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Chester County Eye Care
Exton, PA
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West Chester, PA
Chester County Eye Care
West Chester, PA
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Exton, PA
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Ophthalmology
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United States: Pennsylvania
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13 Answers
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Allergic Response: A rapid onset of swollen eyes is often due to an allergic response to an environmental allergy. Eyes can get puffy, red, itchy, and teary after being... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Eye Exam Needed: First, as you reach 40 yo, you should have a routine eye exam to make sure your eyes are healthy and to look at this red spot.
It is difficult to ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Yes: As the eye heals after an abrasion, vision can be blurry. In addition, the lens can get cloudy as well due to medications and mucous. It is safe to ... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Glasses and exercise: If your vision is not clear and you need glasses, this may help the "lazy" eye remain straight. Sometimes, there needs to be a prism in your glasses ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Eyelid cyst: Bumps on the eyelids are quite common. The bump you are describing is consistent with a cyst. Some cysts will get smaller but many have to removed s... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Can be harmful: Contact lenses are great but they require care and can be harmful if not used appropriately. You should have your eye doctor provide complete educati... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Lab testing needed: A large amount of illnesses can cause these symptoms including viral, autoimmune, bacterial, etc diseases. Consult your primary care doctor for an exa... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Annual Eye Exams: Drusen can be found in many people. They dont always lead to problems with your vision.
Drusen can be a precursor to macular degeneration and is... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Eye spasm: Often, minor eye spasm is not harmful and may last for a few months. It can be caused by stress, certain foods, lack of sleep, etc. This usually res... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Medical Therapy: Depending on the type of cyst, your eye doctor may be correct.
However, some lesions on the skin may be improved with warm towels to the area 2 ti... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Few days to weeks: Most often, abrasions will heal in 2-7 days depending on the age of the patient, size of the abrasion, and mechanism of how the abrasion occurred.
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A member asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Second Opinion Help: If you still see a spot in your vision and are were not given a answer that you feel explains why you have the spot, i would recommend a second opinio... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Destafenoanswered
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Chalazion: There may be swelling and a bruise after a chalazaion excision. Often performed in-office, there may be mild ache after the procedure. You can often ... Read More
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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
Nov 27, 2012
John DeStafeno has been my one of my most important go-to colleagues for advice on treatment of tough conditions. I have known John well since training together at Duke in 2005. He is always careful...Read More
Nov 27, 2012
Dr. DeStafeno is an extremely caring and conscientious physician. I worked closely with him for 3 years and would not hesitate to have him treat my own family members. His prestigious 2-year cornea f...Read More
Dr. Bruce Saran
Nov 27, 2012
Dr. John DeStafeno is an exceptional physician and surgeon. He is an amazing diagostician and a patient and compassionate individual. He cares deeply for his patient's well being and proper care. I...Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Albany Medical College
Graduated 2001MD
Medical/Graduate school
Siena College
Graduated 1997MD
Medical/Graduate school
Siena College, BA Biology, Summa Cum Laude
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Residency
Roger Williams Hospital
Awards
Super Doctors, Super Doctors
Top Doctors, Main Line Today Magazine
Listed, Premier Surgeons
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Vanguard Ophthalmology Society
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Publications
Blink Mystery Image: DSAEK Detachment.
The Effect of α1-Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist Tamsulosin (Flomax) on Iris Dilator Smooth Muscle Anatomy.
Comparison of a Torsional Handpiece Through Microincisional Versus Standard Clear Corneal Cataract Wounds
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