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Ivan Schwab, MD
 

Ivan Schwab, MDIvan Schwab, MD, is a corneal specialist and a professor of ophthalmology at the University of California Davis School of Medicine. He received his M.D. from the West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Schwab then completed a residency in ophthalmology at California Pacific Medical Center and a fellowship in corneal surgery at University of California San Francisco in 1982.

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Hi, I want know if I can wear contacts again after a healed corneal ulcer. I was diagnosed with corneal ulcer about 4 months back and I received treatment for it and it got healed. but my doctor says I have a scar from the ulcer. (04/05/2010)
 
When I exercise in hot, sunny weather, the rest of the day I have sticky mucous inside my eyes which I have to wash out. It usually clears up the next day. I wear contacts, and I have rosacea. What is causing this problem? (11/18/2009)
 
Three years ago I met my wife, who has cats. I was wearing contact lens for the past 30 years without a problem. I know I am allergic to cats but I did not realize my eyes were going to be affected. (11/17/2009)
 
Is cross linking a safe treatment in keratoconus? (10/06/2009)
 
My daughter was diagnosed with corneal ulcers caused by improper contact lens care. We subsequently learned that she wasn't changing her solution in her case frequently. Her ulcers have since cleared up and have been gone for more than three months. (10/06/2009)
 
I scratched my eye while taking out a contact lens. My thumbnail was longer than I expected, and somehow I scratched the white part of my eyeball. Of course, it is bloodshot now, and a little irritating. (10/01/2009)
 
My 11 year old niece was having her eyes examined by an optometrist and they were afraid she might have glaucoma so she saw a juvenile ophthalmologist who said she has thick corneas and wants to see her again in 3 months. (10/01/2009)
 
How is the eye’s specific structure suited to its function?  (09/10/2009)
 
What happens if you wear contacts too soon after a cornea ulcer? (09/10/2009)
 
I am having a full corneal transplant done next week and wanted to hear positive results from people but all I hear is that it gives you double or quadruple vision. Is this permanent? (07/31/2009)
 
The optometrist tells me that the blood vessels in my eye are encroaching on my iris, implying that my eye is not getting enough oxygen. (07/10/2009)
 
I have a problem that happens only ever once in a while. I wear contacts and change them regularly and take them out every night. (07/10/2009)
 
What non-surgical treatments and procedures can an individual use to treat and manage map-dot fingerprint dystrophy? (06/29/2009)
 
I went to a tanning salon today and while preparing to get the tan the machine turned on and I was not wearing the eye protection (06/29/2009)
 
I am a -8.5 in both eyes. Is it possible to get to a -3 or 4 with ortho -k ? (06/15/2009)
 
I will have cataract surgery soon. I also have Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy and am wondering what the impact will be during and after surgery. (06/15/2009)
 
I have many floaters and am considering laser treatment for their removal. What are the pros and cons for this surgery? (06/15/2009)
 
I want to get colored contacts, but I do not wear any right now. How do I find out my eye size? (06/15/2009)
 
As a best-practice rule of thumb, should contact lens users who are experiencing irritation, infection or an eye injury always remove the lens? I've heard there are cases where the lens can be beneficial. (06/05/2009)
 
What is polymorphous dystrophy? (06/05/2009)
 
I am a 50 year old female. The husband and I are over the road truck drivers (past 10 yrs). In roughly the past 4 years I've noticed that my vision is getting worse. (05/18/2009)
 
Explain keratoconus eye disease. (04/14/2009)
 
What Is Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy ? And what does it do? (03/31/2009)
 
My 18-year-old daughter is currently traveling in northern India (Delhi, Varanasi, Jodpur, etc.) with a group from her high school. She recently got soft contact lenses and I have a few questions about contact hygiene. (03/31/2009)
 
Please define what "pachymetry" does. (03/25/2009)
 
I have been diagnosed for recurrent corneal erosion and told to use Muro 128 ointment for 3 months and if the problem still persists, stromal puncture is suggested as a way to go. Is this the best approach for recurrent corneal erosion? (03/19/2009)
 
Why does a sick person’s eyeballs roll back in their head? (03/19/2009)
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