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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

How do you cure astigmatism?

Astigmatism can often be eliminated by lasik, making certain corneal incisions or by using toric intraocular lenses during cataract surgery.

Will conjunctivitis go away by itself?

Conjunctivitis is usually self limited but will abate sooner with the correct treatment,

Why do my eyes hurt 3 weeks after cataract surgery?

Only an eye examination can tell the source of your pain.

Can you fix farsightedness with LASIK?

Hyperopia of a modest degree may be fixed by lasik but if there is emmetropia together with presbyopia lasik for the presbyopia will hurt vision without wearing corrective lenses. READ MORE
Hyperopia of a modest degree may be fixed by lasik but if there is emmetropia together with presbyopia lasik for the presbyopia will hurt vision without wearing corrective lenses.

How long should you wear eye shield after cataract surgery?

The length of time you must wear a shield post operatives varies with the surgical technique. Ask your surgeon what he or she recommends.

Can you wear blue light glasses all day?

I believe you mean blue blocking lenses. They are safe to wear at all times but in the sun you should also block out the ultraviolet rays.

What are the most comfortable contact lenses for astigmatism?

There is no one such brand. The process of choosing which one is best is mostly trial and error.

What helps your eyes heal faster after Lasik?

You need adequate vitamin C level and adequate tear production for best healing.

Can corrective lenses cure myopia?

Corrective lenses dont cure myopia.

What can you do at home to lower eye pressure?

Use the prescribed medications regularly

How long do I need to wear sunglasses after Lasik?

Doctors differ in their opinion. It is probably best to wear sun glasses out of doors until excess light sensitivity abates, maybe one or two weeks.

How long do you use Prednisolone eye drops after cataract surgery?

No everyone uses prednisone but when used it is generally from two to six weeks.

How old do you need to be to get contacts?

You can get contacts at any age but in my practice cosmetic use of contacts is limited to 13 and older because the success rate is higher and the experience is better tolerated. READ MORE
You can get contacts at any age but in my practice cosmetic use of contacts is limited to 13 and older because the success rate is higher and the experience is better tolerated.

Do floaters get worse after cataract surgery?

Floaters may get worse, better or not change much from cataract surgery.

Eye strain/Eye pressure and room lighting?

Intraocular pressure is not influenced by ambient light. Use whatever light you prefer. Within very wide parameters you should be fine.

Eye mole

This lesion is probably a Nevis of the caruncle but it shoul be examined by an ophthalmologist to rule out melanoma.

Eye question

You need to see an ophthalmologist for his or her expertise. You may have retrolental fibroblasplasia retinal detachment or a problem with the visual pathways of the brain

Why are my eyes staying red

Red eyes are usually from a germ or environmental irritant although they may be from a more generalized inflammatory condition. It takes an examination to diagnose.

Is it normal to see double after cataract surgery?

It isnt normal to see double after cataract surgery. You should see your doctor.

How do you heal a broken blood vessel in your eye fast?

If the broken blood vessel is conjunctival it heals without any treatment. It usually resolves in a week or two. If the broken blood vessel is in the interior of the eye it is READ MORE
If the broken blood vessel is conjunctival it heals without any treatment. It usually resolves in a week or two. If the broken blood vessel is in the interior of the eye it is more serious and may require treatment such as bed rest, laser or injections of medicine into the eye.