The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in poway, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Cataract near poway, CA. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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115 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Arch Health Partners

    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Lozier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Lozier is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Entropion. Dr. Lozier is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tommy Korn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Korn is rated as a Distinguished 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, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Hereditary Keratitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Cataract
    Elite in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Afshari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Afshari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Lillian C. Lee M.D. Inc.

    15706 Pomerado Rd # 2101, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lillian Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karim Zablit is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Zablit is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann Quan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Quan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Optic Atrophy Type 1, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Linebarger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Linebarger 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, Interstitial Keratitis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anjali Parekh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Parekh 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, Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namrata Kapoor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Camp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Camp is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Doran Spencer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced 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 Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Scleritis, and Cicatricial Pemphigoid.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Lipson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lipson is rated as an Experienced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    7877 Parkway Dr, Suite 100, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Katzman practices practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Katzman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Katzman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Eye & Laser Center Of California Inc.

    10737 Camino Ruiz Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Huynh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    North County Eye Center Inc.

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lorne Kapner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Kapner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Kapner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    North County Eye Center Inc.

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Le is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Le 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, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1802 S Escondido Blvd Ste E, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Arvind Saini is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Saini 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, Pterygium, Hereditary Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Saini is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Gordon-Weiss-Schanzlin Vision Institute

    8910 University Center Ln Ste 800, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schallhorn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schallhorn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Astigmatism, Presbyopia, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    David R. Plotner M.D. Apc

    201 W Valley Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Kirk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Kirk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of UC

    9415 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Weinreb is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weinreb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

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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 poway, 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 poway, 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 does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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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