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Ophthalmologist in Kailua-Kona

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Susan H. Senft, MD

Dr. Susan Senft is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Dr. Senft specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Senft can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Senft can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

  • North Hawaii Community Hospital
  • MD at The George Washington University

Our Services

Ophthalmologist Care and What We Treat..

Eye Exam

Eye Exam

The eye's strength and vision are tested, in addition to detecting for glaucoma and symptoms of other visual diseases.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma

Vision loss from glaucoma cannot be reversed, so treatment focuses on prevention and monitoring progression.

Cataracts

Cataracts

Surgery is the only way to remove cataracts, when deemed medically necessary.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy

Treatment is focused on preventing vision loss, but it can be treated with surgery if it becomes severe.

Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration

There is no cure, but progression can be significantly slowed to ensure quality of life.

LASIK

LASIK

A vision-correction surgery that can be helpful for people with astigmatism and eliminate the need for glasses or contacts.

Molloscum Contagiosum Removal

Molloscum Contagiosum Removal

Non-invasive removal of these recurring wart-like bumps that can otherwise lead to conjunctivitis.

Stye Surgery

Stye Surgery

After other treatments are deemed ineffective, a stye can be surgically drained or removed.

Senft's Expert Answers

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Is it possible to salvage dried out contact lenses?


No, do not use them, they must be thrown out.


Can eye makeup cause problems to my vision?


As long as you change out your mascara regularly like every 6 weeks, throw it out and replace it, and use good eye makeup remover daily, you should be fine.


My left eye is red and painful. What could be the reason?


Yes, it could represent a blocked tear duct that might be infected. You need to be seen by an eye care professional.


Why do I blink so often?


You need a complete eye evaluation to check for dry eye and allergies.


My son has a bacterial eye infection. How long should it take to heal?


He needs to be seen by an eye care professional since it might be a viral infection and could have complications requiring medical treatment since it has been so long.

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The importance of finding the right Ophthalmologist

An ophthalmologist specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the eye and the eye's movement. They are also trained to provide total eye care.

What to know about your appointment with
Susan H. Senft, MD?
  • You may be referred to an ophthalmologist after experiencing significant eye injury, or after experiencing symptoms of an eye condition such as glaucoma.
  • Common symptoms of vision problems include severe pain, dull pain around the eye, hazy vision, seeing light bursts or frequent floating spots, seeing rainbows or halos around lights, and swollen, red eyes, among many others.
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