Welcome to Allied Gardens Family Optometry! For over 40 years, our practice continues to serve the eye care needs of local San Diego families. Our mission is for patients to leave our office with the best vision possible.

We strive to provide you with the highest quality of service and materials as well as the most comprehensive eye exams. You’ll have over 600 frames to choose from, varying in styles, colors, brands and sizes to help find the perfect one for you. In addition to the ophthalmic glasses for men, women and children, a wide selection of sunglasses are available.

Your lenses are made with the highest quality material through a renowned, local lab. We customize your lens to fit your lifestyle by offering a wide selection of features. Our staff is knowledgeable in all of the most current options, such as: - Progressives - Transitions - Non-glare treatments - Polarized - Scratch protection - Thinner lenses …and more.

Dr. Monaco administers a thorough contact lens evaluation to ensure that you are wearing the contact that work best for you. She fits contacts of all types, including extended wear, bifocals and for astigmatism.

The health of your eyes is important, which is why we recommend yearly wellness checks. In addition to your need for prescription lenses, Dr. Monaco tests for eye diseases at every exam, such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. Glaucoma is a silent eye disease that does not affect eyesight at the onset, so those with “perfect vision” should still have annual exams to be screened. Dr. Monaco will also look for any deficiencies and may recommend vision therapy. Check out our vision therapy page for more information.

We look forward to seeing you in our office!