The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in oceanside, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Cataract near oceanside, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Kevin J. Garff
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Kevin J. Garff
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Medical Foundation

    2124 S El Camino Real Ste 100, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    760-729-7101
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Garff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Garff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, Pterygium, Cataract, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Mercy Cir, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    860-306-5080
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anthony Skinner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pinguecula, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. James A. Davies
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. James A. Davies
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Eye Care Center

    655 Laguna Dr, 
    Carlsbad,, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    760-729-7101
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Davies is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad,, California. Dr. Davies is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    North Coast Surgery Center

    3903 Waring Rd, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    760-940-0997
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Pendleton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Pendleton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1930 Via Ctr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    760-631-3500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ardalan Aminlari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Aminlari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Aminlari is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Bradley W. Greider MD Inc.

    2067 W Vista Way Ste 120, 
    Vista, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    760-758-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Greider is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Greider is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Blepharitis. Dr. Greider is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2420 Vista Way Ste 101, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    760-722-5900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Frederick Knapp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Knapp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Pendleton Eye Center

    3637 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    760-758-2008
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Rudometkin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Rudometkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Rudometkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Victor Wechter
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Victor Wechter
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Pendleton Eye Center

    3637 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    760-758-2008
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Victor Wechter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Wechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Thomas J. Kim
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Thomas J. Kim
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
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    Kaiser Permanente Vista Medical Offices

    780 Shadowridge Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    833-574-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract and Glaucoma. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Vincent Q. Nguyen
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Vincent Q. Nguyen
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    San Diego Retina Associates

    3231 Waring Ct Ste S, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    760-631-6144
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vincent Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jeffrey B. Morris
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jeffrey B. Morris
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1930 Via Ctr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    760-631-3500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Morris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Bradley W. Greider MD Inc.

    2067 W Vista Way Ste 120, 
    Vista, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    760-758-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Stephens is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Stephens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Stephens is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Maulik S. Zaveri
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Maulik S. Zaveri
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bradley W. Greider MD Inc.

    2067 W Vista Way Ste 120, 
    Vista, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    760-758-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Maulik Zaveri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Zaveri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion. Dr. Zaveri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Heather Chen
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Heather Chen
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bradley W. Greider MD Inc.

    2067 W Vista Way Ste 120, 
    Vista, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    760-758-2020
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1930 Via Ctr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    760-631-3500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Tara Viechnicki is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Viechnicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, and Coloboma of Optic Nerve. Dr. Viechnicki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Bradley W. Greider MD Inc.

    2067 W Vista Way Ste 120, 
    Vista, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    760-758-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Kelsi Greider-Sideris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Greider-Sideris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Bill G. Bell
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Bill G. Bell
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    760-931-0099
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bill Bell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Bressi Ranch Family Dentistry

    6221 Metropolitan St Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    760-633-3377
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Spellman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Spellman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy 239

    780 Shadowridge Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    619-528-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alexa Thibodeau is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Thibodeau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Thibodeau is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near oceanside, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near oceanside, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Cataract doctor near oceanside, CA?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near oceanside, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near oceanside, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near oceanside, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near oceanside, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near oceanside, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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