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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

On May 3, 2011, the FDA approved the T6 – T9 versions of the AcrySof Toric Intraocular (IOL) lens for correction of astigmatism. Originally approved by the FDA in 2005, these latest versions of the AcrySof Toric lens can correct up to + 4.5D of corneal astigmatism. Astigmatism is a common eye condition usually caused […]

Ophthalmologists and optometrists agree that there is too much staring and not enough blinking among Americans and it is resulting in an annoying condition called “computer vision syndrome (CVS)”. This syndrome is not one defined disorder, rather a collection of symptoms that are affecting people young and old who work, study and play in front […]