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Dr. Marc Howard Shomer
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Marc Shomer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Upland, California. Dr. Shomer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shomer can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Shomer can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Dr. Marc Howard Shomer
- Upland, CA
- White Memorial Medical Center
- Accepting new patients
Feed Your Eyes: the Importance of Nutrition for Visual Health
Vision is one of our most precious senses. In a survey, loss of vision is one of the top 3 health concerns for men and women 45-65 years of age, however, most of us do get a regular...
Can i be affected with two types of cataract in the same eye?
It's likely a "secondary cataract" which is called a posterior capsular opacity. This is basically the skin of the old cataract which has become more cloudy. The skin of the old READ MORE
It's likely a "secondary cataract" which is called a posterior capsular opacity. This is basically the skin of the old cataract which has become more cloudy. The skin of the old cataract is used to anchor the new lens implant in place and it frequently becomes cloudy. A simple laser can create a small opening in the capsule allowing light to pass through unobstructed. This is likely what's going on, but you need to ask your ophthalmologist to be sure.
What exactly is glaucoma?
The exact definition of glaucoma is complicated but for simplicity it is a group of eye disorders associated with elevated eye pressures which can cause permeant and irreversible READ MORE
The exact definition of glaucoma is complicated but for simplicity it is a group of eye disorders associated with elevated eye pressures which can cause permeant and irreversible vision loss. (some glaucoma's occur at normal pressure). The damage from Glaucoma usually can be prevented with early detection and treatment if needed. See your Eye MD provider.
Can eyesight ever get better on its own?
It really depends on the cause of the eyesight loss. If its just a change in your prescription for glasses then this can drift to more near-sightedness and later it can shift READ MORE
It really depends on the cause of the eyesight loss. If its just a change in your prescription for glasses then this can drift to more near-sightedness and later it can shift back the other way. But the most important thing you need to do is to get checked because you could have vision loss from a medical illness which may not be reversible. For example: glaucoma, diabetic eye disease many of which have minimal symptoms.
Anything to watch out for when using glaucoma eye drops?
Lumigan has no side effects in the body except for he eyes. There are no diet restrictions.
My eye looks different because of my astigmatism. Anything I can do?
You may have astigmatism which is different between your eyes but this is unlikely why the appearance of your eyes may be different. It is highly likely that your vision or the READ MORE
You may have astigmatism which is different between your eyes but this is unlikely why the appearance of your eyes may be different. It is highly likely that your vision or the sharpness of your eye-sight is different between your eyes which can make objects look different between the two eyes.
Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?
A new floater in one eye requires an urgent eye examination by an ophthalmologist (EYE MD) to rule out retinal tear and/or detachment. Old floaters are not urgent, but a complete READ MORE
A new floater in one eye requires an urgent eye examination by an ophthalmologist (EYE MD) to rule out retinal tear and/or detachment. Old floaters are not urgent, but a complete medical eye exam (not for glasses) can usually pin point the reason for the floaters.
