
Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss M.D.
Ophthalmologist
400 29th Street 315 Oakland California, 94609About
Dr. Rona Silkiss is an ophthalmologist practicing in Oakland, California. Dr. Silkiss specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Silkiss can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Silkiss can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1980
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details

Dr. Rona Zel Silkiss M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can lack of sleep cause eye floaters?
No. Eye floaters are usually caused by changes in the vitreous that can occur with age or in some cases inflammation or infection. Lack of sleep does not cause floaters. READ MORE
How do you fix an irritated eye?
There are many reasons to have an irritated eye - some that can seriously affect your eye health. It is best to see an eye MD ophthalmologist to have your vision and the health of your eye evaluated. READ MORE
Can I go to work with an eye infection?
If you are working from home, okay, but best not to run the risk of infecting your coworkers if you suspect a viral infection. READ MORE
Is an eye exam the same for glasses and contacts?
There are additional measurements besides the general eye examination that must be taken for fitting contact lenses. READ MORE
What happens if you wear contacts for more than 8 hours?
It depends on the type of lens that you wear and your tolerance for your lenses. Some lenses are designed to be worn for a long period of time, others not. If you are wearing your lenses in excess of the recommended time, you may place the health of your eye at risk with dryness, infections, swelling, etc. Please discuss the optimal time frame for your lens wear with your prescribing ophthalmologist. READ MORE
Can I watch TV after Lasik?
Please follow the postoperative instructions from your Lasik surgeon. Once healed, you should be able to use your eyes completely. READ MORE
Is it dangerous if a child see's floaters?
I would recommend that your child have a thorough dilated eye examination. There are some conditions in which an individual sees floaters that may require care. READ MORE
Are lenses better than glasses?
Lenses or contacts each have their own benefits and suboptimalities depending upon your own examination and needs. I would suggest that you be evaluated by an ophthalmologist who can prescribe both. You can then determine which, if not both, is right for you. READ MORE
What age is recommended for Lasik?
If your refractive error is stable, you are old enough for Lasik. This should be discussed completely with your surgeon after a thorough examination. READ MORE
Is it bad to wear contacts everyday?
If your contacts fit you well and you use appropriate good hygiene techniques, you can wear contacts daily. This assumes you do not have any underlying ocular conditions that make contacts lens wear contraindicated. READ MORE
How can I hydrate my eyes after LASIK?
Please use over-the-counter artificial tears. You might ask your Lasik surgeon for a recommendation of preferred type or brand. READ MORE
What happens if you blink during laser eye surgery?
A small eyelid retractor may be placed on your eye to prevent you from blinking. There are also tracking devices to focus specifically on your pupil. READ MORE
Do I need to see a doctor with conjunctivitis?
Most conjunctivitis is viral in nature and will resolve over time without treatment. The corona virus can also present as conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis of any type is very contagious. There may also be a bacterial component to conjunctivitis which can be treated with a topical antibiotic eye drop. I suggest you schedule a Telehealth appointment with your eye doctor to evaluate your situation. READ MORE
How do you stop the spread of conjunctivitis?
Good hand washing! Avoid touching your eyes, use your own towel and pillow cover. Do not leave tissues around for others to touch. READ MORE
What causes sharp stabbing pain in the eye?
There are many reasons to have a sharp pain in the eye. They include a dry eye or foreign body or lash in the eye, One can also have a viral (herpetic) infection of the cornea, elevation of pressure in the eye, etc., that can lead to this discomfort. It is recommended that you seek the advice of an ophthalmologist to evaluate your particular situation. READ MORE
What is a good vitamin for dry eyes?
You should eat a diet rich in Omega- 3 fatty acids and Vitamin A. READ MORE
Why do my eyes hurt after sleeping?
Perhaps your eyes are getting dry, or you have an allergy to the feathers in your pillows, or you are burying your eyes into your pillow....or you don't take out your contact lenses every night. You may even have an increase in your intraocular pressure in the dark. I would recommend that you seek the evaluation of an ophthalmologist to check your eye health. READ MORE
What eye drops can I use for watery eyes?
You may wish to try an over-the-counter allergy drop such as Alaway or Zaditor. Check for allergens in your environment such as feather pillows, pollens, pets, etc. If your symptoms do improve, please see your eye doctor. READ MORE
Can you get rid of cataracts without surgery?
Unfortunately, no. However, cataract surgery is a highly successful and efficient treatment. READ MORE
Can stress cause light sensitivity?
Stress itself does not cause light sensitivity....but it does make us more sensitive and perhaps less tolerant of irritations around us. Additionally, there are ophthalmic syndromes that can be induced by stress, especially in men. If you feel that your vision has changed, please see an ophthalmologist for a full evaluation. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Transconjunctival surgery.
- Eight-fold path to happiness for the cosmetic surgery patient.
- Hyaluronic acid gel (Restylane) filler for facial rhytids: lessons learned from American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery member treatment of 286 patients.
- Treatment of trichiasis using an 810-nm diode laser: an efficacy study.
- Receptor expression in orbital inflammatory syndromes and implications for targeted therapy.
- Evidence of intrathyroidal B-lymphocyte depletion after rituximab therapy in a patient with Graves' disease.
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy-associated ptosis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus.
- Evidence of orbital B and T cell depletion after rituximab therapy in Graves' ophthalmopathy.
- Congenital ectopic cilia of the upper eyelid.
- Orbital involvement in Bing-Neel syndrome.
- A merkel cell carcinoma of the lacrimal gland.
- Severe enophthalmos and lagophthalmos secondary to HIV-associated lipoatrophy.
- Re: "Human immunodeficiency virus-associated blepharoptosis".
- Orbital B-lymphocyte depletion in a treatment failure of rituximab for thyroid eye disease.
- Vismodegib for periocular and orbital basal cell carcinoma.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief, Division of Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive and Orbital Surgery California Pacific Medical Center 2000 - 2018
- Associate Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology University of California, San Francisco 2012 - 2018
Awards
- Achievement Award 2014 American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Senior Achievement Award 2016 American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Service Award 2014 American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Teaching Award 2017 California Pacific Medical Center
Treatments
- Pterygium
- Moles
- Birth Defects
- Birthmark
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- The American Ophthalmological Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- California Academy of Ophthalmology
- San Francisco Medical Society
- Alameda Contra Costa Medical Society
- California Medical Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Pacific Vision
Areas of research
Use of monoclonal antibodies in thyroid eye disease
Inflammatory markers in xanthelasma
Effect of hyaluronidase on hyaluronic acid with the central retinal artery
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