Dr. Bruce Ira Gaynes OD
Optometrist
8300 Knox Ave Skokie IL, 60076About
Dr. Bruce Gaynes is an optometrist practicing in Skokie, IL. Dr. Gaynes specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Gaynes performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Analgesics in ophthalmic practice: a review of the oral non-narcotic agent tramadol.
- Schizophrenia, psychotropic medication, and cataract.
- Equivalence of generic and brand-name ophthalmic products.
- Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for ophthalmic use: a safety review.
- AREDS misses on safety.
- Lidocaine gel versus drops.
- Safety of verteporfin for treatment of subfoveal choroidal neovascular membranes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
- Statin and aspirin therapy are associated with decreased rates of choroidal neovascularization among age-related macular degeneration patients.
- "Star" suture opacities of the crystalline lens: an illustrative report in AIDS patients.
- Twice-yearly exams unnecessary for patients taking quetiapine.
- Sparing of age-related macular degeneration in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Vision and ability to take medication.
- Independent patterns of damage within magno-, parvo- and koniocellular pathways in Parkinson's disease (Silva MF et al. Brain 2005; 128: 2260-2271).
- Retinal toxicity of chloroquine hydrochloride administered by intraperitoneal injection.
- Topical ophthalmic NSAIDs: a discussion with focus on nepafenac ophthalmic suspension.
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