Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy

Dr. Ira H. Schachar

Ophthalmology
Providence
3536 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 380, 
Santa Rosa, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
Providence
3536 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 380, 
Santa Rosa, CA 
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Overview

Ira Schachar is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Schachar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Schachar is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

3536 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 380, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Call: 707-575-5353

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

33 Total Publications

Central optical power of the isolated human lens without zonular tension.
Central optical power of the isolated human lens without zonular tension.
Journal: PloS one
Published: April 14, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
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    • Geographic Atrophy
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    • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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    • Advanced
    • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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    • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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    • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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    • Cone Dystrophy
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    • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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    • Experienced
    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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      Experienced
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    • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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    • Coats Disease
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    • Dry Eye Syndrome
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    • Eales Disease
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    • Episcleritis
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