
Alvarado Eye: An NVISION Eye Center
La Mesa LASIK Eye Surgery
Our state-of-the-art facility has been an integral part of the ophthalmology community in San Diego since 1978, serving patients across the East County area in La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee and beyond. Our team at Alvarado Eye Associates takes pride in delivering exceptional care for our patients. Since every patient is unique, we provide comprehensive eye care services with a personal, professional, and customized approach. We strive to provide the best in patient care and advanced technology in a warm personalized environment.
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Alvarado Eye: An NVISION Eye Center
7877 Parkway Dr #100La Mesa, CA 91942 619-460-3711
Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
La Mesa Vision Correction Procedures
Today's life-changing procedures make it possible to improve your vision to 20/20—or better.
LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Cataract Surgery
Cataract eye surgery is a very common and medically necessary procedure to remove and replace the eye’s natural lens when the vision has been clouded by a cataract. We offer laser-assisted cataract surgery and lifestyle lenses as options for our patients.

Other Procedures
Contoura™ Vision LASIK
Contoura™ Vision is a topography-guided LASIK treatment designed to provide a more personalized laser procedure for patients with nearsightedness, or nearsightedness with astigmatism, based on the unique corneal topography of each eye. Contoura™ Vision creates a Highly Precise and Accurate map of a patient’s eyes measuring up to 22,000 unique elevation points on each eye.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Refractive lens exchange (RLE), is when a clear lens is implanted to replace your eye’s natural lens to correct your vision.
This procedure is often used for pre-cataract patients, as a preventative vision correction solution. RLE can also correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is another type of refractive laser eye surgery that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
This surgery removes the outer corneal layer so it is a good option for people with thin corneas who may not be candidates for LASIK.
Dry Eye Treatments
Dry eye is an irritating, painful, and common condition in which the eye fails to properly produce quality tears. When left untreated, it may lead to ulcers and scars on the cornea.
Depending on the severity of your condition, there are a variety of treatments to relieve dry eyes.
Lifestyle Lenses
Lifestyle lenses are a premium lens option that offers a more functional range of vision, and are designed to reduce the need for distance and reading glasses.
We offer the latest and most advanced lifestyle lens on the market.
Pterygium Surgery
Pterygium eye surgery is performed under topical anesthesia on an outpatient basis.
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma eye surgery involves using a microscopic stent to drain fluid that could harm the optic nerve.
This procedure is minimally invasive.
Monovision LASIK
Monovision lasik can treat presbyopia. One eye would remain slightly nearsighted while correcting your other eye for distance vision. With both eyes open, you’ll experience clear and comfortable vision both near and far.
We Accept Insurance
At NVISION Eye Centers, we work with many insurance companies to provide the best service possible for each of our patients. Below you will find a list of our current providers for this location. Please call us if you do not see your specific provider, as NVISION frequently adds new insurance companies and offers many out of network options.
Accepted Insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Health Net
- Humana
- Medicare
- United Health Care
- VSP
- Bankers Life
- Delta
- First Health
- GEHA
- Great West
- Mail Handlers
- Operating Engineers
- Pacific Care
- Sharp Medical Group HMO
- Secure Horizon
- Tricare
Surgeons at Alvarado Eye: An NVISION Eye Center

Originally from New York, Lee R. Katzman, M.D. is a board certified Cornea Specialist and active Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.He has performed thousands of refractive surgical procedures and has been honored with numerous San Diego Top Doctors awards.

Dr. Cockerham is an eyelid surgery, orbit & neuro ophthalmology specialist in San Diego. She was raised in San Mateo, California and earned an undergraduate degree in Biology at UC San Diego, Revelle College. On acceptance to George Washington Medical School in Washington DC, Dr. Cockerham was awarded a health professional scholarship from the US Army.
At NVISION® Eye Centers, we provide life-changing results, an exceptional experience, and a lifetime commitment to your LASIK vision correction.
- Industry-leading surgeons and vision outcomes with more than 2 million successful procedures
- The most advanced laser and diagnostic technology available
- Financing available – no down payment, zero or low interest, low monthly payments
- Free LASIK consultations
- Use your FSA/HSA balance toward LASIK before it expires in December
Location Information
Alvarado Eye: An NVISION Eye Center
7877 Parkway Dr #100, La Mesa, CA
(619) 460-3711