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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.
38 years
Experience
Dr. Jonathan A. Adler, M.D.
- Bradenton, Florida
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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What treatment method is best for astigmatism?
If you have regular astigmatism, the easiest way to correct it is either with eyeglasses or an astigmatism contact lens. LASIK and PRK can also be good choices if your astigmatism READ MORE
If you have regular astigmatism, the easiest way to correct it is either with eyeglasses or an astigmatism contact lens. LASIK and PRK can also be good choices if your astigmatism is regular and your cornea is thick enough for the treatment. You need to go to an eyecare professional who performs these procedures to get your best options.
What is the effective treatment for myopia?
Treatment for myopia includes eyeglasses , contact lenses, LASIK , PRK , SMILE, and clear lens extraction . Which is the best treatment for you depends on a lot of factors . Your READ MORE
Treatment for myopia includes eyeglasses , contact lenses, LASIK , PRK , SMILE, and clear lens extraction . Which is the best treatment for you depends on a lot of factors . Your age ,your amount of myopia , the shape of you cornea , The thickness of your cornea . You would need to see age eyecare professional who specializes in refractive surgery to be evaluated properly . Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
Will I have to use eye drops after cataract surgery?
Most cataract surgeons have patients use drops after cataract surgery. You need 3 different kinds of drops: 1. antibiotic, 2. steroid, and 3. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Some READ MORE
Most cataract surgeons have patients use drops after cataract surgery. You need 3 different kinds of drops: 1. antibiotic, 2. steroid, and 3. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. Some surgeons inject these medicines into the eye at the time of surgery to make it so the patients need fewer or no drops.
Is LASIK the best treatment for myopia?
It depends on your age and the amount of myopia you have. If you are a good candidate for LASIK it is a good procedure . If you are over 40 you will need reading glasses if both READ MORE
It depends on your age and the amount of myopia you have. If you are a good candidate for LASIK it is a good procedure . If you are over 40 you will need reading glasses if both eyes are made for distance. SMILE procedure is also a good procedure for myopia . Clear lens extraction may be a good option as well. You should go to a refractive surgeon to get all the pros and cons for your particular case. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
What can I do to fix my red-eye?
A red eye can be caused by many things. If its red due to allergy or dryness you can try nonpreserved tears If its due to inflammation in the eye called iritis you will need steroid READ MORE
A red eye can be caused by many things. If its red due to allergy or dryness you can try nonpreserved tears If its due to inflammation in the eye called iritis you will need steroid drops to treat . You have to see and eyecare professional to get diagnosed.
How long should I rest after LASIK?
After LASIK I would get a bite to eat then go home and take a nap . Use lots of nonpreserved artificial tears. Take it easy rest of day . After a good nights sleep you should wake READ MORE
After LASIK I would get a bite to eat then go home and take a nap . Use lots of nonpreserved artificial tears. Take it easy rest of day . After a good nights sleep you should wake up in good shape. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
How long after PRK surgery can I drive?
Each person is different once you heal from the cornea treatment and see well enough 20/40 or better you can drive That would likely be about 5 days after surgery Sent from the READ MORE
Each person is different once you heal from the cornea treatment and see well enough 20/40 or better you can drive That would likely be about 5 days after surgery Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
Can myopia be fixed without surgery?
Optometrists sometimes use orthkeratology which is where you sleeping in contact lenses and wear them for extended periods of time. There no total fixing of myopia without surgery. READ MORE
Optometrists sometimes use orthkeratology which is where you sleeping in contact lenses and wear them for extended periods of time. There no total fixing of myopia without surgery. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
How long after laser eye surgery can I fly?
If you are talking about LASIK you can fly next day as long as you have a postoperative checkup and everything looks good.
How should I sleep after eye laser surgery?
If you're talking about LASIK surgery, sleep with a protective shield over your operated eyes for 1 week. Positioning does not matter.
Should I go to a doctor for eye discharge?
Yes, you need to see an eye doctor for discharge. It could be an infection that needs to be treated with antibiotics.
What are the disadvantages of PRK laser?
The disadvantage is the first week discomfort and not seeing very sharp after that only disadvantage is needing to use drops for 3 months instead of 1 week . The advantages are READ MORE
The disadvantage is the first week discomfort and not seeing very sharp after that only disadvantage is needing to use drops for 3 months instead of 1 week . The advantages are no flap and less cause of dryness. At 6 months LASIK and PRK results are identical.
Is PRK safe for thin cornea?
It depends on how thin the cornea is and how extensive the nearsighted treatment is. It is definitely safer than LASIK for thin corneas. By thin, we are talking about corneas less READ MORE
It depends on how thin the cornea is and how extensive the nearsighted treatment is. It is definitely safer than LASIK for thin corneas. By thin, we are talking about corneas less than 500 microns thick. For larger treatment, you would need to be over the 500 microns. Today, most refractive surgeons want to leave at least 350 microns of untouched cornea.
Can PRK cause any side effects?
Yes, your eye will feel very scratchy and you will not see clearly for the first week. You can use lots of artificial tears to help. After that first week things will improve and READ MORE
Yes, your eye will feel very scratchy and you will not see clearly for the first week. You can use lots of artificial tears to help. After that first week things will improve and you will start to see clearly.
What eye drops do you use after eye surgery?
You need 3 medications 1 antibiotic 2 steroid and 3 nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drops Drs have different preferences of the 3 drops . You can have 1 drop compounded to include READ MORE
You need 3 medications 1 antibiotic 2 steroid and 3 nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drops Drs have different preferences of the 3 drops . You can have 1 drop compounded to include all 3 medications . Usually used for 4 to 6 weeks postop.
Can LASIK fix farsightedness?
Yes LASIK can fix farsightedness. It fixes lower degrees of farsightedness than nearsightedness You can go up to 4 units of farsightedness as long as you are a good candidate for READ MORE
Yes LASIK can fix farsightedness. It fixes lower degrees of farsightedness than nearsightedness You can go up to 4 units of farsightedness as long as you are a good candidate for LASIK sugery.
Can you have LASIK with a thin retina?
It depends on how thin your retina is If it's under 500 microns then PRK may be a safe alternative if your prescription isn't too high. If it's over 500 microns then you need to READ MORE
It depends on how thin your retina is If it's under 500 microns then PRK may be a safe alternative if your prescription isn't too high. If it's over 500 microns then you need to have a very low prescription.
Can you cure myopia?
Myopia cant be cured but it can be treated. You can treat myopia with eyeglasses on tact lenses or refractive surgery such as LASIK. To try to prevent progression of myopia you READ MORE
Myopia cant be cured but it can be treated. You can treat myopia with eyeglasses on tact lenses or refractive surgery such as LASIK. To try to prevent progression of myopia you should limit use of near vision use such as c ell phones and computer.
When can I drive a car after laser eye surgery?
There are many different laser surgeries for the eyes . If youre talking about LASIK then next day . If its laser for glaucoma or retinal tear . Then next day you could drive. READ MORE
There are many different laser surgeries for the eyes . If youre talking about LASIK then next day . If its laser for glaucoma or retinal tear . Then next day you could drive. If youre speaking of laser cataract surgery then when you see well enough could be a day up to a week . Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
How quickly does a cataract progress?
cataracts grow at different rates for different kinds of cataracts. The normal aging cataract can take 3 to 5 years to bother the patient . A cataract call a posterior sub capsular READ MORE
cataracts grow at different rates for different kinds of cataracts. The normal aging cataract can take 3 to 5 years to bother the patient . A cataract call a posterior sub capsular cataract can grow quickly . 6 months to a year . Cataracts that grow peripherally called cortical cataracts can grow over 1 to 3 years. Everyone is bothered by cataracts at their own rate . Some people notice cataract early on and it bothers them early and others can go years without the cataract effecting them significantly . Each patient and there eye doctor make the decision together when the right time for cataract surgery is .I R Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
