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Dr. Richard E. Bensinger, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
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.
55 years
Experience
Dr. Richard E. Bensinger, M.D.
- Seattle, WA
- Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
- Accepting new patients
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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
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.
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 READ MORE
"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.
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.
Can I rinse my eyes with tap water?
Of course this can be done in the moment, but not a good long-term solution. There are many commercial eyewashes out there. And in some parts of the country - usually Southern READ MORE
Of course this can be done in the moment, but not a good long-term solution. There are many commercial eyewashes out there. And in some parts of the country - usually Southern - there are amoebas in the water which can infect eyes.
My eyes?
Your myopia while high is not extreme. You can be fully corrected at that level and see as well as anyone. If the eyeglasses bother you, then they probably would bother you no READ MORE
Your myopia while high is not extreme. You can be fully corrected at that level and see as well as anyone. If the eyeglasses bother you, then they probably would bother you no matter what the power. Consider checking with your ophthalmologist for contact lenses and when you get to about age 23 or so, LASIK would be the next step. Those who wear glasses are considered more intellectual and smart by others, so there is a bonus for you.
How do you know if you need your eyes tested?
At your age, little can go wrong spontaneously. Compare your vision at a distance to that of a companion who knows they have excellent vision. If they can see clearly what is not READ MORE
At your age, little can go wrong spontaneously. Compare your vision at a distance to that of a companion who knows they have excellent vision. If they can see clearly what is not clear to you, then get tested. Unless you have underlying disease like diabetes, then you have little to fear at your age.
What is the fastest way to cure cataracts?
There is no "cure" in the sense of some non-surgical way to reverse cataracts. The fastest way to get rid of them is by surgery, which has been substantially improved and is one READ MORE
There is no "cure" in the sense of some non-surgical way to reverse cataracts. The fastest way to get rid of them is by surgery, which has been substantially improved and is one of the most successful of all surgeries.
Which eye is first for cataract surgery?
Usually the worst eye, all other things being normal.
Stye in my eye that I squeezed?
A stye is like a pimple on the lid. Squeezing it might hurt, but will usually not change its course. Use multiple (5 times per day) of very warm, but not hot soaks from your faucet. READ MORE
A stye is like a pimple on the lid. Squeezing it might hurt, but will usually not change its course. Use multiple (5 times per day) of very warm, but not hot soaks from your faucet. That should quickly get rid of it.
How do I get rid of red eyes in the morning?
Most likely due to eye dryness. Put in plain eye ointment in each eye prior to going to sleep, and that should take care of it.
How do I know if I have a bacterial infection or viral pink eye?
Almost all bacterial infections are preceded by injury, surgery or contact lens abuse. If your pink eye in an adult does not have these conditions, it is almost always viral.
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Almost all bacterial infections are preceded by injury, surgery or contact lens abuse. If your pink eye in an adult does not have these conditions, it is almost always viral.
What is the best supplement for eye floaters?
No supplement will make any difference for eye floaters. You will need an ophthalmological examination to see if the floaters are an early warning of eye problems.
How do you treat eye irritation from contacts?
Contacts should not cause eye irritation if they are fitted properly. Check with the person who prescribed them with your issues. Uncomfortable contacts can be the early warning READ MORE
Contacts should not cause eye irritation if they are fitted properly. Check with the person who prescribed them with your issues. Uncomfortable contacts can be the early warning of problems that can cause serious loss of vision.
Do I need surgery for floaters in my right eye?
First, make sure they are not a normal condition termed entoptics. You need to check with an ophthalmologist about that. Most true floaters, not common at your age, are best left READ MORE
First, make sure they are not a normal condition termed entoptics. You need to check with an ophthalmologist about that. Most true floaters, not common at your age, are best left alone.
What kind of sedation is used for cataract surgery?
Depends upon your state of health and anxiety. Local is preferred with no systemic medication if possible. Your doctor can add an anti-anxiety medication if needed. Will avoid READ MORE
Depends upon your state of health and anxiety. Local is preferred with no systemic medication if possible. Your doctor can add an anti-anxiety medication if needed. Will avoid systemic sleep as this can create minor, but unpredictable muscular motions, which could disturb the surgery.
What home remedy can I use for watery eyes?
I don't recommend home remedies. Eyes are too precious. You should see an ophthalmologist for this problem to eliminate anything serious.
Does glaucoma cause watery eyes?
Not usually.
Can I correct my vision naturally?
Very frequently asked question. Answer: No. Not by diet. Not by exercise. Not by incantation. Not by acupuncture. Not by vitamins or potions. Hopefully you see well with eyeglasses READ MORE
Very frequently asked question. Answer: No. Not by diet. Not by exercise. Not by incantation. Not by acupuncture. Not by vitamins or potions. Hopefully you see well with eyeglasses or contacts and that is a blessing.
How can I take care of my contacts daily?
Depends on the contacts and the wear schedule. Ask the prescriber who made or ordered them for you. You can also access care at the website of the manufacturer who made your lenses. READ MORE
Depends on the contacts and the wear schedule. Ask the prescriber who made or ordered them for you. You can also access care at the website of the manufacturer who made your lenses.
What is the best antibiotic for an eye infection?
Most eye infections in adults are viral. The viral group that does this are called adenoviruses and there is NO antiviral for this class. If you have recently had trauma, had an READ MORE
Most eye infections in adults are viral. The viral group that does this are called adenoviruses and there is NO antiviral for this class. If you have recently had trauma, had an ulcer from a contact lens, had recent surgery, then bacterial infection is possible, but these can be rapidly destructive and you should be with an ophthalmologist care immediately for these. If viral, no antibiotic is necessary and it could induce the presence of an antibiotic resistant bacteria.
