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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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If you shot your eye with a nerf bullet, can your eye heal over time or do you need to visit a doctor
Visit your ophthalmologist.
Bump on eyelid
It is probably a chalazion but should be opened up. If suspicious a specimen should be sent to a pathogist.
eyelid spasms
Most of the time the cause of your symptoms remains a mystery. Rarely it may be due to low serum calcium or other discoverable conditions.
What is the success rate for cataract surgery?
The success rate for cataract surgery is very high, probably over 98%.
What is good for an eye infection?
It depends on what is likely to be the offending germ.
Should I use eye drops for an eye infection?
You should probably be examined and use drops.
How long after cataract surgery can I fly?
Ask your surgeon what he or she advises.
When can I swim after myopia surgery?
Not immediately. Ask your surgeon when you are healed sufficiently.
Are myopia glasses safe for a child?
Usually plastic lenses are safely prescribed.
What are the side effects of laser surgery for glaucoma?
It depends on what laser procedure is performed and which laser is used.
How can I treat optic nerve pain?
The answer depends on the cause of the pain.
Should I use steroid eye drops for optic neve damage?
If from glaucoma you can stabilize the condition by lowering the intraocular pressure with eye drops. Most other conditions don’t respond to topical medication.
Can optic nerve damage be fixed?
The optic nerves are really not nerves but rather brain pathways and don’t regenerate. Injury might be reversed but the death of cells is permanent.
Why does my eye hurt in the corner when I touch it?
You may have angular blepharitis or perhaps a sty. See your ophthalmologist.
Do they put you to sleep for glaucoma surgery?
Rarely is it necessary to put a patient to sleep for any eye surgery but sedation is common .
What should you not do when wearing contacts?
Don’t swim with them in your eyes or use certain eye drops wit contact lenses in your eyes.
Can wearing contacts damage your eyes?
Contact lenses can sometimes damage the eyes especially if overwork or if slept with. Most of the time they are relatively safe.
How long should I rest my eyes from contacts?
It depends on individual factors.
