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3 mi · 3450 Kurtz St, Ste D, San Diego, CA 92110
Optometrist
4.94
·229 reviews
Doctor and staff were super friendly, annual exam only took about 15 minutes. Recommend this provider for sure! - Jan 7, 2023 by Kaitlin C.Click to read more
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Dr. Wilson Phu is a skilled and diligent optometrist. He runs his private practice in San Diego, CA, where he offers a wide range of eye-related services and treatments.
As a part of his educational training, Dr. Phu received his bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego. He th...Click to read more
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Optometrist
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Dr. Emily Sandoc has a philosophy of providing quality eyecare in a comfortable and caring environment and has been doing so at Optom-Eyes since 2011. She practices full-scope optometry, providing primary eye care, contact lens fittings, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, dry eye therapy, and r...Click to read more
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Optometrist
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Dr. Henry Lin is an experienced optometrist. He practices at Sunglass and Optical Warehouse Optometry in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Lin earned his doctoral degree in optometry from Marshall B. Ketchum University. He performs comprehensive eye exams and helps patients address concerns related to vision chan...Click to read more
Next available: Sat, Apr 4
Optometrist
4.97
·31 reviews
This office is inside the NEX building. You must have a government ID (military affiliated or DOD employee) to receive care here. I wish they would have told me that they were located in the NEX because I spent 35 minutes driving around looking for "bldg 2017" until I finally stopped at medical/dent...Click to read more
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Dr. Cindy Than is an optometrist in San Diego, CA, practicing at Pier Vision Optometry, where she provides solutions for patients with eye problems.
Dr. Than earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. She stays current with developments in optometry...Click to read more
Next available: Sat, Apr 4
Optometrist
5.00
·4 reviews
- Feb 19, 2025 by Emily D.Click to read more
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American Eye Associates looks forward to caring for you! Please note this provider does not provide general eyeglass consultations. Please read on to learn more about Dr. Anita Koo as she continues to offer quality care.
Dr. Anita Koo is a board-certified optometrist experienced in primary eye care...Click to read more
Glaucoma Specialist
4.68
·31 reviews
A parade of tests that would not develop into any real solution.
Billable stuff was not in my plans, I need some real options. But there were none. - Dec 18, 2024 by Ray B.Click to read more
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Accepting new patients · Expertise in glaucoma ·
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Dr. Medi Eslani is a highly skilled glaucoma specialist currently practicing at American Eye Associates. He welcomes patients living in National City, Escondido, and El Centro, CA. Fluent in both English and Farsi, he adeptly connects with patients from various communities, ensuring clear and effect...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.91
·888 reviews
Dr. Esfandiari was very personal and responsive. Highly recommend - Jan 9, 2019 by Robert W.Click to read more
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, EyeMed + 14 more
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Dr. Esfandiari’s current areas of emphasis include primary eye care, specialty contact lenses, refractive surgery consultation, and surgical co-management. His knowledge and experience in ophthalmic optics have continually helped patients achieve optimal and healthy vision.
Raised in San Diego, D...Click to read more
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Ophthalmologist
5.00
·3 reviews
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Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in surgical retina and vitreous procedures + 6 more ·
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Dr. Sharon Theodore, a California native, is a fellowship-trained retinal specialist and board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of retinal diseases and ocular oncology.
Dr. Theodore has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications in the fields of ocular onco...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 21
Optometrist
4.95
·83 reviews
Great office, close to my home, friendly staff and professional Dr! by Jie Z.Click to read more
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Dr. Ying Liu earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York, College of Optometry, and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego. She has been practicing for over 10 years in various settings, including ophthalmology clinics, private ...Click to read more
Next available: Fri, Apr 3
Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
4.78
·18 reviews
Dr. Pons has always been professional and provided clear explanation of exams practiced.
Staff is great - Apr 11, 2025 by Myrtha Q.Click to read more
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 19 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Expertise in hypertensive retinopathy + 10 more ·
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American Eye Associates looks forward to caring for you! Please note this provider does not provide general eyeglass consultations. Please read on to learn more about Dr. Mauricio E. Pons as he continues to offer quality care.
Mauricio E. Pons, M.D., an associate at American Eye Associates, brings ...Click to read more
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Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
4.90
·40 reviews
The staff and the doctor where extremely friendly and efficient i would always go back - Sep 23, 2025 by Rajai K.Click to read more
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 19 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Expertise in destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other + 10 more ·
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American Eye Associates looks forward to caring for you! Please note this provider does not provide general eyeglass consultations. Please read on to learn more about Dr. Ayham Skaf as he continues to offer quality care.
Ayham Skaf, M.D., a senior associate at American Eye Associates, is a fellowsh...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.93
·123 reviews
Doctor was friendly, knowledgeable and good communicator. Highly recommend. - Feb 1, 2025Click to read more
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
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Dr. Victoria Vuong Nguyen is an optometrist at Coastal Skin & Eye Institute/Grossmont Dermatology in San Diego, CA. She manages various disorders of the eyes and builds long-lasting relationships with her patients, ensuring they have continued access to high-quality vision and eye care services.
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Next available: Fri, Apr 3
Optometrist
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Dr. Tan is a dedicated optometrist with a decade of experience in medical eye care. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated with honors. She pursued to advance her education with a residency in Ocular disease at the State University...Click to read more
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Optometrist
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Dr. Sandler started on his journey in optometry in South Africa, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Optometry, followed by further training at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, where he achieved his Doctorate of Optometry in 1996.
His professional interests are deeply rooted in specialty ...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.94
·34 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 62 more
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Dr. Coleman is a graduate of the University of Denver and received her optometric degree Magna Cum Laude from the Southern California College of Optometry. She has completed internships for the Naval Medical Center, San Diego; Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, Oceanside; Sharp-Rees Stealy Medical Group...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.97
·34 reviews
The optometrist was very knowledgeable, and gave me
A recommended specialist to
Further address my issue - Feb 18, 2026 by Joseph J.Click to read more
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Dr. Cooper grew up in Escondido and is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Northern Arizona University and the Southern California College of Optometry where he was one of 20 to graduate “with distinction”. His interest in Optometry began with his father-in-law, Ken Manell, who he was fortunate enough to ...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 14
Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
4.80
·5 reviews
Great experience! Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable! - Nov 11, 2025 by Adrian H.Click to read more
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Dr. Kyle Green is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal specialist. He has expertise in medical and surgical management of complex conditions of the retina and vitreous.
Dr. Green completed his residency training at the University of Rochester and his fellowship tr...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Apr 6
Optometrist
4.52
·31 reviews
Different and fast going process for my first time there.i would go back there again - Dec 3, 2025 by Frank S.Click to read more
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Dr. Amini received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University California Irvine. Her education continued at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where she obtained her Doctorate of Optometry.
After relocating to San Diego, Dr. Amini worked at several optometric pr...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.97
·31 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 62 more
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Dr. Larson is a graduate of Brigham Young University and received his optometric degree Cum Laude from the Southern California College of Optometry.
Dr. Larson completed a residency specializing in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the Southern California College of Optometry where he received training ...Click to read more
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Optometrist
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Dr. Austin Barr is passionate about providing quality care for all patients that he has the pleasure of seeing. While Dr. Barr is well-versed in comprehensive eye exams involving glasses and contact lenses, he primarily specializes in the treatment of ocular disease, including glaucoma, macular dege...Click to read more
Next available: Fri, Apr 3
Optometrist
5.00
·34 reviews
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Dr. John J. McDiarmid is a graduate of Stanford University and received his optometric degree from the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. McDiarmid is an active member of the American Board of Optometry. He has received national awards for patient satisfaction.
Dr. McDiarmid provides com...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·23 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 62 more
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“Eye care can be greatly enhanced by establishing a bond between doctor and patient. In order to best understand a patient’s visual needs, I must first understand my patient as a person and then great things can happen.”
Dr. Jonathan Geller received his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania Col...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.80
·30 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 62 more
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“Sight is so crucial to learning and experiencing life. I enjoy helping people to explore all of their options, especially those they might not have considered, to improve their quality of life by maximizing vision and eye health.”
Dr. John Archibald O.D. is a residency-trained optometrist who has ...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.92
·12 reviews
Great staff and was in and out quickly great options for frames by Chelsea R.Click to read more
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Dr. Sara Noori earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She then pursued her Doctorate of Optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University, where she graduated with honors....Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Apr 6
Ophthalmologist
3.94
·118 reviews
I think they were a bit surprised by an actual ZocDoc visit, but once we got that figured out it was a great visit. - Jul 6, 2019 by Gary T.Click to read more
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 71 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in secondary membranaous cataract surgery + 6 more ·
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Luis Chanes is a dedicated and insightful ophthalmologist serving the communities of Santa Ana and Mission Viejo, California. He earned his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. He furthered his studies through an internship, a fellowship at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, and...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.97
·31 reviews
Everything that was done was explained so we could understand. Getting glasses picked out was easy and quick. - Feb 25, 2026 by Dennis I.Click to read more
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Dr. Fennema, O.D. received his medical degree from the Southern California College of Optometry. He has been in private practice since 1988.
Dr. Fennema has a therapeutic license which allows him to diagnose and treat eye disease with a wide range of pharmaceutical agents. He is a member of the TLC...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 7
Optometrist
4.94
·67 reviews
Everything was great! In an out in under an hour and took care of everything@ - Jul 7, 2025 by Ryan B.Click to read more
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Dr. Cheng grew up in Northern California. She attended the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton where she obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2015. She then completed her residency training in primary eye care and ocular disease at the West Los Angeles VA Hospital where she m...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.97
·35 reviews
The staff was friendly and professional. Dr David Mccleary explained my concerns very clearly. I would recommend him. - Mar 24, 2026 by John R.Click to read more
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Dr. David S. McCleary is a Board Certified Optometrist. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. His emphasis is in low vision and geriatric eye conditions. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State Polytechnic University, Pomon...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·1 reviewAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 5 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
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Optometrist
5.00
·6 reviews
The appointment was very thorough , doc was very pleasant and knowledgeable . Her staff was friendly and very helpful. - Aug 31, 2024 by Kenneth M.Click to read more
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Dr. Samuelson was born and raised in Southern California. She received her undergraduate degree in human biology from Stanford, where she competed with the women’s basketball program in two Final Fours across 4 years. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern Californ...Click to read more
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Optometrist
3.00
·1 reviewAccepts EyeMed, Medicare, VSP + 1 more
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Dr. Dannelle Chung grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved down to sunny Southern California to attend UCLA. After graduation, she stayed in Southern California and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry, where she graduated summa cum laude. S...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·2 reviews
This is my second eye exam at this location. The staff was caring and helpful. I’ll be back - Jan 2, 2026 by Howard E.Click to read more
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Dr. Leslie Bacani is a highly regarded optometrist. She practices at EyeXam in Newport Coast, CA.
Dr. Bacani obtained her doctoral degree in optometry from Marshall B. Ketchum University. She offers personalized eye care that includes vision correction, comprehensive exams, and early detection of c...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·49 reviews
Everyone was super nice. Josh had acknowledgement of my insurance and explained everything perfectly. Dr Nguyen was soooo sweet and was the first OD that I felt comfortable with, she explained everything and listen to my concerns. - Feb 9, 2025 by Crystal J.Click to read more
Accepts Aetna, EyeMed, UnitedHealthcare + 9 more
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Dr. Nguyen earned her Doctorate of Optometry at the Southern California School of Optometry and completed her Residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. She is TPA and glaucoma certified for the manag...Click to read more
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Ophthalmologist
4.36
·55 reviews
Dr Lyon was very thorough and made sure that everything looked good, even things out of scope of the original visit! He also expertly removed a foreign object from my eye which was stuck in there for quite a few days. Overall good experience!Click to read more
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 7 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Excellent wait time · Expertise in cataract + 1 more ·
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Your eyes and your vision are important to us ! Please note that co-pay and deductible deposits are payable prior to each exam. NO SHOW A CHARGE IS $95.00.We accept your discounted insurance (assigned) fee and file your claim for a $20 filing fee.We do not fit contacts or glasses. Medical ophthlmol...Click to read more
Next available: Fri, Apr 3
Optometrist
4.74
·184 reviews
Amazing - Dec 3, 2023 by John P.Click to read more
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Dr. Puja Parekh is an independent optometrist with clinics in La Habra and Irvine, CA. She looks after patients of all ages with eye problems.
Dr. Parekh earned a bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, and a doctor of optometry degree from the Western University of Healt...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.54
·526 reviews
He was absolutely wonderful. you can tell he loves what he does and makes you feel completely comfortable. - Jan 20, 2016 by Emily P.Click to read more
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We are looking forward to seeing you at one of our two locations. We are located in both Newport Beach and La Palma. Please advise your proximity to one of these offices prior to booking.
We pride ourselves on our ability to accommodate any patient who needs care – book your next appointment with...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·19 reviews
very friendly staff, doctor is professional and nice. - Mar 25, 2025 by Wenqian T.Click to read more
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Dr. David Rosenblum received his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his Doctorate in Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. He has been in private practice optometry for over thirty years. His extensive training included internships at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem studying ...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Apr 13
Optometrist
4.75
·52 reviews
Great service! Just none of their frames were under $100…even their generic (unbranded) ones. I’ve been to places where their cheapest was $20. - Dec 16, 2025Click to read more
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Dr. Robert Glass is an optometrist in Costa Mesa, CA, currently practicing at Robert S. Glass, O.D. and Associates. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Marshall B. Ketchum University in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Glass stays well informed on the latest developments and findings in optometry, which...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 7
Ophthalmologist
4.84
·113 reviews
Great staff and Dr Moradi was kind courteous and empathetic. - Dec 5, 2025 by Akif R.Click to read more
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 60 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in cataract + 2 more ·
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Dr. Moradi is an ophthalmologist fellowship trained in cornea and refractive surgery who performs comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma evaluations, cataract surgeries with premium intraocular lens implants, laser assisted cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, corneal cross linking surgery, LASIK, ...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 14
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