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Dr. Austin Fox, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 37
Dr. Austin Fox, MD
4.8 (1003 Ratings)
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Dr. Austin Fox, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA.
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Dr. Austin Fox, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Irvine, CA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
Dr. Austin Fox, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA.

About

Dr. Fox graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine Mobile, AL 1993-1994 in 2014 and completed a residency at University of Iowa. Dr. Austin Fox, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA and has 11 years experience. Dr. Fox currently practices at UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and are affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Fox has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Conjunctival Hemorrhage and Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fox received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 1003 times. Dr. Fox's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fox is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Glaucoma
Visual Field Defects
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Glaucoma
Visual Field Defects
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Glaucoma
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Eye Pain
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Hordeolum
Ocular Hypertension
Stye
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bell's Palsy
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lagophthalmos
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Orbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Treatment
Laser Cataract Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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    California Care Small Group HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    850 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 824-2020
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 UCI Health Eye Care Services
    101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 824-2020
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fox
4.8
Based on 1003 Reviews
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3 Stars (12)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (18)

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Patient Reviews
May 20, 2025
I want to personally thank Dr. Austin Fox, MD, for identifying a retinal tear that could have potentially progressed to a retinal detachment. Dr. Fox is knowledgeable, professional, and easy to talk to. There’s a reason I travel from out of state to see him.
— May 20, 2025
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama College of Medicine Mobile, AL 1993-1994
    2014
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • National Institutes Of Health Clinical Center
    2015
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Iowa
    2020
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Austin Fox, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fox's profile.

Dr. Fox frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Conjunctival Hemorrhage and Glaucoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Austin Fox, MD is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Austin Fox, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr, Orange, CA