The 20 Best Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 125 doctor with experience in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration near San Diego, CA. Of these, 74 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced, 18 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    William Freeman
    Elite in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

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

    William Freeman is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Precision Eye Care A Medical Corp Clinic

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 302, 
    National City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Hudson is an Ophthalmologist in National City, California. Dr. Hudson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Elite in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The University Of UC

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

    Shyamanga Borooah is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Borooah is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Mark Smith
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Vincent Q. Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Smith is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Ho is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Robert Houghton M.D. Inc.

    1855 1st Ave Ste 200B, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Logan Haak is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Haak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Mark Evan Warlen

    3720 3rd Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Warlen is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Warlen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Entropion, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    L Dale Lapp M D Inc

    4060 4th Ave Ste 640, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nora Khatib is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Khatib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Russell P Edwards MD APC

    3969 4th Ave Ste 301, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Couris is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Couris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dario Marangoni is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Marangoni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Optic Glioma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.

    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1520 E Plaza Blvd, 
    National City, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Stainer is an Ophthalmologist in National City, California. Dr. Stainer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Pterygium.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Vincent Q. Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fane Robinson is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Vincent Q. Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Vincent Q. Nguyen M.D. Inc.

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Jacobsen is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Jacobsen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Castillejos Eye Institute Medical Group

    342 F St, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Castillejos is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Castillejos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Kuljinder S Grewal M D PC

    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 104, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kuljinder Grewal is an Ophthalmologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Grewal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Endophthalmitis.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Surgery Center Of California

    835 Third Ave Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mauricio Pons is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Pons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Surgery Center Of California

    835 Third Ave Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tayson Delengocky is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Delengocky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Surgery Center Of California

    835 Third Ave Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Peairs is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Peairs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Distinguished in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration

    Surgery Center Of California

    835 Third Ave Ste A, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Papastergiou is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Papastergiou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?

    Late-onset retinal degeneration is an inherited retinal dystrophy characterized by delayed dark adaptation and nyctalopia and drusen deposits presenting in adulthood, followed by cone and rod degeneration that presents in the sixth decade of life, which leads to central vision loss. Anterior segment features such as peripupillary iris transillumination defects and abnormally long anterior zonular insertions are also observed. Choroidal neovascularization and glaucoma may occur in the late stages of the disease.

    When should I see a Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near San Diego, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near San Diego, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near San Diego, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near San Diego, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near San Diego, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor near San Diego, 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration 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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