
Our Monterey Location
Monterey County Eye Associates is proud to provide our region with the absolute best in eye care.
Our team has a highly-skilled optometrist as well as several renowned ophthalmologists.
At our Monterey, CA, location we can treat eye diseases, cataracts, glaucoma, perform eye surgery, and more.
How to Get to Dr. Del Piero's Office From...
CSUMB
- Follow CA-1 S to Fremont St in Monterey.
- Take exit 401A and merge onto CA-1 S
- Take exit 401A toward Monterey
- Continue on Fremont St. Drive to El Dorado St
- Keep left at the fork to continue on Fremont St
- Turn left onto Abrego St, pass by Jack in the Box
- Turn right onto El Dorado St.
- Our office will be on the right


Carmel-By-The-Sea
- Take CA-1 N
- Take exit 399B toward Monterey/CA-1BUS
- Continue onto Munras Ave
- Continue straight to stay on Munras Ave
- Turn left onto El Dorado St
- Our office will be on the right
Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Head west on Cannery Row toward David Ave
- Cannery Row turns left and becomes David Ave
- Turn left onto Lighthouse Ave
- Continue straight to stay on Lighthouse Ave
- Take the Pacific St ramp
- Keep left to continue on Pacific St
- Turn left onto El Dorado St
- Our office will be on the left

Monterey Is Also Home to Our
Ryan Ranch Optical Center
We truly attempt to meet any eye need. To provide comprehensive service, we operate optical centers in addition to our traditional offices. At our Ryan Ranch location, you can receive refraction, eye condition screenings, and be fitted with eyeglasses or contact lenses. We offer a variety of globally recognized eyewear brands and can customize your choice with specialized lenses and coatings.
Find us at 21 Upper Ragsdale Dr. #200 || (831) 655-6488
Request Your Appointment Now
Patients throughout Monterey County have trusted us with their eye care for decades. We utilize the most advanced eye surgery technology available and can treat almost any eye problem you or your loved one are suffering from. As part of our commitment to treating all of Monterey, we have staff at each location who are fluent in Spanish. At our Monterey location, we also have an ophthalmologist who is fluent in Mandarin.
Many eye conditions worsen without treatment. For example, unaddressed glaucoma can devolve into full-blown blindness. Protecting your sight is one of the best investments you can possibly make. To request an eye exam, all you have to do is call or write to us now.
"Very professional, thorough and friendly Doctors and staff. Dr. Del Piero and staff took the time to explain what was going on in my eye. I will not hesitate recommending his practice to friends based on my experience. He also came highly recommended from others professionals in the medical field who had family use his practice." Mark K
Our Incredible Team of Eye Doctors
Dr. Eric J. Del Piero
Dr. Piero is a Monterey County native who specializes in the retina and vitreous. He has studied at several of the most prestigious institutions in America, including Johns Hopkins University and the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Piero has practiced ophthalmology in Monterey since 1985. During this time he has been an instructor at Natividad Medical Center, President of the Monterey County Medical Society and served on the Board of Trustees of the California Medical Association. His body of work earned him the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award in 1999.

Dr. Leland H. Rosenblum
Dr. Rosenblum is a cataract, glaucoma, and oculoplastics surgeon who has been with Monterey County Eye Associates since 1998. He graduated magna cum laude from the Ivy League's Brown University and later received specialized ophthalmology training at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. The Carmel Pine Cone named Dr. Rosenblum Monterey Peninsula's best ophthalmologist every single year from 2012 through 2020. He is a highly sought-after authority on ophthalmology who has served on the Board of Directors for the California Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Anna J. Shi
Dr. Shi is a native of Northern California who received both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of California, Davis. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Surgery. She has particular expertise in performing minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries as well as complex cataract procedures. Her excellent skill in this area has led to memberships in the American Glaucoma Society and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Shi is fluent in Mandarin.
Dr. Roger C. Husted
After serving as a colonel in the U.S. Army, Dr. Husted turned his focus to ophthalmology. He spent nearly two decades as Chief of Ophthalmology at Silas B. Hays Army Community Hospital in Fort Ord before beginning private practice. On top of his prestigious internships and residencies, Dr. Husted completed a fellowship in retinal diseases at California Pacific Medical Center, where has been an instructor since 1979. Patients value Dr. Husted's wealth of ophthalmology knowledge and skill.
Dr. Kasey Nakajima
Dr. Nakajima was born and raised in Monterey to a family of optometrists. Since becoming an optometrist herself after graduating from Pacific University, she has earned several distinctions. For example, she is the president-elect for the Monterey Bay Optometric Society. Her vast skill set allows her to serve both pediatric and geriatric patients. Dr. Nakajima provides both binocular vision and contact lens services. She is fluent in Spanish, which allows her to better serve Monterey's large Spanish-speaking patient population.
Our Practice Prioritizes Affordability
Many patients come to us to receive elite care for critical eye conditions. We understand ocular issues can be very stressful on their own and do not want payment problems to complicate your care. We have taken several steps to ease budgetary worries.
We accept nearly all insurance providers and major credit cards. Our highly experienced team is happy to coordinate with your insurance company to ensure you receive the most benefits possible. Finally, we are flexible with regards to out-of-pocket payment plans if needed.
"Dr. Del Piero was professional and kind. He found two holes in my retina and fixed them with a barrage laser two days later. His staff were thoughtful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend." Meghan Davis Mercer