Jay Stockman
BA, OD
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Jay Stockman Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Vision, Contact Lenses, Diabetes, Vitamins, Supplements
- Career Focus
- Author, Practitioner
- Affiliation
- National Board of Examiners, AOA
Dr. Stockman received his undergraduate degree from Boston University in Boston, Mass. where he majored in Chemistry, and his doctorate from The SUNY College of Optometry in New York. During that period, he did research at NYU medical school on Cystic Fibrosis. He received the prestigious 10 year membership award from the American Optometric Association, is a Senior examiner for the National Board of examiners in Optometry, 
and has published numerous articles in the fields of Contact lenses, ocular pathology and general health related topics. Dr. Stockman has owned and operated a contact lens manufacturing facility, and is a master Gas Permeable contact lens designer. Dr. Stockman is an established internet Web and software designer, and is a founding member and sits on the Board of 2 internet companies as well as being their CEOs. He is also an expert skier and champion amateur tennis player.
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Puffy, Itchy Allergy Eyes
Seasonal allergies are a constant companion for many individuals and represent a major health factor for millions of Americans. Symptoms include sneezing, coughing, red itchy eyes, sore throat and even dark circles under the eyes. Hay fever is often caused by pollens which are at the highest counts in higher heats, humidity and carbon dioxide concentration. Ragweed is the most common allergen in the fall which causes our immune system to release histamines and other inflammatory mediators. The spring is dominated by tree contributions, followed by flowers, weeds and molds.
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Easy Solution for a Complex Problem
Patients' complaints of burning, dry and red eyes are often passed off as either nothing significant or a side bar of dry eyes. Many eye doctors simply recommend artificial tears and hope for the best. When these same individuals return with contact lens discomfort and related symptoms, they are more difficult to deal with. While dry eyes are in many cases the etiology of the symptoms, the cure is more complex. The underlying reason for the dry eye condition must be determined in order to fully correct the problem. An often overlooked cause is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
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Contact Lenses Delivering Stem Cells
Stem cells have proven themselves to be the next great healer in treating deadly and debilitating diseases. While research has been restricted, their efficacy is well known. The concept that one's own body, through the use of stem cells, can cure and heal damage to the tissues; and therefore improve function is a medical breakthrough of monumental proportion. Delivery of these stem cells to the affected organs is always an issue that must be considered as much as the selection of the cells themselves.
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Cloudy Vision After Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery has come a long way over the years and the surgical results are dramatically better then in the past. However, there are still potential complications and careful presurgical evaluations can often predict post surgical complications. One such potential problem is corneal edema (swelling of the cornea). With the development of Phacoemulsification which involves vibrations that break apart the cataractous lens, the likelihood of corneal swelling is much greater.
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Avoid Choking the Cornea
Contact lenses have been worn for many decades and have improved substantially over the years. Along with this change in lens technology has been a dramatic improvement testing and diagnostic capabilities. While many contact lens wearers do so with out incident, there are many perils that may inflict damage to the eyes that can result in devastating complications. Proper contact lens fitting and follow ups should include not only the basic refraction, cornea readings and corneal health evaluation, but also corneal topography and endothelial cell count measurements.
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Revolutionary New Multifocal Contact Lens for People Over Forty
Contact lenses have been around for more then half a century. They started as glass lenses, and evolved into many different types of soft plastic polymers. These changes have been dramatic, and have enabled millions of people to wear contact lenses comfortably for a whole host of activities. The ...
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No Rub Contact Lens Solutions Can Cause Serious Infection
Contact lens solutions have evolved drastically over the past 50 years. They started as a multi-procedure activity that included cleaning, disinfecting, and soaking. These procedures could take hours to complete, and compliance was poor while the cost was high. As technology improved, so did the ...
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Hope For a Visually Debilitating Condition
The pursuit of visual correction has taken many paths over the years, some better then others. On occasion, a protocol that is intended for one use can be applied to another with results that exceed its original intentions. Such is the case with Intacs, which are corneal implants to correct ...
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10 Vital Issues Required In The Management Of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a silent disease that always results in blindness if not properly treated. There are several types of glaucoma, but all are a result of increased pressure within the eye, and a corresponding decrease in blood flow to the optic nerve. Like most diseases, treatment of glaucoma has ...
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There Is Vision After Cataract Surgery
The evolution of cataract surgery has changed significantly over the years. It began with simply opening a large wound to remove the cataract, and then closing the hole leaving a void where the natural lens was. The only way a patient could then see was with the aid of very thick post surgical ...
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Pupil Disorders Can Reveal Imminent Brain Disease
When a patient walks through the door, the eye care professional must immediately begin evaluating the integrity of that patient; the way s/he carries themselves, their speech pattern, facial features, clarity of their eyes, position of their eyes, signs of squinting, or excessive tearing. These ...
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20/20 Vision Comes With Proper Management
Proper medical management of any surgery is vital to its ultimate success. Refractive surgery, in particular requires meticulous monitoring, and adapting in order for the individual to achieve the refractive goal set forth. Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a common refractive procedure that ...
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