Monterey Bay Eye Center

We provide routine eye exams and treatment of eye conditions such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and pterygium, along with customized contact lens fittings and cosmetic eye procedures. Our practice can treat virtually any eye problem so patients can maintain optimal vision. Our doctors are ophthalmologists, not optometrists. Ophthalmology is a higher level of specialization and is required for especially complex eye care. By merging our extraordinary expertise with top-notch technology, we can treat virtually any eye issue. With our doctors, you can trust that you will receive the surgery and medication you need to successfully treat your needs.

Say goodbye to clouded vision and hello to freedom with cataract surgery from Monterey County Eye Associates. Our team of eye care professionals and doctors can treat virtually any eye problem from our convenient offices in Monterey, Salinas, and King City, CA. Using the most sophisticated eye surgery technology on the market, our surgeons can replace a clouded lens with a state-of-the-art IOL selected to best meet your individual needs and goals. Our friendly staff includes fluent Spanish-speaking team members at each of our offices to assist patients who are more comfortable communicating in their native language. If you suffer from blurry vision caused by cataracts, surgery at Monterey County Eye Associates can improve the symptoms affecting your eyesight and reduce your need for glasses.

IOLs can improve your vision by replacing your clouded lens and correcting refractive errors. IOLs are custom-made lenses that can accurately focus light onto your retina so you can see clearly. There are three main types of intraocular lenses. Each lens can correct one or multiple refractive errors and minimize your need for contacts or glasses. There are many types of IOLs designed for a range of needs. Contact our Monterey, CA, practice to request your consultation and learn which intraocular lens is right for you.

Your vision is too important to delay retinal treatment. Our experienced staff is here to help you through the entire process. Depending on your needs, our compassionate team serving Monterey County can schedule you an emergency appointment and Dr. Del Piero can provide you with immediate care to prevent any permanent changes in your vision. Dr. Del Piero is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been in practice for more than 30 years. He is a fellowship-trained retina and vitreous specialist who stays up to date on all the technological and surgical advancements in ophthalmology. He was named Monterey County Physician of the year in 2006 and 2007 by his peers. Dr. Del Piero can diagnose and treat your retinal detachment, retinal tear, or retinal disease before it leads to permanent vision loss.

If you are experiencing sight loss, vision obstruction, eye pain, or headaches you may be suffering from the group of eye conditions known as glaucoma. Glaucoma is often caused by intense eye pressure. Untreated eye pressure can destroy your optic nerve, causing vision loss and blindness. If you have experienced any of the warning signs we've noted above, it's important that you schedule a consultation with our ophthalmologists. We offer some of the most sophisticated vision technology in the greater Monterey, Salinas, and King City, CA, area. To learn more about preventing vision loss, contact our eye doctors online. You can also schedule an appointment by phone.

While BOTOX can treat certain medical conditions, our Monterey offices use BOTOX Cosmetic for facial enhancement purposes. We can use BOTOX Cosmetic to treat moderate-to-severe wrinkles by temporarily relaxing facial muscles. BOTOX is a type of botulinum toxin that relaxes muscle movement and is not a permanent cosmetic procedure. Though BOTOX can be used in areas across the face, we primarily inject BOTOX Cosmetic into the eye area for our patients.

Our skilled oculoplastic surgeons use the market's most sophisticated eye surgery technology. We can restore your vision and the youthful appearance of your eyes. Oculoplastic surgery addresses cosmetic flaws around the eyes and vision obstructions. Our experienced oculoplastic surgeons will review your aesthetic concerns and develop a customized treatment plan to restore your look. Contact our practice serving Monterey, CA, to request your consultation.

Conveniently located off the Monterey Salinas Highway, our Ryan Ranch location is a warm, inviting office equipped to provide top-quality eye care for the entire family. This office houses many designer frames and our opticians can customize your eyeglasses to suit your needs. If you prefer contacts to eyeglasses, our optometrists can prescribe comfortable and effective contact lenses.

Just like glasses, contact lenses are a time-tested and effective solution for some of the most common vision concerns. Contacts can correct hyperopia (farsightedness), myopia (nearsightedness), presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), and astigmatism. With various specialty lenses ranging from dailies to toric lenses, we have everything Monterey patients need to see clearly without the obstruction of eyeglasses. Monterey County Eye Associates serves Monterey, Salinas, King City, and surrounding communities with an outstanding selection of services designed to meet nearly any eye care need.

While presbyopia typically occurs around middle age, it is possible to develop the condition earlier in life. Risk factors for premature presbyopia include heart disease, diabetes, anemia, multiple sclerosis, and other medical conditions. Premature presbyopia is also associated with the use of alcohol and medications such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and antihistamines. While you may not be able to prevent the lenses of your eyes from hardening, there are many ways to restore your vision quality. Our eye doctors in Monterey, CA, Salinas, CA and King City, CA, will work with you and determine the ideal treatment option for your needs. During your consultation, we can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various procedures so you can make an informed decision about your vision. We're here to answer all of your questions. To schedule an appointment at Monterey County Eye Associates, contact our offices online. You can also schedule a visit to our practice by phone.