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John D. Sheppard, MD, MMSc

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David M. Salib, MD

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Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACS

Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACS

Andrew A. Dahl, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Dahl's educational background includes a BA with Honors and Distinction from Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, and an MD from Cornell University, where he was selected for Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. He had an internal medical internship at the New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center.

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Benign eye floaters require no additional care, other than a follow-up examination as recommended. Pathologic eye floaters require exquisite cooperation with the eye doctor to take all prescribed oral and eyedrop medications, make all scheduled follow-up and treatment visits, and restrict activity if necessary. Collaboration with the family doctor, internist, or endocrinologist may be essential as well.

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