Living in sunny California, we’ve all had our share of sun exposure. Whether it was to the degree of slathering on baby oil and laying out on the roof or not (you know who you are!), odds are if you’re over 40, you have the result of all that sun — brown spots on your… Read More »
Living in sunny California, we’ve all had our share of sun exposure. Whether it was to the degree of slathering on baby oil and laying out on the roof or not (you know who you are!), odds are if you’re over 40, you have the result of all that sun — brown spots on your… Read More »
Whether you’re in Stockton or Sweden, December means holiday parties, and after this year we all could use a little cutting loose. The parties may be smaller and outdoors this year, but we still all want to look our best. And we want to be sure our crow’s feet and frown lines don’t make the… Read More »
Every year blepharoplasty, the clinical term for eyelid surgery, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the world. It doesn’t take much to figure out why — it is remarkably effective in making the patient’s face look 10 years younger, although not in a showy, obvious way. In this month’s first Central Valley… Read More »
At Central Valley Eye Medical Group, you may think of us as the eye experts in Stockton, Modesto, and Manteca. Eye exams, cataract surgery, LASIK, and anything else to do with the health of your eyes and the quality of your vision. But how about the appearance of your eyelids? Well, we can help you… Read More »
You may have heard of Graves’ disease. Named for Robert Graves, who first described the condition in Ireland in 1835, Graves’ disease is an autoimmune system disorder that results in an overproduction of thyroid hormones. This hyperthyroidism can affect many different body systems. At the Central Valley Eye Medical, we diagnose and treat a specific… Read More »
You know about our eye expertise at Central Valley Eye Medical, addressing every conceivable eye condition from glaucoma to cataracts. But you may not be aware that we also offer some cosmetic oculoplastic services, such as eyelid surgery, Botox injections, and microdermabrasion. These are performed by Dr. Kimberly Cockerham, a board-certified ophthalmologist, who has extensive… Read More »
You know us at Central Valley Eye Medical for the care of your vision, whether it’s LASIK refraction correction, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatments to lower intraocular eye pressure, or laser treatments to vaporize troublesome rogue blood vessels causing macular degeneration, among other treatments. But we also know our patients from Stockton, Modesto, Manteca, and the… Read More »
The eyes have it. While this is a take on the usual “ayes have it” from parliamentary procedure, it is really true — the eyes do have it. When asked, most people say the eyes are the first things they notice when looking at another person, particularly for the first time. Unfortunately, the skin around… Read More »
At Central Valley Eye Medical Group, we’re known for our expertise treating just about anything that happens with your eyes, from glaucoma to pink eye, and everything in between. But we also take care of your eyelids and the areas around your eyes with cosmetic eyelid surgery and Botox injections. Dr. Kimberly Cockerham, MD, FACS,… Read More »
