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News Releases | October 19, 2020

Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Opens in Oceanside

Scripps Health announced the opening of Scripps Medical Center Jefferson, its largest North County outpatient health center in the city of Oceanside.
Health and Wellness | February 24, 2020

Are Blue Light Glasses Necessary?

Get the facts about blue light and its impact on eye health, including advice from a Scripps ophthalmologist about the necessity of blue light filter glasses.
Health and Wellness | April 11, 2019

What Are The Most Common Eye Diseases? (video)

An eye doctor, either ophthalmologist or optometrist, performs an eye examination.
K. Victor Zablit, MD, an ophthalmologist at Scripps Clinic, discusses common eye issues, including cataracts and glaucoma.
Scripps in the News | March 12, 2014

Macular Degeneration: Incurable, But Progress Being Made

Read more about Scripps Health recent advancements in the treatment of macular degeneration.
In recent years, drugs that can slow or halt “wet” macular degeneration have reached the marketplace.
Scripps in the News | January 21, 2013

The Savvy Patient - What to Know About Eye Exams

Scripps is Transforming Eye Medicine
In this “Savvy Patient” article in the UT, Anthony Novo, OD, sheds light on key facts surrounding eye exams.
Scripps in the News | December 8, 2011

Artificial Eye Implant Developed from Rare Coral Becomes Part of Body

Scripps is Transforming Eye Medicine
Learn about Bio-Eye, an artificial eye designed to look and move like a real eye. The porous coral it’s made of allows blood vessels to grow into the implant.
Patient Stories | November 29, 2009

Scripps Clinic MD Provides Sight-Restoring Surgeries for the Homeless

While volunteering, Scripps ophthalmologist Karim “Victor” Zablit provides eye care for underserved patients with diabetes, glaucoma and cataracts.
News Releases | March 18, 2009

Scripps Health Fiji Alliance Brings Much-Needed Care to Remote Islands

In 2003, the Scripps Health Fiji Alliance was developed to bring much-needed medical care, talent and resources to the region.