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    Ali & Patel, OD

    3.7 (22 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Laser vision correction

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    if you are seeking a doctor to do your cataract surgery, please consider contacting dr. stephen…read morebylsma at elite eye center in santa maria, ca. the facility is spacious and ultra clean. the staff is very friendly and professional. and, most importantly, dr. bylsma is a person who is friendly, tops in his field and is very willing to answer any questions you might have. look him up on the internet. you will find his educational background is outstanding and he has made advancements in his field of ophthalmology. in about one month i went from having cataracts (in both eyes) and very bad astigmatism to having clear vision in both eyes. i had surgery at premier eye center (one eye at a time for the cataracts) and lasik at elite eye center to correct the astigmatism (both eyes at once). i don't have to wear glasses any more! in all the procedures dr. bylsma explained what was going to be taking place and talked to me during the procedures. he made me feel comfortable. this was such an easy, positive experience that i would recommend that you consider dr. bylsma and elite eye center as the people to help you with your cataract surgery.

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    Please read before cataract (or Any) procedure:…read more Review of Dr. Zarnegar at Shepherd Eye Center, Santa Maria, CA In my early 70s, I began experiencing unusual symptoms in my left eye: intermittent fuzzy vision, the sensation of pressure like something was in the eye, especially in the mornings. Despite regular visits and discussions with my optometrist, these symptoms were repeatedly attributed to dryness or an emerging cataract. After trying punctal plugs (which later had to be surgically removed), I was referred to Dr. Zarnegar for cataract surgery and was approved for a multi-focal lens. In April 2022, I underwent the procedure on my left eye. During the surgery, I heard an unusual amount of commotion in the operating room and Dr. Zarnegar speaking loudly to his staff. It felt chaotic. The next morning, I was told I would be able to drive to my post-op appointment, but my vision in the operated eye was extremely distorted -- like looking through goggles full of water. My equilibrium was off, and I felt intense anxiety. When I asked Dr. Zarnegar if there had been an equipment issue (because of what I heard during surgery), his exact words to me were: "After over 40 years in this business, I have never had anything like this happen before. I don't know what happened! I could hardly see to do the procedure." That statement was shocking and terrifying to hear from the person who had just operated on my eye. Following the surgery, I was prescribed various medications, but none improved the situation. I was eventually told my cornea was damaged. After extensive personal research and consultations, I learned I had FUCH"S DYSTROPHY-- a corneal disease that was never diagnosed before the surgery, despite the fact that it can be identified through a standard slit lamp exam. Ultimately, the outcome of this ten-minute cataract procedure was that I required a corneal transplant. This could likely have been avoided had I been properly diagnosed beforehand. In my opinion, a specialist should have recognized this condition before recommending cataract surgery with a multi-focal lens. I share this review with great disappointment and to urge others: if you're experiencing unusual eye symptoms, please seek multiple opinions -- especially before eye surgery. Ask explicitly about Fuchs'dystrophy. My hope is to spare someone else the trauma I experienced.

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