25 of the Best Ophthalmologists Near Me in newport beach, CA
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UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann is board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in macular degeneration, eye inflammation and retina and vitreous surgery.He earned his medical degree at the University of Miami in Florida and PhD in neuroscience at the California Institute of Technology. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Southern California’s Doheny Eye Institute, followed by fellowships in retina and vitreous surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center in Baltimore, Md., and UC San Diego.Kupperman's research focus is on the toxicity of drugs on retinal cells and has conducted many clinical trials to evaluate new drugs and technologies for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. He is also active in the development of drug delivery systems for the posterior eye segment in collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine.He has been recognized as among the Best Doctors in America® and has been repeatedly named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association for nearly a decade.Kuppermann sees patients inOrangeandIrvine. Dr. Kuppermann is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kuppermann is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
Madhu Agarwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Papilledema, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Mitul C. Mehta is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in medical and surgical diseases of the retina. His clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), epiretinal membranes, macular holes, radiation retinopathy and uveitis.Mehta earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles. After completing his ophthalmology residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio, he completed fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in New York City.In addition to caring for patients with vitreoretinal disorders, Mehta teaches medical students, residents and fellows. He also conducts research on surgical devices and techniques, as well as on vitreoretinal diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). He is the editor of the retina section of the surgical education website, CSurgeries.com.Mehta sees patients atUCI Medical Center in OrangeandGavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine. Dr. Mehta is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Sumit (Sam) Garg is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist and a nationally recognized expert in the latest techniques for cataract surgery, corneal, conjunctival and refractive surgery, and intraocular lens implants.He earned his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y., followed by an internal medicine internship at UCLA Olive View Medical Center. He went on to complete a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery, and external disease at the UCI School of Medicine and Gavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine.His research is focused on cataract surgery, keratoconus, corneal transplantation, corneal infections and dry eye disease. He is the author or co-author of dozens of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and has contributed to numerous book chapters. He also is a frequent lecturer at conferences and symposia locally, nationally and internationally.Garg, who also speaks Spanish, sees patients inIrvineandOrange. Dr. Garg is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Garg is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Sanjay R. Kedhar is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical management of uveitis and other autoimmune and infectious eye diseases.He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y., followed by an ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Next, he completed fellowships in uveitis, ocular immunology and cornea at Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore, Md. He previously served as chief of ophthalmology services at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.Kedhar’s research focus include white dot syndromes, juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis and treatment outcomes for ocular inflammatory disease. A national and international lecturer, he is the author of more than 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals and a contributor to several textbooks. He also participates in medical missions around the world as a member of Operation Restore Vision.Kedhar sees patients inIrvineandOrange. Dr. Kedhar is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, Endophthalmitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Kedhar is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Andrew W. Browne is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmology specialist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration and other disorders of the retina and vitreous.Browne received a medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio, where he also earned a PhD in electrical and computer engineering. He completed an internal medicine internship at CHA Cambridge Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Boston, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, where he developed an interest in diseases of the retina, inflammatory diseases of the eye and ophthalmic tumors.Next, he completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery with an emphasis on uveitis the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute in Ohio.Browne’s research interests involve radiation retinopathy, solar and phototoxic retinopathy, retinal organoids and developing intraocular technologies for surgery and disease management. His papers have appeared in such publications as theJournal of Refractive Surgery,Glaucoma,Brachytherapy,RetinaandInvestigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.He sees patients inIrvineandOrange. Dr. Browne is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Browne is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Vivek R. Patel is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and adult strabismus. As chief of neuro-ophthalmology services, he brings considerable experience and expertise to the clinical and surgical management of visual pathway disorders.Patel earned his medical degree at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, followed by an internship in internal medicine and a residency in ophthalmology at McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Quebec. He subsequently completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC in Los Angeles.Internationally recognized for his clinical and teaching accomplishments, he has authored dozens of peer-reviewed publications and is co-author of one of the central textbooks in neuro-ophthalmology,Walsh & Hoyt's Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology: The Essentials, third and fourth editions. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Esotropia, and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Matthew W. Wade is a board-certified UCI Health eye surgeon who specializes in complex cataract surgery, cornea disease and transplantation, as well as LASIK vision correction.He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., where he also completed the National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Training Program. He completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Utah School of Medicine, followed by a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery and external disease at the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology.Wade's research interests include astigmatism correction after corneal transplantation, laser-assisted corneal transplant surgery and optimizing the refractive state of corneal transplants. Other research interests include treatment of dry eye, corneal crosslinking, implantable miniature telescope for macular degeneration, cataract surgery and corneal infections. He is frequently invited to speak at conferences locally and nationally.He is also an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), the Orange County Society of Ophthalmology, the Cornea Society and the Orange County Medical Association. Dr. Wade is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Wade is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Olivia L. Lee is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in corneal diseases and uveitis. Her clinical interests include inflammatory eye disease and complex anterior segment surgery. She performs all types of corneal and cataract surgeries.Lee received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, followed by a residency in ophthalmology from the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary in New York City, where she also completed a fellowship in uveitis and ocular immunology. Next, she completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at the UCLA Stein Institute. Before joining UCI Health, she served as cornea fellowship director at the Doheny Eye Center UCLA.Lee's research focuses on the use of anterior segment ophthalmic imaging to develop new clinical endpoints to objectively characterize disease severity and guide clinical decision-making.She sees patientsin Orangeandin Irvine. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cloudy Cornea, Scleritis, Interstitial Keratitis, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Stephanie Y. Lu is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in retinal disorders and retinal and vitreous surgery. Her clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membrane, macular holes and retinal detachment.She earned her medical degree at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. She completed an internship in internal medicine at UC San Diego Medical Center followed by a residency in ophthalmology at UCI Medical Center.Lu's research interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and macular dystrophy. She is the author or co-author of numerous peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Lu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Lu is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and orbital disease.She received her medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine. She completed an internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and a residency in ophthalmology at USC, where she was chief resident. She also completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University’s Wilmer Eye Institute, followed by an ASOPRS fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego.Ediriwickrema's translational research interests include validating biomarkers of periocular disease, and she serves on national committees for the AAO, ASOPRS and NANOS. She has been listed as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly as well as a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association. Dr. Ediriwickrema is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Optic Neuritis, Entropion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Ediriwickrema is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Charlotte Gore is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and the treatment of strabismus (eye misalignment) in children and adults. Her clinical interests include treating children for such eye conditions as amblyopia (often called lazy eye) and congenital cataracts.She earned her medical degree at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, where she completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Shiley Eye Institute. Next she received fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School.Building on her experience treating complex strabismus and using adjustable sutures, Gore conducts research to understand nystagmus (involuntary rapid eye movements) and explore novel treatments for strabismus. She is the author or co-author of several research papers that have appeared in peer-reviewed journals.Gore, who speaks Mandarin, sees patients inIrvineandOrange. Dr. Gore is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyphema, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Brown Syndrome. Dr. Gore is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
John Hwang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.
Charles Eifrig is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Eifrig is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Eifrig is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Eifrig is currently accepting new patients.
Retina Associates Of Orange County
Mrinali Gupta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.
Daniel Kline is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kline is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pinguecula, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Kline is currently accepting new patients.
Visionary Eye Institute
Ehsan Sadri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Sadri is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ectropion, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Sadri is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sadri is currently accepting new patients.
Desmond Mcguire is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Mcguire is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Mcguire is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.
Michael Kermani MD Inc.
Michael Kermani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Kermani is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Cataract. Dr. Kermani is currently accepting new patients.
David L. Wirta M.D. Inc.
David Wirta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Wirta is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Eyelid Drooping, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis.
Robert L. Jones MD Inc.
Robert Jones is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Jones is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
Harvard Eye Associates
John Hovanesian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Hovanesian is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Hovanesian is currently accepting new patients.
Patrick Francis Sheehy And Arlene Gwon MDS Inc
Sean Bahri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Bahri is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroideremia, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
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Samir Nazarali is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nazarali is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
Dr. Jeremiah P. Tao is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist specializing in tear drainage problems, thyroid eye disease, eyelid drooping, eyelid malposition, orbital tumors and orbito-facial trauma. He also offers cosmetic procedures, including Botox® and fillers, laser resurfacing and eyelid, brow, midface and face lifts.Tao earned his medical degree from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, where he also completed a residency in ophthalmology. Next, he completed a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.He is the UCI Health director of oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery and directs the School of Medicine’s prestigious oculoplastic surgery fellowship program, which is accredited by the American Society in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. An active researcher, he also gives lectures around the world and serves on the editorial board of the journalOculoplastic Surgery.He has been named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association for each of the last 10 years. Dr. Tao is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Tao is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
What is an ophthalmologist?
An ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye and vision problems. Ophthalmologists attend medical school and receive extra training in eye health and diseases. They can diagnose and treat serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, and they can also perform eye surgeries. Some surgeries they might perform include removing cataracts, repairing retinal tears, and LASIK surgery to improve vision. In addition to medical treatments and surgeries, ophthalmologists can prescribe glasses and contact lenses. However, people usually see an ophthalmologist if they have complex eye issues that need special care.
What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
An optometrist and an ophthalmologist both help people with their eye health, but their training and roles are different. Optometrists go to optometry school and mainly focus on vision exams, prescribing glasses or contact lenses, and spotting common eye issues. They provide regular eye care and can help with many vision problems. An ophthalmologist, on the other hand, is a medical doctor who can handle more serious eye diseases and perform eye surgeries. While an optometrist can help with basic vision care, an ophthalmologist is trained to treat complex eye conditions.
What tests does an ophthalmologist perform?
Ophthalmologists perform a variety of tests to check eye health and detect issues. Here are some common tests they might use:
- Visual acuity test measures how well a person can see letters or symbols at different distances.
- Tonometry tests check eye pressure to help detect glaucoma.
- Dilated eye exam uses special drops to widen the pupils, allowing a clear view of the retina and optic nerve.
- Optical coherence tomography takes detailed images of the retina’s layers to spot conditions like macular degeneration or diabetic eye disease.
- Slit-lamp exam uses a bright light and microscope to examine the front part of the eye, including the cornea and lens.
What are the warning signs and symptoms of eye problems?
Eye problems can affect people differently and at different levels of intensity. Here are some common symptoms:
- Blurry or double vision: Difficulty seeing clearly or seeing two images can indicate vision problems.
- Floaters or flashes of light: Small specks or lines moving across your vision, or sudden flashes, may signal retinal issues.
- Eye pain, redness, or swelling: These symptoms could mean an infection, injury, or other eye condition.
- Sudden vision loss: Losing vision in one or both eyes suddenly is serious and requires immediate medical attention.
- Dry or itchy eyes: This may be related to eye strain or irritation, but sometimes can be a sign of an underlying issue.
- Frequent headaches: These may be linked to eye strain or vision changes.
- Trouble seeing at night: Difficulty seeing in low light could indicate a developing eye condition.
Why am I being referred to an ophthalmologist?
A referral to an ophthalmologist usually comes from an optometrist, primary care doctor, or another healthcare provider if they see signs of a serious eye condition, such as glaucoma, cataracts, or high eye pressure, or if a complex eye problem needs more specialized care. You might also be referred to an ophthalmologist if you experience sudden vision loss, eye pain, or an eye injury. People with health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure might be referred to an ophthalmologist for extra monitoring to protect their eyes.
When should I see an Ophthalmologist near newport beach, 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 Ophthalmologist near newport beach, 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 Ophthalmologist near newport beach, CA?
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How does MediFind rank Ophthalmologists near newport beach, 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 Ophthalmologists near newport beach, 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 Ophthalmologist in newport beach?
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 Ophthalmologist search results page.
Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ophthalmologist?
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 Ophthalmologist near newport beach, 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 Ophthalmologist?
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 Ophthalmologist 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 Ophthalmologists near newport beach, CA?
Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ophthalmologist 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.
What are the most common health conditions that an Ophthalmologist near newport beach, CA might treat?
Can I filter my search to find a Ophthalmologist that offers video calls?
Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ophthalmologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls).











