- ArthritisOccasionally a pink looking eye may be associated with a more serious inflammatory condition that not only involves the surface of the eye, but affects the internal structures of the eye. A condition called Iritis or "Uveitis" will cause the eye to appear pink or red; however there is internal inflammation of the blood vessel rich layers of the eye called the "Uvea." One of the key symptoms in these conditions is sensitivity to light and greater eye pain or discomfort than in other external inflammations. In rare instances Uveitis is associated with serious systemic general health diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, and many others. The treatment involves the use of topical and occasionally systemic steroid medications. The greatest concern is the misdiagnosis and subsequent mistreatment of Uveitis. This is why our doctors do not suggest treatment and prescribing "over the telephone" simply based on what our patients describe to us. Additionally, we feel that eye problems should be diagnosed and treated by eye specialists, not by general doctors or pediatricians due to the possibility of this critical misdiagnosis.
- Nutritional CounselingThe AOA follows all research closely, including potential cataract treatments. Although diet and nutrition are interesting treatment possibilities for patients, more research is needed regarding their influence on visual health. For more information or help for better vision, please visit the AOA website.
- Primary Care"Educating our patients in established nutritional science, while they are in the exam room, in my opinion, is a primary care directive."
- Emergency CareWe provide emergency eye care during business hours, and, if necessary, after hours and on weekends. We render in-office treatments of eye infections and corneal ulcers, certain eye traumas, foreign body removal, acute eye allergies, etc. In addition, we provide necessary consultations and triage with emergency trauma and retinal specialists, if necessary. If indicated, we will contact the pharmacy to order your prescription medication. Our emergency care is affordable, and in many instances is covered by your medical insurance.
- Infectious DiseasesVitamin C, taken intravenously or orally, has been associated with benefits to the eye but also in medical literature with the prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, atherosclerosis and infectious diseases.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma results from high pressure in the eye; this pressure increase occurs whenever more fluid is being produced than is being drained. So glaucoma can be the result of over-production of fluid or reduced outflow of fluid. Glaucoma is very serious because left untreated can cause blindness. It does not cause any real symptoms until it is in the later stages so the only way to know if you have it is to have your eyes examined and have the pressures measured, perform visual field test and examine the optic nerve. There are many ways to measure the pressure â€" all of them take only a few seconds and it doesn't hurt. It is very important to understand that having normal eye pressure DOES NOT mean that you can not have glaucoma. About 10% of all individuals with glaucoma will have a normal eye pressure measurement at the time of their examination. A form of glaucoma called Normal Tension Glaucoma is often misdiagnosed and must be considered at all times.
- OphthalmologyThe study confirmed previous research: Vitamin C (ascorbate acid) can help prevent the oxidation that clouds the lens as we age, says Stuart Richer, O.D., Ph.D., director of ocular preventive medicine at the James Lovell Federal Health Care Facility in North Chicago, associate professor of family and preventative medicine at Chicago Medical School and assistant clinical professor in the University of Illinois at Chicago department of ophthalmology and visual science.
- Macular DegenerationHigh concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D may be linked to a lower risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a systematic review and statistical analysis of several studies published April 2 in the European menopause online journal Maturitas. The review and analysis, "Circulating vitamin D concentration and age-related macular degeneration: Systematic review and meta-analysis," by its authors at Angers University Hospital in France, looked at 11 previous studies since 2007 on the link between vitamin D and AMD. The studies ranged in participant size from 65 to 17,405 people. The numbers of participants in the studies with AMD (whole, early or late) ranged from between 31 to 1,440 people.
- Laser Eye SurgeryCompleted his undergraduate degree in physiology at UC Berkeley. Received his Doctorate from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 1980, where he later served as a Clinical Instructor & an Associate Clinical Professor in the Children's Vision & Strabismus Clinic. Completed residency at Letterman Hospital, US Army Presidio in San Francisco & externship at Western Blind Rehabilitation Center, VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. Certified by the International Board of Examiners in Optometry in diagnosis & treatment of ocular diseases. Earned PRK & LASIK certifications by most laser facilities in Sacramento and the Bay Area. Engaged in private practice with emphasis on specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, and pediatric optometry since the early 1980's. Holds an MBA degree from UC Davis and serves as a part-time faculty at CSUS. Likes skiing, fishing, arts and theatre. Speaks Russian a Italian.
- CataractsIn the study, researchers at King's College London analyzed the development of cataracts in 324 sets of twins living in the United Kingdom. They looked at whether particular nutrients in food and dietary supplement forms could slow the progression of cataracts. The nutrients included vitamins, A, B, C, D and E, copper, manganese and zinc. Questionnaires were used to determine the twins' vitamin C consumption, and digital imaging was used to assess cataract progression.
- Cataract Surgery
- Eye ExamFor best care of your eyes and vision we recommend a yearly examination. During your comprehensive eye examination your doctor will assess the health and function of your eyes and perform various tests of your vision. Our eye exams are oriented to solving your problems by carefully listening to you, the patient.
- Pregnancy
- Diabetes Care
- ThyroidWe also provide diagnosis, consultation, and referral to a specialist, if necessary, of such conditions as cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, optic nerve diseases, and eye complications related to a variety of systemic diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disease, high blood pressure, vascular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.**
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy is a term used to describe consequences of abnormalities in the blood vessels of the retina that occur in diabetes. There are basically two forms of diabetic retinopathy, "Background" and "Proliferative."
- UltrasoundA cataract is removed using microsurgical techniques. A small (3.0 mm) incision is made into the eye. This incision is so small that, in most cases, it is self-sealing and sutures are not required. The most advanced technique for removing a cataract is called phakoemulsification. In this procedure an ultrasound probe is placed into the cataract. The probe vibrates at a very high speed (20,000 to 40,000 cycles-per-second), which breaks the cataract into many tiny pieces. The pieces are removed using aspiration through a small tube.
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