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Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD

(Dr. Matthew Wade, M.D.)

(260 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Professional interests include: complex cataract surgery, LASIK, cornea transplant (keratoplasty), and more.

118 Med Surge I
Irvine, CA 92697

(949) 824-0158

Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD is a cornea specialist in Orange, CA specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD is affiliated with Regents of the University of California and UCI Health.

Office Locations

101 The City Drive South Building 30a
Orange, CA 92868

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118 Med Surge I
Irvine, CA 92697

(949) 824-0158

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19210 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92612

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380 West Central Avenue Suite 400
Brea, CA 92821

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850 Health Sciences Road
Irvine, CA 92617

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Some issues Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

In 2012, Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD performed more simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2012 were eye procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212
eye procedures	55
transplant procedures	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	751
eye procedures	554
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	32
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	70
Asian	63
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	58
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	47
diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	912
eye procedures	883
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	44
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	18
Hispanic	98
Asian	86
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	77
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	67
doctor visit	875
eye procedures	1124
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	53
laser treatment	67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	26
Hispanic	186
Asian	218
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	550
From 75 to 84	444
85 and over	156
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
doctor visit	928
eye procedures	1183
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37
laser treatment	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	0
Hispanic	82
Asian	126
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	76
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
doctor visit	591
eye procedures	1486
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	53
laser treatment	44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	106
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	82
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	934
eye procedures	736
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
laser treatment	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	90
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	66
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	846
eye procedures	865
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	72
laser treatment	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	102
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	73
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	872
eye procedures	827
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	87
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	53
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	963
eye procedures	1350
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	51
laser treatment	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	83
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	73
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	53
doctor visit	925
eye procedures	1561
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	13
laser treatment	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	116
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	76
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Orange, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	39
diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	800
eye procedures	965
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	42
laser treatment	39
transplant procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	97
Non-Hispanic White	368
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	76
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	208
85 and over	71
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	255

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at Department of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: Department of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Regents of the University of California

UCI Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 260 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew W. Wade, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$28,123 Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System $9,750	Catalyst System $4,400	Whitestar Signature $3,575	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $1,875	Tecnis iTec Preloaded Delivery System $1,400	Other $7,123
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.	$4,400 Cystaran $4,400
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$1,050 iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass System Model G2-M-IS $750	Photrexa $131	$169
Alcon Vision LLC	$531 AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $98	Hydrus Microstent $89	Wavelight Refractive Suite $19	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $14	$310
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.	$262 ARTEVO 800 $262
Other	$1,306 VABYSMO $149	CRYSTALENS $136	NoProduct $113	Optics $107	Healon Viscoelastics $87	Other $715

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$27,075
Honoraria	$4,400
Food and Beverage	$2,776
Royalty or License	$1,375
Education	$38
Other	$10

Biography

Dr. Matthew Wade specializes in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) and practices in Irvine, CA, Brea, CA, and Orange, CA. These areas are among Dr. Wade's clinical interests: complex cataract surgery, LASIK, and anterior segment reconstruction. He is affiliated with UCI Health. He studied medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His distinctions include: Southern California Super Doctors; Southern California Rising Stars; and Physicians of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association.