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Ophthalmology
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United States: Colorado, New York
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
No: It is only an antibiotic.
Tobradex contains an additional steroid.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Saline: Rinse the lens with saline vigorously and it should come off. Try to introduce the saline under the lens.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 57 years experience
No: Both nostrils lead to the back of the throat.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Yes: visual acuity can be tested at home with an eye chart or a phone App. You need to test EACH eye individually
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Virus only in eye: If a virus is introduced into the eye, one can have a viral infection of the eye without a cold.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
No: No, but can cause other symptoms of allergy and inflammation of the respiratory tract.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Yes: The movement of the head may be helpul. It does not work for everybody.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Yes: yes, but for only less than one minute or two after putting them in
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
ENT/neurology: Neurologists and neuro-otologists deal with dizziness.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Eye drops: You can put preservative-free artificial tear drops into the eyes when they feel dry.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Wear a mask: Use separate towels, have him wash his hands frequently, and try not to get too close to him until he is better. This is spread by his breathing on y... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
No: If you are using the term "eye test" to mean a test of your vision only, as you would have at the motor vehicle office or at school by a nurse, the an... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
A stye: You may have an obstruction of one of glands of the lid. This is called a hordeolum or stye.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Use cold compresses: This could be an allergic reaction. If there is any tenderness, visual change double vision or pain, see an ophthalmologist.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Be patient: Auto-immune demyleinating polyneuropathy can involve the facial nerve. It can take months to regain function.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
See a doctor: I do not know what condition you are seeking lid surgery for.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Surgery: Have your cholesterol and blood lipids checked, also.
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Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Take the medication: The treatment for herpes zoster virus (shingles) of the forehead is timely use of oral anti-viral medications. If you have no lesions near the tip of... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Migraine: The attacks are typical of migraine. Try staying well hydrated at all times and stop oral contraceptives if you are on them.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Unlikely: Unless you have uncontrolled diabetes, it is unlikely that you will be able to see better without glasses than you can now.
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Possible: In a 58 year old person with primary open angle glaucoma, the chances are about 50% that one type of eye drop will control the pressure for at least t... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Yes and no: A turned eye can be fixed surgiucally. An eye with amblyopia can sometimes be strengthened with patching if the patient is a child.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Normal: afterimages persisting for a few seconds after looking at bright images are normal.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Depends: Major cost of glasses is the frame. Glasses can cost between 35 dollars and 800
contact lenses range from 80 to 600.
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A member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Subconjunctival hem.: Probably is a subconjunctival hemmorhage from straining--a tiny blood vessel on the surface of the eye broke. Should clear in a week-ten days. see... Read More
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Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Should be examined: she may have a foreign body under the upper eyelid or a scratched cornea. She should have an eye examination if this does not clear in 24 hours
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Yes: Anisometropia is a difference in refractive error between the two eyes.
This is commonly treated with glasses or contact lenses.
As long as ther... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Medication: People who are on anti-anxiety medication can have double vision from medication-related suppression of the normal fusion mechanism.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
No: The eyes being sore does not itself cause visual loss. However, sore (painful or tender) eyes can be a symptom of various eye diseases that themselve... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Ophthalmic plastic : The marcus gunn syndrome is an congenital oculofacial synkineses with drooping of the upper lid which elevates spontaneously when sucking or chewing... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Yes: Trying to read or use a computer after receiving dilating drops in the eyes may be difficult, but will not be damaging.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Depends: It is reasonable to use these drops within one year of expiration. If longer than that, discard.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
No: Ptosis cannot be improved with exercise. There are some drops that may improve the droopy lid on a temporary basis.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
white: The normal scleral color is white. However one looks at the sclera through the conjunctiva which may be slightly grey or tan or yellow and contains b... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Possibilities: The eye's looking cloudy to an observer is usually due to corneal scarring or cataract.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
No: If no redness or pain or visual problem, this is not anything serious.
It is probably a pinguecula, which is very common and not a source of concer... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Drink water: Creams will do, nothing for this. You need to stay well hydrated by drinking at least 8 glasses of water every day. In addition try to restrict yo... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Now: There is no reason why a patient who has just had laser surgery (iridotomy) for acure angle closure glaucoma cannot fly immediately.
It is importan... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Yes: A small retinal hole can be seen by an ophthalmologist once the pupil has been dilated.
Most retinal holes are asymptomatic and do not have to be t... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
depends: It depends on which type of gas was placed at the time of vitreo-retinal surgery. Probably it will take 2-3 weeks.
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
See a doctor: Could be viral respiratory infection or sinusitis.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Artificial tears: Sounds like a pinguecula. Try some preservative free artificial tears. If the bump increases in size, see your md.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Sometimes: Glasses with prisms or with minus correction are sometimes used to decrease the amount of exotropia or minimize symptoms.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Low blood pressure: If this happens primarily after you get up from a sitting or lying position, it is likely due to the blood pressure temporarily being low. Try to get... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
No: Not at all.
Washing your face gently with your eyes closed is actually good for the ocular surface.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
No: It is not bad, but it will make the eyes look a bit muddy.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Yes: If the spitter has a respiratory virus, the eye can develop a viral infection.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Vein blocked: A brvo is an obstruction of blood flow in a branch of the main retinal vein. It is somewhat unusual in a 32 year old male. You should be evaluated f... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Nerve irritation: This is due to sti8mulation of a small branch of the facial nerve on the side involved in front of the ear. In the absence of pain in the face or fa... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Dahlanswered
Ophthalmology 57 years experience
Not a good idea: No. Use only a non-preserved wetting agent.
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Nov 19, 2015
Dr. Dahl has been a very helpful referral source for me! He has been willing to field my "urgent care" eye questions which has improved my eye care to my patients significantly.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Dahl is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Dahl is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thank you! my 2 granddaughters were with me last week because they had pink eye and could not go to school. They played with their kitchen set, and I could not remem...Read More
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Thanks for your quick reply! Sir, but my doctor says i m not eligible candidate for laser cause my thickness should be >550, do i have any other option
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thank you very much that saved my mind and here I was thinking I'm having some sort of vision distortion!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, NY
MD
Residency
MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY
Residency
New YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
Top Doctor, Third Place, Albany, NY - Winter
2013
Top Ophthalmologist , First Place, Albany, NY - Winter
2013
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