Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr. Connie M. Sears

Ophthalmology
Harvard Eye Associates
Laguna Hills, CA 

Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
Harvard Eye Associates
Laguna Hills, CA 
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Overview

Connie Sears is an Ophthalmologist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Sears is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Eye Disease, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Graves Disease.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Diabetic Retinopathy.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
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SelectHealth
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Harvard Eye Associates
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Call: 949-951-2020
Other Locations
Harvard Eye Associates
1010 W. LA Veta Ave, Suite 175, Orange, CA 92868
Call: 949-951-2020
Harvard Eye Associates
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Call: 949-951-2020
Harvard Eye Associates
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Call: 949-951-2020
Harvard Eye Associates
San Clemente, CA 92673
Call: 949-951-2020
Harvard Eye Associates
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Call: 949-951-2020

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


22 Total Publications

Influence of Dental Intervention and Disease on Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis Severity and Outcomes.
Influence of Dental Intervention and Disease on Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis Severity and Outcomes.
Journal: American journal of rhinology & allergy
Published: September 25, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Blocked Tear Duct
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      • Graves Disease
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      • Thyroid Eye Disease
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