Dr. David Sanford
Ophthalmology
Middlesboro, KY
28 years experience male
Locations
Office
Middlesboro, KY
Phone
Insurances accepted
Medicaid
About
Bio
Private practice solo, general ophthalmology.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology
Licenses
United States: Kentucky
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
19 Answers
9 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Sanfordanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Doubtful : This minor trauma would be quite unlikely to have caused any serious injury. The occasional twitching eyelid is probably unrelated and should resolve on its own. If not, see an eye care provider within a month.
A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Sanfordanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Acne? : How are these different from the universal pimples of acne? Adults can have acne as well and may be part of a dermatological condition known as acne rosacea and it's treatment is not unlike that of teenage acne.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Sanfordanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Possibly: Starburst phenomena after PRK is not unusual and is due to the irregularities of healing epithelium (the skin cells on the outer layer of the cornea). Muro 128 is a dessicant, that is, a salt water type solution designed to dry up swelling in the cornea. I would think the starburst is more from the surgery, and the drops were prescribed to help that. Recommend follow up- usually gone after 1 mo
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sanford is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sanford is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, no pathology as am aware of, I will ask optician what his best acuity is with glasses
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, KY
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOSPITAL
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