Jay Stockman
BA, OD
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Jay Stockman Quick Facts
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- 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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MRSA- Resistant Bacterial Infections
Health care has been much improved since the discovery of antibiotics. Prior to WWII, Sulfa drugs were the treatment of choice to fight bacteria and were quite successful, but did not cover all the organisms that attacked humans. As a result, many perished and even more suffered debilitating ...
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Floppy Iris Syndrome And Flomax
Television watching has become a national pass time in the United States, and along with it commercial exposure. We often hear, and see new products and drug manufacturers now use this medium to advertise their pharmaceuticals. The problem that often arises is that the viewer does not know ...
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Acne Rosacea, Blepharitis and PRK: A Case History
Acne Rosacea is a skin condition that mimics regular acne, but lasts much longer and often affects adults. The condition can have substantial side affects and create secondary problems with the skin and surrounding tissue. Treatment often requires oral medication. Blepharitis is an ...
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Sexually Transmitted Disease And Eye Infections
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted, urogenital disease that frequently goes un or misdiagnosed. As a result of this under diagnosing many individuals suffer from Adult Inclusion Conjunctivitis(A.I.C.). The reason for the misdiagnosing is the lack of desire by many eye doctors to raise the ...
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Cystoid Macular Edema, NSAIDS And Cataracts
Cystoid Macular Edema is a swelling in the central most part of the retina creating small cyst like lesions. It may occur for a number of reasons, but I will concentrate on the incidence occurring following cataract surgery. The standard of care has changed greatly over the years with cataract ...
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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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Keratoconus and Contact Lenses
Keratoconus is a genetic, recessive condition that affects less then 1% of the population, is progressive and can have devastating affects on the vision. There are several types of the condition each demonstrating varying degrees of severity. The mild variation of the condition will present ...
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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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New Developments In Dry Eye Treatment
Dry eyes are a serious and growing conce for millions of individuals. The eye must be bathed in a continuous flow of a tear film that consists of several components. A healthy tear film contains lipids, aqueous, and mucin. The outer lipid layer prevents evaporation, keeping the inner layers ...
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Dry Eyes And Their Treatments
Dry Eyes and Their Treatments Dry eyes are enormously common in the US, and it is believed to be the source of most complaints in eye doctor’s offices. While there are very few studies that have been conducted on this condition, many eye symptoms are thought to actually be based on a dry eye ...
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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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A Solution For Refractive Surgery Overcorrection
The refractive surgical procedure, PRK involves debrading, or scraping the top layer of the cornea, thereby exposing the inner layers which are then treated with a laser. In doing so, the cornea can be reshaped, and this will improve the vision of the patient. Ideally, the patient will wear a ...
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June 16, 2008
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