Coronado's nine eye care practices span optometry and ophthalmology across 92118, handling routine exams, contact lens fittings, glaucoma monitoring, and surgical referrals. Dr. Thomas Avallone and Coronado Family Optometry anchor the optometry side, while Alvarado Eye NVision covers ophthalmology. Browse all nine providers below.
1317 Ynez Pl # A, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-435-8800
Verified171 C Ave B, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-625-1235
Verified1317 Ynez Pl # A, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-435-8800
Verified801 Orange Ave # 204, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-329-5610
Verified950 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-435-6221
Verified801 Orange Ave # 204, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-437-4406
Verified1317-A Ynez Pl, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-435-8800
Verified801 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-437-4406
Verified1317 Ynez Pl # A, Coronado, CA 92118
+1 619-435-8800
VerifiedCoronado has nine eye care providers in 92118, split between optometrists who handle comprehensive eye exams, glasses prescriptions, contact lens fittings, and disease screening, and ophthalmologists who manage medical and surgical eye conditions. The concentration is unusual for an island community this size — most Coronado residents can handle all routine vision care without crossing the bridge.
Dr. Thomas Avallone, Coronado Family Optometry, Island Eye Specialists, and Coronado Eye Care Optometry cover the optometry side, offering annual exams, contact lens prescriptions, dry eye treatment, and early detection of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Coronado's optometry practices each carry strong review histories from long-term island patients. Dr. Thomas Avallone has one of the deepest review counts on the island and practices from an Orange Avenue office. Coronado Family Optometry offers a family-practice model that treats patients from pediatric ages through seniors.
Island Eye Specialists and Coronado Eye Care Optometry round out the optometry options. The best fit depends on what you need — routine exams, specialty contact lens fitting, pediatric eye care, or management of a specific condition.
Tricare vision benefits for active-duty dependents and retirees cover annual eye exams and a portion of glasses or contact lenses through the Tricare vision plan. Whether a specific Coronado eye doctor participates in the Tricare vision network varies by practice — call ahead with your Tricare plan details to confirm before booking.
Active-duty service members receive vision care through their base medical facility. Dependents and retirees using Tricare Select have broader provider choice than Tricare Prime, though out-of-pocket costs differ between plans.
Alvarado Eye — NVision Eye Center operates from Coronado and provides LASIK consultations, pre-operative evaluations, and post-operative follow-up care on-island. The actual LASIK procedure may take place at one of NVision's surgical centers equipped with excimer laser technology.
LASIK candidacy depends on corneal thickness, prescription stability, and overall eye health — an initial evaluation determines whether the procedure is appropriate. For patients exploring alternatives like PRK or implantable contact lenses, the consultation process covers all available refractive surgery options. Additional ophthalmology and refractive surgery centers are available in La Jolla for second opinions.
Coronado Family Optometry treats pediatric patients alongside adults, covering first eye exams, amblyopia (lazy eye) screening, and glasses prescriptions for children. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends children have their first comprehensive eye exam between ages three and five, and annual exams once they start school.
For complex pediatric ophthalmology cases — strabismus surgery, congenital eye conditions, or specialized pediatric retinal care — Coronado families are typically referred to pediatric ophthalmologists at Rady Children's Hospital or practices in La Jolla and central San Diego that subspecialize in children's eye conditions. School-age children benefit from annual eye exams that catch vision changes affecting reading and classroom performance, and several Coronado practices accept pediatric vision insurance plans alongside standard medical coverage.
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