Dr. Brian Wnorowski
Ophthalmology
Whiting, NJ
34 years experience male
Locations
Office
Brick, NJ
My office hours
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Aetna
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Medicare
QualCare
Saint Barnabas System Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Vision Service Plan
Office
Toms River, NJ
Shore Eye Associates
Spring Lake Heights, NJ
Office
Whiting, NJ
About
Bio
<strong>Dr. Wnorowski is a New Jersey native. He is originally from North Brunswick and spent his summers in Normandy Beach. Dr. Wnorowski attended Rutgers College in New Brunswick and received his medical degree from UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School in Newark. Upon graduation he received an award for being among the top five students in the graduating class.<br /><br />Dr. Wnorowski completed an internship at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ and a three year Ophthalmology residency including one year as chief resident at The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. In 1993, he returned to the Jersey shore to practice Ophthalmology and opened his own practice in 1995. <br />Dr. Wnorowski is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, having passed his board certification exam in the top two percent of the country. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, AOA (the National Medical Honor Society) and a Diplomat of the American Board of Medical Examiners.</strong>
<strong>Dr. Wnorowski specializes in cataract and implant surgery having done over 8,000 implant operations. He feels strongly that the new presbyopia correcting implants are an excellent option for many patients but it is critical to match each individual with the proper implant. Dr. Wnorowski was the first surgeon in Monmouth and Ocean counties to successfully implant all three of the new implants and is continually striving to offer you the newest and best technologies available.</strong>
<strong>Dr. Wnorowski resides in Wall Township with his wife Kathleen and family. Dr. Wnorowski is a past President of the Toms River Lions Club, assisting in raising money for the visually and hearing impaired. Dr. Wnorowski was elected by his peers to serve president of The New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology in 2008.</strong>
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Ophthalmology
Licenses
United States: New Jersey
Doctor Q&A
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A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Brian Wnorowskianswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Adjustment: Get the glasses adjusted so they don't put as much pressure on the spot
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A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Brian Wnorowskianswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Probably not much: If you are not a glaucoma patient and are not otherwise suspicious for glaucoma why did you have an oct nerve fiber layer analysis in the first place?... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Brian Wnorowskianswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Yes it may improve: Reduction or discontinuation of the medication may allow the dry eyes to improve.
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A 32-year-old male asked:

Dr. Brian Wnorowskianswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Use lubricating drop: Use lubricating drops or artificial tears. Keep your hands away from your eyes. Try to blink a lot to help push the mucous down the normal tear drain... Read More
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A female asked:

Dr. Brian Wnorowskianswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Ocular Migraine: Very likely to be an ocular Migraine.
Full explanation here:
http://www.shoreeye.com/news/blog/67-i-m-seeing-jagged-lines-in-my-vision,-what-is-it
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Brian Wnorowskianswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
They are the same: A stye is a clogged mucous producing gland in either the upper or lower eyelid.
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A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. Brian Wnorowskianswered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Papilledema: The brain is encased within the skull and cerebral spinal fluid(csf). There is little to no give from the bones of the skull. If a tumor takes up spac... Read More
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HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
I have been a patient of Dr. Wnorowski's for 12 years seeing him yearly for a routine exam.
Had a medical emergency and was promptly seen and treated in the office.
It is without hesitation that I wou...Read More
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wnorowski is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wnorowski is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School
Graduated 1989MD
Residency
University of Virginia Medical Center
Residency
St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston
Awards
Top Ophthalmologists, Consumer Research Council of America
Affiliations
New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology
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