Search results for : ophthalmologist
December 05, 2016
Statement of Dr. Dawn Russell-Hermanns, Board Certified Ophthalmologist, General Ophthalmology, Medical Retina & Vitreoretinal Surgeon - Response to Tribune Article
I, like some of my colleagues read with shock the Tribune?s article, ?Expert Highlights Shortage Of Eye Doctors Amid Hospital Row? of December 1, 2016.
Ministry of Health and Wellness: First Cohort of Bahamians Departs for Eye Surgery in Cuba
October 24, 2023
Ministry of Health and Wellness: First Cohort of Bahamians Departs for Eye Surgery in Cuba
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pleased to announce that on Friday 20th October, 2023the 1st cohort of 50 Bahamian men and women departed for a remarkable medical mission to the Republic of Cuba. The patients will undergo essential cataract and retinal surgeries.The Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville, and eleven support staff inclusive of Ophthalmologists, O...
January 18, 2018
BahamasLocal.com Sponsors 27th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook 2018
The 27th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook, is underway today at the Baha Mar Resort, under the theme:?Creating A World-Class Bahamas;" specific concentration will be placed on challenges which we face as a nation and economic opportunities...
UB Board of Trustees Elects Chair and Vice Chair
March 16, 2018
UB Board of Trustees Elects Chair and Vice Chair
Accomplished Ophthalmologist Dr. K. Jonathan Rodgers, MBE, and Director of the Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Alessandra Holowesko have been elected...
April 03, 2018
The eyes have it ? New diagnostic technology eliminates need for drops
Optometrist Dr. Fendt Shearer, LENSES, explains use of Optomap for digital retinal exam, eliminating need for dilation drops and providing greater accuracy through scanning with digital records available for comparison from one year to the next. Stress-free eye exams can also detect other physical conditions including hypertension and diabetes...
Strength in adversity
June 20, 2023
Strength in adversity
As a woman who once held firmly and proudly to her independence, Zakiya Butler said her battle with a brain tumor and having to rely on others in her fight has been "humbling" - this as she made a gut-wrenching update to her crowdfunding page imploring for assistance with at least another $17,000 to ensure that she can continue to receive needed proton therapy treatment to save eyesight in the onl...
The push to preserve Zakiya's sight
June 06, 2023
The push to preserve Zakiya's sight
Zakiya Butler has finally begun her much-needed radiation treatment, which she needs to stunt future growth of a tumor that she has been battling since 2017. But the five days per week over six weeks treatment also comes at a cost of $52,000 per session. By Butler's calculation, that works out to a bill of ...
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Continuing the good fight
April 04, 2023
Continuing the good fight
Insufficient funds forced Zakiya Butler to have to postpone much-needed radiation treatment which she needs to stunt future growth of a tumor she has been battling since 2017. But Butler said she could not have received better news to jumpstart the year after learning that the $55,000 co-pay she had been quoted for radiation treatment ...
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Are you diabetic with eye issues? - Here's why
August 04, 2021
Are you diabetic with eye issues? - Here's why
By: Jhanae Winter
A few articles back, eye health was discussed and among it was the disease diabetic retinopathy. A deeper look into this particular disease is needed because of the prevalent cases of diabetes whether known or unknown in The Bahamas.
Go get your eyes tested! Here’s why
July 23, 2021
Go get your eyes tested! Here’s why
By: Jhanae Winter
Healthy vision is imperative to those who rely on their eyes to explore the world around them, but it can also be taken for granted. Many do not have 20/20 vision and their eyes are being affected in various facets of their lives.
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