Susan H. Senft, MD
Ophthalmologist
75-1028 Henry Street #200 Kailua-Kona Hawaii, 96740About
Dr. Susan Senft is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Dr. Senft specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Senft 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. Senft 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.
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Education and Training
MD at The George Washington University
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Susan H. Senft, MD's Expert Contributions
Is it possible to salvage dried out contact lenses?
No, do not use them, they must be thrown out. READ MORE
Can eye makeup cause problems to my vision?
As long as you change out your mascara regularly like every 6 weeks, throw it out and replace it, and use good eye makeup remover daily, you should be fine. READ MORE
My left eye is red and painful. What could be the reason?
Yes, it could represent a blocked tear duct that might be infected. You need to be seen by an eye care professional. READ MORE
Why do I blink so often?
You need a complete eye evaluation to check for dry eye and allergies. READ MORE
My son has a bacterial eye infection. How long should it take to heal?
He needs to be seen by an eye care professional since it might be a viral infection and could have complications requiring medical treatment since it has been so long. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National and International Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Plastics at King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital- 1985
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Hawaii Ophthalmological Society
Articles and Publications
Published
What do you attribute your success to?
Continued pursuit of excellence, always learning and giving back and her true care for people.
Susan H. Senft, MD's Practice location
Island Eye Care, Inc
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