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
Your eyes work in amazing ways! Keep them healthy with regular check-ups and good care. 👁️
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We are so proud to expand our community with a brand-new location on the east side of Oahu in the heart of Kailua.
This new center will bring the full spectrum of vision care:
• Comprehensive Optometry
• Subspecialty Ophthalmology Services
• Full-Service Optical with Designer and Affordable Eyewear
• We participate in most insurance plans
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Blurry vision? It could be cataracts. 👁️
A cataract clouds your eye’s natural lens—like looking through a foggy window or dusty windshield. You may notice colors fading, glare or halos around lights, trouble seeing at night, or that everyday tasks are becoming harder.
It’s Cataract Awareness Month—don’t wait.
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Ever wonder what replaces your natural lens during cataract or lens replacement surgery?
It’s called an intraocular lens, or IOL—a tiny, artificial lens that restores your vision from the inside out. 🔍
There are different types of IOLs, including:
👓 Monofocal – sharp focus at one distance
🔁 Multifocal – see near and far without glasses
🔄 Toric – corrects astigmatism
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On this Memorial Day, we pause in gratitude and remembrance for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Here in Hawai‘i—home to so many who serve—we hold that sacrifice close to heart. Today, we honor their courage, their legacy, and the freedom they’ve preserved for us all.
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With over 2 million moving parts, the eye processes light, focus, depth, movement, and color—sending that information to your brain at lightning speed so you can see the world around you.
It’s no wonder your eyes deserve expert care.
👁️✨ Keep them healthy. Get them checked.
You only get one pair.
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