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Carla Berkowitz, MD

Berkowitz

Cornea, Cataract, Comprehensive, Dry Eye, LASIK

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist

Carla Berkowitz, M.D. is a skilled ophthalmologist here at Eye Care of San Diego, offering a comprehensive range of services, including cataract and anterior segment surgery, Cornea Surgery, dry eye treatment, glaucoma management, and pterygium excision. She is board-eligible and fellowship-trained, reflecting her advanced training and dedication to providing the highest level of care.

Dr. Berkowitz’s approach to ophthalmology is holistic, emphasizing the importance of treating the person as a whole rather than just focusing on the disease. She believes collaboration between the patient and doctor is key to optimal eye health and vision.

Dr. Berkowitz earned her M.D. from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her ophthalmology residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. She further specialized in cornea and external ocular diseases through a fellowship at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute. Her training included global health initiatives in India and Argentina, where she performed surgeries and provided care to underserved populations.

Involved in her medical community, Dr. Berkowitz is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Women in Ophthalmology. Outside of her practice, she enjoys Pilates, yoga, hiking, and traveling, with a recent trip to Tulum, Mexico. She also enjoys spending time with her Golden Retriever, Oso, and is proficient in Spanish, striving to make her Spanish-speaking patients feel comfortable and understood.

She is accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting you.

Services Offered:

Dr. Carla Berkowitz specializes in corneal surgery, offering advanced treatments for conditions that affect the clarity and health of the cornea. With fellowship training in cornea and external ocular diseases, she provides patients with expert surgical care to restore vision and protect long-term eye health. Her expertise also includes managing keratoconus, a progressive condition that causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape, leading to distorted vision. Dr. Berkowitz offers advanced treatment options such as corneal cross-linking to help stabilize the cornea and preserve sight.

Cataract surgery with Dr. Carla Berkowitz goes beyond restoring sight—it’s about improving quality of life. She offers advanced surgical techniques and premium lens options tailored to each patient’s lifestyle, helping them achieve clearer, sharper vision with confidence.

Dr. Carla Berkowitz provides comprehensive care for dry eye syndrome. From advanced diagnostics to innovative therapies, she helps patients find lasting relief from irritation, redness, and discomfort so they can enjoy clearer, more comfortable vision.

Glaucoma can cause permanent vision loss if not caught early. We offers advanced testing and personalized treatment to help protect your sight. Schedule your glaucoma consult today.

For patients seeking freedom from glasses or contact lenses, Dr. Carla Berkowitz performs LASIK surgery with precision and care. She tailors each procedure to the patient’s unique vision needs, helping them achieve clearer vision and greater independence in daily life.


Learn More: Read Our Blogs

Premium vs. Traditional Cataract Lenses: Which Is Better for You? 
Cataracts

Premium vs. Traditional Cataract Lenses: Which Is Better for You? 

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful procedures performed today—and thanks to modern technology, patients now have more choices than ever when it comes to their replacement lenses. At Eye Care of San Diego, Dr. Berkowitz explains that selecting the right intraocular lens (IOL) is an important step in tailoring cataract surgery to your unique vision…

5 Common Vision Changes After 40
Age Related Macular Degeneration | Cataracts | Comprehensive Eye Exam | Dry Eye | Glaucoma | LASIK | Patient Education

5 Common Vision Changes After 40

Life after 40 is filled with exciting new opportunities, but it’s also a time when many people begin to notice subtle changes in their vision. Even if you’ve enjoyed perfect eyesight for most of your life, natural aging can affect how your eyes focus, adapt to light, and maintain comfort throughout the day. While these…

Restore Clear Vision After Cataract Surgery with YAG Laser Capsulotomy 
Cataracts | Patient Education

Restore Clear Vision After Cataract Surgery with YAG Laser Capsulotomy 

Cataract surgery is one of the most effective and successful eye surgeries, restoring clear vision for millions of patients every year. However, some patients notice their vision becoming cloudy again weeks, months, or even years after the surgery.  This does not mean your cataract has come back. Instead, this condition is known as posterior capsule…

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Corneal Surgery | Patient Education

Beyond Sunglasses: Your Guide to Preventing Pterygium in Sunny Southern California 

Southern California is known for its abundant sunshine, stunning coastlines, and year-round outdoor activities. But while the sun fuels our lifestyle, it also brings hidden risks to your eyes—especially the risk of pterygium, also known as Surfer’s Eye.  Pterygium is a non-cancerous, fleshy growth that forms on the white part of the eye and can…

When Should You Get Cataract Surgery? Signs, Symptoms & Treatment in San Diego
Cataracts

When Should You Get Cataract Surgery? Signs, Symptoms & Treatment in San Diego

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 60. As we age, the natural lens in the eye can become cloudy, resulting in blurry vision, glare, difficulty driving at night, and dull colors.  At Eye Care of San Diego, our expert ophthalmologists help patients across Southern California determine the right…

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Eye Care of San Diego has four convenient locations to provide Southern California patients with access to a wide range of vision correction options. The talented ophthalmologists at Eye Care of San Diego can provide everything from LASIK surgery to dry eye treatment. For more information about the eye care services that we provide or to schedule a consultation with our ophthalmology team, contact Eye Care of San Diego today.

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Mission Hills

3939 Third Avenue
San Diego, California 92103
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La Jolla (Previously Eye Care of La Jolla)

9834 Genesee Avenue
Suite 200
La Jolla, California 92037
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Sorrento Valley

5330 Carroll Canyon Road
Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92121
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Escondido (Eye Specialist of Escondido)

201 West Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
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Escondido (Closed – New Location Coming Soon)

700 West El Norte Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92026
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