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    MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) near Santa Barbara, CA. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Nathan C. Steinle
      Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Nathan C. Steinle

      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Nathan C. Steinle

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      California Retina Consultants

      525 E Micheltorena St, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Nathan C. Steinle received his undergraduate and medical training in his home state of South Dakota, where he was named the class valedictorian and graduated with summa cum laude honors. After completing his ophthalmology residency in Kentucky, Dr. Steinle had the fortune of performing his surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. The Cleveland Clinic is a world-class institution and is consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals in all of healthcare. While at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Steinle worked closely with Dr. Daniel F. Martin, who is one of the world’s leading experts in ophthalmic research including the groundbreaking Comparison of Age Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Trials (CATT).Dr. Steinle earned multiple awards for excellence during his surgical training. He was given the honor of being named Chief Resident in addition to earning the prestigious Wirtschafter award recognizing the finest resident teacher. During his fellowship, he was named the best fellow teacher while at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Steinle has published numerous book chapters and research articles on topics including age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and ocular trauma.Dr. Steinle has been an investigator in a number of clinical research trials including the investigation of novel therapies for neovascular age related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Steinle is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the American Medical Association.As vitreoretinal specialists, we provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all disorders of the retina, macula and vitreous. We focus on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these conditions. Many abnormalities of the retina and vitreous may cause visual loss. These disorders include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, macular edema and epiretinal membranes. Our practice has multiple locations throughout Central California to serve our patients. Dr. Steinle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Steinle is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Steinle is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Michael J. Paveloff

      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Michael J. Paveloff

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Office

      1532 Anacapa St Ste 5, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      805-682-4459
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Michael Paveloff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Paveloff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Astigmatism, and Meibomianitis.

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      Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Stuart R. Winthrop

      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Stuart R. Winthrop

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Stuart R. Winthrop MD Inc.

      515 E Micheltorena St Ste D, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      805-963-4272
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Stuart Winthrop is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Winthrop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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      Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Douglas A. Katsev

      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Douglas A. Katsev

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Foothill Surgery Center At Sansum Clinic

      4151 Foothill Rd, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      805-681-8950
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Douglas Katsev is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Katsev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis.

      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Robert A. Kolarczyk

      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Robert A. Kolarczyk

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Office

      1801 State St Ste C, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      805-569-1000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Robert Kolarczyk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Kolarczyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma.

      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Marc A. Lowe

      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Marc A. Lowe

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required
      230 W Pueblo St, 2nd Floor, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      805-682-4761
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Marc Lowe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

      Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Wilson C. Wu

      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Wilson C. Wu

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Office

      3892 State St Ste 100, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      805-687-8111
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Wilson Wu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Pinguecula, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Ryan J. Fante

      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Ryan J. Fante

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Sansum Clinic Foothill Eye Center

      4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      805-681-8950
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Fante is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Fante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy. Dr. Fante is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Douglas W. Jacobson

      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Douglas W. Jacobson

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Sansum Clinic Foothill Eye Center

      4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      805-681-8950
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
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      Accepting New Patients

      Douglas Jacobson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Pinguecula, and Cataract. Dr. Jacobson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Robert W. Poulin

      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Robert W. Poulin

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Office

      5333 Hollister Ave Ste 123, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      805-964-4729
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Robert Poulin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Poulin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Mark L. Silverberg

      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Mark L. Silverberg

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Sansum Clinic Foothill Eye Center

      4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      805-681-8950
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Silverberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Silverberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Astigmatism. Dr. Silverberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Toni T. Meyers

      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

      Dr. Toni T. Meyers

      Ophthalmology
      Referral may be required

      Sansum Clinic Foothill Eye Center

      4151 Foothill Road, Building A & B, 
      Santa Barbara, CA 
       (6.4 miles away)
      805-681-8950
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Toni Meyers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Meyers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Astigmatism, Cataract, and Ptosis. Dr. Meyers is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 09/26/2026

      What is the definition of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?

      Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is the deterioration of the part of the eye (macula) that allows for seeing clearly in the center of the field of vision, as well as the ability to see straight ahead, and is the leading cause of central vision loss among older individuals over the age of 50. Macular degeneration has two types: 1) Dry macular degeneration, and 2) Wet macular degeneration. Dry macular degeneration, also known as Non-neovascular macular degeneration, is the most common type (90%) and gradually causes significant vision loss as the macular cells deteriorate, leading to blurry vision and blank spots in the center field of vision. Wet macular degeneration is the less common and more serious type (10%) and occurs when new blood vessels grow (choroidal neovascularization; CNV) beneath the retina that leak blood and fluid into the macula and cause scarring that leads to rapid vision loss. Age-related macular degeneration is more common in individuals of European descent.

      When should I see an Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor near Santa Barbara, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor near Santa Barbara, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How do I find the best Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor near Santa Barbara, CA?

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      How does MediFind rank Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctors near Santa Barbara, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctors near Santa Barbara, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor near Santa Barbara, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor near Santa Barbara, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctors near Santa Barbara, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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