Dr Diana Kersten | Refractive Surgery Laguna Hills | Pterygium Surgery Orange County

Diana H. Kersten, M.D.Board-Certified Ophthalmologist

Dr. Diana Kersten is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology. She specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, pterygium surgery, and general ophthalmology. She grew up in Iowa City, Iowa, and received her medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She then trained in ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston.

Following her residency, Dr. Kersten worked in developing countries for two years and completed a fellowship in International Ophthalmology. She joined Harvard Eye Associates in 1988 and has been dedicated to providing her patients with the best possible individualized care through her warm, thorough approach and meticulous attention to detail. She has lectured in many countries throughout the world and has published articles in ophthalmology journals. Dr. Kersten has been recognized as a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association.

Dr. Kersten’s passion and commitment to ophthalmology patients extend far beyond her practice at Harvard Eye Associates. She has volunteered her time to numerous medical missions and nonprofit groups, joining in the effort to combat blindness in developing countries. To date, she has worked in over 20 countries, including Malawi, Vietnam, Honduras, Laos, and Myanmar. She enjoys teaching and providing medical and surgical eye care to those in the greatest need. In 2019, she and her team organized Operation Restore Sight. All of Harvard Eye’s doctors participated in this program to provide 54 free eye surgeries to uninsured and low-income patients referred from St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers. Dr. Kersten and the Harvard Eye doctors continue to provide ongoing services for this group.

Education & Training

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
University of California (San Francisco)/Mount ZionInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1982