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Dr. Stephen Scott Bylsma, MD

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Shepard Eye Center 910 E Stowell Rd Ste 100, Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2637

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Brief Intro

Internationally recognized for his leadership in eye care, Dr. Stephen Bylsma specializes in state-of-the-art vision-correction surgery including LASIK and intraocular implants as well as cataract, glaucoma and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Dr. Bylsma is a member of the clinical faculty at UCLA, Department of Ophthalmology associated with the Jules Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Bylsma received his Medical Doctor degree from the Oregon Health Services University and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Bylsma is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He serves on the editorial board for the peer-reviewed journal, Annals of Ophthalmology/Glaucoma. Dr. Bylsma has been a principal investigator for numerous FDA investigational studies, including the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), the AquaFlow implant for glaucoma and the Collamer Intraocular Lens. He continues this work with ongoing FDA studies involving Viscoshield viscoelastic substance and the new Hoya intraocular lens. He has been an author in numerous textbooks, scientific journals and ophthalmology magazines. He holds a patent on an apparatus used throughout the world in cataract surgery, and has been invited worldwide to teach his eye surgery techniques. Dr. Bylsma enjoys his time with his two children, and participates in a variety of hobbies and community activities on the Central Coast. -Practices in the Santa Maria clinic -Board-certified Ophthalmologist

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucsd Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine - 1989

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Shepard Eye Center
910 E Stowell Rd Ste 100, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Mon:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Keratitis
Glaucoma
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Cataract
Acute Conjunctivitis

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery
Lens and Cataract Procedures

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Anthem Blue Cross
Aetna
Meritain Health
GEHA
Kaiser Permanente
Physicians Mutual
HealthSmart
Health Net
Tricare
Medicare
Cigna
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
CHAMPVA
Golden Rule
Humana
Imperial Health Plan of California
Mutual of Omaha
Security Life
Magellan Health

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