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Ophthalmologist & Laser Vision Specialist
Richard
Palmer, M.D.
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Richard Palmer, M.D
Eye Physician & Surgeon
Laser Vision Specialist
Richard Palmer, M.D., graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and an-M.D. degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. His internship was completed at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, and his residency in ophthalmology was at the Washington National Eye Center in Washington, D.C. His two-year fellowship in Advanced CustomVue Laser Vision Correction, Lasik, Corneal Physiology and Transplantation, Refractive Eye Surgery and External Ocular Disease was completed under the direction of Herbert Kaufman, M.D. and Marguerite McDonald, M.D., at the Louisiana State University Eye Center, a world leader in Laser Vision Correction, Refractive Corneal Surgery and Visual Research.
For his work during undergraduate and graduate studies Dr. Palmer received many national and local academic scholarships and research honors. He has published several articles in ophthalmic journals and remains committed to scientific research and teaching as an adjunct clinical associate professor for the Illinois College of Optometry.
Dr. Palmer is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He serves as a staff ophthalmologist and consultant for Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center and Doctors Memorial Hospital. He is president of Palmer Eye Center and Palmer Laser Center, and medical director for the North Florida and South Georgia Vision Center.
Dr. Palmer is a compassionate physician and the only two-year fellowship-trained corneal refractive surgeon and laser vision specialist in North Florida and South Georgia. He provides an expert’s specialized approach to eye care and surgery, utilizing the latest technological advancements for the best possible outcomes. Palmer Eye Center has a state-of-the-art surgical facility and a climate-controlled laser vision suite. Dr. Palmer remains Tallahassee’s choice for Advanced CustomVue Laser Vision Correction and Premium Multifocal Intraocular Lens Implantation since 1995.
Dr. Palmer, his wife Barbara, and their four children reside in Tallahassee. He is active with his faith, family and church community. He enjoys listening to music, watching football, gardening, playing golf and traveling.
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I have been diagnosed with astigmatism and is currently wearing which I'm not yet use to. I was hoping if you could give me some feedback as to another way of correcting my vision through other medical means so I can stop wearing glasses. |
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Shay Danalds, Tallahassee, Florida 6/08/10
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If you desire to have clear vision without wearing glasses, astigmatism may be corrected with contact lenses or with laser vision correction. Palmer Eye Center offers both solutions and either will help you see clearly without glasses. Please call us at 877-7337 to schedule an appointment so that we may assist you.
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 6/30/10
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Can my Cataract Come back? |
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Robert, Dallas, Texas 3/12/10
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Once a Cataract has been removed, it cannot return. However, over time, patients may notice that their vision has once again become cloudy. This condition, which can occur with any type of Lens Implant, is known as a secondary cataract (also known as a PCO). Secondary cataract can be easily treated with a simple laser procedure.
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 3/12/10
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Will I need glasses after cataract surgery? |
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Michael, Thomasville, Ga. 3/10/10
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This generally depends on what type of intraocular lens you elect to have implanted. Following cataract surgery, most patients with a traditional monofocal lens do not need glasses for distnace tasks, butstill rely on reading glasses for close-up work. However, in the cliical trials of the premium lenses, three out of fur patients reported never needing glasses after their surgery.
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 3/10/10
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Is surgery the only treatment for cataracts? |
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Kendra, Atlanta, Ga 3/10/10
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Although stronger eyeglasses or brighter lighting may help relieve the symptoms of a cataract. However, just because you have a cataract doesn't mean that you have to have it removed. Cataract surgery only becomes necessary when you're not happy with your vision and want to see better. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your vision.
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 3/10/10
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How is the Premium Lens different from a monofocal lens? |
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Angel, Chicago, IL. 3/10/10
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Traditional IOLs are monofocal-that is, they only focus at one distance. As a result, after surgery you will likely need to continue wearing glasses for either near ordistance vision, and sometimes for both. The premium lenses differ from traditional lenses in that they are multifocal and provide a full range of vision from near to far. This decreases your dependence on glasses at all distances.
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 3/10/10
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Dr. Palmer,
I wanted to know if you take on patients that were born with R.O.P. My son was born at 23wks and is blind as a result. We have been traveling to Detroit, MI. over the past nine years to his current retinal specialist; times are a little tougher now and we wanted to check to see if we could find a good doctor closer to home.
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Pam Young , Valdosta, Ga. 12/30/09
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Dear Ms Lance: I am sorry about the premature birth of your son and the consequential loss of his vision. John chapter 9 of the New Testament indicates that what we may perceive as a tragedy in the life of a child may sometimes occur so that the work of God might be displayed in the child's life. It would be our privilege to take on your son as a patient.
As alternative – there is a terrific retinal group based right here in Tallahassee. There is no need for you to travel to Detroit. They have a satellite office in Valdosta. Please call our office at 850-877-7337 and we would be happy to set up the appointment for you.
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 1/05/10
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I have a detached Vitrous. It is about 2 years old now and have lots of floaters from time to time. I also have cataracts in both eyes. Will the detached Vitrous make it impossible to have the cataracts removed? I sometimes have double vision too. |
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Anonymous, Tallahassee, Fl 12/21/09
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Cataract surgery can be safely performed on patients with a detached vitreous as the detachment will not affect cataract surgery. In fact, cataract surgery can often be followed by a procedure to safely remove the floaters.
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 1/05/10
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i have a a 10 yr old daugther suffering from lattice degeneration nad her vision is as high as 12.75 and the same with her right eye and her astigmatism is very high..can she go lasik operation?
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leticia duran, philippinesw 6/27/09
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Patients with very large amounts of nearsightedness are typically good candidates for LASIK. Several measurements must be taken prior to surgery. This testing can be done by a qualified refractive specialist. In general, LASIK is postponed in children until their prescription has stopped progressing – however, exceptions do exist.
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 7/03/09
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 6/03/09
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I have worn contacts for 20 years, but I take them out every night and I replace them every 2 weeks. I wear Softlens 38 contact lenses. This week I had an eye examination with a new doctor and he seemed very concerned because I had blood vessels which had grown into my cornea due to my eyes getting a lack of oxygen from wearing contact lenses. The blood vessels were large enough to be viewed by the naked eye. The doctor called it Ischemic Keratitis. He said it could cause blindness. I am 33. My questions are 1) is this a common condition and what percentage of patients go blind from it 2) if I stop wearing contacts for several months, could I be a candidate for lasik 3) will gas-permeable contact lenses be an option for me 4) is there a surgery that will safely remove the blood vessels from my cornea if they do not retract on their own so that I do not go blind, and if so, what are the risks of the surgery
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need facts, tallahassee, fl 4/30/09
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Thank you for coming in to see us last week at Palmer Eye Center. I believed we answered all of your questions during your visit but I will summarize our discussion briefly for the benefit of our other readers. Complications are quiet common from contact lens over wear. Patients who remain out of their contacts for several weeks often show a resolution of symptoms and become excellent candidates for LASIK. In fact, many contact lens patients convert to a laser vision corrective procedure when their contact lenses become uncomfortable and cause problems. Most do very well and wonder why they did not have LASIK sooner. Gas-permeable contacts are much safer than soft lenses and would also be an option for your eyes. Surgery is rarely required for the removal of blood vessels from a vascular cornea. I am glad your eye doctor referred you to a corneal specialist before more serious damage incurred.
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Richard
Palmer, M.D. 5/06/09
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