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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

What is the best surgery for astigmatism?

It varies with the conditions of your corneas and the experience of your surgeon.

What is the treatment for cataracts?

If vision is still adequate cataracts may be watched, but if the visual impairment is significant surgery might be a better option.

How many days of rest is okay after LASIK surgery?

You should ask your doctor but generally absolute rest rarely is necessary for more than one or two days.

How do you stop cloudy vision?

Cloudy vision may have a variety of causes, therefore many potential
remedies. Each type of problem is treated with uniquely appropriate
remedies.

How can I hydrate my eyes without eye drops?

At age 15 you are unlikely to have dry eyes.I suspect that the diagnoses is in error. Have your doctor do appropriate tests.

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.