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Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD
4.5 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lancaster, CA.
Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD
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Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Lancaster, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lancaster, CA.

About

Dr. Opatowsky graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at University of California San Diego Medical Center.Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Lancaster, CA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Opatowsky currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Antelope Valley Hospital and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Dr. Opatowsky has experience treating conditions like Cataract, Glaucoma and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Opatowsky received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Opatowsky's office accepts new patients. Dr. Opatowsky also speaks Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Dr. Opatowsky is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract
Glaucoma
Corneal Diseases
Cataract
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Glaucoma
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Corneal Diseases
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chalazion
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Dystrophy
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Anterior Polar Cataract 2
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Behçet's Disease
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract - Alopecia - Sclerodactyly
Cataract - Ataxia - Deafness
Cataract - Cardiomyopathy
Cataract - Congenital Ichthyosis
Cataract - Microcornea Syndrome
Cataract Congenital Dominant Non Nuclear
Cataract Dental Syndrome
Cataract, Microphthalmia - Nystagmus
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Palsy
Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Glaucoma - Sleep Apnea
Glaucoma Diabetic Eye Disease
Glaucoma in Phacomatoses
Graves' Disease
Hazy Vision
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Low Vision
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Retina Diseases
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vision Loss
Visual Dysfunction
Visual Field Defects
Visual Field Loss
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Antifungal Eye Drops
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Botox® Injection
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cosmetic Procedure
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Patch
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Physical Examination
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Scatter Laser Treatment
Soft Contact Lenses
Strabismus Examination
Strabismus Surgery
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Tear Drainage Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Molina
  • Navigate POS
  • Health Net PPO
    Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Traditional PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • PHCS Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ira E Opatowsky MD Inc.
    42543 8th St W Ste 101, Lancaster, CA 93534
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Daniel H. Mallory O.D.
    1409 N Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
  3. 3 Palmdale Lancaster Surgery Cen
    42442 10th St W Ste G, Lancaster, CA 93534

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4.5
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5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 18, 2024
I get cysts in my eyes. On one occasion I had a cyst in the center of my eyelid and he took it off and I didn't feel a thing. Last time I had a growing cyst in the cuticle of my other eye. It was taken out twice before by another doctor and this was the third time. Dr. Opatowsky cortorized it after he took it out and the other doctor did not do that. I think that Dr. Opatowsky had a grand idea to do that and it may never come back now. He's really brilliant and does a fantastic job. You won't get better if you go to Beverly Hills!
— Mar 18, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mercy Hospital|Scripps Mercy Hospital-San Diego
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California San Diego Medical Center
    1994
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Opatowsky's profile.

Dr. Opatowsky frequently treats the following conditions: Cataract, Glaucoma and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Antelope Valley Hospital and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ira Opatowsky, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

    1100 Magellan Dr, Tehachapi, CA

  • Antelope Valley Hospital

    1600 W Avenue J, Lancaster, CA

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

    1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA