Dr. Richard E Bensinger M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1221 Madison St Suite 1200 Seattle WA, 98104Rating
3/5
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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
Does Lasik flap fully heal?
The flap heals to the extent that vision is fully normalized. There are slightly weak bonds between the back of the flap and the underlying tissue so that the flap can be re-elevated several years after it was created along the same border. The overall strength is fine and flap elevation spontaneously is quite rare. The military, however, which performs a great deal of this type of surgery, relies on PRK, which avoids the flap. READ MORE
How many days rest is required after Lasik surgery?
Generally, you are fully functional by the next day. READ MORE
Is blue light bad for your eyes?
Consider that when you go outside on a sunny day, you are receiving 50,000 times the blue light you ever get from a video screen or indoor lighting. Your eyes have adapted to be protected during the day from blue light. The only effect from video screens and artificial lighting is a shift in the day/night sensitivity, which impacts melatonin release to promote sleep. Those sensitive to this might have insomnia to a small degree. Otherwise, the issue of blue light "harm" is a marketing tool to sell you unnecessary blue light blocking eyeglasses. Spend your money elsewhere. READ MORE
Vaccination for Mysthina Gravis patient?
There is no reason to avoid vaccination due to myaesthenia. However, you are also on Prednisolone, which might inhibit your ability to respond fully to the vaccine. You should check with the doctor who prescribed this. Also, I would look up the sinovac on the internet to see if it is the best option given the alternatives out there. READ MORE
Eyes red From masturbation?
No relationship between the two. You probably had an eye infection or irritation. READ MORE
How long do I have to wear sunglasses after Lasik?
Sunglasses are a good feature whether or not you have had LASIK. You only "need" to wear them for a week following the procedure, but should wear them whenever you are out in bright sun. READ MORE
Visual snow/lines/cracks/flashing?
This has been a terrific problem for folks over the years as there is no known cause. You should see a neuro-ophthalmologist and ask about their experience with the drug Lamotrigine, which has been successful in treating this in some sufferers. READ MORE
How can I clean my eyes naturally?
Eyes with continuous tear flow does a terrific job of cleaning itself out "naturally." If you feel the eyes are still not clean (e.g., visual blur, debris in the tears, eye redness), then you should see an ophthalmologist to see what the problem is. Most eyes have some dried tears in the morning, which can be "naturally" cleaned out with a moist washcloth. READ MORE
How do you know if eye pain is serious?
There are many types of pain related to the eye. Obviously, pain related to known trauma or surgery could be serious. Spontaneous pain with no other issues sometimes is not serious unless persistent - day after day. Pain associated with swelling, loss of vision, or redness and discharge is likely serious and needs an ophthalmologist to examine the eye(s). READ MORE
How do you know if eye pain is serious?
Is the pain spontaneous or did it occur because of trauma? If the vision is affected or the eye motility is limited or if the eye is swollen or red, then you should see an ophthalmologist as it might be serious. READ MORE
What is the best antibiotic for eye infection?
Most eye infections in your age group are viral, for which no anti-biotic is available. If you have a bacterial infection, the "best" antibiotic is one which culture shows the bacteria are sensitive to. You should not treat eye infections by yourself - eyesight is too precious. See an ophthalmologist if you have this problem. READ MORE
Is it bad to use redness relief eye drops?
Redness relief drops are drying. So, if the redness of your eyes is due to dryness, they will make it worse. Best to use blue labeled drops that are entitled tear replacement or eye lubrication drops. READ MORE
What causes sudden crossed eyes in adults?
Hopefully this has not happened to you. In an adult with previously normal eyes with good vision in both eyes, sudden crossing that is persistent (not transient, which could be a drug effect), then double vision will be the result. The causes are many including defects in one of the eye muscles from trauma, or vascular problems in the brain, or tumors in the brain. Other causes include thyroid disease, myaesthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis and a number of rare causes. Whomever this has happened to should quickly see a neurologist or better yet, a neuro-ophthalmologist. READ MORE
Is Refresh Tears good for dry eyes?
Yes. They are a good product. READ MORE
Can a bacterial eye infection go away on its own?
There is a tiny chance that a bacterial infection of the eye might disappear without treatment. Your eye and sight are precious and I would not count on this if you actually have an infection diagnosed. Get it treated! READ MORE
How do you treat viral pink eye?
Unless it is Herpes, there is no treatment for the other viral pink eyes. Use warm or cool soaks to keep the eyes clean and the condition is self limited. Be careful about transmission to others. READ MORE
Will osteoma removal fix symptoms like double vision and hearing loss?
This depends upon where the osteoma is located and whether it impacted the nerves or the structures leading to vision and hearing. For instance, if it is in the orbit behind the eye, and grew to push around the eye, but did not damage any nerves, then removal should correct the doubling. If nerves were damaged, removal could relieve pressure on them with possible recovery. Ask the surgeon doing the work what your chances are. READ MORE
What does optic neuritis feel like?
Depends upon the cause. Most often, there is a disturbance of vision. Some experience pain behind the eye and others pain only when the eye moves. Many have no pain at all. READ MORE
What happens in vision therapy?
"Vision therapy" keeps you occupied and busy while your natural healing takes place. They then credit the natural healing as due to their efforts. It offers little but an opportunity to spend your money. No legitimate clinical studies have ever taken place regarding this scheme. And those who perform it don't want such studies as they know they will not produce a justification for their activities. READ MORE
What does rapid uncontrollable blinking mean?
It usually means nothing and occasionally occurs in children and adolescents. It is best to ignore it and not draw attention to it. It will always eventually go away. 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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