Tamela Martin, MD
Ophthalmologist
44651 Village Ct Suite 102 Palm Desert California, 92260About
Dr. Tamela Martin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Martin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Martin 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. Martin 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.
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Tamela Martin, MD's Expert Contributions
My left eye has been constantly watering. What can I do about it?
You must be seen for possible foreign body, herpetic eye disease or other infectious causes. Trigeminal nerve stimulation-ie headaches on one side can cause Cluster headaches and symptoms like this-yet it’s a diagnosis of exclusion. READ MORE
When are you at risk of diabetic retinopathy?
Average time for retinal findings is 2-5 years. Many diabetic symptoms are not noticed by patients until it is too late. Once macular edema and new vessels form it is too late. The American academy of ophthalmology suggests a dilated exam once a year as they are also at risk for glaucoma and early cataracts, not to mention drier eyes. READ MORE
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Love of the field, dedication to patients, research, technology, networking and making a difference.
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Exercise, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- All Major Medical, Opthalmologic Research, Publications
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