Dr. William E Whitson MD
Ophthalmologist
901 E 86th St Indianapolis IN, 46240Rating
4/5
About
Dr. William Whitson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Whitson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitson 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. Whitson 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1982
Medical College of Wisconsin 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. William E Whitson MD's Expert Contributions
How long do I have to wear sunglasses after Lasik?
In my practice, sunglasses are advised to reduce glare and light sensitivity during the early post-operative period. They can be discontinued at any time. READ MORE
Are antibiotic eye drops safe?
This is a very broad and generic question. The broad answer would be yes, but with many caveats. Allergic reaction to either the antibiotic or to the preservatives in the drops can present problems. Drops manufactured outside of stringent regulation of safety and efficacy guidelines may not be safe. Drops bought online could be counterfeit and dangerous. Caveat emptor. Get Outlook for Android
How do you remove a contact lens that won't come out?
At an eye doctor's office. READ MORE
Will conjunctivitis go away by itself?
It depends upon the underlying cause of the conjunctivitis. 1. Viral will generally run a 10-14 day course up and down, then resolve. Problem is that is is often very contagious and can cause Corneal scarring and decreased vision. 2. Bacterial may or may not resolve on its own. Can lead to a Corneal ulcer, scarring, loss of vision or even loss of the eye. 3. Allergic can be related to seasonal allergies, chronic environmental allergies of medication induced allergies. Preservatives in eye drops are a common cause. Bottom line: conjunctivitis diagnosis and treatment should be put in the hands of a competent eye physician. The consequences of non, or misappropriate, treatment can be devastating. Get Outlook for Android
When should I be concerned about eye pain?
Depends upon the location, severity, frequency, any associated symptoms or findings, medical history and more. So, not a simple answer. See an eye doctor. Get Outlook for Android
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Trends in the indications for penetrating keratoplasty in the midwestern United States.
- Changing trends in explanted intraocular lenses: a single center study.
- Explantation of posterior chamber lenses.
- Progression of visual acuity after penetrating keratoplasty.
- The art of surgical correction for postkeratoplasty astigmatism.
- Graft survival in four common groups of patients undergoing penetrating keratoplasty.
- Suprachoroidal hemorrhage after placement of a scleral-fixated lens.
- Polypropylene ligatures with Molteno implants.
- Natural history of cystoid macular edema in pseudophakic bullous keratopathy.
- Polypropylene ligatures as a means of controlling intraocular pressure with Molteno implants.
- Visual results of suture-fixated posterior chamber lenses during penetrating keratoplasty.
- Postkeratoplasty crystalline deposits mimicking bacterial infectious crystalline keratopathy.
- Corneal tissue levels of topically applied ciprofloxacin.
- Co-management of refractive eye surgery.
- Intraocular complications associated with the Dubroff anterior chamber lens.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. William E Whitson MD's Practice location
Practice At 901 E 86th St
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