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Dr. Christen Allaman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Christen Allaman, MD
4.9 (73 Ratings)
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Dr. Christen Allaman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, CA.
Dr. Christen Allaman, MD
4.9 (73 Ratings)
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Dr. Christen Allaman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Christen Allaman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, CA.

About

Dr. Allaman graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1992 and completed a residency at Eye and Ear Institute Of Pittsburgh.Dr. Christen Allaman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Allaman currently practices at Allaman Eye Care Medical Group and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Allaman has experience treating conditions like Ophthalmoplegic Migraine, Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Allaman received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 73 times. Dr. Allaman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Allaman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Allaman is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Ocular Hypertension
Glaucoma
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Ocular Hypertension
Glaucoma
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Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diplopia
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Cataract
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Presbyopia
Pterygium
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Cataract, Anterior Polar, Dominant
Cataract, Zonular
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Glaucoma
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclotropia
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Eye Disease
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Glaucoma - Sleep Apnea
Glaucoma Associated With Systemic Abnormalities
Glaucoma Diabetic Eye Disease
Glaucoma, Normal Tension, Susceptibility to
Graves' Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Sjögren's Syndrome
Solar Retinopathy
Still's Disease
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Tonic Pupil
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
Vitreous Abscess
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Argon Laser Surgery
Argon Laser Treatment
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Laser Surgery
Laser Trabeculoplasty or Iridectomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Physical Examination
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Soft Contact Lenses
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery

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  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1665 Dominican Way Ste 122, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  2. 2 Office
    1667 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Allaman performed cataract surgery on both my eyes over a period of 8 years. As someone who wore glasses or contacts since childhood, my uncorrected vision is now 20 20, which I love! His focus on overall eye health, while also solving my medical problem, really impressed me. His office staff is superb as well.
Kathy Huntley — Apr 16, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Calif Pacific MC
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Eye and Ear Institute Of Pittsburgh
    1996
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Allaman frequently treats the following conditions: Ophthalmoplegic Migraine, Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christen Allaman, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christen Allaman, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA