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Fouad Melamed, O.D. Website www.melamedeyecare.com/dryeyes Appointments Melamed Eye Care 8213 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel. 323-655-6582 Fax 323-655-6473
Biographical information Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology: Yes Medical school: Southern California College of Optometry Approx. percentage of practice dry-eye related: 25% Opinion What advice do you most frequently find yourself giving to dry eye patients? The most frequent question I get asked by patients is "Do I have to just put lubricating drops in my eyes forever?" The answer I give them is that there are numerous therapies for dry eyes that can be offered upon a comprehensive dry eye examination that can eliminate or reduce the number of lubricating eye drops you put in. Basically there ARE options available for patients to have a better quality of life. What makes you exceptionally well qualified to help dry eye patients? I have trained and worked at the finest eye care facilities under the most experienced dry eye specialists in the world. It is an area that I am fascinated by and have reached much success in my therapeutic modalities.
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