Doctors - Eye Care of San Diego
Optometry • San Diego, CA • Since 1994 • Four (Escondido, La Jolla, Mission Hills/San Diego, Sorrento Valley) locations
About
Eye Care of San Diego is a private medical practice offering comprehensive eye care in the greater San Diego area (HQ in San Diego). Services include medical, surgical, and routine eye care such as laser eye surgery, glaucoma management, and contact lens fitting. The practice operates five offices in San Diego and Escondido, with ophthalmologists and optometrists providing a full spectrum of eye care for families. Founded in 1994, the firm has 9 employees and about $10M in annual revenue, and it emphasizes high-quality care across its disciplines. Contact: info@eyecareofsandiego.com; (800) 765-2737.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
3939 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103; 9834 Genesee Avenue Suite 200, La Jolla, CA 92037; 5330 Carroll Canyon Road Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92121; 201 West Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025; 700 West El Norte Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92026 (Coming Soon)
Phone
(800) 765-2737
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Credit Card, Cash, Check, Financing available
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is Eye Care of San Diego’s policy on scheduling a consultation?
For more information about the eye care services that we provide or to schedule a consultation with our ophthalmology team, contact Eye Care of San Diego today.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.8 out of 5 stars (85 reviews (Sorrento Valley location))
- Healthgrades: 1.0 out of 5 stars (1 review listed for office profile)
Patients praise
- praise for specific doctors for being attentive, bright, and professional
- efficiency in scheduling urgent care appointments
- thoroughness of certain eye examinations
- appreciation for professional and timely staff interactions
Common complaints
- long wait times and crowded office environment
- confusing or problematic billing procedures regarding insurance and deductibles
- concerns over assembly-line style care and push for surgeries
- perceived lack of communication or delayed care for progressive conditions
- unpleasant or uncordial office atmosphere
"Dr. Sheils, Stephanie and the entire staff are outstanding! From scheduling- to the office visit- to the technicians- to Dr Sheils - everything was professional, Timely and excellent !!!"
— Birdeye review"I waited in a packed waiting for over an hour before anyone called me. ... They are awfully eager to do surgery which is basic assembly line. Find another doctor if you want personalized care."
— Healthgrades reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Philip Taunton, O.D., Optometry | Escondido, CA - Reviews by rater8 — Mar 18, 2026
- Dr. Sara Julazadeh, O.D., Optometry | Escondido, CA - Reviews by rater8 — Jan 13, 2026
- Avoid a Gap in Your Medicare Coverage for 2026 | Eye Care of San Diego — Oct 8, 2025
- Dr. Natalie Li, OD - Optometrist in San Diego, CA — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Kimberly Michel, OD - Optometrist in Vista, CA — Jun 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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