

what is pinqueculum on the eye and how did I get this? (05/15/2009)

Several years ago I was diagnosed with an eye infection that prevented me from wearing my contact lenses. (05/07/2009)

I am both nearsighted and farsighted and began wearing my glasses full time about 5 years ago at age 48. Is there any chance that my vision can get worse if I wear my glasses all the time so do my eyes get more depended on the prescription in the glasses? (05/07/2009)

Can sitting too close to the TV damage your eyes? (04/13/2009)

I do have allergies, but I never had my eyes secrete mucus matter and water like they are doing for the past two days. I got some over the counter eye drops that have a antihistamine in it. (04/13/2009)

I have had a freckle in the back of my eye for about 10 yrs I just had an exam and was told I needed to have it checked by a ophthalmologist. What could this be? I wear contacts and have had no problems with that eye. (04/13/2009)

I have a calcium deposit on the top of my eyelid. It's starting to bother my vision. My question: Can it be removed and if so how and by what kind of doctor? (04/06/2009)

I am a 57 year old female with dark brown eyes. I recently noticed that the outer rim of my irises has changed from black to a grayish color. Is that normal in the aging process? If it is not normal, should I make an appointment with an eye doctor or our (04/02/2009)

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