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Rachael Ann Allen, DO

Cataract Surgery and Refractive Surgery - PRK, LASIK, ICL and RLE

Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon

Dr. Rachael Ann Allen is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgeries, including
PRK, LASIK, SMILE, and ICL procedures. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State
University and completed her ophthalmology residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego.


Dr. Allen has years of experience providing eye care to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families,
she has also trained and mentored ophthalmology residents and fellows from UCSD, UCSF, and USC. She is
passionate about helping her patients improve their vision and quality of life

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (2018–Present)
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (2021–Present)
  • Board Certified in Ophthalmology (2022)
  • STAAR Surgical ICL Certified (2021)
  • Certification on various surgical platforms including:
    • Johnson and Johnson VISX and IFS platforms
    • Alcon FS200 and EX500 platforms
    • Zeiss Visumax SMILE platform
  • Associated Research Investigator. “Comparison of the Postoperative Use of Dextenza versus a Standard Regimen of Topical Fluorometholone after PRK in the DoD.” Carl Zeiss sponsored research protocol. 2022-present Read More
  • Associated Research Investigator. “Comparison of Dry Eye Symptoms in SMILE and LASIK.” Carl Zeiss sponsored research protocol. 2022-present
  • Schallhorn CS, Wisniewski P, Goodfellow-Hyder A, Allen R, Tilley DH, Propes B. An atypical case of viral panuveitis and retinal vasculitis with retrograde extension associated with human herpesvirus-6. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2022 Oct 2;28:101712. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101712. PMID: 36275189; PMCID: PMC9579305. Read More
  • Hayden R, Sanchez T. Streptococcus viridans Pelvic Osteomyelitis after Dental Procedures in an Adolescent Male: A Case Report Illustrating the Importance of Dental History. Pediatrics and Therapeutics 4: 216. Published September 23, 2014. doi: 10.4172/2161-0665.1000216. Poster presented at OSU-CHS Research Day, February 2015. Read More

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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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Escondido

700 West El Norte Parkway
Escondido, California 92026
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La Jolla

9834 Genesee Avenue
Suite 428
La Jolla, California 92037
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Sorrento Valley

5330 Carroll Canyon Road
Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92121
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