Filer Eye M.D. | Robert Filer M.D., Ophthalmologist

Order Contacts for the New Year in San Mateo: Order your new contacts for the coming year online with Filer Eye M.D. His website makes buying your contacts convenient, easy, and hassle-free. Simply click on the link below and fill in the blank fields to complete your order. Make a new years resolution to be prepared and proactive this holiday season, and visit Robert S. Filer M.D.’s website to buy your contacts today. For more information on contacts, Dr. Filer, and Filer Eye M.D., click on the link below:

Advanced Cataract Surgery San Mateo: As people age, a variety of conditions may develop which impede your vision. One of these conditions is the clouding of your ocular lens, also known as cataracts. Fortunately, Robert S. Filer, M.D. offers advanced cataract surgery in San Mateo, California to remove your cloudy lens, and replace it with a new, artificial intraocular lens. Dr. Filer will either use the Aqualase device or an ultrasonic instrument to remove your lens. To research more about advanced cataract surgery with Dr. Filer and find out which method of advanced cataract surgery in San Mateo is right for you, contact us at Filer Eye M.D., by clicking on the link below: http://www.filereyemd.com/contact.htm

Are you an athlete? Regardless of your sport, you need quality sunglasses to keep you operating at your highest level on the field, road, slopes, or court. Filer Eye M.D. now offers Rudy Project sport sunglasses & prescription sunglasses. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Filer today!

Diabetic retinopathy affects the small blood vessels and/or capillaries in the retina. Over time, the walls of the blood vessels are damaged and start to bleed, break down, and become obstructed. As the disease progresses, it can lead to severe bleeding, loss of vision, and retinal detachments. Many ocular complications of diabetes can be treated visit Dr. Filer’s website today to learn more:

When patients develop thyroid eye disease, the tissues that surround the eye become swollen, causing the eyes to bulge forward. In some cases, swelling can put pressure on the optic nerve, leading to gradual vision loss. Other symptoms of thyroid eye disease include eye pain, double vision, and other vision impairments. Dr. Filer offers thyroid eye disease treatments at Filer Eye M.D. For more information, please visit Dr. Filer’s website:

In some cases, migraine headaches can be the result of undiagnosed eye conditions, including problems with the shape and structure of the eye or refractive errors. If you’re in California and you think your frequent migraine headaches may be the result of eyestrain, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Filer at Filer Eye M.D.

Styes are red, tender bumps that appear on the eyelid caused by bacterial infection. While styes can cause swelling and irritation, they will generally heal on their own. A doctor should be consulted if styes frequently occur, if they cause so much swelling that the eye cannot open, or if they are accompanied by fever or discharge. Dr. Filer, a board-certified ophthalmologist, offers stye treatments in California. http://www.filereyemd.com/contact.htm

Dr. Filer at Filer Eye M.D. can perform advanced cataract surgery using the AcrySof ReSTOR intraocular lens, which can help improve vision at all distances. This breakthrough in vision surgery can potentially help cataract patients see without the aid of glasses. For more information about advanced cataract surgery offered at Filer Eye M.D., please follow the link below:

Blepharitis is chronic inflammation of the eyelid along the eyelash follicles. The severity of the condition can vary by individual, but it is often caused by an overgrowth of natural bacteria on the eyelids. Often, blepharitis makes the eyelids appear red and irritated and causes itching, burning, and swelling. Dr. Filer offers treatments for blepharitis at Filer Eye M.D.

Professional athletes need quality sunglasses in order to function at their highest level. Though most of us will not be entering next year’s Tour de France or the 2012 Olympic Games, we need quality sport sunglasses, too. Filer Eye M.D. now offers Rudy Project sport sunglasses & prescription sunglasses that can keep up with the best of us and the rest of us. Schedule your appt. with Dr. Filer today:

Latisse is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment to grow fuller, longer, and darker eyelashes. Dr. Robert Filer and Filer Eye MD are now offering 1 free box of Latisse with every two boxes purchased. To learn more about Latisse or for more information about this promotion, please schedule a consultation at Filer Eye MD today!

Did you know that dry eye can be caused by sitting in front of your computer all day? If your dry eye is affecting your productivity and quality of life, it’s time you consider treatment. Mild to moderate cases can be treated with over the counter artificial tears while severe cases may require prescription eye drops. Learn more by visiting Filer Eye M.D.’s website.

Your eyes are your window to the world around you. Don’t you think you should take good care of them? Filer Eye M.D. offers a full range of routine eye care for children and adults. Visit our website for more information and to request an appointment.