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Dr. Brian G. Gardner
Optometrist
With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Gardner applies a compassionate and dedicated approach to eye care while emphasizing a patient-centered philosophy. He practices on the foundation that he is treating a person, not just a patient’s eyes. His expertise encompasses ocular disease management, post-surgical co-management, and contact lens services. He focuses on conditions such as dry eye, glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration.
Dr. Gardner pursued his education at West Virginia University, where he majored in biology. He earned a bachelor's degree in Vision Science in 2003, followed by his Doctorate in Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. During his residency in primary eye care, he was honored as Resident of the Year at the NSU Institute.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, Dr. Gardner has garnered recognition for his outstanding contributions to eye care. He was named the Best Optometrist in northern Delaware in 2022 and was a finalist for all eye care professionals in 2023 in the Delaware Online Community Choice Awards. In 2024, he was honored as a Top Doctor and featured in the 2024 Best of Delaware Magazine. He has published articles in Optometry Today and Review of Optometry, covering various topics related to diagnostic technology and ocular disease.
Originally from Wheeling, West Virginia, Dr. Gardner briefly resided in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before settling in Middletown, Delaware, in 2005. In his leisure time, he enjoys quality moments with his wife and three children and engaging in physical activities like exercising, running, and biking. This personal touch helps you get to know Dr. Gardner beyond his professional achievements.
Dr. Gardner pursued his education at West Virginia University, where he majored in biology. He earned a bachelor's degree in Vision Science in 2003, followed by his Doctorate in Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. During his residency in primary eye care, he was honored as Resident of the Year at the NSU Institute.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, Dr. Gardner has garnered recognition for his outstanding contributions to eye care. He was named the Best Optometrist in northern Delaware in 2022 and was a finalist for all eye care professionals in 2023 in the Delaware Online Community Choice Awards. In 2024, he was honored as a Top Doctor and featured in the 2024 Best of Delaware Magazine. He has published articles in Optometry Today and Review of Optometry, covering various topics related to diagnostic technology and ocular disease.
Originally from Wheeling, West Virginia, Dr. Gardner briefly resided in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before settling in Middletown, Delaware, in 2005. In his leisure time, he enjoys quality moments with his wife and three children and engaging in physical activities like exercising, running, and biking. This personal touch helps you get to know Dr. Gardner beyond his professional achievements.
Dr. Brian G. Gardner
- Milford, DE
- Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Accepting new patients
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How do you deal with bad eye floaters?
Floaters can be very annoying and visually debilitating in some instances. In most cases floaters are tolerated well and will become less noticeable over time as the brain adapts. READ MORE
Floaters can be very annoying and visually debilitating in some instances. In most cases floaters are tolerated well and will become less noticeable over time as the brain adapts. However, there are few cases in which a laser can be used to break up the floater. Patients can also have the vitreous, the substance that fills the inside of the eye, replaced with clear fluid. This procedure is called a vitrectomy.
Can contacts cause an eye infection?
Wearing contact lenses can increase the risk of an eye infection but this is reduced by properly caring for the lenses. Here are some recommendations to reduce the risk of infections: Clean READ MORE
Wearing contact lenses can increase the risk of an eye infection but this is reduced by properly caring for the lenses. Here are some recommendations to reduce the risk of infections:
Clean your lenses regularly and replace them when the recommended wearing time has expired
Don't sleep in your lenses
Don't share contact lenses
If your eyes are red, irritated, painful or blurry, remove your lenses and see you eye doctor immediately
Clean your lenses regularly and replace them when the recommended wearing time has expired
Don't sleep in your lenses
Don't share contact lenses
If your eyes are red, irritated, painful or blurry, remove your lenses and see you eye doctor immediately
Do I need glasses for mild myopia?
Myopia, or near sightedness, can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or surgery.
How do you fix an eye infection?
There are many different types of eye infections affecting different parts of the eye. Depending on the site of the infection, drops, lid hygiene, oral medications and injections READ MORE
There are many different types of eye infections affecting different parts of the eye. Depending on the site of the infection, drops, lid hygiene, oral medications and injections could be used for treatment.
What do you do when your eyes hurt from light?
Some people can be naturally sensitive to light. Avoiding bright lights, wearing sunglasses or specialty lens tints may can help alleviate the effects of sensitivity to light. READ MORE
Some people can be naturally sensitive to light. Avoiding bright lights, wearing sunglasses or specialty lens tints may can help alleviate the effects of sensitivity to light. However, sensitivity to light can be caused by many different medical conditions. Many of these conditions can be detrimental to the health the eye and the body. Therefore, if you are sensitive to the light, it is recommended to see an eye doctor to rule out any medical conditions.
Can I wear sunglasses after LASIK?
Yes. It is possible you will have some increased sensitivity to light after the cataract surgery. In most cased this will subside over time. However, you may wear sunglasses READ MORE
Yes. It is possible you will have some increased sensitivity to light after the cataract surgery. In most cased this will subside over time. However, you may wear sunglasses just as you did before surgery.
How can I reduce the redness in my eyes?
If your eyes are consistently red, I would recommend an eye exam as there are multiple causes. The two most common are dry eye and allergies but there may be some other causes READ MORE
If your eyes are consistently red, I would recommend an eye exam as there are multiple causes. The two most common are dry eye and allergies but there may be some other causes as well that may be important to address.
Are you awake during cataract surgery?
This will depend on the surgeon and your preference. Topical, local and general anesthesia can be used. Speak with your surgeon to see what choices you have, and you can also READ MORE
This will depend on the surgeon and your preference. Topical, local and general anesthesia can be used. Speak with your surgeon to see what choices you have, and you can also communicate your preference.
