Dr. John Godrat Rezapour, MD
Ophthalmologist
16661 Ventura Blvd Suite 211 Encino CA, 91436About
Dr. John Rezapour is an ABO board-certified ophthalmologist practicing in Encino, CA. Dr. Rezapour specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rezapour performs eye exams, tests vision, and performs surgeries to correct refractive errors with LASIK, PRK and SMILE procedures, corneal transplant, cataract surgery with the laser, glaucoma surgeries and refractive lens exchange with multifocal IOL implantation, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. DR. Rezapour is an expert in cataract surgery. He is a well known and famous cataract surgeon in the United States and all around the world.
Education and Training
King Drew and Harbor UCLA res specialty 2002
Cedars Sinai Medical Center ophthalmology fellowship in cornea and external disease 2003
Iran University Of Med Science Tehran Iran 1975
Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Dr. John Godrat Rezapour, MD's Expert Contributions
Does an eye pressure test hurt?
Not at all READ MORE
Eyelid twitching?
It can be a sign of stress, anxiety sleeplessness, or drinking too much coffee. Try to pay attention to them and correct them. READ MORE
Can lack of sleep cause eye floaters?
No, THis is a normal change in the elderly eye. In younger people, it can be a sign of weak eyes. READ MORE
Swollen upper eyelid
This is infectious blepharitis due to dirt and dust. It needs a warm compress, systemic and topical antibiotics. READ MORE
Eye redness and pain
This is a subconjunctival hemorrhage, like a bruise. No treatment is needed. It takes 7 days to disappear. READ MORE
Can you get lasik eye surgery at 19?
If your prescription is stable for 2 consecutive years, then you will be a candidate for LASIK READ MORE
Big drop in nearsightedness prescription at age 60...
This is a sign of the beginning of cataracts. Myopic patients like you are prone to get cataracts a little earlier than normal-sighted people. Cataracts will change the lens refractive index which will end up with prescription changes. READ MORE
Does laser eye surgery cure myopia?
How old are you? If you are under age 40, the answer is YES. otherwise is NO. READ MORE
Can I still wear contacts with a popped blood vessel?
No, you should at least be out of contact for 5 DAYS READ MORE
What is the best home remedy for dry eyes from contacts?
BLINK OR RETAINE EYE DROPS READ MORE
How often should you change contacts?
If they are dailies should be changed every they. If they are monthly or more you can use them as long as you are comfortable with them. READ MORE
Can an eye infection last for months?
yes, If you do not treat the infection it can change to the chronic form and stay longer. READ MORE
Can you get an infection from wearing contacts for over a month?
Always you have to keep them clean. As long as you comply with hygiene it will be OK. You can use your contact lens even longer. Never sleep in your contact lenses READ MORE
What is the fastest home remedy for pink eye?
Nothing. Pink eye definition in medicine is infection. Infection should be treated with antibiotic eye drops. READ MORE
Should my eye hurt after wearing contacts?
No, unless they are contaminated or dirty. Sometimes they have some deposited on and they might bother you READ MORE
How long do eye floaters usually last?
Floaters are not pathologic findings. They are normal changes in the eyes. They will come and go. No treatment is needed. READ MORE
Does screen time affect your vision?
Yes, it does if you use your eyes constantly. in other words, you must take a break for 20 seconds after each hour of eye work. READ MORE
How safe is laser eye surgery?
Laser surgery is highly recommended and is very safe. READ MORE
How long is vision blurry after Lasik?
Thank you for the question, usually one day after LASIK your vision will be normal. READ MORE
Can my eye be fixed
for sure, you need to see an oculoplastic surgeon to fix the orbital floor fracture. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Medical Association
- International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- California Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Mount Sinai
Articles and Publications
- Many Articles, TV Show, Radio Show
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Disease
What do you attribute your success to?
- To helping others and teaching others.
Hobbies / Sports
- Writing Poetry, Painting
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