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Dr. Bruce Lewis Gordon, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Bruce Gordon is an ophthalmologist practicing in White Plains, NY. Dr. Gordon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gordon 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. Gordon 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.
57 years
Experience
Dr. Bruce Lewis Gordon, M.D.
- Armonk, NY
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can your eyesight be fixed with laser surgery?
Whether eyesight may be corrected by laser surgery depends on what is wrong with the eye. No one type of treatment works for all conditions.
What happens if you look around during laser eye surgery?
The treatment will be less acurate.
What are the best eye drops for itchy eyes?
Pataday usually works well, is available OTC and is quite safe.
Can I check my eyesight at home?
Although you can check your eyesight at home your measurement is likely to be approximate.
Are you awake during cataract surgery?
The patient is usually awake but sedated during cataract surgery.
Can you put on eye drops while wearing contacts?
In general, instilling eye drops while wearing comtact lenses is not recommended. The drops may concentrate preservatives used in eye drops, present a barrier to the drops or discolor READ MORE
In general, instilling eye drops while wearing comtact lenses is not recommended. The drops may concentrate preservatives used in eye drops, present a barrier to the drops or discolor the lenses. If the drops have lost their sterility the lenses may promote infection,
Can myopia in children be corrected?
There is some evidence that childhood myopia may be mitigated by the chronic use of low concentration atropine eye drops. However, this treatment is controversial. Reshaping the READ MORE
There is some evidence that childhood myopia may be mitigated by the chronic use of low concentration atropine eye drops. However, this treatment is controversial. Reshaping the corneas with rigid contact lenses probably doesnt achieve long lasting results.
What is the best treatment for bacterial eye infection?
It is very difficult to determine whether an infection is caused by bacteria on the basis of appearance. However if the eye is cultured, you would determine the drug sensitivity READ MORE
It is very difficult to determine whether an infection is caused by bacteria on the basis of appearance. However if the eye is cultured, you would determine the drug sensitivity of the organism and treat appropriately. Otherwise you can use shotgun therapy and use a broad spectrum antibiotic and hope you are destroying the organism.
How do you clean your eyes before LASIK?
Follow your surgeons advice.
How long do eyes sting after Lasik?
Stinging often persists for a few days after lasik but this varies.
How long does LASIK surgery last for astigmatism?
The results of lasik should be stable for at least several years and often for lifetime.
Can lazy eye go away?
Amblyopia is usually amenable to treatment in children under the age of nine or ten with patching, correative lenses and/or atropine eye drops. The earlier treatment is initiated, READ MORE
Amblyopia is usually amenable to treatment in children under the age of nine or ten with patching, correative lenses and/or atropine eye drops. The earlier treatment is initiated, the better the results.
Is pain after Lasik surgery normal?
Everyone experiences pain differently. Most people say that the eyes feel scratchy and raw while others speak of pain which is mild to moderate. The discomfort lasts two or three READ MORE
Everyone experiences pain differently. Most people say that the eyes feel scratchy and raw while others speak of pain which is mild to moderate. The discomfort lasts two or three days in most cases.
Can I use a smartphone after LASIK?
You can.
How can I get rid of eye discharge?
You need to see your eye care professional for best evaluation and treatment.
What are the negative effects of cataract surgery?
It is unusual to note any significant problems after cataract surgery. Occasionally a patient may need eye glasses afterwards to fine tune the vision but there are mostly very READ MORE
It is unusual to note any significant problems after cataract surgery. Occasionally a patient may need eye glasses afterwards to fine tune the vision but there are mostly very satisfied patients.
Is cataract surgery a difficult surgery?
Cataract surgery requires significant amount of training and experience but with necessary skills is not difficult.
What exercises can I do to improve myopia?
Exercises arent effective in alleviating myopia.
Is cataract surgery serious?
Cataract surgery is a major intrusion into the eye which usually goes well and improves vision but may have negative consequences including loss of vision, discomfort and further READ MORE
Cataract surgery is a major intrusion into the eye which usually goes well and improves vision but may have negative consequences including loss of vision, discomfort and further surgery. It is jokingly said that surgery is minor when it is on someone else but major when it is on you.
Does wearing reading glasses weaken your eyes?
Wearing the appropriate spectacles for reading merely focuses incoming light. They neither weaken nor strengthen the eyes.
