The 20 Best Glaucoma Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Glaucoma Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 102 doctor with experience in Glaucoma near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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102 providers found
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Quang Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare Solutions Inc

    477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ardalan Aminlari is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Aminlari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Trabeculectomy.

    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

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

    Robert Weinreb is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weinreb is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

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    Elite in Glaucoma
    Elite in Glaucoma

    Regents Of The University Of UC

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

    Christopher Girkin is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Girkin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare Solutions Inc

    477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Morris is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Frank A Scotti Et Al PTR

    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 104, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Scotti is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Scotti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Entropion, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    North County Laser Eye Associates APC

    1905 Calle Barcelona Ste 208, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Chen is an Ophthalmologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Pinguecula, and Blepharitis.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Pendleton Eye Center

    3637 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Pendleton is an Ophthalmologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Pendleton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Quiceno is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Quiceno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andre Aung is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Aung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Meibomianitis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare Solutions Inc

    477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tara Viechnicki is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Viechnicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, and Coloboma of Optic Nerve.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare Solutions Inc

    477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Crosby is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Crosby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Coastal Skin And Eye Institute Inc.

    477 N El Camino Real Ste C300, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neeta Varshney is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Varshney has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Skincare Physicians & Surgeons Inc

    700 Garden View Ct Ste 100, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zacharia Nayer is an Ophthalmologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bill Bell is an Ophthalmologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Bressi Ranch Family Dentistry

    6221 Metropolitan St Ste 200, 
    Carlsbad, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Spellman is an Ophthalmologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Spellman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Krall is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Krall has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Pterygium.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Bradley W. Greider MD Inc.

    2067 W Vista Way Ste 120, 
    Vista, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Greider is an Ophthalmologist in Vista, California. Dr. Greider is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Blepharitis.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Coastal Cataract And Glaucoma

    161 Thunder Dr Ste 208, 
    Vista, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Fish is an Ophthalmologist in Vista, California. Dr. Fish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

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

    Michael Goldbaum is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Goldbaum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Melanoma of the Eye, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain.

    Most often, optic nerve damage is caused by increased pressure in the eye. This is called intraocular pressure.

    When should I see a Glaucoma doctor near Encinitas, 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 Glaucoma doctor near Encinitas, 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 Glaucoma doctors near Encinitas, 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 Glaucoma doctors near Encinitas, 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 Glaucoma doctor near Encinitas, 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 Glaucoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma doctor near Encinitas, 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 Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma doctors near Encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glaucoma 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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