Dr. Monte A Del Monte
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Ann Arbor, MI
49 years experience
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
7 Answers
4 Agrees
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Monte A Del Monteanswered
Pediatric Ophthalmology 49 years experience
Retinal traction: Most retinal rears are caused by traction on the retina by the vitreous gel, sometimes in association with weaknesses in the retina related to high ey... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Monte A Del Monteanswered
Pediatric Ophthalmology 49 years experience
"Black eye" resoluti: A "black eye" and "broken blood vessel" in the conjunctiva (white) of the eye are like bruises and will slowly disappear over 2-3 weeks, first turnin... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Monte A Del Monteanswered
Pediatric Ophthalmology 49 years experience
Examines eyes: A neuro ophthalmologist is an ophthalmologist or neurologist with special training in diagnosis and treatment of problems involving both the brain or ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric Ophthalmology 49 years experience
Surgery or laser: Some retinal detachments can be corrected by laser surgery or the injection of air into the eye, others require surgical repair with scleral buckle or... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Pediatric Ophthalmology 49 years experience
Depends on the cause: Ibuprofen is an excellent NSAID which will help reduce pain and swelling caused by inflammation- but you should first see an ophthalmologist to determ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Monte A Del Monteanswered
Pediatric Ophthalmology 49 years experience
Yes - But: Always try hot compresses and eyelid scrubs with baby shampoo first, often works alone. Antibiotic drops or ointment may also be required but there a... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Monte A Del Monteanswered
Pediatric Ophthalmology 49 years experience
Yes- expected: The laser acts to cauterize or burn spots of the retina near the tear to "spot weld" the retina down and prevent fluid from entering the hole caused b... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Del Monte is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Del Monte is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I diagnosis retinal detachment in left eye about 13 years past. No laser nor lysek unprocedure..until slowly have vision in left eye..
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD
Graduated 1974MD
Residency
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, THE
Residency
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON
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