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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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Is cataracts surgery safe?
Depending on the type of cataract and the presence of coexisting conditions there is relative safety in cataract surgery. Your doctor should give you his perception of relative READ MORE
Depending on the type of cataract and the presence of coexisting conditions there is relative safety in cataract surgery. Your doctor should give you his perception of relative benefit and risk for you.
Can cataracts be fixed without surgery?
Cataracts can only be fixed with surgery but their effects are minimized with the proper spectacle correction.
What treatment is the safest for glaucoma?
The answer depends on multiple factors such as the amount of damage, the level of intraocular pressure, the type of glaucoma, coexisting conditions, you ability to adhere to a READ MORE
The answer depends on multiple factors such as the amount of damage, the level of intraocular pressure, the type of glaucoma, coexisting conditions, you ability to adhere to a regimen. The cost and the inconvenience may also be factors in deciding on treatment.
Puffy eyes/swollen eyes
See the camp doctor.
Can contacts cause an eye infection?
Yes, especially if you sleep in them.
Should I wear glasses with astigmatism?
If you get Toric lenses they will correct for astigmatism whether clear or tinted.
When can a child have a LASIK for myopia?
Wait until the child is an adult and he or she meets the required parameters.
Can glasses cause headaches?
It is unusual but possible for glasses to cause headaches.
Is a cataract serious?
The primary problem with cataracts is associated visual impairment. When they impair your ability to function or enjoyment of life cataract surgery is usually advised. The success READ MORE
The primary problem with cataracts is associated visual impairment. When they impair your ability to function or enjoyment of life cataract surgery is usually advised. The success rate for restoration is very high.
Can I drive a car with astigmatism?
In New York State if your acuity passes and you have sufficient peripheral vision you may drive.
What surgery is done for astigmatism?
LASIK may eliminate astigmatism and lens extraction with a Tori’s lens implant has a role.
Can eye strain be fixed with eye drops?
Eye strain is a subjective experience which often has no objective correlate. You may safely try to mitigate the strain with artificial tears or cool compresses.
My eyelids are swollen
It sounds like good advice.
When can I use a laptop after LASIK?
As soon as you are comfortable, usually a few days.
How many days of rest should I have after LASIK?
Usually only a few days suffice. Ask your surgeon what he suggests.
Can eye pressure be fixed?
Depending on how high the pressure is and whether you have associated damage you may require treatment with eye drops, laser or incisional surgery. Damage from elevated pressure READ MORE
Depending on how high the pressure is and whether you have associated damage you may require treatment with eye drops, laser or incisional surgery. Damage from elevated pressure is essentially irreversible so if the pressure is causing damage or is high enough to likely cause damage it must be treated.
Should I be worried about this?
Your symptom is very unusual. Get checked.
