Dr. Aruna Rajagopalan is dedicated to enhancing her patients’ quality of life through personalized eye care. With expertise in primary care optometry, eye disease management, and specialty contact lenses, she tailors her approach to meet each patient's unique needs.
Education
Dr. Rajagopalan earned her Bachelor of Science in Optometry in India before moving to the United States to pursue a Master’s degree in Vision Science, where she conducted research on contact lenses. Her passion for working closely with patients led her to earn her Doctorate in Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. During her clinical rotations at VA medical centers and community health centers, she gained valuable experience treating conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts.
Specialties
- Primary care optometry for patients of all ages
- Specialty contact lens fittings
- Eye disease management (glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration)
- Co-management of LASIK and cataract surgery patients
Dr. Rajagopalan enjoys building meaningful connections with her patients and appreciates the diversity of Silicon Valley. Fluent in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, she can communicate effectively with patients from various backgrounds. Her approach to pediatric eye care emphasizes working at children’s levels to keep them engaged.
Outside of work, Dr. Rajagopalan enjoys traveling, reading, cooking Indian delicacies, and spending quality time with her family.