Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Family's Trusted Optometrists in San Diego
Gartner & Galstian Vision Care has been dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care for families in San Diego since 1985. Our practice specializes in personalized eye exams, myopia control, contact lens fittings, and management of eye diseases such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. With two experienced optometrists, Dr. John Gartner and Dr. Lisa Galstian, we combine advanced technology with a patient-centered approach to ensure optimal vision health for all ages.Our team prioritizes education, offering detailed consultations on eye health and treatment options tailored to individual needs. Located in a convenient shopping center with accessible parking, we strive to make eye care accessible and stress-free for every family. Our commitment to the community is reflected in our involvement in local organizations and dedication to addressing vision challenges from childhood through adulthood.
Services
Eye Exams
Children's Eye Exams
Diabetic Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fittings
Myopia Control
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive eye exams for all ages with advanced diagnostic technology
- Our doctors specialize in myopia control for children with customized treatment plans
- Experienced optometrists with over 35 years of combined clinical expertise
- Convenient location with accessible parking and flexible appointment hours
- Specialized contact lens fittings for hard-to-fit prescriptions
Services
Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams use advanced technology to assess vision quality and eye health. These evaluations detect early signs of diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration while determining precise lens prescriptions. The process includes visual acuity testing, eye health screening, and personalized consultations about vision care options.
Children's Eye Exams
Specialized exams for children from toddlers to teens focus on developmental vision issues. We screen for common conditions like myopia, amblyopia, and strabismus while providing myopia management programs. Our approach ensures early detection and treatment to support academic and athletic performance through optimal vision.
Contact Lens Fittings
Custom contact lens fittings address various vision needs including bifocals, astigmatism, and hard-to-fit prescriptions. The process includes corneal mapping, tear film analysis, and trial lenses to ensure comfort and proper fit. We offer premium brands with specialized training for insertion, removal, and care.
Diabetic Eye Exams
These specialized exams focus on detecting diabetes-related eye complications like retinopathy and macular edema. Using advanced imaging technology, we monitor retinal health and vascular changes while coordinating care with primary physicians. Early detection helps prevent vision loss through timely intervention.
Myopia Control
Our Total Myopia program combines customized treatment plans with ongoing management. Options include specialty contact lenses, prescription eye drops, and vision therapy exercises. Regular follow-ups track progress while educating families about environmental factors affecting myopia progression in children.
People
Dr. John Gartner
Optometrist
Dr. Gartner specializes in developmental vision care with expertise in contact lens fittings. He graduated from SUNY College of Optometry in 1985 and serves on multiple optometric association boards. His community involvement includes past presidency of the Pacific Beach Town Council.
Dr. Lisa Galstian
Optometrist
Dr. Galstian focuses on complex contact lens cases and pediatric vision care. A summa cum laude graduate of Pace University, she earned her optometry degree from SUNY in 1985. She actively participates in professional organizations and local community initiatives.
Questions
What services does Gartner & Galstian Vision Care offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, children's vision care, contact lens fittings, myopia management, and diabetic eye exams using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you accept emergency eye care patients?
Yes, we offer emergency eye care services for urgent vision problems and ocular injuries during regular business hours.
Are there specialized services for children?
Our pediatric eye exams include myopia control programs and screening for developmental vision issues like amblyopia and strabismus.
How do you handle diabetic eye care?
Our diabetic eye exams use advanced imaging to detect early retinal changes, with coordinated care between optometrists and primary physicians.
What are your office hours?
We're open Monday 10-5, Tuesday-Thursday 9-5:30, Friday 9-5, with Saturday and Sunday appointments available by request.
