3 Low Sugar, Diabetic Eye Care Friendly Desserts
Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can be devastating, but it does not have to be a burden to live with. It is still possible to live a happy, vibrant life with diabetes. It just requires paying a little extra attention to your body and its needs. One of the first things people believe will go […]
Read More3 Positive Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Diabetic Eye Care
Diabetes has many adverse effects on a person’s life. It is a difficult condition and one that requires a lot of attention, however, it is not impossible to live with diabetes. One thing people with diabetes need to be particularly mindful of is their eye care. High blood sugar can affect the blood vessels in […]
Read More3 Nuisances You Can Forget About After LASIK
There are some things that we hate saying goodbye to – friends before a big move, your childhood home before it’s sold, and of course summer. Then there are some things we cannot wait to bid farewell. You can count the hassles of glasses and contacts among that list of things. Of course, when it […]
Read MoreAre You Really Too Busy For An Eye Exam?
The average eye exam takes about 30 minutes to an hour depending on a person’s unique health situation. Getting an eye exam once a year is probably the best thing you can do for your preventative eye care, but many people fail to go not just once a year, but every two years or more. […]
Read More6 Myths About LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery has been performed on millions of Americans. Freedom from glasses and contacts provide people the ability to easily participate in a range of activities. Not everyone is a candidate for LASIK. For those who are candidates, deciding whether it’s for you should be a conclusion you come to based on firm evidence […]
Read MoreIncreased Chance of Dry Eye Syndrome an Unwelcome Part of Aging
Dry eye syndrome is characterized by difficulty producing tears or an inability to produce good quality tears. Several factors are believed to cause dry eye, like smoking and air-conditioning. Extremely hot or dry conditions can also cause dry eye making summer an uncomfortable time for many individuals. Additionally, any changes to the composition of the […]
Read More4 Ways Regular Eye Exams Can Improve Your Quality of Life
Most would agree that their vision is priceless, but people routinely fail to give their eyes the kind of attention they need. A person’s medical history and vision dictate the number of times they should get an eye exam. That said, many experts agree an eye exam should be conducted every one to two years […]
Read MoreThe Intimate Relationship Between Diabetes and Eye Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29.1 million people suffer from diabetes in the United States. That’s 9.3 percent of the population. Diabetes is a metabolic disease where affected individuals experience difficulty producing enough insulin. The food we consume is converted into glucose (sugars) by the body. Normally, this is the point […]
Read MoreDrs. Bernard and Jonathan Davidorf Provide Eye Care to Indigent
In March, 2013, Drs. Bernard and Jonathan Davidorf traveled to El Fuerte, Mexico, as part of a volunteer medical mission organized by LIGA International,”Flying Doctors of Mercy”. The team of physicians, surgical technicians, and local student volunteers treated over 200 needy patients with medical and surgical eye disorders. We hope you enjoy this photo essay […]
Read MoreDr. Davidorf Returns from Annual ASCRS Meeting
Dr. Davidorf just returned from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Symposium (Chicago), attended by thousands of ophthalmologists from around the world. Dr. Davidorf typically has a rather busy schedule at this meeting, delivering scientific talks/presentations, and teaching courses. Among his presentations was a report on the functional visual outcomes of […]
Read MoreAdvanced Cataract Surgery Course Draws Young Surgeons
On March 17, 2012, a course in Advanced Cataract Surgery was held at the Marriott Newport Beach Hotel and Spa. Dr. Jonathan Davidorf, a clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology of UCLA, Jules Stein Eye Institute, contributed to the program by instructing residents, fellows and invited members of the ophthalmic community how to successfully perform complex […]
Read MoreCreative Approach Provides Excellent Visual Outcome
A patient recently visited our office whose treatment plan required a creative approach due to the condition of his eyes and vision. The patient demonstrated extreme hyperopia (farsightedness of over 11 diopters in each eye) and astigmatism (3.5 diopters in each eye), mild cataracts and rather significant shallowing of the area of the eye where […]
Read MoreCorneal Collagen Crosslinking and Keratoconus
Recently, a patient came in who we treated for keratoconus in December of 2010. Patients with keratoconus develop thin and irregular corneas, leaving them with an irregular form of astigmatism. This type of astigmatism is so severe that it is difficult to correct with glasses or even soft contact lenses. The condition tends to be […]
Read MoreAge or Prior Surgery Doesn’t Eliminate Possibility of LASIK
Often patients think they are “too old” to undergo LASIK or, perhaps, a previous eye surgery would preclude them from being a good candidate. Just yesterday a 69 year old woman came into the office for her one month postoperative visit after having LASIK in both of her eyes. What makes her case interesting is […]
Read MoreDr. Davidorf Explores All Options for Great Vision
A history of medical or ocular conditions does not necessarily mean patients can’t enjoy excellent vision. Dr. Davidorf recently performed cataract surgery, implanting a multifocal intraocular lens, for a female patient with a history of diabetic retinopathy in both eyes. Prior to seeing Dr. Davidorf, the patient also had cataract surgery on her right eye. […]
Read MoreLASIK Can Be An Option For You Too
Dr. Davidorf recently performed all laser LASIK, using the Allegretto Wavelight Excimer Laser, for a patient who was tired of constantly taking her glasses on and off. She was mildly nearsighted with mild to moderate astigmatism, which meant she could see without glasses up close, but was bothered by everything being blurry at distance without […]
Read MoreCosmetics and Eye Safety
For millions of women around the world, wearing makeup is a natural part of their day-to-day routine – a quick dab of foundation, a fresh coat of lipstick along with an application of mascara to make the eyes stand out. While many women consider makeup one of their essentials for personal care and beauty, not […]
Read MoreCataract Patient Aces Table Tennis Championship
Neil Kuluva and Martin Sundel recently emerged as winners of the 70+ Doubles Event at the 2010 U.S. National Table Tennis Tournament in Las Vegas. The win was especially rewarding as they won the California Class A Event forty-five years ago, in 1965. Both Neil and Marty have had previous cataract surgery. Neil’s procedure was […]
Read MoreHawaiian Ophthalmological Society Features Dr. Davidorf
The Hawaiian Ophthalmological Society recently featured Dr. Jonathan Davidorf as a guest speaker at their annual summer meeting. Dr. Davidorf presented advancements in cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants (IOLs). Multifocal and accommodative IOLs, specifically ReSTOR, Crystalens and TECNIS have proven to be excellent options for cataract patients seeking to reduce or eliminate dependence on […]
Read MoreDr. Davidorf Goes to Washington
Dr. Davidorf was recently invited by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery to attend a conference in Washington, D.C., where policy issues designed to preserve access to high quality specialty medical care was discussed. The conference was sponsored by the Alliance of Specialty Medicine, a non-profit organization representing 100,000 specialty physicians including gastroenterologists, […]
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