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Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 44
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Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Chula Vista, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA.

About

Dr. Skaf graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at Wayne State University. Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chula Vista, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Skaf has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Keratitis, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Corneal Diseases, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Chorioretinal Scars, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Floaters, Ocular Hypertension and Retinal Vascular Occlusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Skaf's office accepts new patients. Dr. Skaf also speaks Arabic. Dr. Skaf is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Floaters
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Ocular Hypertension
Tear Duct Surgery
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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Disorder of Choroid
Retinal Ischemia
Posterior Uveitis
Glaucoma
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Dry Eyes
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Vitreoretinal Surgery
Macular or Retinal Edema
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Eyelid Disorders
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Blepharitis
Pterygium
Cataract Removal Surgery
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chalazion
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Stye
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Macular Hole
Drusen
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Uveitis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Iridocyclitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Iridectomy
Progressive High Myopia
Vitreous Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Iridotomy
Bell's Palsy
Retinal Dystrophy
Glaucoma Surgery
Paralytic Strabismus
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Neovascularization
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Herpetic Keratitis
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Eyelid Surgery
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Visual Field Defects
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Strabismus
Eye Pain
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Goniotomy
Exotropia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis
Migraine
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Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Harada's Disease
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Panophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Thyroid Eye Disease
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgery Center of California
    835 Third Ave Ste A, Chula Vista, CA 91911
  2. 2 Office
    1452 S La Brucherie Rd # A, El Centro, CA 92243
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Jan 18, 2022
Went perfect. Had surgery and am happy with early results.
Melody Moreno — Jan 18, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Skaf's profile.

Dr. Skaf frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Keratitis, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Corneal Diseases, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Chorioretinal Scars, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Floaters, Ocular Hypertension and Retinal Vascular Occlusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD is affiliated with Pagosa Springs Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Resurrection Medical Center
    2007
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University
    2010
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Wayne State University
    2012
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pagosa Springs Medical Center

    95 S Pagosa Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

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