Dr. Arthur C. Perry, MD, FACS

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Arthur C. Perry, who serves patients in La Jolla, California. 

Dr. Perry is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a nationally and internationally recognized expert in eye surgery. Due to his knowledge, skill, and recognized expertise, he has been the eye surgeon of choice for professional athletes, artists, surgeons, and others whose occupations require precise vision. He has the reputation of being a “Doctor’s Doctor”.

With over 40 years of experience in his field, he practices at La Jolla Laser Vision & Eye Center in La Jolla, California. The compassionate, knowledgeable doctors at La Jolla Laser Vision & Eye Center understand that trusting them with one’s health care is priceless. That is why the team constantly raises the bar for their mission of excellence and patient satisfaction.

As an accomplished refractive surgeon with over 10 years of experience in the field of vision correction, Dr. Perry was one of the first surgeons trained in the LASIK procedure. He began doing laser and microsurgery in 1975 and vision correction surgery in 1988. Professionally, he is a senior staff member at Scripps Memorial Hospital, where he served as Chairman of both the Ophthalmology Department and Mericos Eye Institute’s Board of Governors. 

Prior to his current endeavors, he served as a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and as a consultant for the U.S. Navy Medical Center for over 20 years. 

Growing up in Texas, Dr. Perry attended Texas Tech University before finishing his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina. He received his medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. After an internship at the University of Miami, he returned to Emory for his residency in ophthalmology. He was selected for an additional year of advanced, specialized surgical training at the University of Arizona. 

In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the doctor is a member of numerous medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. What’s more, he is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. 

With a passion for his profession, Dr. Perry remains actively involved in eye surgery research and serves as a consulting editor for several ophthalmology journals. He has given lectures and has demonstrated surgical techniques to ophthalmologists worldwide. 

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

In his personal life, Dr. Perry and his wife, Vicki, are proud parents of three wonderful children, Paige, Phillip, and Blake.

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