Ralph B. Monnett, Jr., M.D.
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Ralph B. Monnett, Jr., M.D. |
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Specialties:
- PROVIDING GLASSES-FREE VISION via: No Needle/No Stitch Small Incision Cataract Surgery
- PREMIUM and Accommodative IOL Implant Surgery
- LASIK-CustomCornea with Alcon LADARVISION
- CK-for regaining reading vision lost to aging
- Refractive Surgery
- BOTOX and Dermal Fillers
- Cosmetic and Medically Necessary Eyelid Surgery
- Laser and Surgery for Glaucoma,Diabetic Retinopathy,and Macular Degeneraton
- Corneal Transplants-including the new DSAEK procedure.
Locations:
The entire office and Medicare Certified surgery center is located at:
14410 US HWY #1, Sebastian, FL 32958
Dr. Ralph B. Monnett, Jr. attended the University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University, earning his Bachelor's Degree of Microbiology in 1974. He graduated Summa cum laude. He attended Ohio State's School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. He completed his internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, then performed his residency at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. He served as Senior and Chief resident in 1983.
In 1984 he became the Founder & Director of Monnett Eye & Surgery Center in Sebastian, Florida. He is affiliated with Sebastian River Medical Center, Sebastian, Florida.
Dr. Monnett is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). He is also CERTIFIED SPECIFICALLY for LASIK as well as SPECIFICALLY for SMALL INCISION CATARACT SURGEY by The American Board of Eye Surgeons (ABES). ABES certifications are based directly upon live observation of surgical skills and review of outcomes, rather than the "book" knowledge tested by the ABO. Consistently being the first to bring the latest proven technology to the East Central Florida Coast throughout his 25 years of practice, Dr. Monnett continues to be on the cutting edge of the newest technologies. including the latest procedures for Vision Correction and AESTHETICS:
- Providing GLASSES-FREE VISION using ACCOMMODATING and PREMIUM IOL'S, including Acrysof ReSTOR, Crystalens , and REZOOM Premium IOL's; Dr Monnett is certified for all three of these FDA approved Premium IOL's
- What he likes to call "ULTRA SOFT TOUCH CATARACT SURGERY" intentionally using the very least amount of vibration energy (known as Phacoemulsification) to remove cataracts, in order to provide CLEARER VISION FASTER for the patient.
- BOTOX and DERMAL FILLERS, such as Restylane and Juvaderm.
- CustomCornea® LASIK utilizing Wavefront Technology through the Alcon LADARVISION Excimer Laser System.
- Corneal Transplants, including the REVOLUTIONARY new DSAEK procedure.
- The Staar Visian ICL (Intraocular Collamer Lens) Insertion (for which he is also certified) - for correcting amounts of eye prescription beyond the limits of Lasik.
- Advanced surgeries for glaucoma, including Optonol MINI SHUNTS as well as VALVES;
- CK (Conductive Keratoplasty, for restoring reading vision lost to middle age.
In addition, Dr Monnett is certified by Allergan in the use of BOTOX and RESTYLANE. He is certified by Summit Technology and Alcon Ladarvision for LASIK correction of Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism, and in the use of the Microkeratome. Dr. Monnett has previously completed the Charles Casebeer Mini-fellowship in Scottsdale, Arizona where he received ALK and Microkeratome Certification, and has also received Charles Casebeer Advanced Radial Keratotomy/Refractive Surgery Certification. As mentioned above he is certified specifically for LASIK, and specifically for Small Incision Cataract Surgery.
Dr. Monnett's Professional Society memberships include the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmology. He received the Silver Honoree Award from the Summit Autonomous Society in 2000.
His continuing medical education credits include: the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Symposium from 1985 to 2008, including 40 credit hours earned each year, Bloodborne Pathogens, HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence and Risk Management from 1997 to 2000, including 40 credit hours earned each year, and the American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmology 11-7-1998's "Clinical Experience with Scleral Expansion for the Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia." As a self-proclaimed perffectionist, Dr Monnett spends countless hours scouring the internet for new cutting edge technology in eyecare, and is constantly updating his knowledge and skills by attending several other educational meetings throughout each year.
Dr. Monnett has consistently been the leader in being the very first to providie Ophthalmic Technology breakthroughs to residents of The Space and Treasure Coasts of Florida. See our section on, "Why choose Monnett Eye Care" for details!
Dr. Monnett is married to the love of his life, Teresa, and together they have 2 beautiful, vibrant, and joyful little girls. Jaden is just turning 10, and is in the gifted program at Liberty Magnet School in Sebastian, and Remy is 4 1/2 and attends Pre-School at Community Baptist in Vero Beach.
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