I am so fortunate to have found Dr. Gelbart. I'd always been told that my eyes were complicated,…read morebut I had no clue just how complicated. I began seeing Dr. Gelbart in October 2013, after a horrifying event in February that left me a blink away from blindness. The procedure to save my sight and reduce the IOP sent me on a fast track to cataracts, something that UCSF had not informed me was a possibility. I had surgery in March and April of 2014 and could not be happier with the outcome. It is worth the weekly appointments, countless tests to check the topography of each eye and all of the other screenings. Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he is also a good listener, extremely calm, kind, smart and patient. He weathered my emotional storms and gave me sight that I could never have imagined. While it is true that there is often a long wait, relax and try to understand that complex problems require time, and know that when it's your turn in that chair, you will also receive that same quality of care. Oh, and I neglected to add that he is a humble surgeon--rare as that is, it's true. As another patient entering his office one afternoon sang, "that man in there, Doctor Gelbart, gives sight to the bind!" and he is absolutely correct. Claudia runs the front of the office and she is beyond phenomenal! Every office needs a Claudia. She is extremely smart, professional, efficient, calm and caring. She, like Dr. Gelbart, lived through a few of my emotional tantrums and it did not seem to phase her, but rather she managed to make everything feel "all better", much like a good mom would do. So comforting to know that she both knows and does her job so well. When she tells you that she will do something, consider it done! This review would not be complete if I neglected to mention Dr. Ahgee Guo, the optometrist at the Stonestown office. Previous to Dr. Guo I had been seeing the same guy, family run business in the Mission, and just thought that they were all alike; busy and uncaring. Dr. Guo is super smart, super kind and sweet, and never makes you feel rushed. She saw me through some really rough times, times when I just couldn't really see. Her knowledge of my extreme farsightedness and narrow angle glaucoma blew me away. If you want the best, look no further! I am forever grateful

Fed up with the terrible disorganization at the clinic I'd been going to for years, I started a…read moresearch for a new ophthalmologist. With an underlying chronic illness, it was important to find someone who was both competent and wouldn't leave me sitting in the waiting room for hours for every visit. I took a chance on Dr. Gelbart from the great Yelp reviews and also because he has an office near my house. I can only say how relieved I was to find him! A consummate professional, he is caring, thorough and very knowledgeable. I now feel I am in much better hands now then I ever was before at the 'top' doctor at the other clinic. The office may not be flashy, but the quality of care is superb. Nothing but good things to say about Dr. Gelbart!

We spent 15k plus on my PRP surgery and the results were good but the service for follow ups wasn't…read moregreat and me and my wife went in Nov 2023 for a basic checkup and paid a cash price out of pocket up front. 7 months later they nickel and dimed us for addl costs and billed us for what we consider should have been covered in our original agreed upon cash payment or even just as a returning customer in my wife's case. Seems shady and i will not be recommending Schwartz eye center going forward. It's too bad as i have previously recommended them to multiple friends and family.

Good doctor, recommended by my ophthalmologist. About a year ago I had cataract surgery on one…read moreeye, which went very well. I like Lee a lot. He's funny, makes you feel relaxed. Yes, office waits were often long, but I just brought a book. Definitely recommend him.

Absolutely NO BEDSIDE MANNER. I was a first time patient. I made an appt to see him on a friends…read morerecommendation. His staff did all the things the Dr doesn't do then told me he's not in today. I specifically booked with him. I had to come back a month later to see him. He clearly would rather deal with a patient that's knocked out with an aesthetic than deal with a person that's awake!! No hello no introducing himself, hardly looked at me. Looked at computer and said in the future I don't need to even see him. YUP!! I WONT!!

I don't understand the negative reviews. I found Dr. Goodman to be very pleasant and thorough. He…read moresaid my condition was from having too many birthdays! His staff was very pleasant.

Dr. Yung is very helpful and thorough. I had a much more thorough LASIK/PRK exam at UCSF than at…read moreother places. The only downside is that you have to pay for the exam, whereas other places give it for free. But it doesn't make sense to cheap out if you are getting irreversible surgery on your eyes. Dr. Yung gave detailed answers to my questions during the exam and on MyChart.

Wonderful experience. I was eager to get LASIK but was not sure whether to go to a "LASIK factory"…read moreor a world class academic institution. I'm glad I chose the latter. Dr. McLeod, the chairman of ophthalmology at UCSF, is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and most of all, down to earth physician who made me feel comfortable with my decision to pursue LASIK. He is incredibly patient and easy to talk to, performed a comprehensive evaluation of my eyes, and made sure I was definitely a great candidate for the procedure. He was able to cite research done in the field to alleviate concerns about potential side effects and explained the reasoning behind the decision making process. The care was highly personalized and I felt well cared for as a patient. The support staff was very nice and helpful; given the academic nature of the institution I did not feel any sales pressure. The postop experience was great and Dr. McLeod personally examined me and made sure I had an excellent outcome. I would recommend anyone considering LASIK to undergo the procedure at UCSF. It is a fantastic institution that provides outstanding, patient-centered care.

I recently had cataract surgery in both eyes with Dr. Lin, and I have been delighted with the…read moreresults. I felt like I was in very capable hands, and was fully prepared for the surgery due to the care and attention that went into the guidance that he gave me. The actual surgery was remarkably quick and painless, and the staff at the surgery center made it easy and pleasant. Special appreciation goes to Dr. Lin's assistant Sarah Caracter, who was extremely helpful and patient in answering my questions and guiding me through the entire process. I would highly recommend this team for anyone considering cataract surgery.

Dr Lin, did surgery for my cataract in my right eye . And as a result my vision is much improved…read more The preparation and the surgery went without a hitch. Dr. Lin is very good at explaining what I was to expect. I felt I was in good hands Anne Leong . I also appreciated his assistant who did the scheduling and was very supportive her name is Sarah Carpenter.

Dr. So is an exceptional surgeon and a deeply compassionate humanitarian. My family remains forever…read moregrateful for his warmth, skill, and dedication in helping save my father's vision. As an avid reader, writer, and bike rider, my dad's vision is an invaluable part of his independence and zest for life. Recently, we went on a bike ride together, and I found myself reflecting that without Dr. So, I may not have had the chance to relive such a meaningful part of my childhood with my dad. I am incredibly grateful that Dr. So came into my father's life. His joy, charisma, and steady encouragement helped lift my dad's spirits during a challenging time. Beyond his work as a physician, Dr. So's scholarship program reflects his broader commitment to serving others and investing in a better future. Having had the pleasure of meeting him, I can attest that he is a rare doctor who combines world-class talent with genuine compassion for his patients and community. I highly recommend Dr. So as a skilled and caring physician and support the mission of his scholarship program.

Since Doc changed his business model, he is attentive, and spends as much time as you need during…read morethe visit. He has all the updated testing equipment and is available by phone, text, email if you reach out to him. I've been his patient for over 15 years, so I welcome his new practice.

Excellent care!great bedside manner! He is the best doctor. Saved my sight! I have been seeing…read morehim over ten years. The greatest!!!!

What a wonderful doctor! He is caring and thorough. He took the time to explain to me everything…read morehe was doing and the results of what he was seeing concerning my eye exam. I was totally blown away with his kind and gentle manner. An absolutely wonderful experience with a wonderful doctor!! We need more caring professionals like him. Thank you so much Dr. Cruciger!

My husband is so happy after have his surgery for Strabismus. This was his 4th and Dr. Qureshi was…read moregreat to take on his case. My husband was nervous, but Dr. Qureshi put him at ease. Vision is so important! I highly recommend Dr. Qureshi and the Lyons Eye Clinic. The office has been very helpful with are appointments. Thanks again Dr. Qureshi

Dr. Qureshi performed a life-changing surgery for me. I have strabismus and went to a different…read moredoctor last year and was nervous that they didn't explain the process very well and didn't ask me many questions. This procedure is a big deal to me, so I searched for other specialists and found Dr. Qureshi. He not only seems to have the best method based on a ton of experience (I know this because I looked on reddit and read other patient experiences with other doctors and their methods), but he explained how it all worked, and took way more precautions. I had some previous eye injury so we had an MRI done and a full check up. He wanted to be sure that the muscle wasn't damaged. I was able to schedule surgery for 3 weeks from the time I saw him for the first time so the process was very efficient. He uses an iterative method, using adjustable sutures, so that after an hour he woke me up (I still couldn't feel anything) and checked the eye placement. If he needed to tweak it a bit he could do it right then and there, to avoid having to put me under again and having a second surgery. I am super happy with the results. Not only does it look great, but I no longer have double vision. I highly recommend that if you have strabismus, do not look any further. Go see Dr Qureshi. You need to go to someone confident who has done this surgery hundreds of times.