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
June is Cataract Awareness Month 👁️
Cataracts are a common age-related change that can lead to blurry vision, difficulty seeing at night, and faded colors. These changes often develop slowly but can begin to affect daily life over time.
The good news is that cataracts are treatable, and early attention can help support clearer, healthier vision. ... See MoreSee Less
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There is no specific age for cataract surgery. Cataracts are most often related to aging, but they can develop earlier depending on a variety of factors including genetics, medical conditions, or previous eye injury.
Surgery is recommended when cataracts begin to interfere with daily life and vision starts affecting things like reading, driving especially at night, or overall clarity even with updated glasses.
If you are noticing changes in your vision, schedule with our team to learn more your treatment options. ... See MoreSee Less
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This Memorial Day, we take a moment to honor and remember those who gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸
Grateful today and always for their sacrifice. ... See MoreSee Less
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A new treatment option for dry AMD is now available in Kona 🌺
This advancement gives patients access to care closer to home, offering new possibilities in managing dry age-related macular degeneration.
Talk with our team to learn more about whether this treatment may be right for you. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dry Eye Disease affects an estimated 55 million Americans, and relief is closer than you think.
If you’re struggling with dry, irritated eyes, the eye doctors at Eye Center of Hawaii are here to help with treatment options designed for real, lasting relief. ... See MoreSee Less
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