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Ophthalmology
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9 Answers
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanayanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Most commonly viral: "pinkeye" is a general term for inflammation of the white of the eye, or conjunctivitis. It is often viral, but can be bacterial or even allergic. S... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanayanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Generally not: Mevacor (lovastatin) or Lovastatin is a very popular cholesterol lowering medication and has been around for many years. It was previously thought to... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanayanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Needs consultation: Any child with a persistent stye or chalazion needs a consultation with an ophthalmologist to determine the underlying reason. "styes" generally deve... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanayanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Varies: The human blink rate is affected by such factors as age, environment, and activity. Teenagers are often engaged in such activities as reading or comp... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanayanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Depends on cause: The appearance of "sunken eyes" may develop for a few reasons. As we age, the skin of the lower lids tends to thin, revealing the darker muscle benea... Read More
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5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanayanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Usually normal: While asleep, our eyes cross slightly outwards. This is because the bony orbits supporting our eyes are positioned outwards and while awake, our brai... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanayanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Various treatments: As we age, our eyelid skin thins and the fat surrounding the eyes bulge forward. The most common types of "bags" under the eyes are related to either... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanayanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Requires evaluation: An eye exam by an ophthalmologist is recommended at the time gestational diabetes is diagnosed to rule out retinal disease that may worsen as the preg... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leonardo Dacanayanswered
Ophthalmology 21 years experience
Hot compress: One of the major downside to using ophthalmic ointments is the reduction in vision they cause. I generally recommend my patients take a wet washcloth... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Thank you notes
Dec 2, 2012
Dr. Dacanay is an outstanding ophthalmologist. I trained at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA after he had already completed the program. Even though he had departed from UCLA, the patients, facul...Read More
Dr. Uday Devgan
Dec 2, 2012
I strongly endorse this doctor. Leo Dacanay MD is an excellent ophthalmologist who truly cares about his patients. Dr Dacanay trained at UCLA where he was a favorite physician of the nursing staff and...Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Dacanay is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
Graduated 2002MD
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