Dr. Sharon M Theodore

I had a radiation plaque inserted in eye at USC Eye Institute to treat a large melanoma tumor in my eye. By the time a local ophthalmologist identified eye mass as a tumor, a significant amount of radiation was needed. Residual radiation began damaging my retina. After treatment (injections in my eye) by retinal specialist at USC Eye Institute for several years to deter further damage & preserve vision, HMO insurance decided to require I use a local retinal specialist. I was assigned to SLO Eye, Dr. Theodore. Since June, 2020 she has been treating me & in contact with my ocular oncologist. She is wonderful ... very caring, thorough & doesn’t rush you even though she is unbelievably busy. Although she's a retinal specialist, an additional bonus to me is that she studied ocular oncology (ocular melanoma is pretty rare), so she’s super knowledgeable about retinal issues and ocular oncology. She can give you an eye injection that doesn’t hurt; not all retinal specialists can!

Dr. Theodore by far is one of the most caring and professional medical providers I've ever encountered. Coming from the medical field myself we tend to be very critical of our own industry so my 5 Star rating speaks for itself. Dr. Theodore is amazing and her love of the field shows in her compassion. You couldn't ask for a better Ophthalmologist.

Dr. Theodore was excellent in her bedside manner. She was very knowlegable, thourough and extra cautious about patient safety. She also let me view the results of eye exam on computer and explained things very well.