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Dr. Aaron Weingeist

Aaron Weingeist, MD, is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Seattle. He obtained his medical degree from The University of Iowa, Roy J. Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. He completed his internship in internal medicine, followed by a three-year residency in ophthalmology, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.

How do you treat scleritis and how long does it take to resolve?

I was punched by an elbow on my eye by accident almost 2 days ago. It was painful but it was looking normal. This afternoon I noticed blood on my eye, blurry vision and a very light pain.

Does altitude affect floaters?

I have recurring uveitis. It comes back once or twice a year. I have been checked for any of the diseases and causes that seem to be linked to the problem and have none of them.

Are fluorescent lights worse for your eyes than incandescent lights?

How can I tell if I have an eye infection or pink eye? My eye started watering last night and now it is slightly swollen and pink. What should I do for it?

I work with computers all day (nine hours) and I use the computer at home a lot and read books. How much damage am I doing to my eyes and how long would you recommend the use of computers?

My husband believes that the UV coating on his prescription lenses is enough to protect his eyes from the sun. What recommendations do you have concerning prescription lenses with UV coating versus sunglasses? Thank you.

How do I know if a floater is a sign of a serious problem? Also are there general timelines for how long floaters last?

A small tree branch snapped back and hit my left eye. My eye is bloodshot and I don't know how to treat it.

How long should you wait if you think you have a stye before seeing a doctor?

I am a 45-year-old female. I have always had 20/20 vision. Over the past few months, I have had to rely on reading glasses on and off. I contributed this to age factor.