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Dr. Jonathan Adam Adler, M.D.
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Dr. Jonathan Adler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Adler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Adler 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. Adler 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.
37 years
Experience
Dr. Jonathan A. Adler, M.D.
- Bradenton, Florida
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can you ride a car after retinal surgery?
If you have retinal surgery with a gas bubble placed inside your eye. You need to keep your head in a certain position usually head down for several weeks. You can do normal bathroom READ MORE
If you have retinal surgery with a gas bubble placed inside your eye. You need to keep your head in a certain position usually head down for several weeks. You can do normal bathroom and making your food but at all other times as much as possible you need to have your head down.
Should I wear contact lenses all the time for myopia?
Contact lenses if worn properly can be relatively safe . Never sleep in the contacts. Best lenses are daily wear when you put them in the morning and throw them away at night. READ MORE
Contact lenses if worn properly can be relatively safe . Never sleep in the contacts. Best lenses are daily wear when you put them in the morning and throw them away at night. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
Can eyedrop cause cloudy vision?
It could be a reaction from the preservatives in the drops. Or you could be using thicker drops such as gel drops that make your vision temporarily cloudy.
Can you fix nearsightedness?
Myopia cabn be treated with contact lenses ,eyeglasses and sometimes surgery such as LASIK or an intracorneal contact lens .Id depends on the degree of nearsightedness and your READ MORE
Myopia cabn be treated with contact lenses ,eyeglasses and sometimes surgery such as LASIK or an intracorneal contact lens .Id depends on the degree of nearsightedness and your age and if it is progressively getting worse. You need to be seen by an eye care professional to discuss your specific treatment options.
What is the best surgery for glaucoma?
If you have open-angle glaucoma usually the treatment starts with drops to lower the pressure. Some people start with a laser treatment called SLT selective laser trabeculoplasty READ MORE
If you have open-angle glaucoma usually the treatment starts with drops to lower the pressure. Some people start with a laser treatment called SLT selective laser trabeculoplasty which can be repeated if necessary. The ultimate right answer for you would be to see an eye care professional who offers all glaucoma treatments and discuss your options.
How long should you wear eye shield after cataract surgery?
Eye shields are usually recommended at bedtime or when napping for the first week after cataract surgery . If you get an implant during cataract surgery that corrects astigmatism READ MORE
Eye shields are usually recommended at bedtime or when napping for the first week after cataract surgery . If you get an implant during cataract surgery that corrects astigmatism you cant rub your eyes for 2 weeks .Some patients will where them for 2 weeks at night. Each eye surgeon has there own rules of shield use. Ask the surgeon who is performing the surgery for his recommendations. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
Do you need prescription glasses for farsightedness?
If you are under 40 and farsighted you may need glasses for reading only . If you are Moderately farsighted you may need glasses for distance vision also. If you are severely farsighted READ MORE
If you are under 40 and farsighted you may need glasses for reading only . If you are Moderately farsighted you may need glasses for distance vision also. If you are severely farsighted you would need glasses for all distances. I would get the advice for yourself from a reputable eye care provider.
Why is my vision blurry with contacts ?
They may not be fitting correctly or they could be the wrong prescription. You need to go back to the eye doctor who prescribed the contacts to get it figured out.
What is the best medicine for conjunctivitis?
Most conjunctivitis is viral Cool compresses for comfort and non-preserved artificial tears will help. If not improving after a couple of days you may need antibiotic drops. For READ MORE
Most conjunctivitis is viral Cool compresses for comfort and non-preserved artificial tears will help. If not improving after a couple of days you may need antibiotic drops. For antibiotics, you need to see an eye care professional. Also, wash your hands a lot as this can be very contagious.
Can wearing contacts everyday damage your eyes?
There is always a chance of getting a contact lens infection especially if you don't use proper disinfecting solutions. If you do not sleep in the contacts and use proper care READ MORE
There is always a chance of getting a contact lens infection especially if you don't use proper disinfecting solutions. If you do not sleep in the contacts and use proper care with them it is unlikely to cause problems. If yu have dry eyes your chances of problems increase.
Is having a cataract removed painful?
Cataract surgery should not be painful. Most use IV sedation with versed. Also sometimes we use preservative-free lidocaine inside the eye.
What happens if I get water in my eye after Lasik?
Getting a small drop of water in your eye should not cause any problems. You can wash it out with artificial tears. The only thing to worry about is getting an infection. If your READ MORE
Getting a small drop of water in your eye should not cause any problems. You can wash it out with artificial tears. The only thing to worry about is getting an infection. If your eye gets discharge pain or blurry vision you should get it checked out by an eye care professional.
Do floaters get worse after cataract surgery?
Floaters can become more obvious after cataract surgery. Removing the cataract lets more light into the eye and can make floaters more obvious. Also, it is possible that one complication READ MORE
Floaters can become more obvious after cataract surgery. Removing the cataract lets more light into the eye and can make floaters more obvious. Also, it is possible that one complication of cataract surgery is retinal tears or detachment. You should have the floaters evaluated by the doctor that did your cataract surgery and possibly a retina doctor also.
I have a swollen left eye lid. I want to know if that serious? Or should I be worried?
It is likely a stye which is a clogged infected eyelid gland. The fact that it is possibly spreading through your lid can be more serious and this could be preseptal cellulitis. READ MORE
It is likely a stye which is a clogged infected eyelid gland. The fact that it is possibly spreading through your lid can be more serious and this could be preseptal cellulitis. The immediate treatment is warm compresses to the lid. You also may need oral antibiotics to treat. If not improving or continuing to progress you need to see an eye care professional.
Eye question
I would recommend seeing a neuroophthalmologist as you may need CT or MRI to rule out neurological or brain problems causing these defects Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS READ MORE
I would recommend seeing a neuroophthalmologist as you may need CT or MRI to rule out neurological or brain problems causing these defects Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
Can I take medrol dose pak if I had lasik?
Oral steroids will not affect your LASIK results.
Is watching TV bad for myopia?
Watching TV across a room is not bad for myopia. Reading and computer are more contributory to myopia. Take breaks every 20 minutes for 20 seconds by looking into distance at least READ MORE
Watching TV across a room is not bad for myopia. Reading and computer are more contributory to myopia. Take breaks every 20 minutes for 20 seconds by looking into distance at least 20 feet away.
Does myopia increase without glasses?
Myopia will progress at its own rate usually stopping in your 20s It can progress if you go to graduate school , med school or law school with intense reading . It will progress READ MORE
Myopia will progress at its own rate usually stopping in your 20s It can progress if you go to graduate school , med school or law school with intense reading . It will progress at its own rate but wont progress because of not wearing glasses. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
What do broken blood vessels in the eye mean?
Usually broken blood vessels on the outside are from increased pressure from sneezing coughing or straying to go to the bathroom or lifting a heavy object . These things are called READ MORE
Usually broken blood vessels on the outside are from increased pressure from sneezing coughing or straying to go to the bathroom or lifting a heavy object . These things are called Valsalva . If the blood vessels keep breaking there could be a concern that you are not clotting your blood well. This should be checked with an internal medicine doctor or an eyecare professional. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
Can I watch TV after Lasik?
It is best right after LASIK to go home and take a nap to keep eyes closed . After nap you can watch TV . You will be more comfortable putting tear drops in your eyes while watching READ MORE
It is best right after LASIK to go home and take a nap to keep eyes closed . After nap you can watch TV . You will be more comfortable putting tear drops in your eyes while watching TV Then after a good nights sleep next day can watch TV . Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
