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American Eye Associates Doctors

American Eye Associates and California Retina Associates is your premier center for ophthalmological services. Our team of board-certified ophthalmologists is dedicated to ensuring you can see clearly and live comfortably with the most up-to-date diagnostic services and treatments. We encourage you to get to know each one of our expert staff members before coming in for your private consultation. We are proud to offer a variety of diagnostic and treatment services for a range of eye conditions to men and women in San Diego, Chula Vista, and the neighboring communities of Imperial County, California.

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.

President & CEO in San Diego, CA

NASRIN MANI, M.D. (FOUNDER)

Nasrin Mani, M.D., is an experienced, board certified Ophthalmologist, specializing in surgical and medical treatment of retinal diseases.

Vice President in San Diego, CA

MAJID MANI, M.D. (VICE PRESIDENT)

Majid Mani, M.D., is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with an emphasis in caring for patients with diabetes, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and glaucoma.

Ayham R. Skaf, M.D., Retina Specialist in San Diego, CA

AYHAM R. SKAF, M.D.

Ayham Rod Skaf, M.D., an associate of American Eye Associates, treats aberrant retinal disorders, and specializes in cataracts, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, uveitis, macular hole and macular pucker.

Mauricio Pons, M.D., Retina Specialist in San Diego, CA

MAURICIO E. PONS, M.D.

Mauricio E. Pons, M.D., an associate at American Eye Associates, brings with him knowledge of diagnosis and treatment for patients with glaucoma and cataracts.

George Papastergiou, M.D., Retina Specialist in San Diego, CA

GEORGE PAPASTERGIOU, M.D.

Dr. Papastergiou is an associate of American Eye Associates, and specializes in cataracts, refractive surgery, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Tayson DeLengocky, D.O., Retina Specialist in San Diego, CA

TAYSON DELENGOCKY, D.O.

Tayson DeLengocky, D.O., an associate of American Eye Associates, is a highly trained osteopathic physician with a holistic approach in treating eye diseases.

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA

ARNETT CARRABY, M.D.

Dr. Arnett Carraby is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of the anterior segment of the eye, with a focus on cataract surgery.

Martin Rajsbaum, M.D., Comprehensive Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA

MARTIN RAJSBAUM, M.D.

Martin Rajsbaum, M.D., is an ophthalmologist who is highly experienced in glaucoma, pterygium, cornea, cataract, lens implant surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology.

James J. Peairs, M.D., Retina Specialist in San Diego, CA

JAMES PEAIRS, M.D.

Dr. James J. Peairs is a San Diego native and joined American Eye Associates in 2018. 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, uveitis, and cataracts.

 Roula El-Moghrabi, O.D. , Dry Eye Specialist in San Diego, CA

ROULA EL-MOGHRABI, O.D.

Dr. Roula El-Moghrabi is an honors graduate of York University in Toronto, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biology. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree at Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Her clinical rotations were completed at Illinois Eye Institute and Panton Eye Clinic, an ophthalmology practice in Chicago, Illinois. She also interned and completed training at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Detroit. Dr. Roula El-Moghrabi specializes in dry eyes and comprehensive eye and vision treatments.

Corneal & External Disease Specialist in San Diego, CA

GREGORY A. STAINER, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Gregory A. Stainer, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in Corneal & External Diseases including LASIK. Dr. Stainer began his medical career at Northwestern University in Chicago where he completed his internship at Northwestern Hospital and his residency at the University of Wisconsin.

Retina Specialist in San Diego, CA

WALID ABDALLAH, M.D., PH.D, FRCS

Walid F. Abdallah, MD, PhD, was born in Egypt and earned his medical degree (MBBCh) from Zagazig University. Thereafter, he completed his ophthalmology residency at Zagazig University in 2004, followed by a Doctorate degree in Ophthalmology in 2011. Additionally, he earned the FRCS in ophthalmology from the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow, UK in 2011. Dr. Abdallah specializes in cataracts, glaucoma, and other retinal eye diseases.

Dry Eye Specialist in San Diego, CA

EMMA MCDONNELL, M.D.

Emma McDonnell, M.D., is a board certified Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She specializes in adult and pediatric reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid surgery (i.e. Blepharoplasty), brow and forehead lifts, facial and orbital surgery. Dr. McDonnell is trained to diagnose and manage diseases of the eye socket and the lacrimal drainage system, and thyroid eye diseases, and to treat facial trauma and eyelid injuries. 

Dry Eye Specialist in San Diego, CA

JESSICA GOMEZ, M.D.

Dr. Jessica Gomez received her medical degree at the University of California, Los Angeles. She served her internship at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. She continued her medical training and completed an Ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota. She completed a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery.

Dry Eye Specialist in San Diego, CA

COLIN IP, M.D.

Dr. Colin Ip is a board-certified, fellowship trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon. In addition to treating corneal and external disease, Dr. Ip performs a variety of ophthalmic procedures with an emphasis on LASIK, PRK, ICL implantation, cataract surgery, pterygium excision, and all forms of corneal transplantation.

Dry Eye Specialist in San Diego, CA

ANITA KOO, O.D.

Dr. Anita Koo is a board-certified optometrist experienced in primary eye care, surgical consultations and peri-operative care. Originally from the Bay Area, she graduated from the University of California, San Diego where she received her undergraduate degrees in Human Biology and Psychology. She continued to earn her Doctorate in Optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University in Fullerton.

Dry Eye Specialist in San Diego, CA

IVAN YONG, O.D.

Dr. Ivan Yong is a board-certified optometrist experienced in primary eye care. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry. He completed his training with the VA Health System and Kaiser Permanente.

 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.

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