Dr. Bishoy Said

About me

Dr. Bishoy Said, founder of EyeSee Specialists, has dedicated his career to providing premium, after-hours urgent eye care to the San Diego community. With a Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, Dr. Said further honed his skills through an advanced fellowship in cornea, anterior segment, and refractive surgery at UC San Diego.

As a board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Said specializes in diagnosing and treating urgent conditions such as red eyes, flashes, floaters, and eye trauma. His practice focuses on providing boutique-quality care with same-day appointments and transparent pricing. Dr. Said’s passion for patient care extends globally, with a history of medical missions to underserved regions such as Sri Lanka, Egypt, Colombia, and Bolivia.

With a blend of technical expertise, compassionate care, and a dedication to serving the community, Dr. Said ensures every patient receives timely and trusted ophthalmology services.

Past experience

Dr. Said brings over a decade of experience as an ophthalmologist, having served as an attending physician at leading medical practices, including:

• Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group (San Diego, CA)
• Hidden Valley Eye Associates (Escondido, CA)

He is also an experienced educator, serving as a volunteer faculty member at UC San Diego, where he has trained residents and medical students in cataract surgery and clinical ophthalmology.

Dr. Said’s expertise in urgent eye care has positioned him as a trusted name in San Diego’s medical community, with recognition as a Top Doctor multiple times.

Credentials

Education and Training:

• Doctor of Medicine: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
• Residency in Ophthalmology: UC Irvine.
• Fellowship in Cornea, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery: UC San Diego.

Board Certification:

• American Board of Ophthalmology: Certified through 2035.

Awards and Recognitions:

• San Diego Top Doctor (2018, 2019, 2021, 2024).
• America’s Top Ophthalmologists (2015–2018).

Publications and Presentations:

• Published author of research in corneal surgery and urgent eye care.
• Presenter at prestigious conferences, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• The Cornea Society.
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
• San Diego Eye Bank (Board of Directors).

Global Outreach:

Dr. Said’s commitment to global health is exemplified by his participation in multiple medical missions, providing free eye care to underserved communities around the world.

Research and Publications

Dr. Bishoy Said is a dedicated contributor to ophthalmology research, with a particular focus on corneal surgery, refractive procedures, and advancements in eye care. His work has been presented at prestigious conferences and published in respected journals, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of ophthalmology.

Selected Publications

• “Boston Keratoprosthesis”
  Mastering Corneal Surgery: Recent Advances and Current Techniques
  • Co-authored a comprehensive chapter detailing innovative techniques in corneal transplantation.
• “Postoperative Monocular Vision Loss”
  Clinical Anesthesiology: Lessons Learned from Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
  • Analyzed postoperative vision loss in a peer-reviewed chapter to guide best practices.
• “Prevalence of Positive Microbiology Results From Donor Cornea Tissue in Different Methods of Corneal Transplantation”
  • Published in Cornea Journal, this research earned awards for its contribution to understanding donor tissue outcomes.

Conference Presentations

• “Hot Tub, Hot Eye: Corneal Ulcers”
  • Presented at Shiley Eye Center’s Community Lecture Series, educating peers and patients on managing complex corneal conditions.
• “Cheese, Crackers, and Cornea: Management of Ocular Surface Tumors”
  • Delivered at the San Diego Eye Bank Fall Seminar.
• “Variable Toricity Ratio in Toric Lens Selection”
  • Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) Symposium.

Awards and Recognitions for Research

• Resident Research Project of the Year
  • For groundbreaking work on donor cornea microbiology.
• Best Paper of Session
  • Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.