Dr. Dr. Ronald Frenkel

Expert Publications

• Pharmacoeconomic analysis of prostaglandin and prostamide therapy for patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
• Removable sutures in the titration of trabeculectomy beld function.
• Effect of prophylactic intraocular pressure-lowering medication on intraocular pressure spikes after intravitreal injections.
• The use of viscoelastic substances in the drainage of postoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage.
• Predicting vision gains with anti-VEGF therapy in neovascular age-related macular degeneration patients by using low-luminance vision.
• Evaluation of the relative afferent pupillary defect in pseudotumor cerebri in regard to surgical intervention.
• Re: Brandt et al.: Human factors and ophthalmic drug packaging: time for a global standard (Ophthalmology 2015;122:2368-2370).
• Prevention and management of delayed suprachoroidal hemorrhage after filtration surgery.
• Suprachoroidal hemorrhage after glaucoma filtering surgery.
• Remembering dreams through autosuggestion: relationship of menstruation and ovulation to the autosuggestion dream recall cycle.
• Clinical management and treatment of rage.
• One vs. two doses of 1.0% apraclonidine for prophylaxis of intraocular pressure spike after argon laser trabeculoplasty.
• Effect of topical anti-inflammatory treatment on the outcome of laser trabeculoplasty. The Fluorometholone-Laser Trabeculoplasty Study Group.
• Neovascular glaucoma.
• Effect of topical anti-inflammatory treatment on the long-term outcome of laser trabeculoplasty. Fluorometholone-Laser Trabeculoplasty Study Group.

Media Releases

Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Ronald Frenkel, who serves patients in Stuart, Florida.

Dr. Frenkel is a board-certified ophthalmologist whose multi-field expertise is evidenced by him being one of the very few elected members of both the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Glaucoma Society. He is the Founder of East Florida Eye Institute in Stuart, Florida.

Established in 1989, East Florida Eye Institute combines state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment with the expert knowledge gained through experience, research, and advanced training. The practice specializes in the most advanced treatments for cataract, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

Professionally, Dr. Frenkel also serves as the Director of the Center for Eye Care & Surgery, and the Founder of the Eye Research Foundation. Founded in 1993, The Eye Research Foundation is dedicated to preserving and improving the vision of patients throughout the Treasure Coast. Its mission is to improve the quality of patients’ lives and vision through the development of new methods to better diagnose and treat eye disease.

Prior to his current endeavours, Dr. Frenkel served as a Professor of Ophthalmology on the Voluntary Faculty at the US News #1 Ranked Eye Hospital – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He earned his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine and was honored with a fellowship in ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. He also did his residency at the Kresge Eye Institute and his internship at Harvard Medical School. 

In addition to holding fellowship status with the American College of Surgeons, the International College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Optometry, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

Recognized as an expert in his field, Dr. Frenkel has spoken at over 100+ medical meetings, published over 80+ peer-reviewed manuscripts and abstracts, and has been a principal investigator in 90+ clinical trials that have brought revolutionary new treatments to patients in his field of studies. He presents his research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the Retina Society, and the European Society of Ophthalmology. 

Furthermore, he is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award of the Kresge Eye Institute and the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

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