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.
Did you know that over 3 million Americans are living with glaucoma, and only half know they have it? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide—and it often comes with no warning signs. If you live in San Diego, including La Jolla, Mission Hills, or…
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…
If you’re over 40 and tired of juggling reading glasses, or if you’ve noticed the first signs of cataracts, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) could be your path to lasting clear vision. This advanced procedure is helping people across San Diego see the world more clearly, often without the constant need for glasses or contacts. At…
Cataracts don’t just affect your eyes—they affect how you experience the world. This Cataract Awareness Month, it’s time to discover a solution that doesn’t just restore vision but redefines it. Imagine having cataract surgery and then fine-tuning your eyesight after your eyes have healed. That’s the promise of the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)—a revolutionary advancement now available at Eye Care of San Diego.
If you’re living in San Diego and noticing your vision getting a little blurrier each day, cataracts might be the reason. Cataracts are a common eye condition, especially as we age, and they can sneak up slowly making the world seem dimmer, foggier, or less colorful. What Are Cataracts? A cataract forms when the natural…
Imagine a life with clearer vision, often without the daily hassle of glasses or contacts. LASIK makes this a reality by expertly reshaping the cornea, the eye’s clear front layer. This reshaping allows the cornea to properly bend (refract) light, focusing it precisely onto the retina. By correcting the way your eye focuses light, It…
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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