Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon
Dr. Danforth joined our Ohana in early 2014 and currently sees patients in all of our Oahu and interisland clinics. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Drake University in 1986 and graduated with honors from Cornell University Medical College in 1990. After completing an Ophthalmology Residency and Retinal Fellowship in 1995 at Washington National Eye Center in Washington, D.C., Dr. Danforth proudly served active duty in the United States Air Force as Chief of Ophthalmology at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington earning a meritorious service medal while there.
Since 1999 Dr. Danforth has been in private practice, has 2 adult daughters and his wife graduated from Mauna Loa High School. He loves the neighboring islands and plays tennis in his free time.
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With consistent sun exposure year-round, protecting your eyes is especially important. Wearing sunglasses with UV protection can help reduce long-term damage linked to cataract development and support overall eye health.
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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.
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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.
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This Memorial Day, we take a moment to honor and remember those who gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸
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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.
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