The 20 Best Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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51 providers found
    Distinguished in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Glaucoma Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robert Stamper is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diagnosing, monitoring and treating patients with glaucoma. He is the former director of the UCSF Glaucoma Clinic. His research interests include methods of diagnosing and treating glaucoma early to prevent vision loss. Stamper earned his medical degree at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He then served as a physician in the Peace Corps for two years. He completed his residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in glaucoma at Washington University in St. Louis. Stamper belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and received its Life Achievement Honor Award in 2008. He also is a member of the American Ophthalmological Society, American Glaucoma Society and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has served as chair of Prevent Blindness Northern California. Dr. Stamper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Stamper is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Stamper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anita Agarwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Jumper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Jumper is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Jumper is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    West Coast Retina Medical Group

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Mcdonald is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome

    Lillie A. Mosaddegh, MD Private Practice

    490 Post St, Ste 1440, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Mosaddegh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Mosaddegh is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Mosaddegh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome

    Glaucoma Center Of San Francisco

    55 Stevenson St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunita Radhakrishnan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Radhakrishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Radhakrishnan is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Radhakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Glaucoma Center Of San Francisco

    55 Stevenson St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Iwach is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Iwach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Iwach is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Iwach is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

    Glaucoma Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ying Han is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating glaucoma, including medical, laser and surgical therapies. She has expertise in evaluating and treating cataracts as well. In her research, Han evaluates new drug delivery and new surgical procedures for glaucoma. She's also interested in screening and treatment of glaucoma to prevent vision loss. Han earned her medical degree at Nanjing Medical University and a doctoral degree in vision science at the University of California, Berkeley. She completed a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in glaucoma at UCSF. Han is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, Women in Ophthalmology and Prevent Blindness Northern California. Dr. Han is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Hyphema, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Han is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Han is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robert Bhisitkul is an ophthalmologist and retina specialist who provides medical and laser treatment for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other retinal diseases. He also performs surgery on macular hole and macular pucker (conditions that cause blurred or distorted vision), retinal detachment and complications of diabetic eye disease. Bhisitkul recruits patients to participate in UCSF clinical trials on novel therapies for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and also for studies on long-term outcomes for treatments such as surgically implantable devices that deliver medication. He also conducts research on retinal disease mechanisms and surgical innovations. With the USCF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, he is collaborating on a project to develop a bioengineered polymer device for ocular drug delivery. Bhisitkul earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and his doctoral degree in neurosciences at Yale University. He completed a residency in ophthalmology and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Bhisitkul has received the Achievement Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published more than 60 papers in clinical and scientific journals. He serves on the editorial board of American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports and has served as associate editor of the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Bhisitkul is an associate examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and has served on the exam committee of Kuwait's ophthalmology board. Dr. Bhisitkul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Bhisitkul is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Bhisitkul is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    10 Koret Way Rm K327, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bertil Damato is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Damato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Glaucoma Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yvonne Ou is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Glaucoma Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Cathy Sun is an ophthalmologist who specializes in caring for adults with glaucoma. She performs a variety of laser procedures and surgeries, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, glaucoma filtering surgery and cataract surgery. Sun's research focuses on using electronic health records and clinical trials to improve diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and other chronic eye disorders. She has received research funding from the American Glaucoma Society and is currently supported by the National Institutes of Health. Sun earned her medical degree and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. She completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She received a merit award fellowship from the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation. Sun is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and American Glaucoma Society. In her free time, she enjoys running, gardening and exploring the outdoors. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. David Hwang is an ophthalmologist specializing in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery. He has special interests in ocular infectious diseases, corneal endothelial dystrophies and diseases (conditions in which one of the cornea's layers is breaking down), and high-risk corneal transplantation. He is committed to developing innovative techniques and instruments for ophthalmologic surgery. In research, Hwang's work includes translational endeavors – applying new information from studies to patient care – for corneal endothelial diseases. In particular, he has looked at cellular transplantation and gene therapy approaches to treatment. A native of Illinois, Hwang obtained both his undergraduate and medical degrees from UCSF, graduating first in his medical school class. After a two-year residency in internal medicine and a three-year residency in ophthalmology, both at UCSF, he completed concurrent fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery and in uveitis at the Doheny Eye Institute. In 1990, Hwang joined the faculty at UCSF, where he is the Pearl T. Kimura and Samuel J. Kimura Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. He also serves as co-director of UCSF's cornea and refractive surgery services, and holds a joint appointment as associate of the UCSF Francis I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology. He has served as UCSF's medical director of ophthalmology and as medical eye bank director of UCSF's tissue bank. Hwang has served in leadership and executive roles in a number of professional organizations, including president of the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group, and executive secretary of the Max Fine Cornea Society. For the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he chaired a joint task force on the use of vancomycin in ophthalmology. He served on the writing committee for the AAO's Basic and Clinical Science Course's volume on cornea and external eye disease, authoring and editing the section on ocular infectious and external eye disease. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has honored Hwang with awards, including the Senior Achievement Award. He has been named to the Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors list every year since 1996. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and abstracts, and co-authored two texts on cornea and refractive surgery. A committed educator, Hwang is active in teaching UCSF medical students, residents and fellows. He has received the Kimura Award for Excellence in Teaching from the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology. Hwang lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, who is also an ophthalmologist, and their three sons. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome

    Glaucoma Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sriranjani Padmanabhan, called Dr. Sri by her patients, is an ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist who provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for adults and children. She has a strong interest in working with underserved populations. Padmanabhan earned her medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Scheie Eye Institute (Penn Medicine's ophthalmology department). She completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Emory Eye Center and a fellowship in international ophthalmology and global blindness prevention at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute. Padmanabhan is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of the American Glaucoma Society. She is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. In her free time, Padmanabhan feeds her insatiable wanderlust and enjoys writing narrative nonfiction, fiction and poetry. Dr. Padmanabhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pterygium, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Padmanabhan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Padmanabhan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jay Stewart is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating disorders of the retina and vitreous (the thick transparent substance that fills the center of the eye). His expertise includes conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, retinal detachment, retinal vascular diseases and uveitis (swelling of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye). In his research, Stewart studies diabetic retinopathy, drug delivery to the eye, and the permeability and biomechanics of eye tissues. Stewart earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. He completed a fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute and won the vitreoretinal surgery award from the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation, which funds outstanding young scholars. Stewart is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists and Retina Society. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Stewart is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    182 Howard St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Almira Chabi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Corneal Disease And Surgery Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Julie Schallhorn is an ophthalmologist who treats cataracts and diseases of the cornea. In addition to performing corneal transplants and cataract surgery, she performs refractive surgeries, including LASIK and PRK, to correct common vision problems such as nearsightedness. She cares for both children and adults. Schallhorn's research focuses on cornea and refractive surgeries. She is especially interested in refractive surgery outcomes and the role of corneal imaging for screening refractive surgery patients. After earning a master's degree in bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego, Schallhorn completed her medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in uveitis at the UCSF Francis I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology. She also completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute. Schallhorn belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery, American Uveitis Society and Cornea Society. Schallhorn is associate director of UCSF's residency program in ophthalmology. She organizes classroom and research curricula for residents. Dr. Schallhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Scleritis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Schallhorn is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Schallhorn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    400 Parnassus Ave Ste A750, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    M Reza is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Reza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Dacryoadenitis, Entropion, Ptosis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    711 Van Ness Ave Ste 330, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iryna Falkenstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Falkenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Nearsightedness, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Eye Associates A Medical Corp.

    2100 Webster St Ste 214, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaileen Yeh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Meibomianitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome?

    Pigment-dispersion syndrome is an eye disorder that occurs when pigment granules that normally adhere to the back of the iris (the colored part of the eye) flake off into the clear fluid produced by the eye (aqueous humor). These pigment granules may flow towards the drainage canals of the eye, slowly clogging them and raising the pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP). This rise in eye pressure can cause damage to the optic nerve (the nerve in the back of the eye that carries visual images to the brain). If the optic nerve becomes damaged, Pigment-dispersion syndrome becomes pigmentary glaucoma. This happens in about 30% of cases. While men and women are affected in equal numbers, men develop pigmentary glaucoma up to 3 times more often than women. Myopia (nearsightedness) appears to be an important risk factor in the development of Pigment-dispersion syndrome and is present in up to 80% of affected individuals. The condition may be sporadic or follow an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance with reduced penetrance . At least one gene locus on chromosome 7 has been identified.

    When should I see a Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome doctor near San Francisco, 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 a Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome doctor near San Francisco, 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 does MediFind rank Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome doctors near San Francisco, 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 Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome doctors near San Francisco, 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 a Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome doctor near San Francisco, 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 Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome 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 a Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome doctor near San Francisco, 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 Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome 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 Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome 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 Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome 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 a Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome 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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