Ocular Disease
The Ocular Disease clinic can help if you have an ocular health issue that is affecting your vision and will take more than corrective lenses to treat. We are well equipped to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ocular diseases including Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and Retinal detachments.
About Us
The Ocular Disease clinic specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of patients with ocular health problems, not just vision problems. Our dedicated team of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists are here to provide specialized treatment and care.
Our Services
Along with diagnosis and management of ocular health problems, our Optometrists and Ophthalmologists also provide specialized treatments, such as Peripheral Iridotomy for Acute or Narrow Angle Closure, Focal Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy, and Fluorescein Angiography to map and track improper blood flow through the eye.
Conditions Treated
We commonly diagnose, treat, and manage the following conditions.
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Uveitis
- Various sight-threatening conditions
Ophthalmic Instruments
We use several different instruments that aid the diagnosis and management of ocular disease. Click on a instrument below to learn more.
Ocular Disease Facts
3 million Americans have glaucoma, a degenerative disease of the optic nerve.
With early diagnosis and treatment, the disease can be controlled before vision loss or blindness occurs.
Contact Us
Appointments can be made in person or by telephone.
Ocular Disease Clinic
Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
200 Minor Addition
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 642-2020
eyecare.berkeley.edu
Clinic Chief
Carl Jacobsen, OD, FAAO
Associate Clinical Professor