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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

What is the reason for double vision following an accident?

If hr hit his head it could be a cranial nerve 4 palsy. Which could improve. He should see a neuroophthalmologist for examine diagnosis and treatment

My eyes feel very dry after LASIK. What could be the cause for this?

LASIK generally makes everyone’s eyes dryer. This usually goes back to your baseline dryness over weeks to months sometimes up to 6 months. This happens because the flap cuts across READ MORE
LASIK generally makes everyone’s eyes dryer. This usually goes back to your baseline dryness over weeks to months sometimes up to 6 months. This happens because the flap cuts across the corneal nerves and desensitizes eyes till nerves regenerate. In the meantime nonpreservjed tears every few ours will help.There’s also xiidra and Restasis which need prescription abs well also punctual plugging may be of benefit.

Can diabetes cause reading difficulties?

It is possible it could be diabetes if her sugars are poorly controlled. More likely it is presbyopia which is normal and requires reading glasses. It could also be dryness. Being READ MORE
It is possible it could be diabetes if her sugars are poorly controlled. More likely it is presbyopia which is normal and requires reading glasses. It could also be dryness. Being diabetics she should definitely go for yearly eye exams

Why are my eyes blood red when I wake up?

Most likely dryness. When we stare at mcomputer our blink rate decreases and the eyes dry out and feel strained. You could use artificial tears during computer use. You may need READ MORE
Most likely dryness. When we stare at mcomputer our blink rate decreases and the eyes dry out and feel strained. You could use artificial tears during computer use. You may need to use artificial tear ointment at night. Genteel gel is a good one. If no improvemjent see an eye doctor for other possible treatments.

Anything to watch out for when using glaucoma eye drops?

Lumigan is a prostoglandin inhibiter glaucoma drop. It will make your lashes longer and thicker. It can also create skin and eye hyperpigmentation. If you see the skin or eye getting READ MORE
Lumigan is a prostoglandin inhibiter glaucoma drop. It will make your lashes longer and thicker. It can also create skin and eye hyperpigmentation. If you see the skin or eye getting darker, you will need to discontinue lumigan.

Can eyesight ever get better on its own?

It depends if you are nearsighted(myopic) or farsighted (hyperopic) usually the eyes progress slowly tillb18 to 21 years . For myopia if you go to graduate school and do lots of READ MORE
It depends if you are nearsighted(myopic) or farsighted (hyperopic) usually the eyes progress slowly tillb18 to 21 years . For myopia if you go to graduate school and do lots of computer or reading myopia can still progress . Then you should stabilize

Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?

It is usually a normal problem associated with degeneration of the vitreous (the jelly-like substance that fills the back cavity of the eye) you need to be checked as soon as you READ MORE
It is usually a normal problem associated with degeneration of the vitreous (the jelly-like substance that fills the back cavity of the eye) you need to be checked as soon as you can because you can get a retinal tear or detachment from the jelly liquefying

Why are my eyes so sensitive to light?

Most likely it is dry eyes . Dry eyes make eyes irritated and sentive to light. It could also be a combination of dry eyes exacerbated by allergies ehich could make problem worse. READ MORE
Most likely it is dry eyes . Dry eyes make eyes irritated and sentive to light. It could also be a combination of dry eyes exacerbated by allergies ehich could make problem worse. Use nonpreserved tears and see if it improves . Also see an ophthalmologist to get diagnosrd