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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It's Glaucoma Awareness Month! Glaucoma often develops without warning — and vision loss from glaucoma is permanent.
That’s why an annual glaucoma screening is essential, even if you aren’t experiencing vision changes. Early detection allows for timely treatment and helps protect your long-term eyesight.
If it’s been a year or more since your last screening, now is the perfect time to schedule.
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Your annual eye exam can detect eye conditions before you even develop symptoms. If you are overdue, be sure to call your closest Island location today to make an appointment for the New Year! ... See MoreSee Less
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