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Dr. Jonathan Adam Adler, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
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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Does bacterial conjunctivitis go away on its own?
Generally bacterial infections need to be treated with antibiotic eye drops to clear up. Viral infection usually clear on their own with just palliative treatment or artificial READ MORE
Generally bacterial infections need to be treated with antibiotic eye drops to clear up. Viral infection usually clear on their own with just palliative treatment or artificial tears . It is hard to differentiate bacterial from viral infections without seeing an Eyecare provider
Can you work with pink eye?
Pink eye which is usually a viral conjunctivitis is bee contagious. Anything you touch will have virus on it for up to a week. So, anything you touch like computers or cell phones READ MORE
Pink eye which is usually a viral conjunctivitis is bee contagious. Anything you touch will have virus on it for up to a week. So, anything you touch like computers or cell phones doorknobs or bathroom handles need to be rubbed down with alcohol or Lysol or any cleansing device that kills virus and bacteria. If you can be isolated to a single place like desk work and you wash your hands a lot and wipe down anything you touch with the Lysol or rubbing alcohol. If you are essential at work and you explain it to your boss and he agrees you could go. When the discharge and redness disappear, you are no longer contagious
Does fish oil help your eyes?
Fish oil helps with dryness. 2000 to 3000 mg of polyunsaturated fish oils will help.
How long do the results of Lasik surgery last?
After you are stable from LASIK, you will be stable till about age 40 when you will start to need reading glasses. The reading glasses will gradually get stronger. Then at about READ MORE
After you are stable from LASIK, you will be stable till about age 40 when you will start to need reading glasses. The reading glasses will gradually get stronger. Then at about 60 to 70 years old, cataracts will likely develop and that will change your need for glasses.
Can I go to the gym after laser eye surgery?
For the first 24 hours, you will want to rest, but after your 1 day post-op visit if everything went well, you should be able to go to the gym.
How can I improve my astigmatism naturally?
Astigmatism is mostly in the cornea. The clear outer dome of the eye is normally shaped round, but with astigmatism, it's more pointed. Mostly it is hereditary.
Will eye floaters go away on their own?
When floaters begin it is important to see an Eyecare doctor to make sure there isn’t a retinal year or detachment If there isn’t one they will typically follow you. In general READ MORE
When floaters begin it is important to see an Eyecare doctor to make sure there isn’t a retinal year or detachment If there isn’t one they will typically follow you. In general floaters dissipate over time with some new floaters incurring from time to time .
What are the treatment options for myopia?
Treatment for myopia are numerous. Non-surgical options are contact lenses and glasses. Surgical options include LASIK, PRK, and intracorneal lenses. You need an evaluation to READ MORE
Treatment for myopia are numerous. Non-surgical options are contact lenses and glasses. Surgical options include LASIK, PRK, and intracorneal lenses. You need an evaluation to see which options you are a good candidate for.
Do blue light glasses really help?
There is no scientific evidence that there is enough blue light from computers to cause harm to the eyes. Staring at computers can make the eyes dry. Every 20 minutes, look at READ MORE
There is no scientific evidence that there is enough blue light from computers to cause harm to the eyes. Staring at computers can make the eyes dry. Every 20 minutes, look at a distant object 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This will relax the eyes.
How long does cataract surgery last?
Cataract surgery results can last a lifetime. Once a cataract is removed it can not come back.Typically 2 to 3 years after cataract is removed a cloudy membrane forms behind the READ MORE
Cataract surgery results can last a lifetime. Once a cataract is removed it can not come back.Typically 2 to 3 years after cataract is removed a cloudy membrane forms behind the implant that was placed in your eye during surgery. A safe laser procedure will fix this and then your vision will remain good.
Is seeing flashes bad?
Seeing flashes should be checked with a full dilated eye exam making sure there are no tears in your retina or retinal detachment. Sometimes flashes can be migraines of the eye. READ MORE
Seeing flashes should be checked with a full dilated eye exam making sure there are no tears in your retina or retinal detachment. Sometimes flashes can be migraines of the eye. These usually last 10 to 20 minutes then returns to normal.
How long does cataract surgery last?
Once a cataract is removed, it cannot come back. The membrane we leave behind gets cloudy behind the implant over 2 to 3 years and a laser takes care of this. When the cataract READ MORE
Once a cataract is removed, it cannot come back. The membrane we leave behind gets cloudy behind the implant over 2 to 3 years and a laser takes care of this. When the cataract is removed, unless you get other eye diseases, you will see well for the rest of your life.
What are the side effects of Lasik eye surgery?
LASIK is generally a safe surgery as long as you get a full work-up and it is determined you are a good candidate. Side effects include dryness usually temporary, but in some cases READ MORE
LASIK is generally a safe surgery as long as you get a full work-up and it is determined you are a good candidate. Side effects include dryness usually temporary, but in some cases permanent. Glare and halos at night. Very low rate of infection. All complications and lasting side effects are uncommon.
Should I wear sunglasses after Lasik eye surgery?
You may be more comfortable with sunglasses. All patients should wear sunglasses that absorb ultraviolet a and b wavelengths to protect their macula throughout life
How long does lasik eye surgery last?
Once you have a good result and stable, you should have excellent distance and reading vision for a long time. Once you get into your forties, a different focusing problem called READ MORE
Once you have a good result and stable, you should have excellent distance and reading vision for a long time. Once you get into your forties, a different focusing problem called presbyopia which affects your close vision will begin to get worse and you will need reading glasses.
Are eye floaters a serious concern?
Floaters can be a sign of vitreous, which is the jelly in back of your eye that liquefies over time. Earlier in nearsighted people.Your need to have a dilated eye exam to make READ MORE
Floaters can be a sign of vitreous, which is the jelly in back of your eye that liquefies over time. Earlier in nearsighted people.Your need to have a dilated eye exam to make sure you do not have a retinal year or detachment that needs to be treated.
Are there any side effects after laser eye surgery?
Some common side effects are dryness which is usually temperary. Sometimes glare and halos with night driving which also is usually temperary. You need to be evaluated by a reputable READ MORE
Some common side effects are dryness which is usually temperary. Sometimes glare and halos with night driving which also is usually temperary. You need to be evaluated by a reputable eye surgeon to see if you are a good candidate
When should one start laser treatment?
If you have an evaluation and you are a good candidate. Once you’re stable with your refraction for at least a year, you can have surgery. Make sure you don’t have unusual astigmatism READ MORE
If you have an evaluation and you are a good candidate. Once you’re stable with your refraction for at least a year, you can have surgery. Make sure you don’t have unusual astigmatism and thick enough corneas to have the procedure.
Why am I seeing flashes?
Flashes can be a warning sign of a retinal tear or detachment. You need to be checked as soon as possible by an eyecare professional.
What are the treatment options for cataract?
There are several methods for cataract removal. One uses blades and ultrasound. The other is laser and ultrasound. A cataract cannot be completely removed with laser. There are READ MORE
There are several methods for cataract removal. One uses blades and ultrasound. The other is laser and ultrasound. A cataract cannot be completely removed with laser. There are many different lens implant options. Lenses that can correct astigmatism and fix fat midrange and near vision. You would need to be guided by the ophthalmologist as to your different surgery and lens options available to you.
