Award-winning San Diego eye surgeon Dr. Lee Katzman is proud to offer Valeda light therapy, a revolutionary, first-of-its-kind treatment authorized by the FDA and proven to improve vision in patients with dry macular degeneration. Alvarado Eye Associates is currently one of the FIRST locations in San Diego offering this exclusive treatment.
Historically, patients with dry AMD were told to manage their condition with vitamins and lifestyle changes while they ‘watch and wait’ because there was no cure. Now, Dr. Katzman utilizes the Valeda Light Delivery System to actively treat the disease at a cellular level, restoring hope for eligible patients with dry AMD.
If you are anxious about eye treatments, the Valeda light delivery system offers complete peace of mind.
There are absolutely no needles, eye drops, or drugs used during the treatment.
No dilation is required, meaning patients are completely free to drive themselves to and from their appointments.
There is no discomfort during the procedure, and no pain afterward.
Clinical trials reported no serious treatment-related adverse events.
No special preparation is needed before you arrive.
Valeda is designed to fit easily into your lifestyle without long clinic visits or extensive recovery times.
The Schedule: You will receive 9 total treatments over the course of 3 to 5 weeks (typically structured as 3 sessions a week for 3 weeks).
The Session: You simply sit comfortably in front of the device while Dr. Katzman’s team guides you. We utilize convenient 15-minute appointment slots for quick, efficient visits.
The Duration: The active light treatment takes less than 5 minutes per eye.
The Recovery: You may see a brief, bright afterimage for 15 to 30 seconds. After that, you are free to immediately resume your normal daily activities.
The Maintenance: To maintain your cellular health and vision, a treatment series is typically repeated every 4 months based on your doctor’s plan.
Medicare & Insurance Coverage: Valeda is currently covered by Medicare, though it is not covered by all private insurances or HMOs at this time. Our staff can help verify your specific benefits.
Valeda light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses photobiomodulation (low-level light wavelengths) to stimulate cellular activity in the retina, specifically designed for patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Yes. Valeda is the first and only FDA-authorized treatment for dry AMD proven to improve vision. After about two years of consistent care, patients receiving the Valeda treatment experience an improved mean visual acuity of approximately one line on the eye chart.
Dr. Lee Katzman is an award-winning eye surgeon dedicated to protecting your vision with the latest medical advancements. Practicing at Alvarado Eye, an NVISION Eye Center, he is proud to offer Valeda light therapy, the first FDA-authorized treatment proven to improve vision in dry AMD.
Dr. Katzman and his dedicated team provide this clinically proven, non-invasive therapy at two convenient clinic locations in La Mesa and Coronado. To find out if you are a candidate for this breakthrough treatment, schedule your consultation today by calling 866-955-2768.
“I am incredibly proud to be one of the first eye surgeons in San Diego to offer Valeda light therapy. For years, we could only tell our dry AMD patients to manage their symptoms and wait. Now, we finally have a proactive, FDA-authorized treatment that may help protect and improve their vision, and I am thrilled to bring this breakthrough to our community.” – Dr. Lee Katzman
Do not wait to protect your sight. With 84% of treated patients maintaining or improving their vision over two years, there has never been a better time to take action. Experience a quick, in-office treatment with no injections and no downtime. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Katzman today to find out if Valeda light therapy is the right path forward for you.
