Dr. Andrew Budning MSc. MD, FRCS(C)

Practice: Budning Eye Institute

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Website: http://www.budning.com/

Phone: 905 -820-5464

Email: booking@eyemd.bz

Dr. Budning MSc. MD, FRCS(C), has been a member of the Ophthalmology Staff at The Hospital for Sick Children, and The Credit Valley Hospital since 1992.

Dr. Budning completed his Medical Degree and combined Masters of Science Degree at McGill University in 1987. Dr. Budning then completed his internship in Internal medicine in 1988. This was followed by his residency in ophthalmology at McGill University completed in 1991.

In January 1992 Dr. Budning then came to Toronto where he was awarded the E.A. Baker Fellowship allowing him to continue on at the University of Toronto for a one year fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus in 1992.

Dr. Budning has authored numerous papers in pediatric ophthalmology, with special interest in retinoblastoma, and Coats disease. He plays an important role in both patient care and teaching with continued research in these areas.

Along with his responsibilities at the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto, Dr. Budning runs a busy general ophthalmology practice in Mississauga with a special interest in pediatric ophthalmology, and pediatric and adult strabismus surgery.

FAQ

At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, we are often contacted by anxious parents or patients who are seeking information after receiving a diagnosis of Coats’ Disease. The questions below are provided as a resource to assist you as you and your doctor decide the best approach for treatment. These questions do not constitute any form of medical advice or diagnosis. Each patient is unique. An experienced retinal specialist who has examined the patient is the best source of information for diagnosis and treatment. We always recommend getting a second opinion.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor (Download PDF)

  • Ahead of any treatments or procedures, it is important to ask yourself and the doctor the following questions:

    • How do you know that this is Coats’ Disease?

    • Has your doctor treated other patients with Coats’ Disease?

    • Have you sought a second opinion? If not, please consult our Doctor Directory for knowledgeable doctors in your area.

    • What Stage of Coats’ Disease is he/she in?

    • Will his/her vision get worse over time?

    • Will the eye have pain?

    • Will his/her eye start to turn out? Is muscle corrective surgery an option?

    • Are cataracts likely?

    • How likely is glaucoma? (due to retinal detachment)

    • Is there calcification?

    • What is the anticipated disease progression?

    • Is there a thorough vision exam available?

    • Where is the vision affected? (central/peripheral/distance)

    • Does he/she have depth perception? (3D visibility)

    • What about the non-Coats’ eye?

    • To what extent is his/her vision affected?

    • Will we be able to use this as a baseline to measure progress/decline?

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