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Dr. Richard Hairston, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Richard Hairston, MD
4.8 (90 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Hairston, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Dr. Richard Hairston, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 60
Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Hairston, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL.

About

Dr. Hairston graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Wilmer Eye Insts Johns Hopkins Hospital|Wilmer Eye Insts-Johns Hopkins Hospital.Dr. Richard Hairston, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Saint Petersburg, FL and has 35 years experience. Dr. Hairston currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital. Dr. Hairston has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hairston received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 90 times. Dr. Hairston's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hairston also speaks Spanish. Dr. Hairston is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular or Retinal Edema
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eyelid Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Iris Biopsy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6133 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 344-3008
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Eye Institute Optical L.L.C.
    1225 West Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33770
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 581-8706
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hairston
4.8
Based on 90 Reviews
5 Stars (84)
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1 Star (5)

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wilmer Eye Insts Johns Hopkins Hospital|Wilmer Eye Insts-Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Center Retina Vitro Surgery|Center Retina Vitro Surg
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Hairston, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hairston's profile.

Dr. Hairston frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Hairston, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Hairston, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    201 14th St SW, Largo, FL