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Auburn, AL
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Bio
Started Ophthalmology practice in my home town, which I was not well received. After becoming one of the most successful practices in the community, and retiring doctor shared this with me. You were born on the wrong side of the tracks, we were raised at the Columbus County Club, plays gold, tennis, and lay out by the pool. I got the impression that since they had better "genes" than me, I must be a crook since I had out performed them. My secret was simple, I found that when I honor God, that He honors me. While they were at the country club, I was in church.
I believe I have done as many refractive cases as anyone in America, 150,000 eyes.
I am particular good at solving problems. I love my work and thank God for giving me this opportunity. D. Stephen Hollis, MD
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LASIK Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
29 Answers
66 Agrees
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
You will need a Rx: You will need a doctor's Rx, but they are available online for almost nothing.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Yes: There are a few cells lost with refractive surgery. Your doctor will get an idea if your endothelial cells counts are low, and possibley not recomme... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Don't panic: Do not worry. A correction can almost always be found for and rx error after lask. You will be ok. I have done 150, 000 refractive cases since 19... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Follow up: I would make sure you are near a loved one to monitor you for any changes in your condition. I would go to an emergency room if there is any deterior... Read More
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A 58-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Metastatic cancer: Nodules in the lungs possibly representing metastatic spread of liver cancer.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Very mildly off: Both these corrections are close to endpoint in each eye. Usually we would want the better eye in the distance to be in the dominant eye. Minor erro... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Possible torn retina: I would see a retinal doctor if available, or a general ophthalmologist. New floater and light flashes can be caused by a torn retina and it is bette... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
It varies: In Auburn, Alabama I have done 165,000 refractive cases. We charge from $299 to $599.
$299 for students and military, including high school
... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Viral conjunctivitis: This is usually self limiting and lasts maybe 3 weeks. Doctors prescribe steroid/antibiotic eye drops. The steroid relieves inflammation. The anti... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Sounds like a sty: I t is treated with warm wet compresses. If it does not clear in a month, it may need to be removed or injected with steroids. Often clears on its o... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Not a problem: Floaters are rarely a problem. I never see mine until someone tells me about theirs, then I see tadpoles everywhere. The jelly in the eye is not hom... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Eyes not closed: I recommend speedo swimmer's goggles. It seals the area and prevents evaporation of the remaining tears. It has an elastic band that does not interf... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
No: That was the problem years ago with the original lasers. I have done 150, 000 refractive cases and rarely do I hear of it. If there is residual glare... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Dry eyes post lasik: The good news is that this usually recovers in 6 months. I have found a remarkable drop, that can be ordered online but not at the pharmacy. It is ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Ignore: Vision is usually better after astigmatism above 3 diopters is corrected with lasik.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Low carb diet: I mother and I were born with acid reflux. It left when I went on the Atkins Diet. Leave all the carbs you can off for 2 days. This include bread,... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Swelling: When we lie flat, fluid accumulates in our eyelids, hands and feet. It should go away within an hour of standing. If excessive, see your doctor.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
It is in our genes: Bad eyes, usually means just strong glasses. I believe it has been shown that kids who do a lot of near work, may make themselves more near sighted. ... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Heat and lid scrubs: Scrub the lashes and lid margin with q tips and baby shampoo. Apply warm compresses, hot water in a wash rag as warm as you can stand it. This may s... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Pressure: I have never seen a patient with the feeling of pressure that has had pressure in the eyes (glaucoma). You do need to be examined by an eye doctor. ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Bump on eyelid: If it does not go away in a month, or gets worse, see and eye surgeon. Keep warm compresses on it until it goes away, or you go to the doctor.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Probably a dry eye: I would order Oasis lubricating eye drops off the internet, about $24. They are wonderful, use as needed. If this does not solve the problem, see an... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
The neurologist, yes: this is either
1) allergy
2) dry eyes
3) just a habit
4) something neurological, you are at the right place to eliminate the serio... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
See ENT doctor: My ENT friends have reported succes in treating this. I am not sure how it works after 7 years.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Go to see a doctor: These things will heal, but the bleeding of the nose is suspicious. I would go to an emergency room, So I could have X-rays or MRI's if needed.
D. ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
No: Night blindness has several forms with red/green the most common. Typically, these persons learn to determine colors, as being various shades of gre... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Glare usually clears: It can be caused by residual error, I usually wait 4 to 6 weeks to evaluate this. It is caused my swelling. It often improves at several months.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
Yes: A sinus infection can mimic almost anything in the head.
My ENT doctor once told me, that the sinuses are very unforgiving, so do not miss any of the ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dan Hollisanswered
LASIK Surgery 50 years experience
People vary: Your pupils could be large, but still be normal. There are tall people and short people, it all follows a bell shaped curve. With all the problems i... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hollis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hollis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you I will talk to my doctor about this see what he thinks! :)
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you so much for taking the time to help me.I really appreciateit
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Thanks doc. I will search for the eye drops then. :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, NC
Graduated 1973MD
Residency
NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Lasik Surgeon, First Place, Alabama - Summer
2013
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