Dr. David Demartini | Walnut Creek | CA | Ophthalmology | Northern California Cornea Associates, Walnut Creek, CA

Bio

David Demartini MD, Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board Member, received his ophthalmology training from California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA and completed his cornea fellowship at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL. Dr. Demartini is in private practice at Northern California Cornea Associates with offices in Oakland and Walnut Creek, CA.

Education:
• MD: Univ. of Minnesota Residency:
• Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco Fellowship:
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami Internship:
• Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis Certification:
• American Academy of Ophthalmology

Specialties:

ophthalmology

Affiliation:

Northern California Cornea Associates, Walnut Creek, CA

Location:

Modesto, CA
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Group Memberships:

Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board

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Hello L is now following David Demartini
On Oct 27
Sharecare News posted a story about Ophthalmology:

Jetrea Approved to Treat Eye Condition

THURSDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Jetrea (ocriplasmin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat an eye condition called symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion (VMA).

The condition affects the vitreous, a jelly-like substance in the center of the eye, which begin...Full Article
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On Oct 14
Sharecare News posted a story about Ophthalmology:

Eye Docs Must Do More to Spot Unsafe Older Drivers: Study

THURSDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Most eye doctors consider it their responsibility to ask older patients about driving problems, but this hit-or-miss approach may not be nearly enough to clear the roads of unsafe elderly drivers, new research suggests.

By 2020, as the U.S. population...Full Article
On Oct 12
David Demartini answered:

What is herpes simplex keratitis?

Herpes simplex is a DNA virus that is common infection in humans. Most people are exposed and get a... Full Post

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On Sep 11
David Demartini answered:

How rapidly does dry macular degeneration progress?

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On Sep 04
David Demartini answered:

Does macular degeneration mean blindness?

Macular degeneration does not usually blind patients (no vision whatsoever). It can lead to less... Full Post

On Sep 04
David Demartini answered:

Is it normal for your eye to become dry after conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the mucus membrane lining (conjunctiva) of the eye.... Full Post

On Sep 02
David Demartini answered:

Would omega-3 be recommended for dry eyes?

Omega 3 fatty acids can be helpful for dry eyes and are recommended often. Many patients are also... Full Post

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On Aug 15
Sharecare News posted a story about Ophthalmology:

Retinal Device Restores Sight to Blind Mice

MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report they have developed in mice what they believe might one day become a breakthrough for humans: a retinal prosthesis that could restore near-normal sight to those who have lost their vision.

That would be a welcome development for the r...Full Article
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On Aug 13
David Demartini of Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board answered:

Can I take a multivitamin if I have macular degeneration?

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the decrease in vision caused by the progressive deterioration in retinal function in senior patients. It is commonly classified into either the slowly progressive "dry" form, or the more rapid "wet" form. Treatments are different for each form. There have
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