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J. David Karlin, M.D.

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Meet Dr. J. David Karlin

As the newest member of Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley, Dr. J. David Karlin is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who has over 30 years of performing thousands of advanced eye surgeries. He routinely performs cataract, refractive, cosmetic, and glaucoma procedures. In addition, Dr. Karlin has experience with more complicated procedures, such as implanting premium intraocular lenses (IOL), which can lead to spectacle independence for over 15 years.

Dr. Karlin graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin, completed his internal medicine and ophthalmology residencies in New York, and started his practice in West Hills in 1980. When he is not at Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley, he is an assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at UCLA's Stein Eye Institute. For his outstanding job as an assistant professor, he recently received "Teacher of the Year."

Additionally, he speaks Farsi and some Spanish.

Specialties and Expertise

Dr. Karlin is skilled at diagnosing, treating, and managing eye conditions. He specializes in advanced treatments, including diabetic retinopathy, LASIK, glaucoma surgery, cosmetic eyelid surgery, laser cataract surgery, retinal tears, and cornea transplants. For patients who suffer from certain eye diseases, like macular degeneration, eye floaters and eye flashes, and uveitis, he can help manage the symptoms associated with these issues. He also helps patients with general eye healthcare, performs routine eye exams, and fits them for contacts or glasses.

Reviews

"Dr. Karlin is the best Opthalmologist i have visited in my 75 years of experience. His office and staff are professional and courteous. Dr. Karlin takes the time to thoroughly examine and diagnose eye problems and he is friendly and courteous in the process. From the moment you arrive until the time you leave the office, you know you are receiving the best care possible."

M.L.

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"Dr. Karlin is excellent! He gives accurate diagnoses and helps make sure I have great eye health. Most important of all is that he listens and responds to everything I speak to him about and answers any questions that I may have.The rest of the staff is also excellent and takes great care with each patient. The optometry department is very helpful and caring as well They offer complete explanations of all options."

R.N.

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"Doctor Karlin is simply amazing!He is kind, patient and very knowledgeable!"

M.K.

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"Always enjoy my visit to Dr. Karlin. He is very personable and professional."

M.L.

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"Excellent doctor, staff, and business organization. Wait times are reasonable. Staff is courteous. Technicians are courteous and professionally answer questions. Dr Karlin is a six on a scale of one to five. A lot of doctors and staff could benefit from observing and then practicing your methods and procedures."

C.J.

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