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D. Alan Chandler M.D. is a Board Certified ophthalmologist (American Board of Ophthalmology) specializing in small incision cataract extraction with lens implant, medical and surgical management of glaucoma, and the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic eye disease, laser floater treatment, dry eye disease and age-related macular degeneration.
Dr. Chandler implants advanced technology intraocular lens implants including the Panoptix and Vivity lens implants. These new lens implants give the potential for the uncorrected vision after cataract surgery to be excellent for both near, distance and intermediate vision. Dr. Chandler also uses the Alcon toric intraocular lens implant to help correct astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery and uses the I-stent for glaucoma.
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: Virginia
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
604 Answers
186 Agrees
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Titanium: Filshie clips for female tubal occlusion are small titanium clips with soft silastic lining.
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A 55-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Evaporative: In evaporative dry eye, there is a deficient oil layer that prevents evaporation. So, the tears clear too rapidly from the ocular surface. Some otc dr... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Might be infected: Inturned eyelashes can cause an amazing amount of irritation, but it is possible that an infection set in even in spite of getting the eyelash out. Y... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Probably vitreous: Apparently you have seen an eye doctor already, but sometimes a second opinion can help. The visual sensation of ocean-like waves is usually from move... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Bimatoprost: Bimatoprost is sold a the glaucoma eye drop Lumigan, at the 0.01% concentration, and as Latisse (bimatoprost) at the 0.03% concentration. Latisse (bim... Read More
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A female asked:
Every time i close my eyes, even momentarily, they move rapidly as if they are shaking. why is this?
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Unusual: This is an unusual symptom. While this could be from significant fatigue or overuse of stimulants such as caffeine, they symptoms is unusual enough to... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Eye exam: Only through an eye exam can an infection be classified as bacterial, viral (most common), fungal (rare), or protozoal (acanthamoeba - most rare). Aca... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Many causes: Nystagmus, which is an involuntary back and forth or up and down repetitive movement of the eyes, has a wide variety of causes. Any new onset nystagm... Read More
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A female asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Conjunctival hem.: A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a broken conjunctival vessel that bleeds into the space between that outer membrane of the eye and the eye itself. It ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Follow his advice: I think some level of caution is reasonable. Without going into specific details of intimacy, you should avoid anything that would approach the level ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Should be OK: If you irrigated the eye after getting the vinegar cider in it, the eye should be OK. It may be irritated and injected from the vinegar and even the i... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Autosomal dominant: Alagille syndrome has an autsomal dominant genetic inheritance pattern. It is rare, however, and affects the heart and liver primarily. In 90% of case... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Not your vision: Video games may improve eye hand coordination and dexterity. The actual visual acuity is based on the curvature and length of the eye, and the general... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Get an eye exam: There could be a persistent or non-healing corneal abrasion, and inflammation of the eye (iritis) may be setting in. You may need antibiotic and anti... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
You might be seeing entopic phenomenon, which are bright sparkles in the vision when looking a bright indistinct background like the day time sky. Oth... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Probably they are not related. The "freckle" is usually a choroidal nevus under the retina and almost never affects the vision. It is similar to a mol... Read More
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Answered Oct 02, 2022
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
I think you will be OK from the electrical exposure from the medical standpoint. You may want to have an electrician check the light switch and dispos... Read More
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Reviewed Sep 21, 2022
A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Some people (rarely) will get a steroid induced rise in eye pressure if they use any type of steroid, usually after 1-2 weeks of use. If the eye press... Read More
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Reviewed Nov 11, 2022
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
A stye, or chalazion, is a blockage or infection in one or more of the oil glands of the eyelid (Meibomian gland). These glands open near the margin o... Read More
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Reviewed Oct 17, 2022
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Ask retinal surgeon: There should not be a lot of drainage after vitrectomy, and this could be a sign of infection or leakage (rare). So, ask your surgeon about this. Some... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
May be normal postop: You might want to consult your retinal surgeon on this, but I have had patients with very similar symptoms after retinal detachment surgery, and somet... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Surface problem: If one eye has a new onset of shadowing like you described it is probably a surface problem of the eye like a corneal abrasion, dry eye, or contact le... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Use sun protection: The eyelid skin can get sunburned, but the eyes don't respond to sun this way. Excessive UV exposure (welding, tanning bed, ski slopes) can cause flas... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Surgery is an option: Cartilage can be found in congenital choristomas on or around the eye. While there is usually no risk of cancer, they can cause ocular irritation, vis... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Welding risk: Being exposed to welding is an exposure to ultraviolet light. This most commonly causes "flash burn", which is corneal damage. Although painful, the d... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Color blindness: About 8% of males and 1% of females are color blind. A more accurate description is color vision deficiency, as most people with this can see colors ... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Seizure diagnosis: The diagnosis of a seizure disorder is complex and can change over time. A consultation with a neurologist can help clarify these issues and give a p... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Different causes: Myopia occurs because the cornea and lens of the eye focus an image in front of the retina rather than directly on the retina. So, if the eye is too l... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Binocular fields: The normal monocular fields horizontally are 60 degrees nasally and 100 degrees temporally (toward the ear). The binocular field (eyes working togeth... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Chagas disease: South american trypanosomiasis, or chagas disease, has an acute phase followed 1-2 months later by a chronic phase which may last the person's lifetim... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Many causes, cures: Common causes of redness include dry eye, allergy, irritants, and fatigue. Environmental changes can help: humidifiers, decreasing air movement (fans... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Poorly fitting lens: If you have successfully worn this lens in the past, it may be a defective lens or turned inside out. If you are trying a new lens, it may be too fla... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
See this excerpt: Data indicate that the usual intake in developed societies ranges from 2400 to 5175 mg sodium per day. There are isolated physically active population... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Yes, with difficulty: A nearsighted glasses lens makes an eye look smaller, and a farsighted lens makes the eye look larger. Of course, that probably will not be the presc... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Eye exam equipment: The basic equipment used by optometrists includes an eye chart or projector, near vision card, phoropter (determines refraction), lensmeter, slit lamp... Read More
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Keratoconus: Keratoconus is a corneal disorder where the cornea (the clear dome on the front of the eye) becomes distorted and cone-like over the years. There is u... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Dermatologist: Yes, see a dermatologist about this. He can decide if it needs treatment, removal, or can just be watched.
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A male asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Eye allergies: Ocular allergies are very common, and it is important to identify what you are allergic to and avoid those things. This can include airborne allergens... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Chandleranswered
Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Iritis flare up: Generally, if the iritis treatment is started quickly, the recovery will be easier. If agreed upon by your treating doctor, consider having anti-infla... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Cataract types: A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Most people will develop a diffuse clouding of the lens with age. This is referred to as a "n... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Computer eye strain: Any extended periods of near work on the computer or reading can cause eyestrain symptoms. These include blurred or fluctuating vision, discomfort aro... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Possible causes: A blockage of blood flow to the retina can lead to a black out of vision in one eye. This can be caused by plaque breaking off of an artery and lodgin... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Need exam: Any pain defined as "extreme" should be evaluated by a medical physician in this case, as it is unlikely to be coming from the eye itself except in ra... Read More
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Jaundice: Gilbert's syndrome produces an increased amount of bilirubin in the blood, but normally has no serious consequences. Mild jaundice may appear under co... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Infection? Allergy?: Allergy is a common cause of eye itching, and relief is obtained by avoiding the source of the allergy, using cool compresses to the eyes, using refri... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Possible, not good: Mild cases of diabetes can be asymptomatic, but that does not mean that damage is not occurring. I saw a woman for a routine eye exam with no history... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Many places: If you have a contact lens prescription, you are not obligated to buy them from the prescribing doctor (in fact, they are obligated by law to give you... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Not really: Poorly fitting contact lenses (too tight) of the rigid type (gas perm or hard lenses) can flatten the curvature of the eye and temporarily reduce near... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Possibly not fitting: A heavy feeling when wearing contact lenses can be from the lenses fitting too tightly. As a result the contacts move very little on the surface of th... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Ophthalmology 31 years experience
Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis ("pink eye") is a viral or bacterial infection of the conjunctiva of the eye, which is the lining over the white of the eye. Symptoms i... Read More
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Oct 23, 2013
Fast, Fantastic answers to often complex questions, truly an asset to the Medical Community. A true national leader in ophthalmology.
Jan 8, 2013
Virginia is lucky to have such a top doc!
Jun 20, 2013
Very accurate and useful responses.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Will book in to the eye doctor asap. Thanks for your response, made me feel more balanced about it- was quite scared! Very best.
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Thanks , however this has been goin on for a year off and on , Meds don't work it keeps coming back , belly ring has been out for 3 years :/
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Thanks for your quick reply! Had a shut eye for an hr, the small bubble dissapeared. Now back to a single bubble. Tq for responding.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Graduated 1988MD
Residency
Washington Hospital Center
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Richmond, VA - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Richmond, VA - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Richmond, VA - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Medical Association
Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
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