Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Ruston L. Hess

Ophthalmology
Tomoka Eye Associates PA
345 Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite 330, 
Ormond Beach, FL 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Tomoka Eye Associates PA
345 Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite 330, 
Ormond Beach, FL 
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Overview

Ruston Hess is an Ophthalmologist in Ormond Beach, Florida. Dr. Hess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
General Practice in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

TOMOKA EYE ASSOCIATES PA
345 Clyde Morris Blvd, Suite 330, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Call: 386-672-4244

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

Response to Letter to the Editor: Fixed High Energy Versus Standard Titrated Energy Settings for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty.
Response to Letter to the Editor: Fixed High Energy Versus Standard Titrated Energy Settings for Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty.
Journal: Journal of glaucoma
Published: January 21, 2024
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Advanced
      • Cataract
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      • Meibomianitis
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      • Experienced
      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      • Blepharitis
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      • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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      • Dry Eye Syndrome
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      • Entropion
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      • Eyelid Bump
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