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Dr. Richard E. Bensinger, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Richard Bensinger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Bensinger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bensinger can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Bensinger can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
55 years Experience
Dr. Richard E. Bensinger, M.D.
  • Seattle, WA
  • Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
  • Accepting new patients

Can vision change after cataract surgery?

Of course. Changing (improving) vision is the goal.

My eye is red and swollen?

Looks like a typical stye. Use a wash cloth under very warm (not hot) water applied five times per day for five minutes each time. This must be done as I have suggested. The lid READ MORE
Looks like a typical stye. Use a wash cloth under very warm (not hot) water applied five times per day for five minutes each time. This must be done as I have suggested. The lid should head towards normal in a few days, but if it is still the same or worse by Tuesday, then see your ophthalmologist. 

How long does it take for vision to stabilize after cataract surgery?

You will see very well in 1 week and will be totally healed by 3 weeks.

Blurry vision?

Not enough information here. There are lots of possibilities. You need to set up an appointment with an ophthalmologist to understand what is going on.

Eye irritation?

This does require a second opinion. You should seek an ophthalmologist, not an optometrist, who can give you a better answer for your problem.

My eyelid looks infected?

Most likely an ordinary stye. Use very warm (not hot) washcloth soaks for 5 minutes at a time applied 5 times per day. This will usually take care of it in several days. Most do READ MORE
Most likely an ordinary stye. Use very warm (not hot) washcloth soaks for 5 minutes at a time applied 5 times per day. This will usually take care of it in several days. Most do this 2 times per day and that will not work. Must be 5 times per day. Antibiotics will not work on this.

Can surgery do this?

A woman's eyelids are modified by a significantly less prominent brow protrusion. Eyelid surgery will not alter this. Depending upon your brow protrusion, you will have a more READ MORE
A woman's eyelids are modified by a significantly less prominent brow protrusion. Eyelid surgery will not alter this. Depending upon your brow protrusion, you will have a more or less feminized eyelid look. So, you should discuss this with your surgeon to determine the likely outlook.

Sudden migraine?

You should be seeing a neurologist for this.

Eye abrasion and going back to work?

As soon as the pain goes away, you can go to work.

Glarely vision in right eye?

Not enough information to make a definitive diagnosis. What does your cataract surgeon say about this? If you cannot get a good answer, then seek a second opinion.

Signs of bulging eyes?

The most common bulge is related to the thyroid gland. Look in the mirror and see if the whites of the eyes on top is showing. Compare how you look to old facial photographs to READ MORE
The most common bulge is related to the thyroid gland. Look in the mirror and see if the whites of the eyes on top is showing. Compare how you look to old facial photographs to see if they have changed. Ask your partner if the eyes do not completely close when you are asleep. The most common bulging eyes affect one eye more than the other so asymmetry should be easily noted. 

How do you get rid of floaters after Lasik?

Some things that you might think are floaters are natural and cannot be gotten rid of. Ask your LASIK surgeon about that. If you have actual floaters, usually membrane fragments READ MORE
Some things that you might think are floaters are natural and cannot be gotten rid of. Ask your LASIK surgeon about that. If you have actual floaters, usually membrane fragments in the middle of your eye, there is work being done on modified lasers to vaporize them if they are too disturbing. This has not been perfected and there is some risk, so you need to determine if they are just annoying or interfering with your vision.

Closed angle glaucoma?

This is a problem with the anatomy of the front of the eye in which the lens pushes the iris forward filling the space in the area of the front of the eye which drains the continuous READ MORE
This is a problem with the anatomy of the front of the eye in which the lens pushes the iris forward filling the space in the area of the front of the eye which drains the continuous production of fluid so the eye pressure is normal. It is mostly in folks who are hyperopic (note the + sign on the power of your prescriptive eyeglasses or do your eyeglasses magnify an image like a magnifying glass). This can happen from being in the dark-the iris dilates and gets stuck on the drains or from some medications. When this happens, the eye pressure elevates to dangerous levels, your vision will be blurred, you may feel some nausea and a bit of eye pain and the pupil of your eye, which normal opens and closes with light and dark will be a little dilated and will not move with light.This takes place rapidly within literally a few minutes. This can be fixed by your ophthalmologist who will use a laser to make a new opening in the outside of the iris to allow the fluid to get to the drains. This is an urgent situation and needs rapid attention, so get to your ophthalmologist or at least to an ER if you suspect this is happening. 

Can dry eyes cause blurred vision after Lasik?

Dryness of the eyes can occur after LASIK. The tear layering on the eye surface contributes to the clarity of vision, and if the eyes are dry, the vision can become reversibly READ MORE
Dryness of the eyes can occur after LASIK. The tear layering on the eye surface contributes to the clarity of vision, and if the eyes are dry, the vision can become reversibly blurred.

How do you treat eye discharge in babies?

If there is no trace of white or grey on the cornea (the window at the front of the eye through which you see the colored iris inside the eye), then you can use over-the-counter READ MORE
If there is no trace of white or grey on the cornea (the window at the front of the eye through which you see the colored iris inside the eye), then you can use over-the-counter lubricating drops to flush out the eye. If the discharge is thick and white and the eye is red, then you need to see a pediatric ophthalmologist quickly or at least an emergency room.

What is the best natural eye lubricant?

The best natural eye lubricant is your own tears. Eye drops labeled 'natural' are synthetic and not manufactured from natural sources. I suggest you try several different eye drops READ MORE
The best natural eye lubricant is your own tears. Eye drops labeled 'natural' are synthetic and not manufactured from natural sources. I suggest you try several different eye drops from over-the-counter sources until you find one that fits your needs.

How long should you rest after cataract surgery?

You are young enough at 64 to recover rapidly from cataract surgery. You should sleep your normal hours, apply eye drops as prescribed and limit any activity that might put the READ MORE
You are young enough at 64 to recover rapidly from cataract surgery. You should sleep your normal hours, apply eye drops as prescribed and limit any activity that might put the operated eye at risk. By one week, all should be back to normal.
Enjoy your improved vision.

Eye color?

No effect. Nothing to worry about.

Eye problem?

It sounds like your glasses are providing good vision. Perhaps the frame is too massive and you are uncomfortable with the way that it fits. Go back to the optical shop and get READ MORE
It sounds like your glasses are providing good vision. Perhaps the frame is too massive and you are uncomfortable with the way that it fits. Go back to the optical shop and get it adjusted.