Dr. Andrea Aguirre, OD | Optometrist in San Francisco
Dr. Andrea Aguirre, OD, is an optometrist in San Francisco providing thoughtful, patient-centered eye care at Mosaddegh Eye Institute. Her clinical interests include comprehensive eye exams, ocular disease management, dry eye care, myopia control, binocular vision, and contact lens-related vision needs.
Dr. Aguirre earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, where she graduated with honors. Her training helps her evaluate both vision quality and long-term eye health, so patients receive care that is practical, precise, and easy to understand.
Before optometry, Dr. Aguirre graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University. Her academic background included research in sensorimotor development, with a focus on how exercise can influence cognitive and motor performance in individuals with Down Syndrome.
Dr. Aguirre’s path to optometry has included clinical experience across respected healthcare settings, including UCSF Health, multiple VA Medical Centers, and the Meredith W. Morgan University Eye Center.
As a therapeutic optometrist in San Francisco, she focuses on early detection, clear patient education, and collaborative care. Patients may see Dr. Aguirre for routine and medical eye exams, dry eye symptoms, myopia control evaluation, binocular vision concerns, contact lens needs, and ongoing monitoring of eye health.
Her care style is calm, attentive, and education-focused. She takes time to explain what she sees during an exam, what it may mean for the patient’s vision, and when additional treatment or follow-up may be helpful.
Credentials at a Glance:
– Doctor of Optometry (OD), University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry
– Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Arizona State University
– Licensed optometrist in California
– Clinical experience in ocular disease, myopia control, binocular vision, dry eye care, and comprehensive eye exams
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Andrea Aguirre provides optometry care in San Francisco with clinical interests in comprehensive eye exams, ocular disease management, dry eye care, myopia control, binocular vision, and contact lens-related vision needs.
Yes. Patients may see Dr. Aguirre for comprehensive eye exams that evaluate vision, eye health, focusing concerns, contact lens needs, and signs of medical eye conditions that may require monitoring or treatment.
Yes. Dr. Aguirre evaluates dry eye symptoms such as burning, watering, irritation, redness, fluctuating vision, and screen-related discomfort. She can help identify possible causes and recommend next steps for care.
Yes. Dr. Aguirre has experience with myopia control evaluation and management. Myopia control may be helpful for children and young patients whose nearsightedness is progressing over time.
Dr. Aguirre sees patients through Mosaddegh Eye Institute, which serves San Francisco from locations at 490 Post St, Suite 933 and 380 W. Portal Ave, Suite B.
