- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which is the part of the eye that carries the images we see to the brain. Fluid pressure builds up and pushes against the optic nerve. This damage causes gradual visual changes and then a loss of vision.
- OphthalmologyDr. Claudia S. Pinilla completed her undergraduate work at the University of Santa Clara with a B.S. in Biology. She then attended the University of California - San Francisco School of Medicine where she obtained her M.D. She interned at Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center in San Francisco and then completed her residency at the University of California, Davis Department of Ophthalmology in Sacramento in 1990.
- Macular DegenerationMacular degeneration is a breakdown of the macula, a small area in the retina at the back of the eye, that allows you to see fine details clearly and perform activities such as reading and driving. If the macula does not function correctly, your central vision can be affected by blurriness, dark areas, or distortion. It affects your ability to see near and far, and can make some activities - like threading a needle or reading - difficult or impossible.
- Laser Eye SurgeryThe Doctors here at Danville San Ramon Eye Medical Corp. have been serving the Bay Area since 1976 and are dedicated to providing you with friendly, professional care for your eyes from comprehensive eye exams to delicate eye surgery. Using state-of-the-art equipment and the latest techniques, our goal is to offer quality vision solutions and exceptional customer service for our patients. Maintaining healthy eyes requires regular vision and eye exams, and we look forward to serving you. read more
- CataractsA cataract is a painless clouding of the normal clear lens of the eye. The amount and pattern of the cloudiness within the lens can vary. If the cloudiness is not near the center of the lens, you may not be aware that a cataract is present. The most common type of cataract is related to aging of the eye and develops gradually over a period of years. Other causes of a cataract may be family history, medical problems such as diabetes, injury to the eye, medications including steroids, radiation, and long-term unprotected exposure to sunlight.
- Cataract SurgeryDuring cataract surgery, your eye's natural lens, which has become cloudy, is removed and replaced with a permanent artificial lens implant called an intraocular lens (IOL).
- Eye ExamDuring a comprehensive eye exam, your doctor does much more than just determine the health of your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Your doctor will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes are working together, and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.
- Internal MedicineRachelle Kintzer has 20 years experience in the Medical Field which includes over 10 years at Danville San Ramon Eye Medical. Her background experience has been in Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery and Internal Medicine. She has extensive training in billing and surgery scheduling. Rachelle is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives and the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyThe damage to retinal vessels is referred to as diabetic retinopathy. There are two types of diabetic retinopathy: non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). NPDR, commonly known as background retinopathy, is an early stage of diabetic retinopathy. In this stage, tiny blood vessels within the retina leak blood or fluid. The leaking fluid causes the retina to swell or to form deposits called exudates. Many people with diabetes have mild NPDR, which usually does not affect their vision. When vision is affected, it is the result of macular edema and/or macular ischemia. Macular edema is swelling or thickening of the macula, a small area in the center of the retina that allows us to see fine details clearly. Macular ischemia occurs when small blood vessels (capillaries) close. Vision blurs because the macula no longer receives sufficient blood supply to work properly.
- Neurosurgery