{"id":16,"date":"2023-07-31T23:09:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T23:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/ophthalmology\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2024-03-14T16:46:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:46:37","slug":"patient-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/ophthalmology\/patient-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-primary horizontal-navigation\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-primary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper has-horizontal-nav\">\n\n          <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n\n                  <div class=\"eyebrow-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/ophthalmology\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Ophthalmology\">Department of 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The ophthalmologists of the Keck School of Medicine of USC also see patients and offer the full range of specialty services and clinical trials at Los Angeles General Medical Center and The Vision Center at Children\u2019s Hospital Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--spacer \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--spacer\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                        \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n   aria-label=\"Content Accordions\"\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Specialty Areas\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description description-large\">\n\n    \n  <p>If you are a patient seeking information about our clinical services, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keckmedicine.org\/eye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.keckmedicine.org\/eye\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Cataract<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Department of Ophthalmology cataract specialists provide a level of expertise not commonly available elsewhere to patients who have significant clouding of the eye\u2019s natural lens. Physicians provide access to the full range of procedures and leading-edge technologies to ensure better overall quality of vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Cornea and External Disease<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Department of Ophthalmology\u2019s Cornea and External Disease service expert practitioners provide highly specialized care for the treatment of both simple and complex corneal diseases. Common conditions treated include bullous keratopathy, corneal ulcer, corneal scarring, corneal astigmatism and cataracts. Ophthalmology experts offer comprehensive corneal evaluations, medical diagnostic services and computerized topography, which can often be performed during a single visit. The physicians offer in-depth consultations and second opinions throughout Southern California and the western United States.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Ophthalmology\u2019s Cornea and External Disease service expert practitioners provide highly specialized care for the treatment of both simple and complex corneal diseases. Common conditions treated include bullous keratopathy, corneal ulcer, corneal scarring, corneal astigmatism and cataracts. Ophthalmology experts offer comprehensive corneal evaluations, medical diagnostic services and computerized topography, which can often be performed during a single visit. The physicians offer in-depth consultations and second opinions throughout Southern California and the western United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Glaucoma<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Department of Ophthalmology\u2019s highly regarded Glaucoma service is a complete and thorough service offering patients the full range of treatments for all types of glaucoma. As a tertiary referral center, physicians treat the full range of glaucoma conditions \u2014 from the simplest to the most complex \u2014 employing state-of-the-art diagnostic services, including non-invasive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Laser Vision Correction<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Patients have many choices when it comes to laser vision corrections, but the Department of Ophthalmology physicians are experts in the use of innovative laser refractive surgery, such as LASIK, PRK and LASEK, and corneal\/lens-based refractive surgery for the correction of refractive errors in the eye. Conditions treated by these types of vision correction procedures include astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), keratoconus, myopia (nearsightedness) and presbyopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Neuro-Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Physicians in the Neuro-ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus service in the Department of Ophthalmology offer comprehensive consultations and medical and surgical services for disorders of neurological origin that affect the visual pathways. Some commonly treated conditions include double vision, optic neuritis, optic neuropathy, papilledema, visual field defects, vision loss due to a brain tumor, Graves\u2019 disease, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, stroke and temporal arteritis. Patients with hemifacial\/blepharospasm are also seen by physicians in the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Ocular Oncology<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Department of Ophthalmology Ocular Oncology service practitioners specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors affecting the eye and orbit. The dedicated ocular oncologists are skilled in the management of malignant and benign tumors that occur in all parts of the eye and orbit. This includes lid tumors, conjunctival tumors such as ocular surface squamous neoplasia, anterior segment and iris tumors, lymphoma, uveal lesions including melanoma, metastatic lesions, vascular lesions, and orbital and optic nerve lesions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-7-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-7-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Oculofacial Plastic Surgery<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-7-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-7-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Our team of oculoplastic surgeons (eye plastic surgeons) offers the latest aesthetic and functional procedures to treat a wide array of medical and cosmetic conditions of the eyelids and eyebrows. This includes surgery, laser resurfacing and light therapy to restore your eye area. Our team focuses on improving your eyesight and making you feel confident about your appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-8-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-8-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Ophthalmic Molecular and Immuno-Pathology<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-8-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-8-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Ophthalmic Pathology at the USC Roski Eye Institute offers precision diagnosis for diseases of the eye and its neighboring tissues using the latest advances in technology and techniques in tissue examination. Together with all other eye subspecialists, our ophthalmic pathologists provide information about the cause and prognosis of your disease, which allows us to enhance your level of care and find the right treatment plan for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-9-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-9-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Pediatric Ophthalmology<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-9-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-9-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Physicians at the Pediatric\/Developmental Ophthalmology service draw upon cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment methods to treat a wide range of complex eye diseases in infants through young adults. It is the only program in the nation with expertise in virtually every pediatric ophthalmologic subspecialty. Expert pediatric ophthalmologists from the Department of Ophthalmology specialize in diagnosis and treatment of ocular oncology, neuro-ophthalmology, retinal disorders and strabismus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-10-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-10-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Specialty Contact Lenses and PROSE<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-10-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-10-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Department of Ophthalmology optometrists provide a wide range of diagnostic and consultative services. Comprehensive evaluations, medical diagnostic services and computerized topography are often performed during a single visit. A team of ophthalmology specialists are available for prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem (PROSE) treatment, a non-surgical option for patients who suffer from serious corneal conditions and ocular surface diseases. General optometry services offered include correction of refractive errors, such as astigmatism, farsightedness, nearsightedness and presbyopia. Comprehensive yearly eye examinations and contact lens evaluations available, with contact lenses and premium eyewear for purchase on-site. Optometry services are currently offered at the USC Roski Eye Institute on the Keck Medical Center campus in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-11-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-11-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-11-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-11-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation service physicians in the Department of Ophthalmology use leading-edge diagnosis and treatment methods to manage a broad range of inflammations and infections affecting the uveal tract, vitreous, retina and sclera. 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These diseases can lead to slightly reduced vision or progress further to severe vision loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-12-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-controls=\"section-1-12-vSjlhhGHdF\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Vitreoretinal Surgery and Retinal Disease<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-12-vSjlhhGHdF\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-12-vSjlhhGHdF\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n        \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The Department of Ophthalmology Retina service experts provide state-of-the-art care for patients who suffer from disorders of the retina. 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