Sadiqa K. Stelzner MD
Ophthalmologist
1908 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica California, 90404About
Sadiqa K. Stelzner, MD, MA, FACS, maintains a private practice, Santa Monica Eye Medical Group, located in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Stelzner is an ophthalmologist with near 25 years of expertise and clinical interest in cataracts, laser surgery, and cosmetic surgery. Certified through the esteemed American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Stelzner is an active member of the American Association of Anti-Aging, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and California Medical Association. Recognized for her outstanding patient performance and quality care, Dr. Stelzner was rated one of America?s Best Ophthalmologists in Who?s Who and Consumer Reports; in conjunction with being the recipient of a Best Teaching Award from the Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA.
Education and Training
Boston University
University of California, Los Angeles B.S. Biochemistry 1984
University of California, Los Angeles M.S. Cellular & Molecular Biology Boston Universit
Boston University School Medicine M.D. 1993
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Sadiqa K. Stelzner MD's Expert Contributions
Diabetes and eye health
Yes, it's important that you should have an eye exam. Diabetes can cause eye problems. Since diabetes can effect small blood vessels in the body it can cause nephropathy in the kidney, retinopathy in the eye retina, neuropathy in the legs or else where, hear disease and strok. The vision problem will be blurry vision, retinal hemorrhage, cataract. Since the eye is the only organ we can see through it, we can see the change in blood vessel through an eye exam. Good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, diet and routine exam can prevent a person from getting problems. Good luck and wish you healthy body. READ MORE
Can eyesight ever get better on its own?
It depends. The eye sight for myopic or near sights can be progressive until 20's then it will stabilize it self. For farsighted hyperopia as a child it may improve with time. Mild hyperopia or far sighted person could have a great vision but it may become symptomatic after age 40. With advancement of age after 40 most of the people will get presbyopic which means they will need glasses for reading. This will progressively can get worse. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clincial Professor, UCLA, Teaching Residents -
- Chief of Ophthalmology at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital -
- Director of Eye Care at the Greater Los Angeles Veteran’s Hospital -
Awards
- Rated one of America’s Best Ophthalmologists in Who’s Who and Consumer Reports
- Best Teaching Award from the Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA
Treatments
- Cataract Treatment And Surgery
- Laser Cataract Surgery
- Age Related Macular Degeneration (amd)
- Eyelid Surgery
- Vision Correction
- Comprehensive Eye Exam
- Dry Eyes
- Ipl
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Uveitis
- Melasma Treatment
- Scar Removal
- Stretch Marks
- Rosecea
- Wrinkle Reduction
- Pterygium
Fellowships
- Brigham Womans Hospital Research
Internships
- Boston University
Fellowships
- Brigham Harvard School of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Anti-Aging, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Catract and Refractive Surgeons, California Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Published Peer Reviews
What do you attribute your success to?
- Attention to Detail, Perseverance, Staying on the Cutting Edge of Treatment
Areas of research
- Invited to Milan, Italy, to perform scientific research on a grant from the Italian Council of Science; Research Fellowship with the National Institutes of Health
Hobbies / Sports
- Biking, Running, Yoga
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