Dr. Jamshyd David Karlin M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Jamshyd David Karlin M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(11)
7230 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 410 WEST HILLS CA, 91307
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About

Dr. Karlin is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Hills, CA. Dr. Karlin specializes in eye and vision care. He is on the teaching staff at UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine. He graduated from Marquette University and completed his medical school training at Medical College of Wisconsin. After completing an Internal Medicine Residency (and becoming board certified in Internal Medicine) at New York Medical College, he went on to complete a residency in Ophthalmology at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York. 

His field of interest is primary in treating cataracts, glaucoma, and vision problems using surgical and laser techniques. He is Board Certified in Ophthalmology (as well as internal medicine but does NOT practice internal medicine). 

Education and Training

New York Medical College Internship and Residency Internal Medicine 1976

St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York Ophthalmology Residency 1979

UCLA Geffen School of Medicne Assistant Clinical Instructor 2003

Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1973

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

Male Spanish, Persian, Farsi 45 years of experience
Dr. Jamshyd David Karlin M.D.
Dr. Jamshyd David Karlin M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • What are cataracts and what is cataract surgery?

    Cataract Surgery Frequently Asked Questions:When do I need cataract surgery?When you feel you need to see better in your activities of daily living, then you can talk to your ophthalmologist about cataract surgery.What is a cataract?When the lens inside the eye loses it's clarity, it's called a...

  • I have a very swollen eyelid?

    It's probably a stye. Try warm compresses and it should heal itself. READ MORE

  • Is seeing flashes bad?

    A very short duration flash without floaters and in a relatively normal sized eye is rarely of any significance. Longer duration flashes or id associated with floaters can be a sign of serious eye problem. READ MORE

  • What is used to keep your eyes open during LASIK eye surgery?

    A small device called a "speculum" is used to keep the eyelids open. You won't be able to blink during this procedure. The laser also has a tracking computer that will stop the laser if your eye moves off center and resumes when you re focus on the target. READ MORE

  • Can crossed eyes be corrected?

    Crossed eyes should be fixed very early in life otherwise there is good chance the child will not have good vision in one eye and may never develop good depth perception. The crossed appearance can be fixed later in life but any vision damage (called amblyopia) may not improve if the child is older than around 4 to 5 years of age. READ MORE

  • Can an ophthalmologist write medication prescriptions?

    The terms Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Optician, and Ocularist each have different meanings in the USA. An ophthalmologist is a doctor of medicine (MD or DO) who has to complete 4 years of medical school and 4 years of post medical school training. He or she can perform surgery and write Rx for any medication he/she can feel comfortable with. Optometrists complete 4 years of optometry training and are not allowed by law to write for any drugs except those allowed by the state licensing board and often restricted to a few categories (infection and glaucoma in some states). They are also not permitted to perform surgery. Opticians are licensed to fit glasses or contact lenses but are not permitted to treat disease of the eye. Ocularists are licensed to make artificial eyes for people who have lost an eye or have an unsightly eye. READ MORE

  • My vision is a bit hazy since yesterday. Should I get it checked?

    Yes. It's like asking, "I have chest pain," or "I am dizzy," or "I have blood in my stool," or "I have pain in my right ear," etc. Blurred vision is usually a sign of something serious and should most definitely be "checked out," if you care about your vision. READ MORE

  • How can I avoid glasses?

    If you see well enough to do all your activities, then that's great. People who have good vision usually will need reading glasses when they get to around age 40-50 depending on their measurements. You can do all the exercise and eat all the right foods but you will still need to wear glasses for reading. Contact lenses, laser surgery or even lens exchange are ways of reducing dependence on glasses. It's nature's way of reminding you of your age. READ MORE

  • How often should diabetes patients get their eyes checked?

    Type I (one) diabetics should get their eyes examined for retinopathy after five year from diagnosis and annually thereafter. Type II (two) diabetics need to have an eye exam soon after diagnosis on annually after that. READ MORE

  • My left eye has been constantly watering. What can I do about it?

    The first step is to find the cause. For this you need to see an ophthalmologist. READ MORE

  • Why does my baby have so much sticky substance coming out of her eyes?

    She could have a serious infection or tear duct drainage problems. You should see an ophthalmologist. READ MORE

  • How long is the recovery from laser eye surgery?

    Depending on the precise surgery recovery could take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Side effects, complications, and alternatives should be discussed in detail with the surgeon. READ MORE

  • Can an overactive thyroid affect my eyesight?

    Yes. There are several problems for eyes caused by thyroid eye disease. The most serious is optic nerve damage from compression. It's critical to have your eye examined by an ophthalmologist. READ MORE

  • How often should I replace my contact lenses?

    There are daily wear, weekly, biweekly, and monthly soft contact lenses available. You should follow your doctor's recommendation and don't try to do things that put your vision at risk. All too often patients try to save money and end up with vision damage. READ MORE

  • Bilateral cataract surgery

    Traditionally, bilateral, same day sequential cataract surgery has not been done due to the remote chance of infection. But with risk of infection now approaching (but not quite) zero, some doctors are performing them on the same visit. Also, in cases where a patient (elderly, children, uncooperative) needs to be place under general anesthesia, the risk of complications from same day bilateral surgery is probably less than the risk of anesthesia complications. "Simultaneous bilateral surgery" would be difficulty unless you have two surgeons operating on you at the same time!! READ MORE

  • I am nearsighted. Should I use prescription sunglasses when driving?

    You'll see better with prescription sunglasses obviously. But if you feel comfortable enough driving with non-RX sunglasses, then that's fine. J. David Karlin, MD READ MORE

  • Ophthamologist surgeon VS retina surgeons

    All retinal surgeons are ophthalmologists who subspecialize in retina surgery. Retinal surgeons are better at performing retinal procedures. READ MORE

  • When should I get my daughter's first eye checkup done?

    She's old enough to have an ophthalmologist examine her. Most pediatricians do a cursory eye/vision exam but only ophthalmologists are equipped to perform a thorough eye exam on children (and adults). I recommend a thorough eye exam before the child starts preschool. READ MORE

  • How are crossed eyes treated?

    Depending on the cause of the "crossed eye", eye drops, glasses, contact lenses or surgery are all options that may be appropriate. READ MORE

  • At what age is surgery recommended for squint eye?

    There are a lot of considerations before this question can be answered. Is the problem "cross eye" or "wall-eye?" Is it there all the time or sometimes? Is there evidence of "suppression" or "amblyopia?" In some cases, the surgery should not be delayed. In others, there are non-surgical treatments that can buy time until surgery is performed. READ MORE

  • Is chlorine exposure bad for the eyes?

    Chlorine is an irritant that can cause redness and discomfort. In the short term, no obvious harmful effects can be seen. No one know for sure what, if any, long term effects chlorine exposure may cause. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Clinical Instructor Stein Eye Institute of UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine 2003 - 2018

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Moles
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Birthmark
  • Migraine
  • Chalazion
  • Conjunctivitis

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Simi Valley Free Clinic

Dr. Jamshyd David Karlin M.D.'s Practice location

7230 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 410 -
WEST HILLS, CA 91307
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Dr. Jamshyd David Karlin M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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