Dr. Deborah Kessler Hudak M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8311 Bandford Way Suite 103 Raleigh North Carolina, 27615Rating
4/5
About
Deborah Kessler Hudak, MD, is an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at All About Aesthetics, PC, her private practice in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, which she established in 2006. Dr. Hudak is also an accomplished medical executive administrator, medical professional instructor, innovator and medical researcher. Furthermore, she is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of North Carolina/Duke Hospital Residency Program. Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists (eye doctors) who have specialized in eyelid and facial plastic surgery. Dr. Hudak is the first in her area to introduce mesotherapy, the only FDA-claimed procedure to permanently reduce cellulite, and Lipolyze, for permanent spot fat reduction. He has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-six years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of her work. Prior to her current endeavors, she served as internist and emergency room physician. Throughout her many years of experience, she has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of her practice, as evidenced by her sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of her work.
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Education and Training
University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
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Dr. Deborah Kessler Hudak M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Will my 4yo outgrow glasses?
A +2 D prescription will help keep her eyes aligned, and allow her to see to read with less strain. She wont learn as much at school or at home if she gets headaches or eye strain when she reads..so without glasses she is more likely to lag in her progress in school. She will adapt to glasses easier at 4 years of age than 10+ years of age. So encourage her to read with the glasses!! Tell her how wonderful and amazing she looks with them! Most kids who have + 2 D of glasses Rx correction needed at 4 years of age will need little to no prescription as teenagers. But without that prescription at 4 years old, the child could have worsening eye misalignment that would require glasses starting at a later date just to keep the eyes aligned (and prevent double vision!) READ MORE
Can doing eye exercises help my eyes?
Sorry! No. Per many studies, based on the evidence of science, the only thing eye exercises have ever been able to help is convergence insufficiency. READ MORE
Why do some people have dry eyes?
There are many reasons that people have dry eyes. It is extremely common, and estimated to affect 1 in every 5 people. Some of the more common causes are blepharitis, allergies, side effects of medicines, drying environmental conditions. Remedies should always address the underlying cause. Preservative-free lubricant drops is a starting point in addressing the symptoms. READ MORE
What is the difference between optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
Optometrists do NOT attend medical school. Ophthalmologists do attend medical school. Optometrists have the equivalent of a PhD in Optics, which they get in 3-5 years after undergrad school. Ophthalmologists have an M.D. (or D.O. degree) and are trained surgeons and medical doctors of diseases of the eyes and vision. An Ophthalmologist, after finishing undergrad school, goes 4-5 years (for all 12 months of the year!) to Medical School, plus 12 month Internship, plus minimum 36 month Residency. In addition, many Ophthalmologists go through an additional 12-36 months of training to be a subspecialist, such as vitreo-retina specialist or oculoplastics specialist or pediatric/strabismus specialist or cornea specialist or glaucoma specialist, etc.. Consider that 38% of the brain's neurons are dedicated to vision! READ MORE
My daughter is 3 years old and currently has swelling in her left eye. Is this a sty?
Most styes will drain with application of warm, moist compresses (using a clean washcloth, of course!) A stye is an infection at the pore/opening site to a Meibomian oil gland of the eyelid. Insufficiently treated, it can lead to a chalazion, conjunctivitis, or cellulitis. READ MORE
I accidentally got eye makeup remover in my eyes and it is burning in spite of using water on them. What should I do now?
Copious lubrication is what is most important. After thoroughly rinsing them, add 1/2 inch of a lubricant ophthalmic ointment, such as Refresh PM, TheraTears Ointment, GenTeal Ointment, Systane Ointment, or Lacrilube. Check with the manufacturer of the makeup remover...if it had an alkaline pH or surfactants in it, you should see an eye care specialist or go to an Urgent Care center READ MORE
Can diabetes cause reading difficulties?
Yes, it could be her diabetes and its related bad effects on the eyes (especially the retina). It could also be cataracts or corneal disease. It would be best for her to check in with an ophthalmologist. READ MORE
My eyes feel very dry after LASIK. Why could this be?
LASIK often causes people to have some transient worsening of dry eye symptoms. See your eye doctor, and in the meantime use preservative-free lubricant eye drops frequently (at least four times daily). You cannot over-lubricate the eye! Lubricating it with high quality preservative-free drops improves the health of the cornea. READ MORE
Why are my son’s eyes burning?
There are several possibilities, including allergies, dry eyes, a corneal disorder that causes dry eyes, or maybe he has pain of juvenile iritis. An exam by an ophthalmologist with a slit lamp (a type of microscope) would likely reveal the answer. READ MORE
My mother is highly diabetic and is not able to see very clearly. Could it be the onset of glaucoma?
"Highly diabetic" causes me to be more concerned about Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, and other related sequelae. Glaucoma usually manifests first with visual field loss; not hazy vision. If her retina (and central retina, which is the macula) has diabetic disease, the sooner she sees an Ophthalmologist the better for her long-term vision. READ MORE
Why does my vision feel hazy in the morning?
The most common problems to give those symptoms are ocular allergies or blepharitis. They may be long-term. An eye check-up would either elicit the diagnosis or give reassurance. READ MORE
What should I do for the continuous sticky discharge from my eyes?
The fact it is in both eyes, is sticky, and has gone on 3 days, makes it likely to be a bacterial or allergic conjunctivitis. Depending on its cause, it may resolve on its own or not. READ MORE
My cylindrical number is changing every six months. What could be the cause for this?
It depends on the amount of cylinder. If it is high, and you are near-sighted, you might have keratoconus. An ophthalmologist who is subspecialized in cornea diseases is the expert in these matters. READ MORE
My son has a black spot in the white portion of his eye. What is this spot?
If you are certain it is growing, it is recommended you bring him to an Ophthalmologist for exam. If you have photos of him that show it was smaller when he was younger, that would be helpful to the Dr. READ MORE
Can contact lenses be worn by an 8-year-old?
It depends on how responsible he is with caring for his eyes and contact lenses properly. How is his hygiene? Particularly hand-washing, and likelihood of cleaning contact lenses properly, nightly? READ MORE
What is the safe age for wearing sunglasses?
All humans should wear sunglasses as early in age as possible. Like sunscreen. READ MORE
What is the cause of dry eyes?
There are many things that cause dry eyes, as there are three components to the tear film, and multiple disorders that can cause problems with any of those three components. Common causes: blepharitis, allergic conjunctivitis, medication side effects, inadequate hydration, reading at a computer for long hours, estrogen levels decreased, and contact lens use. Other causes can include inherited, progressive corneal eye disease, cool and/or windy environment, vitamin A deficiency, and others. READ MORE
Does ADHD medication lead to astigmatism as a side effect?
I have never had a patient with ADHD medication that got astigmatism attributable to the medicine. Astigmatism is nothing more than an irregular curvature of the front of the eye. It is quite common, and can change in amount and position without known cause. It can decrease in amount, too, such that it does not exist. So I would not worry about it. Astigmatism is not a disease. It simply means that the front windowshield of the eye, the cornea, has a shape somewhat like a piece of a football instead of a piece of a basketball. READ MORE
Can a 3 year old child have glasses?
She should be seen by a pediatric ophthalmologist who can check to see if she needs glasses. This is important, because if she does need glasses and does not receive them before 7 years of age, she may have amblyopia, which means she will never be able to see 20/20 for the rest of her life!!! A child's visual pathways of the brain are forming (especially in the first seven years of life), and if the image that the brain receives is not clear (because the child needs glasses), then the brain cannot process the image as perfectly as it would in a child with 20/20 vision. READ MORE
There's an intense pain in my eyes and my vision is blurry. What could this be from?
There are many possibilities, and the likelihood of one over another depends on the answers to other questions and a good exam by an ophthalmologist. Iritis and severe dry eye or ocular surface disorder are two of the more common conditions to give those symptoms. Again, there are MANY others! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Facial Plastic Surgery, University of North Carolina, Duke Hospital Residency Program -
- Past Clinical Professor, Washington University in St. Louis -
- Former Emergency Room Physician -
Awards
- 1st in Ophthalmology and 1st in Plastic Surgery in her Area to Be on Angie's List, Has Excellent Reviews
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Rosacea
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Birthmark
- Chalazion
Internships
- Kettering Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
Fellowships
- Washington University (Research)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, North Carolina Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Passion for Healthcare and Helping People
Hobbies / Sports
- Gardening, Hiking, Cooking, Traveling
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Get to know Ophthalmologist and Oculofacial Surgeon Dr. Deborah Kessler Hudak, who serves the population of Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hudak has been in practice for over 28 years and is currently serving patients at All About Aesthetics, located in Raleigh, North Carolina. A former Internist and Emergency Room physician, she is known by her patients for her thoroughness, compassion, and caring personality. Dr. Hudak is also active in educating future medical professionals as a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of North Carolina, Duke Hospital Residency Program. The first ophthalmologist and plastic surgeon in her area to be named on Angie’s List, Dr. Hudak is also the first in her area to introduce Mesotherapy, the only FDA-claimed procedure to permanently reduce cellulite, and Lipolyze, for permanent spot fat reduction. Dr. Hudak obtained her Medical degree in 1988 from the University of Cincinnati. She subsequently interned at Kettering Medical Center in internal medicine, served her ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University, and completed her molecular virology research fellowship at Washington University. Furthermore, she maintains professional memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the North Carolina Medical Society. Certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Hudak credits her success to her passion for healthcare and helping people. When she is not working, Dr. Hudak dedicates her spare time to gardening, traveling, hiking, and cooking. Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball and orbit. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye disease. Eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa by an ophthalmologist.The eye is a fragile organ, and requires extreme care before, during, and after a surgical procedure. An ophthalmologist is responsible for selecting the appropriate surgical procedure for the individual patient and taking the necessary safety precautions.
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