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
The holiday season is full of sparkle—but a few festive favorites can put your eyes at risk. 1. Champagne Corks 🥂 Celebratory toasts can turn dangerous fast. A champagne cork can launch up to 50 mph, causing serious eye injuries. 2. Sharp Tree Branches & Pine Needles 🎄
Decorating the tree often means leaning in close—and those stiff branches can scratch the eye’s surface, leading to painful corneal abrasions. 3. Flying Toys & Projectiles 🎯
Nerf guns, darts, drones, and remote-control gadgets are holiday favorites—but also common causes of eye injuries in ERs every December. 4. Glitter, Craft Supplies & DIY Décor ✨
Holiday crafts are fun, but glitter, adhesives, and decorative sprays can irritate the eyes or cause chemical injuries. 5. Dry Winter Air & Holiday Travel ✈️❄️
Heaters, cold air, and long flights can leave eyes dry, red, and irritated—especially for contact lens wearers.
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We use state-of-the-art retinal imaging and OCT technology to catch even the smallest changes in your eye health—often before symptoms appear. Because your sight deserves precision. Eye Center of Hawaii is your place for your retina care! ... See MoreSee Less
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Healthy can be delicious! 🎃 Try this eye-friendly pumpkin mousse that’s packed with nutrients to support your vision while satisfying your sweet tooth.
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