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Dr. Jonathan Adam Adler, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Jonathan Adler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Adler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Adler 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. Adler 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.
37 years
Experience
Dr. Jonathan A. Adler, M.D.
- Bradenton, Florida
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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How can I reduce the redness in my eyes?
A safe drop to relieve redness is lumify . You can buy it over the counter and it can be used twice a day. You can also use non-preserved artificial tears. If these drops don't READ MORE
A safe drop to relieve redness is lumify . You can buy it over the counter and it can be used twice a day. You can also use non-preserved artificial tears. If these drops don't help you need to find the cause for your red eyes. It can also be due to other more significant eye diseases that an eye care professional can help you diagnose and treat your red eyes One
Should I wear myopia glasses?
It depends on how myopic you are .If your uncorrected myopia gives you distance vision of worse than 20/40 you need to wear glasses to be legal. Wearing glasses to correct myopia READ MORE
It depends on how myopic you are .If your uncorrected myopia gives you distance vision of worse than 20/40 you need to wear glasses to be legal. Wearing glasses to correct myopia will not effect your eyes in any negative way.
How soon after pregnancy can you get LASIK?
I usually tell patients to wait about 6 months after pregnancy . If breastfeeding I would tell patients 6 months after done breastfeeding . This is to allow hormone levels to READ MORE
I usually tell patients to wait about 6 months after pregnancy . If breastfeeding I would tell patients 6 months after done breastfeeding . This is to allow hormone levels to stabilize . Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
What can you do when your eye is red and irritated?
One cause of irritated red eyes can be dryness. It would be safe to use non-preserved artificial tears bought OTC. The eyes can also be red and irritated from allergies. Pataday READ MORE
One cause of irritated red eyes can be dryness. It would be safe to use non-preserved artificial tears bought OTC. The eyes can also be red and irritated from allergies. Pataday drops over the counter twice a day may work. If eyes are irritated after a day or 2 of conservative treatment you would need to see an eye care professional. If vision is decreased along with the irritation you need to be checked by an eye doctor to be properly diagnosed and treated.
Do eye drops help sore eyes?
If your eyes are sore because of dryness then using non preserved tears can help. If irritated from allergies an over the counter drop Patadsy twice a day may help. If they are READ MORE
If your eyes are sore because of dryness then using non preserved tears can help. If irritated from allergies an over the counter drop Patadsy twice a day may help. If they are sore because of a more serious medical condition you may need prescription drops. For the prescription drops you need to see an eye care professional.
What does a bloodshot eye indicate?
An eye that the white part looks blood red is a hemorrhage under the conjunctiva which is the outer layer of the eye. This is usually not significant and goes away by itself. If READ MORE
An eye that the white part looks blood red is a hemorrhage under the conjunctiva which is the outer layer of the eye. This is usually not significant and goes away by itself. If the blood vessels look red, conjunctivitis is usually associated with discharge. If its from a virus then it goes away by itself but can be contagious. If it doesn't resolve in n a few days you should get it diagnosed by an eye care professional. You can use nonpreserved artificial tears and cool compresses. Be careful not to infect anyone, Wash your hands a lot.
Which eye drops help with pink eye?
If pink eye is caused by a virus then no preserved artificial tears help. If it's caused by bacteria you need antibiotic drops which have to be prescribed by an eye care doctor. READ MORE
If pink eye is caused by a virus then no preserved artificial tears help. If it's caused by bacteria you need antibiotic drops which have to be prescribed by an eye care doctor. You need to be careful not to spread it to others.
Can amblyopia lead to blindness?
Amblyopia is decreased vision in 1 eye If caught before age 10 there are ways to improve the amblyopia eye. Amblyopia does not progress. Whatever vision you developed in your amblyopia READ MORE
Amblyopia is decreased vision in 1 eye If caught before age 10 there are ways to improve the amblyopia eye. Amblyopia does not progress. Whatever vision you developed in your amblyopia eye will remain the same.
Why is the vision in one eye worse than the other?
Everyone has a dominant eye that may be slightly better than the other. If there is a significant vision disparity there may be a medical problem with the weaker eye. You would READ MORE
Everyone has a dominant eye that may be slightly better than the other. If there is a significant vision disparity there may be a medical problem with the weaker eye. You would need to see an eye care professional to find out. If this is of recent onset you should get it checked out as soon as you can.
Is pain after Lasik surgery normal?
You can have some scratchy feelings and light sensitivity but if it's more than a minor irritation you need to be seen by your LASIK specialist.
What is the treatment for irregular astigmatism?
The treatment for irregular astigmatism is collagen crosslinking.This is vitamin B2 Riboflavin drops to cornea followed by 30 minutes of ultraviolet A wavelengths for 30 minutes READ MORE
The treatment for irregular astigmatism is collagen crosslinking.This is vitamin B2 Riboflavin drops to cornea followed by 30 minutes of ultraviolet A wavelengths for 30 minutes . This helps to stabilize the cornea. Sometimes a corneal transplant is needed . You need to see a trained cornea specialist for these treatments.
Can dry eye cause irregular astigmatism?
Dry eyes can make a map of your cornea appear as irregular astigmatism . If you treat the dry eye and repeat test sometimes it can become more regular.
Is it normal to have blurry vision after LASIK?
It depends on how long after LASIK your vision is blurry If you were seeing clearly and now it has become blurry there could be a problem . The flap could have folds in it and READ MORE
It depends on how long after LASIK your vision is blurry If you were seeing clearly and now it has become blurry there could be a problem . The flap could have folds in it and for this you need to see the doctor who performed the procedure , You need to do this as soon as you can to correct any problem that is causing you to be blurry.
What anesthesia do you get for cataract surgery?
Usually topical eyedrops with lidocaine intraocularly . Also an anesthesiologist giving you IV sedation with versed. There are variations in anesthetic techniques . You would READ MORE
Usually topical eyedrops with lidocaine intraocularly . Also an anesthesiologist giving you IV sedation with versed. There are variations in anesthetic techniques . You would need to talk to the specific ophthalmologist to find out what they use.
Is astigmatism surgery successful?
If you have regular astigmatism it can be treated successfully by LASIK ..If you have irregular astigmatism or a condition called keratoconus a procedure called collagen crosslinking READ MORE
If you have regular astigmatism it can be treated successfully by LASIK ..If you have irregular astigmatism or a condition called keratoconus a procedure called collagen crosslinking can stabilize that condition . You need to have an evaluation best would be by a corneal specialist that practices refractive surgery.
Can you stop farsightedness naturally?
You cannot stop nearsightedness or farsightedness naturally.
Do I need glasses for mild myopia?
If you have mild myopia. Which would be about 1 unit nearsighted and you see 20/40 or better for distance you may not need glasses. They would benefit you for night driving. You READ MORE
If you have mild myopia. Which would be about 1 unit nearsighted and you see 20/40 or better for distance you may not need glasses. They would benefit you for night driving. You should see a reputable eyecare provider to get all your options.
What type of glasses is best for astigmatism?
You need to go to a reputable eye care specialist to get an accurate prescription to correct your astigmatism. If the degree and the direction of the astigmatism isn't right the READ MORE
You need to go to a reputable eye care specialist to get an accurate prescription to correct your astigmatism. If the degree and the direction of the astigmatism isn't right the glasses will give you not perfect vision.
Can you drive the next day after LASIK surgery?
Normally in uncomplicated LASIK, you can see well enough to drive.
What glasses do I need for reading?
If you are near or over 40 you may need help just for reading .Over the counter magnifiers or sometimes called cheaters come in poeers of 1.00 to 4.00 in increments of 0.25 At READ MORE
If you are near or over 40 you may need help just for reading .Over the counter magnifiers or sometimes called cheaters come in poeers of 1.00 to 4.00 in increments of 0.25 At the esrlier ages its a lower number you need . A forty yesr old would likely need 1 or 1.25 a 65 year old about 2.5. The higher the number the more magnified thngs are but you have to hold the reading material closer. Some people may also lose there far vision as reading gets worse such as farsightedness known as hyperopia. The reading problem as we age is called presbyopia. An eyecare professional can also help you pick out the proper strength.
