Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy Care in Santa Monica, CA | Golden State

If you have diabetes, your eyes are one of the first places damage can show up — high blood sugar over time can damage the blood vessels in the retina, sometimes long before you’d notice any change in your vision. That’s why a detailed annual eye exam is considered a standard part of diabetes care, not an optional extra.

We use retinal imaging to look closely at those blood vessels and check for leakage, swelling, or abnormal growth. Because this condition can progress silently, the exam itself is often the only way to catch it early enough to act.

Why this exam matters even if your vision feels fine: - Early-stage diabetic retinopathy usually has no symptoms - Blood sugar control significantly affects your risk and progression - Untreated, it’s one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in adults.

​​​​​​​If you have diabetes and haven’t had a detailed eye exam this year, that’s the single most useful thing you can do for your long-term vision.

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Dry Eye Treatment in Santa Monica

Dry eyes rarely have one cause, so we don’t start with a prescription. We start by finding out why your eyes are dry, then build a plan around daily habits and home care, because that is what makes the biggest difference. If you need more, we offer IPL, radiofrequency (RF), punctal plugs, and prescription treatments, with a follow-up plan so you always know what comes next.


Myopia Management for Kids in Santa Monica

If your child’s prescription keeps getting stronger, it’s worth acting early. We start myopia evaluations at age 4. We’ll explain what rising nearsightedness can mean over time and what to expect as school demands grow and puberty arrives. Then we choose an option your child will accept: atropine drops, Stellest lenses, MiSight contact lenses, or orthokeratology (overnight lenses). We check progress every few months and adjust as your child grows.


Specialty Contact Lens Evaluations in Santa Monica

Told that contact lenses won’t work for you? Often there is a way. We evaluate multifocal, scleral, mini-scleral, and hybrid lenses, including lenses for keratoconus and for eyes after surgery. With corneal topography and trial lenses in every style, we find what works for your eyes. We have helped patients who were told elsewhere that contacts weren’t an option.


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