Dr. Kambiz Silani O.D.

Optometrist | Corneal and Contact Management

212 S Robertson Blvd Beverly Hills CA, 90211 Show map

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Dr. Kambiz Silani is an optometrist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Silani specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Silani performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.

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Can nearsighted vision be improved?
Nearsighted (or myopic) patients can opt for glasses, contact or refractive surgery (ie lasik, PRK, SMILE, etc). Best to consider surgery when the prescription is stable and patient meets other criteria for surgery. READ MORE
What is the prescription for nearsighted vision?
Nearsightedness (or myopic) patients commonly have difficulty seeing distance objects and they either have an elongated eyeball or too much magnification of their cornea. Therefore, a minus power in glasses and/or contact lenses can help to see clearer. The exact prescription would be determined and prescribed by an eye doctor (ie optometrist or ophthalmologist). READ MORE
Can I wear contacts with dry eyes?
It depends on the extent of your dry eyes, have you been fully evaluated. Generally speaking, severe dry eye patients should take a break from soft contacts or consider Scleral lenses. Mild to moderate dry eye patients should consider premium daily, single-use soft contact lenses (ie Myday, Acuvue Oasys 1 Day, Daily Total 1, etc). Always consult your eye doctor though. READ MORE
Myopia and Floaters?
Important to have an annual eye exam with dilation and/or ultra-wide field (photography with Optos) unless you have new onset symptoms then you should be seen sooner by your eye doctor. READ MORE
Does an eye pressure test hurt?
There are many options of eye pressure tests, air puff (noncontact), Goldman, Tonopen, Icare (rebound), but none should be painful. Some may be more comfortable than others. This test commonly takes less than 10-20 seconds. READ MORE
Can short sight be cured?
Shortsightedness cannot be cured, but it can be treated, most commonly with glasses, contacts, and lasik. READ MORE
How do I get new contacts during the coronavirus?
Hi there, most offices should have extensive Covid safety measures in place to safely have an in-office exam for contacts. If you’re high risk or want to be extra cautious, you can often request the first appointment of the day. If you have a valid prescription then you can contact your doctor’s office to have contacts shipped directly to you. READ MORE
How often should contacts be replaced?
Depends on the brand of contacts that your eye doc prescribes. The healthiest option is daily, single-use contacts. They are sterile and less likely to cause dry eye, allergies and infection. READ MORE
How do I know if my contacts are old?
When in doubt, swap them out. Not worth getting an eye infection, allergies or dry eye. In fact, daily, single-use contacts are commonly the healthiest option for your eyes (if you’re a candidate and your prescription qualifies. READ MORE
What is normal eye pressure for glaucoma?
Normal eye pressure is typically between 10-21mmHg. For glaucoma patients, your eye doctor will set a specific target pressure. READ MORE
How often should we ideally visit an optometrist?
It is important to visit your optometrist at least every 12 months for a routine, eye physical. At this visit, your optometrist will check your vision, eye health, and eye alignment (how your eyes work together as a team). If anything unusual is found then he/she will ask to see you back for a follow-up. Often times, pediatric patients who wear glasses notice vision changes more rapidly so they should be checked more frequently. READ MORE
My eye drops are getting into my mouth. Should I be concerned?
Eyedrops can drain from your eyes into your nose and end up in the back of the throat via the nasolacrimal duct. To avoid the taste in the mouth feeling, instill the eyedrops then close your eyes and hold the inner corners of your eyelids for about 60 seconds. READ MORE
What will happen if I sleep with my contact lenses?
Sleeping with contact lenses increases your chances of developing eye related complications by 6 times. These include: dry eyes, eye irritation, red eye, eye infection, ulcer, corneal swelling, new blood vessel growth, etc. Sleeping in your contacts lenses is like playing russian roulette: you may get lucky but it's only a matter of time until your eyes react negatively. READ MORE
What causes dry eyes?
There are many causes of dry eyes, some include: certain medications, dry environment (lack of humidity), hormone fluctations, damage to the oil glands, improper application/removal of makeup, heavy computer use, working under or sleep with a fan, contact lens overwear, post-op LASIK, etc. READ MORE
My nephew is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with cataract. What should we do?
Age related cataract (nuclear sclerotic) is commonly caused by sun damage. This differs from other common types of cataract: posterior/anterior subcapsular, cortical, and congenital cataracts. Congenital cataract is present from birth and is important to perform cataract surgery; otherwise, the child may have vision deprivation in that eye resulting in reduced visual acuity over the life of the patient. In other words, the macula is starved of visual stimulus; therefore, it doesn't develop properly during this critical age. READ MORE
What causes eye floaters?
Floaters are a cause for concern when noticing 1) a sudden increase in size or number of floaters, 2) a flash of light or flashes of light preceding the sudden change in floaters, and/or 3) a curtain over your vision. Common causes are age, trauma, surgery, extreme activities (i.e. kickboxing, skydiving, bungee jumping, etc). When the eye doctor dilates your eyes, they are rulling out any retinal holes, tears or breaks. READ MORE
Eye drop usage
Not all eye drops are created equally, you should always consult your eye doctor before starting new eye drops. Try to avoid using drops like Visine and Clear Eyes on a daily basis. Drops like Retaine MGD, Blink, Refresh or Systane are safer especially helpful to use are drops without preservatives. READ MORE
Is there any supplement to improve eyesight?
There are no supplements to improve eyesight but there are supplements for prevention or to improve the health of the eyes. They include but are not limited to: 1) Omega-3 supplements for blepharitis, dry eyes, etc, 2) Lutein for macular health, and 3) anti-oxidants for protection against sun damage. For children, annual eye exams are important as well as glasses with polycarbonate lenses, anti-glare coating (ideally blue light), and UV protection. READ MORE
Does LASIK surgery have any side effects in the long term?
Patients considering LASIK should wait until 25 years of age, have 1-2 years of stable prescription, and have thick, regular cornea. If the patient is a good candidate then they can proceed with LASIK. It is hard to predict which patients will need a touch down the road but it may be performed, if needed. The major side effects of LASIK may be dry eyes and glare/haloes at night but these side effects are very uncommon and often short lived. READ MORE
I had corrective eye surgery, but I still can't read without glasses. Is something wrong?
LASIK usually corrects patients vision for one focal point unless monovision surgery is performed. If the patient is over 40 years of ago and has both eyes corrected for distance with LASIK then the patient may still need glasses for reading. A common and effective alternative to reading glasses is to have one contact lens for special occasions in the nondominate eye. READ MORE