Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Macular Degeneration Care in Santa Monica, CA | Golden State

Age-related macular degeneration affects your central vision — the part you use for reading, recognizing faces, and driving — while leaving peripheral vision mostly intact. It’s one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50, and one of the trickiest, because early stages often have no noticeable symptoms at all.

That’s exactly why it tends to get caught during a routine comprehensive exam rather than because someone came in with a specific complaint. We use retinal imaging to look directly at the macula and track any changes over time.

Symptoms to bring up, if you notice them: - Straight lines appearing wavy or distorted - A blurry or blank spot in your central vision - Colors seeming less vivid than they used to.

There’s no cure for AMD, but there’s a real difference between catching it early and catching it late — early management, lifestyle changes, and in some cases specific supplements or referral for treatment can meaningfully slow its progress.

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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.


Find personalized eye care excellence with our comprehensive services. From eye exams to advanced diagnostics, trust us for all your vision needs.
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