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Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD
4.6 (222 Ratings)
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Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Maria, CA.
Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD
4.6 (222 Ratings)
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Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Santa Maria, CA
Accepting new patients
36 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. Dr. Stephen Bylsma, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Maria, CA and has 36 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, Bell's Palsy and Glaucoma 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
Bell's Palsy
Glaucoma
Eye Pain
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Bell's Palsy
Glaucoma
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Astigmatism
Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Lazy Eye
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eyelid Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
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Visual Field Defects
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Tear Duct Surgery
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Cataract Surgery Complications
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Growth
Floaters
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Hordeolum
Hyphema
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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
B-Scan Ultrasound
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
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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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
Specialties*
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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
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • 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, Bell's Palsy and Glaucoma. 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