# Retina Associates of Orange County | Board Certified Ophthalmologists

> RAOC is a retina group of renowned board certified Ophthalmologists who are fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery and specialize in diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous.

> Retina Associates of Orange County is a retina group of renowned, board certified ophthalmologists.
Our doctors are fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery and specialize in diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous. We have a remarkable history that combines teaching at prestigious academic institutions in concert with excellence in patient care in the private practice setting. Our physicians have received numerous honors and awards including “Best Doctors of America”, “Top Doctors in Orange County”, “Teacher of the Year”, and “Physician of Excellence” from the Orange County Medical Association. Our esteemed surgeons have been involved in clinical trial research striving for further advancement of retina technology and have authored numerous papers, abstracts, and book chapters in the peer-reviewed ophthalmology literature. We are committed to providing the utmost compassion and skill in caring for our patients with sight-threatening retina conditions.


## Pages

- [California Retinal Tear Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/retinal-tear/)
- [California Retinal Detachment](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/retinal-detachment/)
- [California Diabetic Vascular Eye Disease](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/diabetic-and-vascular-eye-disease/)
- [Epiretinal Membrane California Retina Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/epiretinal-membrane/)
- [California Retinal Detachment and Tears](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/retinal-detachment-and-tears/)
- [California Traction Retinal Detachment](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/traction-retinal-detachment/)
- [California Wet Macular Degeneration Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/wet-macular-degeneration/)
- [California Dry Macular Degeneration Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/dry-macular-degeneration/)
- [California Macular Hole Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/macular-hole/)
- [California Macular Degeneration Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/macular-degeneration/)
- [California Optical Coherence Tomography Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-optical-coherence-tomography-doctor/)
- [Retina Conditions Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/conditions/)
- [San Clemente Macular Edema Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/san-clemente-macular-edema-doctor/)
- [Huntington Beach Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/huntington-beach-diabetic-retinopathy-doctor/)
- [Huntington Beach Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/huntington-beach-proliferative-diabetic-retinopathy-doctor/)
- [Huntington Beach Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/huntington-beach-non-proliferative-diabetic-retinopathy-doctor/)
- [About](https://retinaorangecounty.com/about/)
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- [Testimonials](https://retinaorangecounty.com/testimonials/)
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- [AMD Specialist Huntington Beach, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/huntington-beach-amd-specialist/)
- [Retina Specialist Huntington Beach, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/huntington-beach-retina-specialist/)
- [Avacincaptad Pegol Specialist Irvine, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/irvine-avacincaptad-pegol-specialist/)
- [Lucentis Macula Specialist Irvine, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/irvine-lucentis-macula-specialist/)
- [Eye Surgeon Irvine, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/irvine-eye-surgeon/)
- [Vabysmo Specialist California](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-vabysmo-specialist/)
- [Retinal Tear Newport Beach, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-retinal-tear/)
- [EyleaHD Specialist California](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-eyleahd-specialist/)
- [Avacincaptad Pegol Specialist California](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-avacincaptad-pegol-specialist/)
- [California Izervay Retina Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-izervay-retina-specialist/)
- [California Geographic Atrophy Macula Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-geographic-atrophy-macula-specialist/)
- [California Geographic Atrophy Retina Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-geographic-atrophy-retina-specialist/)
- [California Syfovre Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-syfovre-specialist/)
- [Southern California Macular Degeneration Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/southern-california-macular-degeneration-specialist/)
- [Laguna Hills Retina Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/laguna-hills-retina-specialist/)
- [Santa Ana Retina Specialist ](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-retina-specialist/)
- [Santa Ana Retina Doctor ](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-retina-doctor/)
- [Lucentis Macula Specialist California](https://retinaorangecounty.com/lucentis-macula-specialist-california/)
- [California Macular Degeneration Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-macular-degeneration-specialist/)
- [Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy California](https://retinaorangecounty.com/non-proliferative-diabetic-retinopathy-ca/)
- [Eylea Macula Specialist California](https://retinaorangecounty.com/eylea-macula-specialist-california/)
- [AMD Specialist Laguna Hills, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/laguna-hills-amd-specialist/)
- [Retina Specialist Orange County](https://retinaorangecounty.com/retina-specialist-orange-county/)
- [Santa Ana AMD Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-amd-specialist/)
- [Retinal Detachment Surgeon California](https://retinaorangecounty.com/retinal-detachment-surgeon-california/)
- [California Macular Degeneration](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-macular-degeneration/)
- [Newport Beach Macular Edema](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-macular-edema/)
- [California Retina Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/california-retina-specialist/)
- [Santa Ana Retina Consultants](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-retina-consultants/)
- [Santa Ana Macular Pucker](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-macular-pucker/)
- [Santa Ana Retinal Hemorrhage](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-retinal-hemorrhage/)
- [Santa Ana Macular Degeneration](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-macular-degeneration/)
- [Newport Beach Retinal Hemorrhage](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-retinal-hemorrhage/)
- [Santa Ana Diabetic Retinopathy](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-diabetic-retinopathy/)
- [Newport Beach Retinal Vein Occlusion](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-retinal-vein-occlusion/)
- [Santa Ana Retinal Consultants](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-retinal-consultants/)
- [Laguna Hills Retina Consultants](https://retinaorangecounty.com/laguna-hills-retina-consultants/)
- [Laguna Hills Epiretinal Membrane](https://retinaorangecounty.com/laguna-hills-epiretinal-membrane/)
- [Best Macular Surgeon Orange County, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/best-macular-surgeon-orange-county-ca/)
- [Newport Beach Retina Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-retina-specialist/)
- [Find Retina Specialist Laguna Hills, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/find-retina-specialist-laguna-hills-ca/)
- [Find Me a Retina Specialist in Orange County, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/find-retina-specialist-orange-county-ca/)
- [Eye Surgeon Orange County](https://retinaorangecounty.com/eye-surgeon-orange-county/)
- [Orange County Retina Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/orange-county-retina-specialist/)
- [Best Retina Doctor in Orange County, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/best-retina-doctor-orange-county-ca/)
- [Best Retina Surgeon Orange County](https://retinaorangecounty.com/best-retina-surgeon-orange-county/)
- [Newport Beach Retina Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-retina-doctor/)
- [Orange County Retinal Detachment Surgeon](https://retinaorangecounty.com/orange-county-retinal-detachment-surgeon/)
- [AMD Specialist Laguna Hills](https://retinaorangecounty.com/amd-specialist-laguna-hills/)
- [Eye Doctors Who Treat Retinal Detachment](https://retinaorangecounty.com/eye-doctors-treat-retinal-detachment/)
- [Macular Degeneration Specialist Orange County, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/macular-degeneration-specialist-orange-county-ca/)
- [Diabetes Retina Specialist Orange County, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/diabetes-retina-specialist-orange-county-ca/)
- [AMD Specialist Orange County, CA ](https://retinaorangecounty.com/amd-specialist-orange-county-ca/)
- [Newport Beach AMD Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-amd-specialist/)
- [Santa Ana Retinal Detachment](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-retinal-detachment/)
- [Santa Ana Macular Edema](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-macular-edema/)
- [Laguna Hills Eye Surgeon](https://retinaorangecounty.com/laguna-hills-eye-surgeon/)
- [Newport Beach, CA Eye Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-ca-eye-doctor/)
- [Laguna Hills, CA Eye Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/laguna-hills-ca-eye-doctor/)
- [Santa Ana California Eye Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-california-eye-doctor/)
- [Newport Beach, CA Eye Surgeon](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-ca-eye-surgeon/)
- [Eye Doctor Newport Beach, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/eye-doctor-newport-beach-ca/)
- [Eye Doctor Laguna Hills, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/eye-doctor-laguna-hills-ca/)
- [Eye Surgeon Santa Ana CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/eye-surgeon-santa-ana-ca/)
- [Eye Doctor Santa Ana, CA](https://retinaorangecounty.com/eye-doctor-santa-ana-ca/)
- [Newport Beach California Eye Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-bch-eye-doctor/)
- [Laguna Hills Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/laguna-hills-doctor/)
- [A Newport Beach Eye Doctor You Can Trust](https://retinaorangecounty.com/a-newport-beach-eye-doctor-you-can-trust/)
- [Newport Beach Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-diabetic-retinopathy-doctor/)
- [Newport Beach Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-beach-non-proliferative-diabetic-retinopathy-doctor/)
- [Santa Ana Retinal Tear Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-retinal-tear-doctor/)
- [Santa Ana Eye Surgeon](https://retinaorangecounty.com/santa-ana-eye-surgeon/)
- [Newport Eye Surgeon](https://retinaorangecounty.com/newport-eye-surgeon/)
- [Laguna Hills Eye Doc](https://retinaorangecounty.com/laguna-hills-eye-doctor/)


## Posts

- [Low Vision Tools for Macular Degeneration](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2026/03/29/low-vision-tools-for-macular-degeneration/)
- [How Aging Affects Your Retina And Vision](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2026/02/26/how-aging-affects-your-retina-and-vision/)
- [Retinal Vein Occlusion](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2026/02/07/retinal-vein-occlusion/)
- [Macular Hole](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2026/02/07/macular-hole/)
- [Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2026/02/07/age-related-macular-degeneration-amd/)
- [Floaters](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2026/02/07/floaters/)
- [Epiretinal Membrane Macular Pucker](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2026/02/07/epiretinal-membrane-macular-pucker/)
- [Effects of Diabetes on the Retina](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2026/02/07/effects-of-diabetes-on-the-retina/)
- [Warning Signs Of Retinal Problems](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2026/01/22/warning-signs-of-retinal-problems/)
- [How Aging Changes Your Retina](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2025/12/25/how-aging-changes-your-retina/)
- [Protecting Your Vision From Age-Related Macular Degeneration](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2025/10/11/protecting-your-vision-from-age-related-macular-degeneration/)
- [The Importance of an Eye Surgeon](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2025/10/11/the-importance-of-an-eye-surgeon/)
- [The Importance Of Follow-Up Care After Eye Surgery](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2025/09/13/the-importance-of-follow-up-care-after-eye-surgery/)
- [Signs You Should See A Retina Doctor](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2025/08/04/signs-you-should-see-a-retina-doctor/)
- [Recovery Tips After Eye Surgery](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2025/08/04/recovery-tips-after-eye-surgery/)
- [Benefits Of Izervay](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2025/01/05/benefits-of-izervay/)
- [Tips For Eating With Metal Braces](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2024/09/07/tips-for-eating-with-metal-braces/)
- [Eye Injury Post Accident](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2024/05/24/eye-injury-post-accident/)
- [Car Accidents And Ophthalmologists](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2024/03/15/car-accidents-and-ophthalmologists/)
- [How Eye Surgery Can Improve Your Quality Of Life](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2023/12/27/how-eye-surgery-can-improve-your-quality-of-life/)
- [Exploring Surgical Options For Macular Degeneration](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2023/12/23/exploring-surgical-options-for-macular-degeneration/)
- [Why Consider Getting Porcelain Veneers?](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2022/08/01/why-consider-getting-porcelain-veneers/)
- [Fish-Eye Artworks Inspire Eye Care](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2022/07/12/fish-eye-artworks-inspire-eye-care/)
- [Trips & Slips: Ways Seniors Can Prevent A Bad Fall](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2022/02/09/trips-slips-ways-seniors-can-prevent-a-bad-fall/)
- [Seniors & Isolation: Ways to Alleviate Loneliness](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2022/01/23/seniors-isolation-ways-to-alleviate-loneliness/)
- [PRP Is a Best-Kept Beauty Secret](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2021/11/23/prp-is-a-best-kept-beauty-secret/)
- [Treatment For Non-Proliferative Retinopathy](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2021/06/22/treatment-for-non-proliferative-retinopathy/)
- [The Top Questions For Your Retinal Specialist](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2021/06/21/the-top-questions-for-your-retinal-specialist/)
- [Should You Seek Help For Macular Degeneration?](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2021/06/21/should-you-seek-help-for-macular-degeneration/)
- [Can I Receive Workers Comps for an Eye Injury?](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2018/03/18/can-receive-workers-comps-eye-injury/)
- [5 Reasons Why a Healthcare Practice Should Hire a PR Media Company](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2017/07/18/5-reasons-why-a-healthcare-practice-should-hire-a-pr-media-company/)
- [Doctors Visits After Auto Accidents](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2017/02/10/doctors-visits-after-auto-accidents/)
- [Vision Impairment Caused by Work Conditions: Do I Have a Case?](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2016/11/23/vision-impairment-caused-by-work-conditions-do-i-have-a-case/)
- [Common Eye Care Mistakes You Should Avoid](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2016/11/18/common-eye-care-mistakes-you-should-avoid/)
- [5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes While On the Job](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2016/11/16/5-ways-to-protect-your-eyes-while-on-the-job/)
- [5 Common Work-Related Eye Injuries](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2016/10/27/5-common-work-related-eye-injuries/)
- [Eye injuries as the result of an auto accident](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2016/10/27/eye-injuries-as-the-result-of-an-auto-accident/)
- [Allergies of the Eyes](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2016/06/16/allergies-of-the-eyes/)
- [Car Accidents & Eye Injuries](https://retinaorangecounty.com/2016/06/02/car-accidents-eye-injuries/)


## Services

- [Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)](https://retinaorangecounty.com/services/age-related-macular-degeneration-amd/)
- [Diabetic Retinopathy](https://retinaorangecounty.com/services/laguna-hills-diabetic-retinopathy/)
- [Retinal Tear and Retinal Detachment](https://retinaorangecounty.com/services/laguna-hills-eye-doctor-retinal-tear-and-retinal-detachment/)
- [Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) and Macular Edema](https://retinaorangecounty.com/services/laguna-hills-retinal-vein-occlusion-rvo-and-macular-edema/)
- [Macular Pucker](https://retinaorangecounty.com/services/newport-beach-macular-pucker/)


## Teams

- [John C. Hwang, M.D., M.B.A.](https://retinaorangecounty.com/team/laguna-hills-retina-doctor-john-c-hwang-m-d-m-b-a/)
- [John S. Lean, M.D., F.R.C.S.](https://retinaorangecounty.com/team/laguna-hills-eye-doctor-john-s-lean-m-d-f-r-c-s/)
- [Desmond Edward McGuire, M.D.](https://retinaorangecounty.com/team/desmond-edward-mcguire-m-d/)
- [Mrinali Gupta, M.D.](https://retinaorangecounty.com/team/mrinali-gupta-m-d/)
- [Charles W.G. Eifrig, M.D., F.A.C.S.](https://retinaorangecounty.com/team/laguna-hills-eye-surgeon-charles-w-g-eifrig-m-d-f-a-c-s/)

> Retina Associates of Orange County has been providing dedicated retinal care to the community since 2008. With three office locations in Orange County, our practice offers convenient access to specialized treatment for a variety of retinal conditions.

Our team includes Dr. Desmond E. McGuire, Dr. Charles W.G. Eifrig, Dr. John C. Hwang, Dr. Mrinali Gupta, and Dr. John S. Lean. Each physician brings a background of years of experience in caring for patients with sight-threatening retinal diseases.

We serve patients from Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, and additional locations in Santa Ana. Our board-certified surgeons and caring staff work closely with patients to provide treatment for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachment, and macular pucker.

Patients value our office for its compassionate approach, efficient care, and clear communication. For over 15 years, Retina Associates of Orange County has remained committed to supporting every patient’s vision and well-being with the highest standards in retinal care.