Dr. Richard Hector
Ophthalmology
Bradenton, FL
10 years experience male
Locations
Office
Brademtpm, FL
Office
Ellenton, FL
The Eye Associates
Bradenton, FL
Office
Sun City Center, FL
Office
Sarasota, FL
About
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.
Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
German
Doctor Q&A
272 Answers
58 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
Ophthalmology 10 years experience
An ophthalmologist: Do any of them have fellowship in glaucoma?
Board certified?
You will be visiting them at least three times a year, therefore, office location, do t... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Cloudy lens: A cataract is a natural clouding of the lens inside the eye that you should not have to worry about until you are 60 years old or greater unless you h... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Possibilities: It may be an innocent as dry skin which will heal quickly with a little vasoline petroleum jelly, or could also be skin cancer. If it has been there ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Not good: Red eyes and contact lenses are not a good combination.
It may be the contacts are too "tight"
you may have developed an allergy or your eyes are to... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Topical: Most corneal ulcers are treated with fortified antibiotic eye drops, frequently.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Not good: If you are talking about a vein inside your eye swelling, that may lead to severe vision loss.
Please seek a full work up by a retinal specialist.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Almost: I am concerned you may have a corneal ulcer and you should see an ophthalmologist at your earliest convenience.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
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Possibly: If there is an optometrist or ophthalmologist associated with the shop, yes.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Hot compresses: Use a tea bag for your hot compress.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Glasses: Prism glasses can help correct small to moderate amounts of diplopia
surgery is also corrective but may not eliminate entirely the need for glasses.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Very safe: White sclera is healthy sclera
monitor the side affects of all your other medication, prednisone, etc. Very carefully, do not worry about restasis.
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Yes: But you need aggressive therapy if you are 58 and already have lost peripheral vision. I would aim for 15/16.
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Kidneys: Have them do a thorough evaluation of your renal status.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
Ophthalmology 10 years experience
No: You should be evaluated for possible sinus infection or even glaucoma.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
40 % gamble: You probably heard that around 60% of sarcoid cases will resolve without treatment.
There are many forms of sarcoid, some very serious. Work with a... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Needs follow up: Has the child seen an ophthalmologist?
Preferably a pediatric specialist.
Could be glaucoma.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Keratoconus: I am concerned with the degree of nearsightedness (if your numbers are preceded by a "-") and would recommend your eye care professional evaluate you ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Yes: There can be a serious problem
if you are having blurred vision. You should stop the medication and seek medical evaluation. This is very true if yo... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Yes: Prescription lenses are very expensive and soft cloth material is highly recommended to reduce scratches.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Yes: If you were poked hard enough to create bleeding, the injury should be evaluated.
If there is loss of vision also, the sooner the better.
If there i... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Stop: Do not use the herbal "remedy" as it is irritating the surface of your eye, or worse.
A trip to an ophthalmologist would be recommended.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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50/50: Its a coin toss
unless there is a serious ocular disease that runs in one or both of the families, do not worry about it.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Milder virus: Could be a milder viral infection, or contact with an irritant, air born or from you hands, make up, dry eye from computer use, etc.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Yes: You should have you eye evaluated for an abrasion and/ or severe inflamation.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Optc nerve: Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes loss of peripheral vision from progressive optic nerve damage
it is serious and you should be followed with... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Duration?: If you are talking about transient loss of peripheral vision, migraine is on the top of the diagnostic list, but if this is a persistent loss of perip... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
No: That is an old "wives" tale.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Multiple meds better: It is better to add another inflammatory medication than go to a "maximum" of any medication. There are numerous other anti inflammatory meds that wor... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No: It is a mild steroid.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Muscle tension: in someone your age, I would consider muscle tension, stress,
rest and massage therapy should help
work on the issues giving you "the stress"
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Flu/virus: most likely viral/fiu
Could be food poisoning
With so many severe symptoms you need to seek medical attention soon before you become dehydrated
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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No: but pink eye is a viral infection and an antibiotic is not needed unless there is a co-existing bacterial infection
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Need medical w/u: this may be related to your previous brain surgery (visit your neurosurgeon/neurologist) or to a new problem which may be vascular in origin (temporal... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Melatonin: try Melatonin (OTC) but be aware that late night use of laptops, etc can alter your sleep cycle
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Yes: Unfortunately it is possible but very unhealthy for your eyes.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
Ophthalmology 10 years experience
There are several: The list is moderately long. It may be eye strain (need for glasses), sinus problems, eye muscle imbalance(strabismus) or glaucoma.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Yes: Sounds like you are already familiar with this frustrating eyelid inflammation. Do your warm compresses every day and clean your lashes with the vari... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
No: If you have chronic "eye strain", you may have uncorrected refractive error, most likely astigmatism. Go for a full eye exam.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Yes : And then tomorrow start spacing the pills out more evenly.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: Being under stress may also act as a distraction.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Medication: Are you using glaucoma drops/medication?
That may also cause this to happen.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Do not worry : The movement of your eye is controlled by the surgeon during the procedure and you will not have to worry about it.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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YES!!: You may have allowed the infection to spread and should seek medical attention asap!
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Yes: If it is only related to dry eye, frequent use of unpreserved artificial tears should allow the "ulcer" to heal. If the "ulcer" is not improved in 12 ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Migraine sysndrome: But i would recommend a complete medical work up with so many symptoms.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
Ophthalmology 10 years experience
LASIK?: There are many types of laser eye surgery but lasik is the most common.
Dry eye is the most common side affect and can be severe in 10% of these proc... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Easily: Eye doctors can look inside the eyes and see your blood vessels, nerve tissue, etc and the general health of these structures indicates your general ... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Possibilities: Sinus congestion tops the list
could also be glaucoma
pinched occipital nerve
vasculitis
so a medical and visual exam is needed.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Nerves/virus: Could be a pinched nerve, shingles, sinus infection, a medical evaluation is needed.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Hector is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Hector is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I am currently using Muro ointment. What an lifesaver! Also taking Vit. A and E. I live on the coast so it's pretty moist, thank goodness & thank you.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! but the dots and splotches dont move!!what could it be?will my eyes adjust to these glasses or is not normal?
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Thanks Dr. Hector. But the question was not to resolve the issue but to hide it. Would their be any problem with eye A if eye B had a patch, forever
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1974MD
Residency
letterman army medical center
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Bradenton, FL - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Bradenton, FL - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Bradenton, FL - Winter
2013
Affiliations
board cerified
American Board of Ophthalmology
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