Michael Bennett, MD, FACS Appointed to Serve on U.S. FDA Ophthalmic Devices Advisory Panel
Dr. Michael D. Bennett, founder and president of Retina Institute of Hawaii, recently served on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Ophthalmic Devices Advisory Panel. Appointed in 2012, Dr. Bennett was part of a 23-member panel that has expertise in retinal disease, low vision, electrophysiology and other specialties. Panel members included doctors from Washington,… Read More
Preventative Measures
Protecting Your Eyes From The Sun This Summer Many people slather on sunscreen before hitting the waves but don’t give a thought to eye protection while in the water. Chronic sun exposure can lead to a common eye condition called pterygium, a noncancerous growth on the cornea that can affect vision. Surfers and others who… Read More
Hawaii’s First IMT Patient Receives the Gift of Sight
On January 10, 2012, Merrill Smith underwent the first IMT surgery in Honolulu, Hawaii. Since then, he has been working on his vision and training with Dr. Kellen Kashiwa bi-weekly in Hilo on Hawaii’s Big Island. Prior to receiving the telescope implant, Smith was nearly blind. His vision has improved remarkably from 20/200 to 20/80… Read More
Patient Receives Hawaii’s First Telescope Implant for Macular Degeneration by Retina Institute of Hawaii
A team of surgeons from Hawaii, Dr. Michael Bennett of Retina Institute of Hawaii and Dr. Michael McMann of McMann Institute, has successfully implanted the FDA-approved eye telescope, a first in Hawaii, at one of the leading medical centers in Honolulu. The first-of-kind telescope implant is integral to CentraSight™, a new patient care program for… Read More
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Adults should have regular eye exams to keep their vision and eye health on track. Ages 18 to 55 should schedule exams at least every two years, more often if they have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease. Adults 55 and up should have yearly exams to monitor for age-related vision changes and eye conditions.
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Eye exams do more than check for blurry vision. Regular visits help detect eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration early before they cause serious vision loss. Staying on top of your eye health lets your doctor monitor, diagnose, and treat issues so you can protect your vision for years to come. 👁️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can steal your vision slowly without you noticing. It usually starts with your peripheral vision, and by the time symptoms appear, some damage may already be done. Regular eye exams are the best way to catch it early and protect your sight for the years ahead. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our eyes have natural blind spots where the optic nerve connects to the retina, but you probably never notice them. That’s because your brain fills in the missing information, stitching together glimpses from your eyes into a complete picture! #FunFactFriday ... See MoreSee Less
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