Cornea & Cataract Surgery — Oakland & Walnut Creek
Dr. Eileen Feng specializes in cornea and cataract care at Northern California Cornea Associates, seeing patients across the East Bay and greater Bay Area from offices in Oakland and Walnut Creek.
Dr. Feng earned her undergraduate degree at Harvard College, graduating magna cum laude. She received her M.D. from University of Michigan, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and graduated with several distinctions. She completed her residency at Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear, followed by a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery at the Stanford Byers Eye Institute.
Her areas of expertise include premium cataract surgery, corneal diseases such as Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, keratoconus, and infections, all forms of corneal transplantation, pterygium surgery, and dry eyes. She prioritizes helping patients understand their diagnosis and partnering with them to determine the most appropriate treatment plan, while helping her patients achieve their best possible vision and quality of life.
A few of the most common reasons Bay Area patients come in.
Often a sign of cataracts — Dr. Feng will review all of the lens options and help you choose the best lens based on your lifestyle.
Dr. Feng will evaluate and discuss the right treatment for you, ranging from conservative approaches such as eye drops to surgical approaches including partial or full-thickness corneal transplants.
A progressive condition that often starts in the teens. Corneal cross-linking can stop progression early, before vision loss becomes harder to treat.
A growth on the surface of the eye that is often due to sun exposure.
Dr. Feng can perform a thorough eye check to assess your eye health and look for signs of dry eyes, diabetes, or glaucoma.
Prompt evaluation for infections that present as redness, tearing, and pain in the eye. Often related to contact-lens use.
A few things worth knowing before your first visit.
Most patients are referred by an optometrist or primary eye doctor, but you're welcome to reach out to the office directly to ask.
Our office accept most PPO and HMO insurances, as well as Medi-CAL and Medicare. Call either office and our front desk can confirm your specific plan before you book.
Any recent eye exam records, your glasses, eye drops, and insurance card.
Yes — she's fluent in conversational Mandarin and happy to discuss your care in Mandarin if that's more comfortable.
It is recommended for patients to have a dilated eye exam every year. If you prefer to be not dilated for the exam, please let the staff know during your visit.
Two convenient locations serving the East Bay and greater Bay Area.