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Carol Yu, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry

Professional interests include: eye problems, myopia (nearsightedness)

3200 S University Drive
Davie, FL 33328

(954) 262-4235

Carol Yu, OD is an optometrist in San Diego, CA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Carol Yu, OD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

Office Locations

Address:

9415 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Address:

3200 S University Drive
Davie, FL 33328

Some issues Carol Yu, OD 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.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

eye procedures	293

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	17
Hispanic	28
Asian	18
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	24
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

eye procedures	199

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	29
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

doctor visit	27
eye procedures	297

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	33
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	105
eye procedures	180

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	29
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Yu, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Carol Yu, OD treated as an optometrist in San Diego, CA were eye procedures.

doctor visit	66
eye procedures	243

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Yu, OD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	65
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Yu, OD From 2018 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Yu, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	4
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Carol Yu, OD graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. She completed residency at Nova Southeastern University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry

Residency: Nova Southeastern University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Carol Yu, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Carol Yu, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$682 Infuse $332	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $250	VYZULTA $100
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$623 Infuse $320	ULTRA MULTIFOCAL TORIC $291	XIIDRA $12
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$498 Acuvue $498
Coopervision Inc.	$274 Clariti Contact Lens $186	Onefit Contact Lens $88
Allergan, Inc.	$249 RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $125	VUITY $124
Other	$1,103 XIIDRA $386	Rocklatan $122	TYRVAYA $98	iScan $93	AIR OPTIX $75	Other $329

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,129
Consulting Fee	$225
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$75

Biography

Dr. Carol Yu's area of specialization is optometry (primary eye care). Clinical interests for Dr. Yu include myopia (nearsightedness). Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Yu (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Chinese. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. UC San Diego Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in San Diego, CA.