
Frank X. Cao, MD
Ophthalmologist
375 barclay cir Rochester Hills Michigan, 48307About
Dr. Frank Cao is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Cao specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cao can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Cao can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Wayne state university MD 2012
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Frank X. Cao, MD's Expert Contributions
Is high eye pressure common after cataract surgery?
It is common after eye surgery but typically temporary and treatable. READ MORE
How long will my eye hurt after cataract surgery?
This is extremely variable. Many patients have no or little pain, some have pain and need to take tylenol or motrin for a few days. READ MORE
Anti-inflammatory eye drops?
Crusting lashes can be treated with eyelid wipes with tea tree oil. This is usually the cause of inflammation in and around the eye. If that doesn't work there are oral or local treatments that can be tried but they require a prescription. READ MORE
Can your eyes start to reject contacts?
Your eyes can become intolerant to contacts if you overwear them. READ MORE
Can you go blind from using the computer too much?
You can become more near sighted and need glasses. If strong enough that could make you legally blind without glasses but you would still be able to see with glasses. Frank Cao READ MORE
Can laser eye surgery correct farsightedness?
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/lasik READ MORE
Extreme eye strain and new glasses?
Sound like pretty common symptoms, may be useful to ask the dispensing doctor if there was a change in astigmatism or myopia. READ MORE
Can laser eye surgery cure short and long sightedness?
Take a look at this helpful link https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/lasik READ MORE
Do cataracts affect your balance?
They can but your vision would probably have to be noticeably affected for this to happen. READ MORE
Red thing on my eye?
Appears normal to me, but would be useful to compare to the other side. Take a picture of the same thing in the other eye and see if it's similar. If there are no symptoms this is not something you likely need to worry about. READ MORE
Severe eye pain and blurriness?
I would see an eye doctor, either optometrist or ophthalmologist soon. Most are in private offices but some work out of hospitals. Going to the ER may not be the best because they may not have an eye doctor see you. READ MORE
Eye infection?
You may have a blocked tear duct causing bacteria to reaccumulate in the tears. You should see an eye doctor. READ MORE
I would like to know about some eye tests?
I can not see the scans due to the resolution. Your ophthalmologist should have told you what the interpretation of the scans is. Frank Cao READ MORE
Seeing random balls of light?
Consider this possibility https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scintillating_scotoma Frank Cao READ MORE
How much does Lasik improve your vision?
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/lasik READ MORE
Typhoid fever?
I would be concerned that you may have liver damage from pain medication or the antibiotics. It's also possible you have an atypical infection (sexually transmitted or otherwise). You should see a doctor as soon as possible. READ MORE
How long does it take for vision to stabilize after cataract surgery?
Typically about a month but can be longer if eye is dry. READ MORE
What are the disadvantages of laser eye surgery?
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/lasik READ MORE
Tired and Dry eyes?
There is no evidence anything will help your condition so your best bet is to try different tear solutions and most importantly rest your eyes frequently. READ MORE
How do you permanently treat dry eyes?
Most treatments are chronic and have to be used continuously. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Fellowships
- Glaucoma, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology
What do you attribute your success to?
- His strong work ethic, curiosity and strong family support.
Hobbies / Sports
- Cooking, Politics, Watching sports
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