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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh

Ophthalmology
Modesto, CA
26 years experience male

Locations

Modesto Eye Center

Modesto, CA

Address

1741 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA
Directions

My office hours

Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Practice website

Fax

2095492004

Insurances accepted

Aetna

All Care Insurance Services

BlueCross BlueShield

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UnitedHealthcare

Office

CA, CA

About

Bio

A Fellowship Trained cornea and refractive surgeon, trained in Boston, MA, now if full private practice in Modesto, CA. With expertise in Cataract surgery, iLASIK, and corneal transplant surgery.

Specialties
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Ophthalmology

LASIK Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Doctor Q&A

350 Answers
89 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Poor vision!: Most patient with cataract complain about glare and halos at night when driving. Difficulty reading road signs, difficulty reading fine print, needin... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Reduced Cataracts!: Statins have been shown to reduce the rate of cataracts! on a population base that is important, but on an individual basis, it really may not be tha... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Many causes: There are many causes to alopecia and it is essential to figure out why! see a dermatologist to figure out what is the reason. Things like Latisse (... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Yes and No!: Depends on many things! size, location, how "hot" ... If a pus head is presenting, a simple incision is easiest. If it has become long standing and... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Sounds like allergic: Sounds like an allergic response to something, either cream, eaten, or somehow in contact with! you need to investigate for the offending agent.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Eye drops: Pink eye can be quickly resolved with antibiotic eye drops. Best see an ophthalmologist soon!
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Lots!: High blood pressure can lead to damage to all organs of the body including the kidneys, eyes, heart, brain... Kidney failure, blindness, heart attach,... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Sorry!: Many of the spontaneous abortions happen in the very first trimester. It can be very devasting to the hopeful mother, but that fetus was not meant to... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Height!: Your height is a vey important piece of information that you lef out.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Need to be seen!: Blood in the panties at ago 69 is concerning. Must see your primary care doctor soon!
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A member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Allergic response!: This is likely an allergic dermatitis to the pain. Try a bit of Hydrocortisone cream 1% to the affected area. If it doesn't get better in a few days... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Depends: Depends on the cause! use some cool compresses and may be slight Hydrocortisone cream. If you use the cream more than a few days and it doesn't solv... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Watch you diet!: As you have been successful if your transition, make a get away for a healthier life. Eat good quality food, and exercise. Good luck!
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Optic Nerves?: Did anyone examine the optic nerve or check the "opening pressure" when they did the lumbar puncture? See an ophthalmologist for a good stereo exam o... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Sure!: With correction many people have even better than 6/6 vision! without glasses... That may show a very slight prescription.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Depends, BUT....: Overall health and extent of injury make an enormous difference in healing and recovery. I would say 2 months later might be a bit much. See you doc... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Thyroid check!: If your eye is bulging it may be your thyroid. See a doc as soon as possible to get it under control and prevent worsening which can become permanent... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Mostly Yes!: Depends on the method used. With the blade microkeratome lasik surgery, the regeneration of the nerves is much more delayed and virtually never compl... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
What is causing red?: What is the source of the redness? You may need antibiotic, steroids, glaucoma drops, or lubricant. See an ophthalmologist.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Cool compresses!: Use cool compresses and place refrigerated artificial tears in eyes. Zaditor (ketotifen) is a fairly good over the counter allergy drop. If that doe... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Yes! Very!: Please see an ophthalmologist, and in specific ask them to evaluate your gonio angles before you get dilated! see ophthalmologist soon!
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Life long issue!: Many of such issues are life long concerns that have better times and worse times! they never go away, but become better controlled! medication is u... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Not normal!: At the age of 49? That is very abnormal. Need to look at everything! from the tea to candies to her medication... Need to have a very through medic... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Many: There can be lens displacement, near sighted ness, retinal detachments ... Most do just fine!
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Never heard of that!: The story of samson and dellilah may be a myth with powers of samson in his hair. I have yet to see a repeated modern tale! i guess your father in l... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Different!: A blocked tear duct (without infection of the duct) causes chronic tearing and tears running down the face! pink eye is generally with runny eyes, re... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Near sighted?: If you are nearsighted, taking off the glasses will bring greater magnification! this is commonly seen in patients in their 40's.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Depends!: Depends on your surgeon and method. Using the diamond blade, most would charge about $1, 000!?! for femtosecond laser ak.... It is too new, $2, 000!... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Lack OS stereopsis: When the brain does not learn to fuse images of the two eyes together (by age 2), then the brain uses the images of the eyes one at a time. Even thou... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
?scleritis: You may have episodes of scleritis. Have the doctors seen you when your eye was red? This needs to be followed. Do not jump doctor to doctor, as th... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Cavernoma: There are many nerves that run through the cavernous sinus. If you have a lesion there, it could be the cause of your pain. You should in specific s... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Tension Headache: This sounds like tension headache. Usually in the afternoon with pain behind eyes and the jaw clenching causing a dull ache on the temples. Does Ibu... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Wonderful decision!: Ob/gyn is one of the most awesome specialties in the field of medicine. You need study hard and go to a good college. After your bachelors degree, m... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
No!: If you are talking about an eye that has poor vision (amblyopia) the answer is no! if you are talking about an eye that is misaligned (strabismus) th... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Lash Cycle: The cycle of lashes from growth to fall is 4 months.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Happens.: Eyelashes may at times have a mind of their own!
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Need to be seen!: The white spots in your vision need to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. It may be nothing, it may be a separation of the jelly inside your eye (vi... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Dry Eyes?: Sounds like your vision is intermittent and that sound more like dry eyes. When you rest, the tear film improves and gives you better vision. Try so... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Complex!: What you are describing is a fairly complex procedure. Cataract surgery will restoring your sight. The surgery may or may not be successful in maint... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Hi risk!: People with high astigmatism are the toughest to fit properly with contact lens. Please see an eyecare provider to fit you well and recheck the fit a... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Preventive Care: Highly recommend having a through examination with an ophthalmologist including stereo disc photos, pachymetry and oct of the optic nerves with gangli... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Normal!: Arcus sinilius is a normal part of life and simply the accumulation of cholesterol material in the outer edge of your cornea. There is no harm from i... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Depends: Depends on the type of glaucoma surgery! laser vs. Trabeculecomy vs. Canaloplasty vs. Tube implant. Best to ask the surgeon.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Corneal melts: Injections are done by ophthalmologists. It should wear off. Need to patch the eye. Anesthesia drops for the eye can be devastating with corneal melt... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Likely normal: This may be what is called the nevus of ota. But have it confirmed by an ophthalmologist.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
It's ok!: Some eyes are more sensitive than others. Cyclogyl (cyclopentolate) can last 12-48 hours commonly, but longer in some. Please kindly tell you doctor... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Gravity!: It is possible that after several years gravity takes its toll. Repeat blepharoplaty my be needed. You will be better off with a conservative doctor... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Vitreous Detachment?: If you are constantly seeng floaters, you could have a vitreous detachment. Suggest seeing an ophthalmologist to rule out any retinal tears, or other... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Dry eyes!: Dry eyes is a very complex issue! low schirmer and tbut, in a 31 year old is a concern. There are many items to consider such as a rheumatologic wor... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Likely: The amount of eye drop used and how little gets into blood stream and then how much less gets into milk and how much less is actually absorbed by the ... Read More
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Testimonials
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Recommendations
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Thank you notes
Dec 9, 2012
I have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Ashrafzadeh for many years. He is dedicated to his profession. His vast knowledge and expertise in medicine is an asset to the field.
Dec 1, 2012
Very thorough & precise. Impressive!
Aug 2, 2014
Wonderful and caring physician
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I use Visene Allergy and Refresh Tears drops daily but just noticed a tiny twitch in my lower left lid but cant feel it. Will it worsen?
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Thanks for your quick reply! Because one doctor said I was fine all the other doctors say the same. Yesterday I had new symptoms no w/u done
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Does it mean if I press on my temporal side I will have black circle on the medial side also? Thank you so much doctor, books didnt mention.

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Boston University School of Medicine
Graduated 1997MD

Residency

Boston University

Awards

Alumni Association Award
Top Doctor, First Place, Modesto, CA - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Modesto, CA - Winter
2013

Affiliations

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology
California Medical Association
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