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Los Gatos, CA
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We offer professional eye services with unparalleled care . If you're suffering from problems with your eyes or
simply need an eye exam, we have the most advanced and up-to-date
equipment and skills to ensure you are properly cared for.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
English, German
Doctor Q&A
6 Answers
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A member asked:
Dr. Sayed Jovkaranswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
The : The information below is of general medical nature and does not constitute medical advice or treatment for any one particular patient. It does not cre... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Sayed Jovkaranswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
The : The most important thing is to have an exact diagnosis with your eye doctor.
Lazy eye or the technical term (amblyopia) refers to a vision deficienc... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Sayed Jovkaranswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
The : The lens in the eye is made mostly of water and protein. The protein molecule is arranged such that it is crystal clear thereby allowing light passing... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Sayed Jovkaranswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
The : The information below is of general medical nature and does not constitute medical advice or treatment for any one particular patient. It does not cre... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sayed Jovkaranswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
The : The information below is of general medical nature and does not constitute medical advice or treatment for any one particular patient. It does not cre... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 58-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sayed Jovkaranswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
You : You need to discuss this question with your surgeon. There is no uniform consensus. Some surgeons prescribe high dose vitamin c for 1 to 2 weeks prior... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Jovkar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Jovkar is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine
Graduated 1991MD
Medical/Graduate school
McGill University
Graduated 1984MD
Medical/Graduate school
McGill University
MD
Residency
McGill University Health Centre
Residency
McGill University Health Centre
Awards
The Society of Nuclear Medicine Fellowship Grant, The Society of Nuclear Medicine
National Research Council Canada Award, National Research Council Canada
James McGill Award, McGill University
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
California Medical Association
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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