North Shore Towers Courier n February 2015 29 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. But our eyes can also tell us much about our overall health. During an eye exam, doctors find clues to what’s going on in our eyes – and in the rest of the body. Dr. Andrew Gewirtz, an ophthalmologist at North Shore Queens Eye Medicine in Little Neck, says the following symptoms should prompt a visit to an ophthalmologist: Protect Your Precious Eyesight Have you been putting off an eye exam? Now is the time to make an appointment. Many eye diseases have no early symptoms, but timely diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent vision loss. Andrew Gewirtz, M.D. at North Shore Queens Eye Medicine offers general ophthalmology services • Same day and walk-in appointments • Evening and weekend hours • Exams for eyeglasses • Contact lens fittings • Children’s eye exams • Most insurance plans accepted Don’t delay. Call today. 718-225-5656 THE ART OF ELDER LAW For more than 30 years the elder law firm of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates has been providing New Yorkers with legal solutions that protect, relieve and endure for generations. Our dedicated attorneys are skilled in the art of giving legal advice and are accomplished in elder law, Medicaid eligibility, estate planning, trusts, estate mediation, wills, asset protection, guardianships, probate and most issues associated with the challenges of aging. Our distinguished reputation is based on a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards and our core values of honesty, integrity, and excellence. “We won’t settle for anything less”. 1-877- ELDER LAW 1-877-ESTATES Queens • Long Island • Manhattan • Brooklyn ATTORNEY ADVERTISING • Bulging eyes. This can signal a thyroid problem or it can be a manifestation of other diseases, such as a tumor behind the eye. • Red or bloodshot eyes. Red eyes don’t always mean you didn’t get enough sleep. They can be a sign of an over-active thyroid, allergy or an eye infection. • A sty or other growth on or near the eyelid. Any growth on or near the eyelid should be checked by a doctor. Certain eyelid or skin cancers can look like a sty or pimple. • Dry eyes. This condition often affects people when they get older. Dry eyes are common, and eye drops and other treatments can often relieve the discomfort. But dry eyes can also signal an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. • Watery or tearing eyes. This can be a sign of corneal disease, a blocked tear duct, or an eyelash or lid problem. Anyone who has pain along with the tearing should be examined right away. • Double vision. When double vision occurs in both eyes, it could be related to thyroid disease, a brain problem, a tumor or another disease. • Seeing halos around lights. If people experience pain and vision loss along with the appearance of halos, it may indicate cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disease or contact lens overuse. • Yellow eyes. A yellowing of the white part of the eye can be a symptom of hepatitis, a liver disease. • Dots and spots. Called Floaters, if they appear suddenly as hundreds of small black particles, it can be a sign of a retinal tear or a retina detachment. There is serious cause for concern when floaters occur with flashes of light. To make an appointment with Dr. Gewirtz, call 718-225-5656 North Shore Queens Eye Medicine and Surgery 52-21 Little Neck Parkway | Little Neck, NY 11362 www.northshorequeenseye.com
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