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James J. Peairs, M.D.

 Dr. James J. Peairs is a San Diego native and joined American Eye Associates in 2018. He graduated from Duke University in Durham, NC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and worked at the Duke Eye Center participating in research uncovering the pathophysiology behind age-related macular degeneration and uveitis. He received his Medical Degree at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, where he was awarded an MSTAR Fellowship that allowed him to pursue retina-related research at UCSD.

Following medical school, Dr. Peairs completed his internship at Loma Linda University Hospital, and ophthalmology residency at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he served as chief resident. The highlight of his residency training was an ophthalmology mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Dr. Peairs then completed a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the prestigious University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, where he received world-class training in all aspects of the retina and vitreous. He specializes in medical and surgical treatments for various vitreoretinal disorders, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, epiretinal membranes and macular holes, retinal vein occlusions, and uveitis. His research interests have led to numerous publications and presentations at national and international meetings.

Dr. Peairs was born and raised in Point Loma and is very excited to return to his hometown. His philosophy is to treat his patients the same way he would want his family treated. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and American Society of Retina Specialists. His hospital affiliations include Scripps Memorial Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

During his free time, Dr. Peairs enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, basketball, tennis, and reading.

At American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates, we offer a wide range of cutting-edge treatments, expert surgical techniques, and the latest diagnostic services that will help you live your most healthy and comfortable life. We are happy to offer ophthalmology services to men and women in San Diego, Chula Vista, and the surrounding areas of Imperial County, California. Contact us to schedule your one-on-one consultation with one of our expert ophthalmologists today.

Medical School
  • Medical Degree at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, MA
Internship
  • Completed Internship at Loma Linda University Hospital
Residency
  • Ophthalmology Residency at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Fellowship
  • Completed a two-year vitreoretinal surgery Fellowship at the prestigious University of Iowa in Iowa City, I.A.
Professional Affiliations & Organizations
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Retina Specialists
Awards & Recognitions
  • San Diego County Medical Society Top Doctor 2023 
  • Awarded an MSTAR Fellowship that allowed him to pursue retina-related research at UCSD
  • Worked at the Duke Eye Center participating in research uncovering the pathophysiology behind age-related macular degeneration and uveitis
  • His research interests have led to numerous publications and presentations at national and international meetings

Testimonials

"I went in for an appt yesterday with Dr Peairs , I was so impressed with this facilty , it was clean and state of the art . I checked in with the receptionist gave my info and am was taken back .The woman  who checked my vision Was very polite and walked me thru the process .I was so nervous since my optometrist mentioned I have bleeding due to my diabetes , I thought I may go blind . A gal named CYNTHIA took photos of my eyes she was very kind to me."

Lucille F.
Event Planner

"I walked out of here feeling educated about my eye condition .I wanted The staff Md Dr Peairs to know how they impacted me during a very scary time .Dr Peairs was gentle , compassionate and very kind .There should be more doctors like Dr Peairs out there . I am very thankful to my optometrist at Walmart for referring me to This clinic it is a gem in Chula Vista."

Martha M.
Web Designer

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