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Eitan Burstein
Ophthalmologist
Eitan S. Burstein, M.D., M.S., F.A.A.O. Glaucoma & Cataract Specialist
Dr. Eitan S. Burstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in the towns of Danbury and Prospect, Connecticut. He specializes in eye and vision care with a focus on glaucoma and cataracts.
“My priority is to make the diagnosis of glaucoma as early as possible, and to treat patients the way that I would want to be treated in their situation,” he says.
As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Burstein diagnoses and treats diseases, performs eye surgery, and prescribes eye glasses and contacts. He welcomes new patients in both his Danbury and Prospect offices.
Dr. Eitan S. Burstein is an ophthalmologist practicing in the towns of Danbury and Prospect, Connecticut. He specializes in eye and vision care with a focus on glaucoma and cataracts.
“My priority is to make the diagnosis of glaucoma as early as possible, and to treat patients the way that I would want to be treated in their situation,” he says.
As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Burstein diagnoses and treats diseases, performs eye surgery, and prescribes eye glasses and contacts. He welcomes new patients in both his Danbury and Prospect offices.
12 years
Experience
Eitan Burstein
- Danbury, CT
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences
- Accepting new patients
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How do you treat viral pink eye?
There is no well established treatment for viral conjunctivitis. The most important thing is to avoid contaminating the other eye or infecting your close contacts. Hand hygiene READ MORE
There is no well established treatment for viral conjunctivitis. The most important thing is to avoid contaminating the other eye or infecting your close contacts. Hand hygiene is essential. Symptoms can be improved by using artificial tears but that will not make the virus go away sooner.
What kind of sedation is used for cataract surgery?
The anesthesia is called “monitored anesthesia care”. This is in contrast to general anesthesia which involves a machine breathing for you. Beyond that, most cataract surgeons READ MORE
The anesthesia is called “monitored anesthesia care”. This is in contrast to general anesthesia which involves a machine breathing for you. Beyond that, most cataract surgeons use a combination of topical medications as well as medicine that goes into the eye during surgery.
Does glaucoma cause watery eyes?
No. Many patients with glaucoma do have watery/irritated eyes, which can be caused by the medications and treatments for glaucoma. However, glaucoma does not cause watery eyes READ MORE
No. Many patients with glaucoma do have watery/irritated eyes, which can be caused by the medications and treatments for glaucoma. However, glaucoma does not cause watery eyes in isolation.
Can glaucoma be cured from surgery?
Glaucoma can be treated, and one of the ways it can be treated is surgery. There are also eye drops which can help lower pressure as well as laser treatments. It is a chronic condition READ MORE
Glaucoma can be treated, and one of the ways it can be treated is surgery. There are also eye drops which can help lower pressure as well as laser treatments. It is a chronic condition like diabetes or high blood pressure that needs to be managed and followed by a doctor
Can I rub my eyes with contacts?
Rubbing your eyes is never a good idea, and probably worse in contact lenses. The first thing I would recommend is using artificial tears, but the real question is- why are you READ MORE
Rubbing your eyes is never a good idea, and probably worse in contact lenses. The first thing I would recommend is using artificial tears, but the real question is- why are you rubbing your eyes? A good eye exam should help figure that out.
What happens if you blink during laser eye surgery?
Your physician will place a speculum, which is effectively a spring, to keep you from blinking during the procedure.
What helps red eyes fast?
The best thing to do is to figure out WHY your eyes are red. An eye exam with a knowledgeable provider will help. Better to fix the root of the problem than the symptoms.
How do you stop the spread of conjunctivitis?
If you have viral conjunctivitis, the recommendations are for diligent hand hygiene. The viral particles from one eye can spread to the other eye if you are not careful.
Is it a blood clot or pink eye?
If your father is on a blood thinning medication, like aspirin it is more common to have subconjunctival hemorrhage. a subconjunctival hemorrhage will clear in 7-14 days.
How do you stop dry eyes at night?
The simplest treatment for dry eyes is artificial tears, but if you are chronically bothered, an eye exam in the office is very helpful.
