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Welcome to the Macula and Retina Institute
Kent W. Small M.D.
Your Board-Certified Ophthalmologist


Specializes in treatment of:

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment
Flashes and Floaters
Macular Holes and more.

Call us at 818-552-5040 or 310-659-2200 today.

Welcome to Kent W. Small, MD and the Macula and Retina Institute in Glendale and Los Angeles. Dr. Kent Small and his team strive to provide the finest in ophthalmology services. We invite you to browse our website to learn more about retinal diseases and conditions and our services and treatments. We invite you to join our patient family by scheduling an eye exam appointment at our Glendale or Los Angeles office.

The Macula and Retina Institute is a full service retinal care provider and will take both eye emergencies as well as scheduled appointments. Patients throughout the Glendale and Los Angeles area come to Dr. Kent Small because they know they will receive the personal attention and professional care that is our foundation. Dr. Small and our team are dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed at all times. At Kent W. Small, MD Macula and Retina Institute, we will explain every exam and procedure and answer all of our patient's questions.

At the Macula and Retina Institute, Dr. Small treats the following retinal conditions and diseases:

  • Macular Degeneration (Wet and Dry)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachments

And other retinal conditions and diseases.

Our Approach to Ophthalmology

Our one-on-one approach to ophthalmology makes Dr. Small and our staff the choice of retinal care in the Glendale and Los Angeles area. For a complete list of services, visit our services page or call our Glendale or Los Angeles office at 818-552-5040 or 310-659-2200.

At Kent W. Small, MD Macula and Retina Institute, we are dedicated to providing high-quality ophthalmology services in a comfortable environment. Call us at 818-552-5040 or schedule an appointment today online.

Dr. Kent Small
Retina Specialist | Kent W. Small, MD Macula and Retina Institute | 818-552-5040

501 N Orange St. Suite 250
Glendale, CA 91203

Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers | 310-659-2200

8635 W. 3rd St. Suite 395W
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Meet the Ophthalmologist

  • Dr.
    Kent Small
    Ophthalmologist

    Dr. Small is a board-certified ophthalmologist with years of specialized training and over two decades of experience in retinal disorders, making him a leading expert in his field. Using the very latest methods, Dr. Small can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of retinal disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease and more.

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Glendale

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Angeles

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonial

Review From Our Satisfied Patient

  • "My vision has tremendously improved since receiving retinal care from Dr. Small."
    - John Williams / Glendale, CA

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