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Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD
4.6 (222 Ratings)
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Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Maria, CA.
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Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Santa Maria, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Maria, CA.

About

Dr. Bylsma graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1989 and completed a residency at University Of California San Diego|University of California, San Diego.Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Maria, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Bylsma currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. Dr. Bylsma has experience treating conditions like Eye Pain, Glaucoma and Bell's Palsy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bylsma received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 222 times. Dr. Bylsma's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bylsma is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Bell's Palsy
Eye Pain
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Glaucoma
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Bell's Palsy
Chalazion
Lazy Eye
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Senile Cataracts
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract Surgery Complications
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diplopia
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Endophthalmitis
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Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Growth
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Hordeolum
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Hypotony of Eye
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Periorbital Cellulitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Sarcoidosis
Shingles
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Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Laser Surgery
LASIK
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Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Optical Trends
    910 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bylsma
4.6
Based on 222 Reviews
5 Stars (175)
4 Stars (28)
3 Stars (9)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (7)

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Apr 22, 2023
Recently, I found myself in a GREAT deal of eye pain. Dr Bylsma quickly addressed my issue. He moved me directly through my appointments and scheduled the surgery I required without delay. I'm grateful to Dr. Bylsma for his genuine care and concern . He has my highest recommendation.
— Apr 22, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Vincent Medical Center|St Vincent Med Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of California San Diego|University of California, San Diego
    1993
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bylsma's profile.

Dr. Bylsma frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Pain, Glaucoma and Bell's Palsy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA