Dr. Richard E Bensinger M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1221 Madison St Suite 1200 Seattle WA, 98104Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Richard Bensinger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Bensinger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bensinger 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. Bensinger 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.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Richard E Bensinger M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Why are my eyes dry after laser surgery?
A common reason to have LASIK is that the eyes are dry and contact lens wear is compromised due to the dryness. Others develop new dryness because of the procedure. Why? The flap that is cut also cuts through the nerves that detect dryness. Recovery is about 85% and that translates to about 8% having post-LASIK dryness. You are only two days out and so don't obsess about this lasting. It takes 3 to 6 weeks for recovery so not until then will you know if your dryness is longer lasting. So just relax now- apply lubricating drops if needed and hopefully, things will recover well for you. By the way-do not use the drops that say "gets the red out" as they are drying. READ MORE
How soon can you get water in your eye after cataract surgery?
I assume you are asking about whether you can swim and are there a risk of water into the eyes. Generally it is felt that healing after cataract surgery takes about 3 weeks so any time after that should be OK. I do recommend that you wear goggles for that. The small amount of water entering the eye when washing your face should not be a problem even earlier after surgery. READ MORE
Does eyesight get better with wearing glasses?
Will wearing proper corrective lenses stabilize or even improve underlying vision? No! The eyes will retain normal changes and visual growth whether or not eyeglasses are worn. Will vision worsen when wearing eyeglasses? In younger folks under age 30 or so, the need for stronger lenses commonly occurs so wearing glasses does not affect this. So wear your eyeglasses to see better- not for any effect on visual capacity down the road. READ MORE
How do you deal with contact lens pain?
Contact lenses work because when fitted well, they are pain free. Yours are either too tight not allowing proper lubrication of tears for the lens to float upon, or there is some pathology of the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye upon which the lenses reside). You could have an abnormal cornea or an on-going disease that needs to be treated or too low a tear flow to support a lens properly. You could go back to the initial person who fit the lens to address these issues or perhaps seek a second opinion with an ophthalmologist who is a more comprehensive physician who can understand and help you. READ MORE
What happens if you wait too long for cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery becomes a tiny bit more difficult and risky if you wait too long before having it done. That is all relative and it depends upon the extent of the cataract before you wait. Of course the longer you wait, the less good your vision will become so you handicap yourself visually by waiting too long. Discuss the timing with your cataract surgeon or ophthalmologist. READ MORE
Seemingly slightly bigger pupil on right eye with astigmatism
There is no relationship between astigmatism and pupillary size or response. The fact that your pupils sometimes are equal indicates that they are normal and you may even find that the difference is seen due to light sources. Your eyes are almost certainly entirely normal. READ MORE
How long will my eye hurt after cataract surgery?
You are a young man to need cataract surgery. Generally, the healing is rapid and there is almost no pain during that process. Pain medicine is usually not dispensed and the operating doctor wants to know about any pain, which is very rare but may be a clue to something untoward going on. READ MORE
Is it bad to wear contacts every day?
If the contacts fit well, are comfortable, and do not cause any problems - then you can wear them safely every day. READ MORE
Can you go blind from using the computer too much?
No!!!! READ MORE
How long after Lasik can I see 20 20?
Most will not do LASIK on someone your age. Most docs wait until you are 23 years old before doing this procedure unless there is a special problem. READ MORE
How long does it take for eyes to adjust to multifocal contacts?
You will generally feel comfortable in 2-4 days. READ MORE
Anti-inflammatory eye drops?
It is probably not infected and you do not need an antibiotic. Go to the drug store and find an anti-allergic eyedrop which will probably solve the problem at a considerably lower cost than another visit to the eye doc. READ MORE
Do cataracts cause headaches and dizziness?
The source of headaches and dizziness is not cataracts. If you have these symptoms you should contact your family doctor for an analysis of the cause. READ MORE
Severe eye pain and blurriness?
You don't need the high fees of a hospital. Just walk into the office of an ophthalmologist and with the eye looking like that, they will see you right away and take care of it. READ MORE
Eye infection?
Your best bet is to seek out a corneal specialist ophthalmologist. Your condition is obviously not something an optometrist should be dealing with. READ MORE
I would like to know about some eye tests?
You want an essay on the condition termed glaucoma and that is too much for this space. Your ophthalmologist can tell you what he is doing (if you have this condition you should not be seeing an optometrist-you need a real doctor). You can look up the tests one by one on the internet. READ MORE
Smoke with pink eye?
You are age 14 and should be getting high on life and not on marijuana. READ MORE
How long do dry eye drops take to work?
If the only problem is low tear flow, the effect is instant. But the condition persists so you will have to continue to use the drops as the eye dries. Your ophthalmologist can recommend more effective long-term treatment. READ MORE
Is this just all in my head or growing pains or is it something more?
There are many options here including a condition termed polymyositis and a bunch of food deficiency diseases. You need to bring this to the attention of your parents who can get you into the family doctor for evaluation. Don't wait until it gets more severe or causes permanent damage. READ MORE
I have a dark spot on the red fleshy part of the eye (conjunctiva i think its called?) is this something to worry about?
Looks like a benign nevus. See your ophthalmologist who could remove it in a simple office procedure. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Medical education and doctrines.
- Visual acuity and anterior segment findings in chronic graft-versus-host disease.
- Studies on the differentiation of retinal pigmented epithelium cells in culture.
- Studies on the differentiation of retinal pigmented epithelium cells in culture.
- Cyclic nucleotide metabolism in the retina.
- Cyclic nucleotide metabolism in the retina.
- Optic nerve head axonal transport in rabbits with hereditary glaucoma.
- Hereditary glaucoma and buphthalmia in the rabbit.
- Breakdown of the outer blood-retinal barrier in experimental commotio retinae.
- Guanylate cyclase: inhibition by light in retinal photoreceptors.
- 'Piggyback' chromatography: assay for guanylate cyclase in retina and other neural tissue.
- Proceedings: Rhodopsin and light-sensitive kinase activity of retinal outer segments.
- Radiometric assay of total tryptophan hydroxylation by intact cultured pineal glands.
- Rapid analysis of tryptophan hydroxylase in rat tissue using 5- 3 H-tryptophan.
- Laser treatment of glaucoma.
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