Dr. David Castillejos M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. David Castillejos M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(21)
480 4th Avenue Suite 412 Chula Vista California, 91910
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4/5

About

Dr. David Castillejos is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Castillejos specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Castillejos can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Castillejos can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

University of Mexico

Univ Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico 1981

National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Medicine 1981

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1981

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 42 years of experience
Dr. David Castillejos M.D.
Dr. David Castillejos M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Which vitamin is best for eyes?

    If you have macular degeneration vitamins that contain the components used in the study AREDS 2 will be helpful. These are included in many brands like ocuvite, preservision and others. If you do not have macular degeneration a healthy well balance diet will be enough READ MORE

  • Can I use my phone after Lasik?

    There is no contraindication to use your phone after lasik READ MORE

  • Should I wear glasses all the time for astigmatism?

    Hello. At age 33 is really up to how you can function without them. If your astigmatism is significant you will see blurry without them and of course this could make driving and some other activities dangerous. You could feel tired if you don’t wear them. If you don’t want to wear them to rest and you feel fine you don’t have to wear them at those times. That is a very different answer that I would give a young child who needs to wear them all the time. READ MORE

  • Can diabetes cause reading difficulties?

    Diabetes can cause many vision problems, even blindness. At age 60 the most frequent cause of near vision difficulties is presbyopia or aging eye, however, being a diabetic she needs to have her eyes examined by an eye MD (ophthalmologist). David Castillejos, MD READ MORE

  • I can't stand to wear contacts

    The most common cause of your symptoms is Dry Eye Syndrome (however, is not the only possible cause). There are several ways to try this syndrome from artificial tears, to medications such as restasis or xiidra to punctum plugs. Please see an ophthalmologist to determine which approach is best for you. READ MORE

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Spoken with the National Congress of Mexico and Baja State of Ophthalmology -

Awards

  • Dean's List   

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Tear
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Farsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Internships

  • University of Toronto (Internal Medicine); Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (Ophthalmology)

Fellowships

  • University of Toronto

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, American Society of Refractive Surgeons

Articles and Publications

  • Has Been Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His Velues, Doing Everything in the Best Interest of his Patients

Hobbies / Sports

  • Running, Basketball, Ping Pong

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Ophthalmology

Dr. David Castillejos M.D.'s Practice location

480 4th Avenue Suite 412 -
Chula Vista, California 91910
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CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
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Patient Experience with Dr. Castillejos


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Dr. David Castillejos M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 21 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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