Eye Care With Heart  

Dr. Careen Caputo is an optometrist with a unique blend of clinical expertise and public health insight. After earning her Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1992, she began her career at the Fort Ord Army base, where she completed her ocular disease rotation. Today, she maintains a personal connection to the community where her career began.

Known for her compassionate care and attention to detail, Dr. Caputo has worked in both large ophthalmology practices and her own private clinic. Her work is guided by a belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality eye care, regardless of background or financial status.

Careen Caputo

Background & Education  

Education  

  • Master of Public Health – Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
  • Doctorate of Optometry – Southern California College of Optometry
  • Bachelor of Science in Visual Science – Southern California College of Optometry

Certifications  

  • Glaucoma Certification – University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry
  • Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA) Certification – under Dr. Leland Rosenblum & Dr. Eric Del Piero

Professional Highlights

  • Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health
  • Research and education initiatives in underserved Latino communities
  • Developer of diabetic retinopathy awareness materials for Hoag Memorial Hospital

Other Professionals at the Practice

  • Eric J. Del Piero, MD

    Eric J. Del Piero, MD

  • Leland H. Rosenblum, MD

    Leland H. Rosenblum, MD

  • Elaine J. Zhou, MD

    Elaine J. Zhou, MD

  • Kasey Nakajima, OD

    Kasey Nakajima, OD

  • Anna J. Shi, MD

    Anna J. Shi, MD

  • Roger C. Husted, MD

    Roger C. Husted, MD

  • Braden Allen Burchkard, MD

    Braden Allen Burchkard, MD

The team of doctors at Monterey County Eye Associates

Monterey County Eye Associates
Leland H. Rosenblum, MD - MBEC
Eric J. Del Piero, MD

Our team of ophthalmologists provides state-of-the-art eye care using the latest technology. They are proud to be affiliated with: 

  • AAO: American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • ABO: American Board of Ophthalmology

To schedule an appointment, please call us at one of our four ophthalmologist office locations in Monterey, Ryan Ranch, Salinas, and King City, or contact us online.

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