
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates
LASIK and refractive surgery · Chula Vista, California
- LASIK price per eye
- Not published
- Procedures
- 4
- Surgeons
- 15
- Offices in area
- 2
- Index score
- 6.9 / 10
What does American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates offer?
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates is a LASIK and refractive surgery practice in Chula Vista, California, with 2 offices in the San Diego area. It performs LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL and refractive lens exchange. 15 of its surgeons are NPI-verified ophthalmologists.
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates uses Contoura Vision and EVO ICL technology. The practice offers all-laser LASIK and wavefront or topography-guided treatment. Patients receive a free consultation and may use financing through CareCredit. The practice accepts HSA or FSA payment methods. American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates provides a lifetime enhancement plan and Spanish is spoken.
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates employs 15 NPI-verified ophthalmologists. These doctors are Jessica Gomez, Sharon Theodore, Emma McDonnell, Colin Ip, Medi Eslani, Walid Abdallah, Colin Bacorn, Arnett Carraby, Tayson DeLengocky, Kyle Green, Majid Mani, George Papastergiou, James Peairs, Mauricio Pons, and Martin Rajsbaum. The practice does not publish a specific LASIK price per eye.
How much does LASIK cost at American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates?
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates does not publish a LASIK price. A quote means booking a consultation.
| Procedure | What it is | Offered |
|---|---|---|
| LASIK | A corneal flap is created and the tissue beneath it is reshaped with an excimer laser. | ✓ Offered |
| PRK | Surface laser treatment with no flap. The outer cell layer is removed and the cornea is reshaped with an excimer laser. | ✓ Offered |
| SMILE | A femtosecond laser cuts a small lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue, which the surgeon removes through a short incision. | Not listed |
| EVO ICL | An implantable collamer lens is placed inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of the natural lens. | ✓ Offered |
| Refractive lens exchange | The natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, using the same technique as cataract surgery. | ✓ Offered |
Who are the surgeons at American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates?
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates has 15 doctors on record. All 15 are verified in the federal NPI registry as ophthalmologists practising in California. NPI verification confirms identity and specialty. Licence status sits with the California medical board.
| Name | NPI status | Specialty | NPI number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett Carraby, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1366530792 |
| Colin Bacorn, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1932640109 |
| Colin Ip, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist | 1295266815 |
| Emma McDonnell | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1023357670 |
| George Papastergiou, MD, PhD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology, Retina Specialist | 1790054393 |
| James Peairs, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1609135623 |
| Jessica Gomez, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1790041804 |
| Kyle Green, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology, Retina Specialist | 1013479427 |
| Majid Mani, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology, Retina Specialist | 1043261373 |
| Martin Rajsbaum, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1912999400 |
| Mauricio Pons, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology, Retina Specialist | 1376723759 |
| Medi Eslani, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Specialist | 1437614310 |
| Sharon Theodore, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1831145739 |
| Tayson DeLengocky, DO | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology, Retina Specialist | 1164637153 |
| Walid Abdallah, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1871912717 |
What laser technology does American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates use?
Reshapes the cornea in LASIK and PRK.
A lens placed inside the eye without removing the natural lens.
What do patients say about American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates?
- Reviewers appreciate the professional and kind conduct of the staff members.
- Several reviewers mention that the office is thorough during the testing process.
- One reviewer reports a long wait time during their appointment.
- Reviewers note that the staff communicates information clearly.
Unfortunately, my experience at this location was very disappointing. The overall flow and efficiency could be significantly improved. I waited approximately: * 1 hour for intake * 1.5 hours before imaging/testing * Another 30 minutes for additional photos/testing * An additional 15 minutes to see the provider In total, I spent several hours in the office, much of it waiting between steps. While the staff members I interacted with were courteous, the process felt disorganized and EXCESSIVELY time-consuming. Based on my experience, I would not ...
Large office with tons of patients. Slow process but it all makes sense and they are very thorough. Quality care.
I Definitely Like This Very Spacious Eye Center. Yup They Do Their Best Get You In & Out Fast As Possible. Oh The Staff Here Are Very Professional And Kind. I Actually Might Come Here After A Hectic Bus Ride Tired And Stressed Out. Oh Yeah But They Make Me Feel Better And Make My Day Much Better. Yup My Doctor Is Great, He Always Makes Me Feel Safe And Informed Of Everything I Need To Know About Protecting My Precious Vision. I Seriously Recommend This Eye Center 💯.
You asked for it! - Two appointments in one week two hours each First of all
The receptionist deserves an award for making me feel like I personally inconvenienced her by existing. But besides HER, everything went by fast and everyone else was nice:D
Outstanding staff in every role front desk, preliminary testing, escorts to the waiting room for electronic views of eyes, escorts to next waiting area for the physician to review test results and discuss your options or concerns. My followup appointment was scheduled for my convenience. Before I left the building, I was handed a card with details. Excellent teamwork. No rushing people through. Staff took time to be helpful and courteous. What was exceptional that reminder phonecall was with a real live person instead of an voicemail machine. ...
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Where are the American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates offices?
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates
835 Third AvenueChula Vista, CA 91911619-425-7755
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates
1520 East Plaza BoulevardNational City, CA 91950619-425-7755
Questions about American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates
Does American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates publish its LASIK price?
No. American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates does not publish a per-eye LASIK price. A quote means booking a consultation.
Who are the LASIK surgeons at American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates?
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates has 15 doctors on record: Arnett Carraby, Colin Bacorn, Colin Ip, Emma McDonnell, George Papastergiou and James Peairs and 9 more. All are verified as ophthalmologists in the federal NPI registry. Ask which surgeon would treat you, and check that surgeon's licence with the California medical board.
How is American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates rated?
American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates has a Google rating of 4.6 from 786 reviews across its 2 offices and an Index score of 6.9 out of 10, which ranks it 9th of 21 LASIK practices in San Diego.
Index score 6.9 / 10: google reputation, weighted by review count 3.6/5 · names its surgeons 0.75/0.75 · surgeon matched to the federal npi registry 0.75/0.75 · states procedures beyond lasik 0.75/1 · names its laser or diagnostic platforms 0.5/0.5 · hours and contact details on public record 0.5/0.5. Data verified . Sources and methodology
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