Medical Eye Care in Sherman Oaks

Medical Eye Care in Sherman Oaks

At RevitalEyes Optometry, we provide medical optometry services in addition to routine vision exams. Our California-licensed optometrists evaluate, diagnose, and manage many common eye conditions, prescribe medications when clinically indicated (within the California scope of optometry), and coordinate referral to ophthalmology, hospital-based care, or other medical providers when advanced or surgical management is required.

Conditions We Commonly Evaluate and Treat

Our doctors provide clinical care for many common ocular conditions, including:

• Eye Infections & Red / Irritated Eyes
  • Bacterial, viral, and allergic conjunctivitis (pink eye)
  • Blepharitis (anterior/posterior) and eyelid margin inflammation
  • Stye (hordeolum) and chalazion evaluation and medical management
  • Contact lens–related irritation and possible corneal infection/keratitis (evaluation and referral when indicated)
• Tear Drainage / Excess Tearing (Epiphora)
  • Clinical evaluation of excess tearing and tear drainage dysfunction
  • In-office lacrimal dilation and irrigation (no probing) may be performed by TPL-certified optometrists for patients over age 12, when clinically appropriate, as a diagnostic and/or therapeutic step
  • Referral to ophthalmology for suspected complete obstruction, trauma-related injury, recurrent infection, pediatric nasolacrimal obstruction, or cases requiring surgical management
• Ocular Allergy & Inflammatory Conditions
  • Seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis
  • Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) associated with contact lens wear
  • Chronic itching, redness, and chemosis managed with topical therapeutic agents when appropriate
• Dry Eye Disease & Ocular Surface Disease
  • Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and evaporative dry eye
  • Aqueous-deficient dry eye evaluation
  • Ocular surface inflammation and tear film instability management
  • Demodex-related blepharitis evaluation and management
• Corneal & External Eye Conditions
  • Corneal abrasions and epithelial defects
  • Recurrent corneal erosion (RCE) evaluation and management
  • Superficial punctate keratitis (SPK) and ocular surface irritation
  • Foreign body sensation evaluation and surface irritation workup
• Foreign Body Removal (Non-Surgical)
  • Removal of superficial conjunctival or corneal foreign bodies when clinically appropriate and within scope
  • In some cases, including suspected penetrating injury, intraocular foreign body, high-velocity metal injury, significant vision reduction, or severe pain/light sensitivity, same-day referral to ophthalmology or emergency services may be needed
  • Post-removal evaluation and medical management to support healing

Urgent Evaluations & Eye Concerns

If you are experiencing new or worsening symptoms, we can often provide a same-day urgent evaluation during our regular office hours. Based on your exam findings, we may provide in-office treatment, prescribe medication when appropriate (within the California scope of optometry), or coordinate same-day referral to ophthalmology or emergency services when needed. If you have severe eye pain, sudden vision loss, a “curtain” over vision, significant trauma, chemical exposure, or a high-velocity injury (for example, metal-on-metal grinding), call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. If you are unsure whether your symptoms are urgent or worsening rapidly, seek emergency medical care right away. We provide urgent assessments for issues including:

• Red / Inflamed Eye Concerns
  • Eye infections & red eyes (bacterial, viral, or allergic conjunctivitis)
  • Persistent or worsening red eye
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel)
  • Contact lens–related irritation or possible corneal infection/keratitis (evaluation and referral when indicated)
• Sudden Vision Changes
  • Sudden onset of flashes and floaters (assessment for retinal concerns and referral when indicated)
  • Sudden blurry vision or loss of peripheral vision
  • New visual distortion or sudden vision changes
• Pain / Light Sensitivity
  • Acute ocular pain
  • Sudden light sensitivity (photophobia)
• Anterior Segment Urgencies
  • Corneal abrasions (scratches)
  • Sudden foreign body sensation or surface irritation
  • Contact lens complications
• Injuries / Chemical Exposure
  • Ocular trauma (evaluation and referral when indicated)
  • Chemical exposure (rinse immediately and seek urgent evaluation; referral when indicated)
• Follow-Up & Rechecks
  • Post–eye injury follow-up
  • Worsening symptoms after initial treatment

Diagnostic Testing (As Indicated)

When clinically appropriate, we may use imaging and diagnostic testing to evaluate the front and back of the eye. This helps guide treatment decisions, monitor healing, and determine when referral is appropriate.

Schedule Medical Eye Care or an Urgent Visit

Your vision is important. Whether you need treatment for an eye infection, evaluation of excess tearing, or an urgent exam for sudden symptoms, our team can help. We accept many medical and vision plans (including VSP and EyeMed). Call (818) 797-5858 or book online for medical eye care in Sherman Oaks.