Dr. Patrick Chan
Ophthalmology - LASIK Surgery
Cleveland, OH
13 years experience male
Locations
Office
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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 - LASIK Surgery
Lasik Surgery
Languages spoken
Mandarin
Doctor Q&A
34 Answers
16 Agrees
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Chan answered
13 years experience Lasik Surgery
It depends: You will need to speak to your refractive surgeon to see if you are a candidate. The newer lasers are very effective in treating both high myopia and ... Read More
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Patrick Chan answered
13 years experience Lasik Surgery
Often: Lasers used in ophthalmology are remarkably precise and often very effective in accomplishing what they are meant to do.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Patrick Chan answered
13 years experience Lasik Surgery
Unlikely: Pterygia form from degenerative changes to the conjunctiva, or skin of the eye. The standard treatment to eliminate the ptergyium is surgery.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Chan is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Chan is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thanks for your quick reply! But it has now made my eyes red, itchy and reacts highly against uv light
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Good information!
HealthTap member
Thank you so much for answering my question. Very helpful.
Education & Training
Residency
New York-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
Awards
NASA Research Fellow
Webmaster for the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA)
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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