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Longview, WA
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Longview, WA
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Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
Swahili
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60 Answers
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye doctor: Start by seeing your eye md to ensure that you don't have a more serious problem.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye doctor: It is not unusual for people to see blotches of light in their vision. Possible causes include migraines (even an "ocular migraine" without a headach... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Maybe not: There is not clear evidence that this will be helpful, but you could try it.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See eye MD: Several things can cause your vision to appear "shaky, " usually conditions associated with a neurological problem. Your best course of action is to ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye MD: Sometimes this symptom can be caused by glaucoma, so you should see an ophthalmologist to have your eyes checked for glaucoma.
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A member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye doctor: Yes, you should see an eye md to ensure that you don't have a more serious problem.
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A member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye MD: See your eye md to rule out other significant eye problems that could cause pain in that area.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Glasses or contacts: Most people would wear glasses or contact lenses. Other options include ortho-k (orthokeratology), where you use special contact lenses at night to r... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See eye doctor: It would be best for you to see an ophthalmologist to do a complete exam and determine the nature of your problem.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See an eye doctor: See an eye doctor to ensure that you don't have a more serious problem.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Yes: Some of the thicker artificial tears can blur the vision, so you might try several different products to find the one that works best for you.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Yes, rarely.: There can be rare situations where a child can be born with protruding eyes, or with eyelids that don't close properly. Sometimes it requires immedia... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Probaby yes: Eye color can change slightly over time, without any other problems. But if you haven't had an eye exam for more than 2 years, then it is worthwhile ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Glasses: The decision to have lasik depends on a number of factors, but you might have the most enjoyment from it before you reach your 40's, because most peop... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Yes: The power or "size" of the intraocular lens (iol) is determined similar to measuring shoe size-- by measuring the the length of the eyeball and the cu... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Allergy: Some people can develop sensitivities or allergies to contact lens solution, so you could try switching to a different contact solution. If that does... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Vision improvement: If done properly, it should make your vision more clear in the distance. But might give you a little more trouble reading up close. In some cases, us... Read More
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Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See you doctor: Not many conditions would cause what you describe. The best course of action is to see your eye md, and they might refer you to a sub-specialist if i... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
No: Pink eye is often caused by a viral infection, or sometime bacteria, and if you avoid touching the eyes, it might remain in only one eye.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See an eye doctor: It would be best to have an exam with a pediatric ophthalmologist (or a general ophthalmologist who sees children) to ensure that all the structures o... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See an eye MD: Several conditions can give you eye pain, and the best plan is to have a complete exam with an eye doctor.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Maybe: It might be ok, depending on the amount of your astigmatism and the curvature of your cornea. Your ophthalmolgist can advise you based on tests in th... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye doctor: If by "circle lenses" you mean contact lenses, then yes, they are generally safe for people with astigmatism.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Refractive error: The most common cause is "refractive error" which means near-sighted, far-sighted, astigmatism, or a combination. See your local eye doctor for an ex... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Blurred vision: Obviously, you wouldn't see as well, but there are usually no harmful effects in an adult. However, if a child under the age of 8 with significant as... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See you eye doctor: Any time that you have pain in your eye, you should have an exam by your eye md to ensure that there is not a more serious problem.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Sometimes: Sometimes people who have night blindness will also have a retinal problem that make them sensitive to sunlight.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See eye MD: He could see an ophthalmologist first, and then could be referred to a neurologist if necessary.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye MD: See your eye doctor to make sure that you don't have a more serious eye problem.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye MD: See your eye md to make sure that it is not a more serious problem.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Regular eye exams: Rhematoid arthritis can often cause your eyes and/or mouth to be dry. Over-the-counter lubricating drops can work in most cases, but occasionally it ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Referral: If it is in only one eye, it could be a blocked tear drainage duct. Ask your doctor for a referral to an ophthalmologist who could decide whether it ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Warm compresses: Keep applying warm compresses until it drains.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Yes: Blurred vision can occur in up to 3% of patients who use fanapt, (iloperidone) according to www.Drugs.Com. It would be best for you to see your eye m... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See an eye doctor: See a good eye md for a complete exam, and suggestions for treatment.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye doctor: If you followed the instructions properly for the cleaner, it shouldn't make your eyes red. See your eye doctor to make sure that your contacts are s... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Photophobia: If you mean an eye that has an illness or disease, it can often cause the eye to be sensitive to sunligt. In an older person, progressive increase in... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye MD: If the white part of your eye has become blood red, then it is usually a broken blood vessel, which not as serious and can clear in a week or so. But... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye MD: See your eye md to make sure that you don't have a more serious eye problem.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Yes: A surgical procedure can correct the alignment of a "lazy eye" to make it appear straight. But if the vision is reduced in a lazy eye ("amblyopia"), ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See eye doctor: It would be best to have an exam with an ophthalmologist, to check for conditions such as blepharitis.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye MD: See your eye md to make sure that you don't have a more serious problem. If it is allergy, you could try a cold pack to reduce the inflammation.
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A female asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye doctor: See your eye md to ensure that there is not a more serious problem.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Maybe: It depends on the amount of astigmatism, the age of the patient and the visual needs. See your ophthalmologist for the most appropriate advice.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Yes, occasionally.: Some people gradually lose the ability to keep their eyes in alignment, especially if their eyes were crossing as a child. Get an exam from your loca... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See an eye MD: With those symptoms, it would be best for you to have a complete exam by an eye doctor.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See ophthalmologist: It would be best for her to go to a university eye clinic that specialized labs for confirming the diagnosis and deciding the best treatment.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
Blurred vision: If you are talking about a glasses prescription, then you might have slightly blurred vision in the far distance until your eyes adjust. If it doesn'... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
No: It depends on the size of the print on "line 8" and the distance from the chart. It is common for people to read the 20/15 equivalent, and not unusua... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Gradinanswered
Ophthalmology 38 years experience
See your eye doctor: It depends what you mean by "circle lenses." if you mean contact lenses, then you need to return to your eye doctor for a proper fitting.
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Dr. Timothy Vrtiska
Nov 27, 2012
I have observed Dr. Dan Gradin in our clinic and the operating room for two years now. I feel he is dedicated to providing compassionate care with optimal outcomes regardless of the circumstances. He...Read More
Nov 27, 2012
Dr. Gradin has performed thousands of eye surgeries in his career. He is also dedicated to humanitarian service and spent several years living in Kenya and providing surgical eye care to the local pop...Read More
Dr. Steven Bailey
Nov 27, 2012
I endorse this doctor. Dr. Gradin is an excellent physician and surgeon. I trust his clinical and surgical skills and would be delighted if he took care of members of my family.
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Thank you. Have an opthamologist appt tomorrow. Here's to hoping no sight is lost...
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank u so much. Will have it checked out.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Graduated 1990MD
Medical/Graduate school
Oregon State University
Graduated 1985MD
Residency
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Residency
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Awards
Chief Resident, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Ophthalmology Residency
Top Ophthalmologist , First Place, Washington - Winter
2013
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Christian Ophthalmology Society
Publications
Post-op fibrin formation with intracameral cefuroxime vs. placebo in pediatric cataract surgery.
Simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery with IOL implantation in pediatric patients in Kenya
Ahmed glaucoma valve implant: Experience in East Africa.
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