
Don’t Neglect Your Eye Health
By Marc Braithwaite, OD Chief Optometrist, Department of Eye Services We know, you’re busy. But just like you need to see your primary...
“Vision is so important to people’s lives. I really enjoy being able to help people see better…”
Dr. Bradley Daines’ father worked in international development, which allowed him to travel the world at a young age. “After seeing how most people in developing countries lived, I really wanted to do something that could help others,” he explains. “That’s why I decided to go into medicine as a career.”
An experienced ophthalmologist who performs everything from laser surgery to corneal transplants, Dr. Daines enjoys building a rapport with his patients and helping them achieve the best vision they can. “There are so many effective treatments now; it’s really an exciting time to be an eye doctor. Each year seems to bring solutions to problems we previously thought were unsolvable. Almost every treatment done in ophthalmology – from retinal disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and corneal transplants – has been perfected in ways that were never anticipated. For instance, new partial transplants of the cornea give the advantage of quicker healing times, less risk of infection and inflammation, and reduced chance of rejection. I’m hopeful we’re going to see more dramatic improvements like this.”
After leaving John Hopkins’s Wilmer Eye Institute, where he both practiced and taught ophthalmology, Dr. Daines was looking for an organization that utilized doctors working as a team to provide better health for their patients. “At Reliant Medical Group, I found that I could work with great colleagues in every specialty, which makes it easy to coordinate care. Many of the body’s ailments are manifested in the eyes, so ophthalmologists often work together with other specialists to help the patient. Everyone here at Reliant Medical Group puts the patient first – it’s really a great environment to practice in.”
When providing care for a patient, Dr. Daines likes to treat them like a member of his own family. “I ask myself, what would I do if this were my brother or my father, or my sister? Then I act accordingly. There are so many alternatives in any given situation with a patient. This helps me make sure that my patients’ best interests are being put first.”
As an ophthalmologist who treats sight-threatening diseases and performs many types of eye surgeries, Dr. Daines has the opportunity to make a big impact on his patients. “I once had a patient who couldn’t see the hand in front of his face, and I was able to restore nearly perfect vision through a transplant. It’s really a joy to make that much of a difference in a person’s life.”
In his spare time Dr. Daines enjoys traveling, downhill skiing and playing the trumpet. He also likes to volunteer for organizations such as Orbis International and Deseret International where he can use his ophthalmology skills to help others in need. He has visited hospitals in Kenya and Ethiopia to not only help patients but also pass on his skills to other medical professionals. “Vision is so important to people’s lives. I really enjoy being able to help people see better, whether it’s here in Worcester or some other part of the world.”
Star ratings are based on patient responses to 5 questions about the care they have received from their provider. Responses are measured on a scale of 1-5 and the average score is displayed in an easy to view, 5-star format. Learn more about how we measure our patient experience.
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This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Daines is the perfect doctor in every way possible. Kind, caring, professional, extremely knowledgeable with the best bedside manner too.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Daines is extremely thorough - and pleasant. He explains everything in an easy to understand way. He definitely involves me in the decisions about my eye care.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
The doctor was very kind and clear with his expiations and treatment. He asked many questions to understand better my symptoms.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Great overall experience
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Everyone was very thorough and caring
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I received excellent and professional care from the first time I met Dr Danes. He assured me things would be fine, that my nervousness would be taken care of and I would be comfortable.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Daines is terrific. Very warm and friendly as well as a top notch physician. He answered my questions thoroughly as well as was proactive suggesting and getting an earlier next appointment for me.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
The assistant was very helpful; and I was very impress with the Doctor.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Daines is thorough and consistant.
This patient rated the doctor 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Good - same description as above.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
The testing staff had not uploaded the results of my visual fields test which was done 2 days prior to my visit with Dr Daines so unfortunately, he could not update me on the results. I was particularly interested in knowing if my blind spot had gotten larger and now I don't know.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
LIke *Dr. Daines very - very thorough & kind.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I would definitely recommend Reliant Medical Group and in particular, I would highly recommend Dr. Daines. He currently treats, both myself and my husband
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Daines is an exceptional doctor. His knowledge is incredible and he was very thorough and patient with me. His explanation of the process I will be having was quite interesting and clear and I am looking forward to having it done
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
It was an excellent visit. Dr. Daines was very thorough, patient and informative. He also was very personable and I was pleased with his care.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Impressed Dr Dains listened to my worries as a very myopic person and scheduled a consult with a retina specialist.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very good experience
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
*Dr. Daines did my last procedure 8 yrs. ago. *Dr. Daines is competent and confident I actually looked forward to having him again and hoped he hadn't been replaced. When it's your eyes, you want the best, he is! I have recommended him to many and they ALL have been very happy. Audrey Mingolla 1. *Patty, we talked about our dogs loved it!
Ophthalmology
Cataracts
Complicated Cataract Surgery
Cornea
Dry Eye Syndromes
Glaucoma
Infectious Keratitis
Lamellar Corneal Transplantation
LASIK
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Disease
Pediatric
Transplant
American Board of Ophthalmology
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Internship: University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Wilmer Eye Institute
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