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Specialty:: Ophthalmology
Department Affiliation:: Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliation:: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
State License:: A74891
Phone:: 626-817-4747
Health Plans:: Accepted Plans

About Me: Dr. Hugo Hsu is an ophthalmic expert in cornea and external diseases. Clinically, he specializes in corneal infectious diseases, penetrating and endothelial corneal transplantation (DSAEK) surgeries, pterygia surgery, anterior segment reconstruction, secondary intraocular lens implantation and cataract surgery. His research interests include infectious keratitis, corneal transplantation and ocular microbiology.
Links: uclahealth.org/eye
uclahealth.org/Doheny

Primary Office: Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena
625 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Suite 280
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Phone: 626-817-4747
Fax: 626-817-4748
Secondary Office: Doheny Eye Center UCLA Arcadia
622 W. Duarte Rd.
Suite 101
Arcadia, CA 91007
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Phone: (626) 254-9010
Fax: 626-254-9019

Medical Board Certifications: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2006
Fellowship: Cornea, University of Miami JFK Medical Center, 2003-2004
Residency: Ophthalmology, USC University Hospital, 2000-2003
Internship: Internal Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 1999-2000
Degree: UCLA School of Medicine, MD, 1999

Interests

Cataract
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. This is an area that is normally clear. Cataracts can cause cloudy or blurry vision.
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Comprehensive Eye Exam
When to Get an Eye Exam
During an eye exam, an eye healthcare provider looks at your health history and gives you a series of eye tests. The tests are done to check the health of your eyes.
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Cornea
Corneal Transplant
Corneal Transplantation
Corneal transplantation is a surgery that replaces your poorly functioning cornea with a new donated one. The most common form of corneal transplantation is called penetrating keratoplasty.
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General Ophthalmology
Common Eye Disorders
One common eye disorder is conjunctivitis, sometimes called pink eye. It's an inflammation of the blood vessels in the eye membrane. Another common disorder is a chalazion—a small bump that develops on the upper or lower eyelid.
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Herpetic eye disease
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes infections can cause blisters and ulcers on the mouth or face (oral herpes). They can also cause sores in the genital area (genital herpes). HSV is a life-long infection.
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Keratoconus
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye disorder in which your cornea slowly thins over time. The cornea also bulges out over time, to form a cone-like shape. Keratoconus causes nearsightedness and blurry vision.
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Pterygium
Pterygium
A pterygium is a type of noncancer growth on your eye. It is often only a minor problem unless it causes vision problems.
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Shingles
Shingles
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common infection of the nerves that is caused by a virus. It causes a painful rash or small blisters on an area of skin.
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Trauma
Trauma
Detailed information on neurological trauma in children
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