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Richmond Roeske, M.D.

Throughout my career, my goal is for every patient to understand that I truly care about their well being and for them to feel like they have experienced the best eye care possible.

About

Dr. Richmond Roeske is a board-certified Ophthalmologist specializing in general ophthalmology with specialization in cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation, LASIK and refractive surgery, and micro-invasive glaucoma surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr. Roeske has emerged as a leader in his field. His particular area of interest in combining his over 20 years of experience with refractive and LASIK surgery with refractive cataract and premium lens technology to produce positive outcomes using the most advanced and current technology.

Dr. Roeske is a compassionate doctor who truly cares about his patients. He has been named a Top Doctor as voted by his peers in independent surveys through Consumers’ Checkbook Guide to Top Doctors, for ten consecutive years. He has treated thousands of patients, has been awarded numerous honors and published several investigative, medical, and surgical management abstracts in prestigious professional journals of ophthalmology. Additionally, he has served as Assistant Clinical Professor and Associate Residency Coordinator at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.

Outside of his work with Ophthalmology, Dr. Roeske is passionate about helping children. Inspired by his own son’s successes with his journey with Autism, Dr. Roeske founded the R Kid’s foundation in late 2018. To date, the foundation has raised more than 2 million dollars to help provide services and programs to compromised children across various walks of life.

  • College
    B.A., Southern University, Collegedale, TN
    (1992)
  • Medical School
    Doctor of Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
    (1996)
  • Residency
    Ophthalmology Residency Program, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
    (1997-2000)
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
  • American Medical Association
  • California Medical Association
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Founder and Director of ‘R Kids Foundation
  • Named TOP DOCTOR by Inland Empire Magazine (2010-2019)
  • Associate Residency Coordinator
  • Retina Research Foundation, Lawrence Travel Grantee, ARVO (1998)
  • Chief Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Loma Linda University (1999 – 2000)

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Serving Our Community

Eye Care of La Jolla is a top-rated ophthalmology practice providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care as well as routine and preventive ophthalmology services for patients in La Jolla, CA, and throughout the surrounding San Diego area.

Eye Care of La Jolla

9834 Genesee Ave, Ste 200
La Jolla, CA 92037

Hours
Monday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary; please contact the office at (858) 457-3050 to confirm.