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    Benjamin Eye Institute

    4.4 (214 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Services - Benjamin Eye Institute

    Eye surgery

    Laser vision correction

    Eye exams

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    The service was brilliant. Benjamin was detailed and quick, very helpful and professional.

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    Ask the Community - Benjamin Eye Institute

    Hello, I had a pterygium surgery done 3 years ago with amniotic graft, and my eye never properly healed-the inner corner is still always red. Is this something you would be able to help repair?

    Yes. If there is residual scarring in the area causing redness, it could be removed and replaced with a conjunctival graft. Robert Levine MD… 

    Do you go chalazion removal?

    Yes. We do. The removal includes a special medication cocktail injection to prevent recurrence. We also have special prices for uninsured or cash customers. Please call the office to learn more.

    Hello!! how much does the initial examination cost at your clinic?

    Hello. The visit includes a fully comprehensive ophthalmic examination with refraction ( RX for glasses), ultra wide retinal imaging with Optos, intra ocular pressure check, glaucoma, cataract, macular degeneration,diabetic eye disease and dry eye… 

    Hi Dear. You guys do Ptygerium surgery?

    Hi Maribel. Yes, we do pterygium surgery with amino graft. It’s the best way to achieve a great cosmetic result and prevent recurrence. Without the amino graft there is an 85% chance that the pterygium comes back especially in Latino patients in… 

    Hello, what is the price range for upper blepharoplasty?

    Hello. We specialize in lasik,cataract and dry eye. For blepharoplasty we recommend doctors at Eyesthetica who specialize in oculoplastics. Doctor David Samimi is excellent as are all the other docs in that group.

    Is adult Strabismus surgery one of your expertise?

    Hello. We specialize in lasik, cataract surgery, glaucoma, dry eyes and medical retina. We don't do strabismus surgery. We refer these patients to strabismus specialists. We are sorry we couldn't be of help.

    How much is lasik?

    Hello. Thank you for your inquiry. Our price for lasik is from $2900 to $3150 per eye, depending on the method of payment. The price includes the all laser no blade custom lasik procedure, any necessary enhancements and all the preoperative and… 

    Dear. Doctor Benjamin do you do laser pterygium removed?

    Hello Maribel, we do the most advanced and modern way of pterygium removal with amniotic membrane grafting and tisseel glue yielding very quick recovery. Although we use lasers for cataract and vision correction surgeries, pterygium excision is not… 

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    Review Highlights - Benjamin Eye Institute

    Mayka took great care of me during my consultation and after all of the tests were done, I got to meet the Dr.

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    Christopher I Zoumalan, MD, FACS

    Christopher I Zoumalan, MD, FACS

    4.9(229 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    It has been six months since my surgery with the masterful Dr. Christopher Zoumalan, and I can…read morewholeheartedly say I had a truly remarkable experience with him and his office. He performed my surgery perfectly, and I honestly could not be happier with the transformative result. He has such a calm, warm, and kind presence, along with an incredible eye for detail. His work is so precise and natural that I still look like myself--just more refreshed, lifted, and youthful in the most elegant way. His entire team was attentive, warm, and caring every step of the way. It is rare to find a surgeon who is not only exceptionally talented, but also genuinely caring and honest. Dr. Zoumalan is truly one of the best in Beverly Hills, and I feel so grateful I trusted him with my face. If you are considering a brow lift or any facial procedure, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

    I reached out to Dr. Christopher Zoumalan's office and sent photos for review. While Dr. Zoumalan…read moreultimately declined to take my case at this time, I'm leaving this review because the honesty and integrity shown by the physician and staff were genuinely refreshing. His team responded promptly, treated me kindly, and explained their decision in a thoughtful, professional way--prioritizing my well-being and setting realistic expectations rather than simply taking a patient. Rona/Ronya was especially compassionate and respectful on the phone. Since then, my concern has resolved on its own, just as my original plastic surgeon said it likely would--so I'm grateful I received conservative, ethical guidance at the right time. I truly appreciate a practice that leads with ethics, clear communication, and patient-centered care. Thank you for your time and your integrity!

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    Christopher I Zoumalan, MD, FACS - Ptosis repair

    Ptosis repair

    Christopher I Zoumalan, MD, FACS - Upper and lower blepharoplasty

    Upper and lower blepharoplasty

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    Mehryar Ray Taban MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon - Mehryar Ray Taban, MD

    Mehryar Ray Taban MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon

    4.8(445 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    This is Jody M from Phoenix AZ…read more I did extensive research and visited several surgeons in the Phoenix and Los Angeles area and Dr. Taban stood out as the very best in the field! I went to LA and had Dr. Taban perform a lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning and I am thrilled with the results! Dr. Taban is truely the very best surgeon to perform this procedure as well as any procedure involving the eyes! I am three months out and the results are amazing! I hardly go a day without someone commenting me on how fantastic my face looks...some of my friends even thought that I had a face lift just because of the more youthful appearance from my eyes. Dr. Taban was a kind and compassionate surgeon who took the time to answer many of my emailed questions..even though I asked some of the same questions over and over!!!! He didn't get frustrated answering all my questions....a true professional who cares deeply about his patients and their satisfaction with their results. Save yourself some time and go straight to Dr. Taban...satisfaction is virtualy guaranteed from your first interview until you look at the final results in the mirror. His office and nursing staff are amazing and reflect both his professionalism as well as his compassion...and with Dr. Taban and his team...a sure bet for sucess!

    I'm so happy I decided to go through with lower blepharoplasty with Dr. Taban because I couldn't be…read morehappier with my results. I kept being told I didn't need this procedure, but my under-eye bags had always bothered me, especially in photos where certain lighting would make them appear more prominent. It was one of my biggest insecurities. It's been about 4 months now, and I have healed beautifully. I felt compelled to give Dr. Taban the praise he deserves. He truly is a master at his craft. He and his staff made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. The procedure itself was quick, virtually painless, and I healed in about a week and a half. I would highly recommend Dr. Taban to anyone considering lower blepharoplasty. Thank you.

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    Mehryar Ray Taban MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon - Front office desk at Dr. Taban's Beverly Hills office.

    Front office desk at Dr. Taban's Beverly Hills office.

    Mehryar Ray Taban MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon - Lower blepharoplasty (for lower eyelid bags).

    Lower blepharoplasty (for lower eyelid bags).

    Mehryar Ray Taban MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon - Young woman, with hooded saggy loose upper eyelid skin underwent upper blepharoplasty.

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    Young woman, with hooded saggy loose upper eyelid skin underwent upper blepharoplasty.

    James Khodabakhsh, MD

    James Khodabakhsh, MD

    4.6(28 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    I regret trusting Dr. Khodabakhsh, who performed a femtolaser assisted cataract surgery on my left…read moreeye using a light adjustable lens (LAL) last year. He's supposed to be the best, but his treatment led to months of misery both for my vision and time wasted trying to get reimbursed for procedures that ended up being covered by insurance and being double billed for the lens. While my treated eye is functional, it's not optimal nor what he promised. If you see Dr. K., do not trust him that everything is out of pocket, ask him to submit insurance claims for everything even if he tells you no insurance will ever cover it (it's up to the insurance to determine that) and get a written quote for anything out of pocket. If you end up prepaying for supposedly "noncovered services," make him put in the contract that he will reimburse you the excess should insurance cover the procedure. Pay close attention to your insurance claims so you do not get double billed by Dr. K and the Surgery Center. Also, do not let Dr. K.'s office use your credit card to pay the referring optometrist. Details are as follows: 1) He convinced me to get an expensive LAL lens that would allow him to adjust my vision post-surgery if his prediction of the lens power was off pre-surgery. He did not disclose that he would be making me so farsighted after the surgery that I could not read my phone without holding it 2 feet away! He assumed I knew so he could "fix" the power later. This caused a huge problem between my normal untreated eye and the surgical eye; I ended up getting a needle stick at work a week after the surgery-Dr. K. did not care when I told him. This is not proper informed consent. He also misled me when he said I would not need glasses if I picked the LAL lens; I ended up compromising far vision to get reasonable near vision without reading glasses 2) He told me that the LAL lens, the femtolaser (instead of a traditional scalpel) and the laser treatments to adjust the lens power were not covered by insurance, quoting me $9000 (later discounted to $8000). My research showed that this was about double what others were charging. I decided to proceed since this was for my eye and he was supposed to be the "best." 3) After the surgery, I found out that my insurance covered all of what Dr. K said was out of pocket. My insurance allotted $2100 to the Surgery Center (of which Dr. K is a part owner) for my lens! That meant that I had paid for the lens twice-first to Dr. K. for the lens package before the surgery and then again as part of my coinsurance to the Surgery Center. The Surgery Center eventually gave me back the coinsurance for the lens, but Dr. K.'s office refused to submit an insurance claim for the lens and tried to prevent me from submitting my own claim by saying it would be "medical fraud" for me to claim the lens using Dr. K's tax ID #; since Dr. K did not purchase the lens directly from the manufacturer (he bought the lens from the Surgery Center), he was not allowed to bill insurance for it (but he billed me!). Fortunately, my insurance company helped me get Dr. K's tax ID # (he refused to provide it) and file the claim; insurance approved all the procedure codes (with allowable contracted amounts-about 50% of the out of pocket charge); but Dr. K never gave me back the excess out of pocket charge. 4) He has a suspicious deal with my optometrist. His surgical coordinator called me to charge my credit card $8000 the day before the surgery, but then charged $1000 on my card to my optometrist and $7000 to Dr. K's office. It made it look like I was the one paying the optometrist willingly with my credit card, circumventing the appearance of Dr. K. paying the optometrist for my referral. Dr. K's coordinator kept on trying to get me to see my optometrist for the post-op visits, but I never did. I insisted on following up with Dr. K, but his office blocked that and scheduled me with an optometrist working for Dr. K. However, even if I did see the referring optometrist post-op, he would not have been entitled to the out of pocket payment. Aftercare within 90 days post cataract surgery is covered by the insurance payment for the surgery even if it is provided by an optometrist. Seeing me for a vision check without providing laser treatment on the lens would only allow the optometrist to get paid out of the cataract surgery insurance payment, not a portion of my out of pocket payment. I confronted the referring optometrist who first tried to claim that the yearly routine vision screening paid for by my vision insurance was the "pre-op" for the cataract surgery, but then eventually gave me back the $1000 as he had not participated in the surgery/aftercare. However, he made me sign something saying it was a "system error" as his office does a lot of business/referrals with Dr. K's office. Overall, the most horrid medical experience I have ever had. Stay away unless you want to be deceived, overcharged and disregarded!

    Absolutely amazing. He explains everything in such detail and in a way that you can understand…read more And I am very happy with my results. Well worth every penny.

    LA Sight

    LA Sight

    4.9(1k reviews)
    4.7 miSawtelle
    Offers customized solutions
    Free consultations

    I came in two days ago to get screened for keratoconus, and I was impressed by how incredibly…read morethorough the process was. The machines used here are very high-tech and advanced, as the data they provided was exceptionally comprehensive. Everyone at the clinic was very polite -- from the receptionist, techs, lasik consultant, optometrist, and Dr. Moarefi. The male tech did a great job guiding me through the different tests; he was also doing a good job training a female tech who was shadowing him and sounded very knowledgeable. My main concern was to determine if my eyes could be corrected to 20/20, and Dr.Moarefi had both the tech and the optometrist check my prescription to see if that would be achievable. I also wanted to get my axial length measured, so the optometrist was able to precisely measure that for me. I truly appreciated Dr.Moarefi's high attention to detail and the way that every single one of my concerns were all addressed seriously. My experience was phenomenal, and I know that I can trust this clinic with my eye management going forward. Our eyes are among our most important senses, so I highly recommend LA Sight for anyone seeking quality eye care. Finding a clinic that utilizes advanced technology, provides comprehensive examinations, and takes the time to address every concern is key to ensuring the best possible care and long-term eye health.

    I came across LA Sight through Reddit recommendations and I'm so glad I did. From the start, their…read moretransparent pricing and easy online booking set them apart. The staff is warm, professional, and genuinely caring. Dr. Moarefi is fantastic! He's patient, thorough, and great at explaining everything clearly. The surgery day was a breeze. I loved the relaxation room and chair massage beforehand, and the bladeless LASIK procedure itself took less than an hour and was completely painless. Only a few days post-op and my vision is already amazing. Truly a life-changing experience. Absolutely worth it and I highly recommend!

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    Meet our Doctors who will guide you in every step of your vision correction journey.

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    Hamilton Eye Institute - Me...right after surgery.

    Hamilton Eye Institute

    4.4(38 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    As follow up to my last review about Dr. Rex Hamilton, he now has his own practice in Beverly…read moreHills. He is such an amazing surgeon that the City of Beverly Hills should have held a parade to welcome him to town. If you suffer from ANY eye malady, you cannot do better than Dr. Hamilton's practice. And this isn't hype; it's due to the many miracles that Dr. Hamilton performed on my mutant eyes.

    Oh my gosh, I just took the protective shield off the eye I had done yesterday (the first eye to…read morehave the cataracts removed and a new lens put in that replaced my 69-year-old biological lens)...And everything is so crystal clear!!! I mean, I knew I would be able to see at a distance, but I had no idea that colors had become so muted and that -- even with glasses -- things were still "not looking as they really are." I walked into my bathroom and I saw how beautifully blue and bright-white my bathroom rugs and tiles are! Then I walked into the kitchen and saw that there was gorgeous bougainvillea across the street and It was bright-bright purple. Oh my gosh, everything in the house is just so beautifully VIVID AND CRYSTAL CLEARLY DEFINED!!!!! I just can't believe what a drastic change...I mean I don't even remember seeing like this as a child and I had perfect vision!!! It's just everything is crystal clear bright colors. It's like watching 1950s color TV all your life, and then suddenly watching a Technicolor film (or for you techies, it's like watching pre-flatscreen TV and then suddenly watching MicroLED!) Anyway, the difference is wonderfully shocking. I'm, I'm so moved. (Tears of joy!!!!) This has changed and enhanced my emotional wellbeing one hundred percent. Thank you so much Dr Hamilton and your FABULOUS TEAM! You are all such kind, loving, caring, and cheerful people!!! Oh and let's not forget that you're ALL also INFINITELY GIFTED, VASTLY EXPERIENCED, HIGHLY EDUCATED, SUPERIORLY SKILLED (and a sight for sore eyes ...see what I did there?) (Photo of me in my "bedazzled" post- surgery shades--who says surgery isn't FUN ?!?) Alexandra April Muhl

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