
Comprehensive Eye Care in Berkeley
Your vision changes in ways you might not notice. A quick kiosk screen isn't the same as a real medical checkup. At Lightbridge Health, our Berkeley team takes the time to truly listen and look out for your health. We use modern tools and a personal touch to protect your sight. It is expert, doctor-led care that focuses on what is best for you.
Our Optometry Services

A comprehensive eye exam evaluates more than just your glasses prescription. We assess your vision, eye pressure, ocular health, and risk factors for eye disease. Your visit may include:
- Glasses prescriptionÂ
- Contact lens evaluationÂ
- Eye pressure measurementÂ
- Binocular vision assessmentÂ
- Cataract evaluationÂ
- Glaucoma screeningÂ
- Retinal and optic nerve evaluationÂ
- Personalized recommendations based on your eye health and lifestyle

We evaluate and manage a wide range of medical eye conditions, including:
- Glaucoma and glaucoma suspect monitoringÂ
- Diabetic eye disease
- Â Macular degenerationÂ
- Dry eye diseaseÂ
- Red or painful eyesÂ
- KeratitisÂ
- UveitisÂ
- Eye infectionsÂ
- Allergic eye diseaseÂ
- Corneal conditionsÂ
- Flashes and floatersÂ
- Sudden changes in vision
Same-day or urgent appointments may be available for certain eye concerns once scheduling opens.

Diabetes can affect the retina before you notice changes in your vision.
We provide diabetic eye examinations and retinal monitoring to detect diabetic retinopathy and other complications early. When appropriate, findings can be communicated with your primary care physician or diabetes care team.

Glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss without early symptoms. Depending on your clinical needs, glaucoma testing may include:
- Intraocular pressure measurementÂ
- Optic nerve evaluationÂ
- OCT imagingÂ
- Visual field testingÂ
- Corneal thickness measurementÂ
- Gonioscopy

Advanced imaging allows us to evaluate structures of the retina, macula, and optic nerve in greater detail. OCT and retinal imaging may be recommended for patients with:
- GlaucomaÂ
- DiabetesÂ
- Macular degenerationÂ
- Retinal diseaseÂ
- Unexplained vision changesÂ
- High-risk ocular findings

We provide contact lens evaluations and fittings for:
- Daily disposable lensesÂ
- Monthly lensesÂ
- Toric lenses for astigmatism
- Multifocal contact lensesÂ
- Monovision
- Specialty lensesÂ
- Rigid gas permeable lensesÂ
- Scleral lenses
Our goal is to find a lens that provides excellent vision while maintaining long-term eye health and comfort.

Specialty lenses may be appropriate for patients with:
- KeratoconusÂ
- Irregular corneasÂ
- Significant dry eyeÂ
- High prescriptionsÂ
- Previous corneal surgeryÂ
- Difficulty achieving good vision with standard contact lenses

Progressive nearsightedness in children can increase the risk of future eye disease. We offer evidence-based myopia management options, which may include:
- MiSight 1 day contact lensesÂ
- OrthokeratologyÂ
- Myopia-control spectacle lenses when appropriateÂ
- Individualized monitoring of myopia progression

Children rely heavily on their vision for learning and development. We evaluate:
- Visual acuityÂ
- Eye alignmentÂ
- Focusing abilityÂ
- Binocular visionÂ
- Refractive errorÂ
- Eye healthÂ
- Myopia progression

Dry eye is often more complex than simply needing artificial tears. We evaluate the underlying causes of dry eye and create individualized treatment plans. Treatment may include:
- Prescription eye dropsÂ
- Lid hygieneÂ
- Warm compress therapyÂ
- Nutritional recommendations when appropriateÂ
- Meibomian gland treatmentÂ
- Advanced dry eye procedures such as IPL or radiofrequency when clinically appropriate

We provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing:
- Cataract surgeryÂ
- LASIKÂ
- PRK (Photorefractive keratectomy)
- Other refractive procedures
We can also help determine when a surgical consultation may be appropriate.

We evaluate many urgent eye conditions, including:
- Red eyeÂ
- Eye painÂ
- Foreign bodyÂ
- Corneal abrasionÂ
- Sudden vision changesÂ
- New flashes or floatersÂ
- Eye infections
Sudden severe vision loss, significant eye trauma, or other serious emergencies may require immediate emergency or specialist care.



