Dr. Christopher John Dickens, MD

Dr. Christopher Dickens is an ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma care with 47 years of experience treating eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Virginia Health System. His extensive experience has made him a recognized expert in managing complex eye diseases. Dr. Dickens speaks Chinese, English, and Russian, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Dickens practices at multiple locations in the Bay Area, including UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus in Oakland, as well as maintaining offices in Oakland and San Francisco. He focuses primarily on treating glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, conditions that can lead to vision loss if not properly managed. His expertise includes performing comprehensive dilated eye exams and specialized vision tests. He also conducts visual field testing, an important …diagnostic tool for detecting and monitoring glaucoma progression.