Spent $10,000 for special cataract lenses. 3 months later my vision is really bad. I now have to have the lenses removed and different lenses inserted. If I had to do it again I would never use Dr. Gwynn. He basically ruined my eyesight read more

Cataract surg went EXCELLENT!! Go for the fancy upgrade lense if you can. It's worth it!!

Had cataract surgery on 2018, lost vision in one eye 4 months later . Had a torn retina. Retina doctor tried to fix it twice .l--4 months apart . I see waves out of that eye. I believe this doctor office should've emphasized the risk of detached retina due to my severe nearsightedness. They did not. Even though Dr. Gwynn was a nice doctor. He said he was sorry. read more

I recently went to Dr. Gwynn for an evaluation of my right eye, due to sudden changes of vision. He took time to examine and discuss the reason for the change in my vision as well as a treatment to correct the change. Dr. Gwynn also discussed a possible treatment for my left eye and quickly got me an appointment with a surgeon who specializes in my condition. I would recommend Dr. Gwynn for his understanding and knowledge, he is efficient and does not rush you through the exam or discussion of treatment. He really cares about restoring one's vision. read more

I usually don't write a review on doctors. I called on MDs for 30 years , the last 13 selling software to their offices. I don't not do so if the visit was a particularly bad or really good experience. I understand their business so I'm not talking about wait time or billing errors. I mean something where I feel a medical situation exists. I was annoyed that they started pitching me cataract surgery starting in the waiting room that continued in the exam room before the doctor even saw me. That wouldn't have made me pull out my iPad. Neither would the situation where they didn't read my insurance card to see that the doctor wasn't part of my network. That happens. It was that the doctor came in with his mask down and sat across from me coughing, looking ill. We are still in a pandemic. He pulls his ask up during the exam but coughs all the time he's doing it. As we part I say "I hope you feel better". He then goes in to how bad his cold is and how it got in to his lungs. No I have to hope I don't get what he had and now need a Covid test. read more

Met with Dr Gwynn about my cataracts. He told me I should have come to him sooner. By putting this off I was no longer a candidate for normal cataract removal covered by Medicare because the longer they have been there, the more dense (harder) they get. He said the harder they get the higher the complication rate. He said he doesn't even do the "Medicare approved" procedure because of the complication rate. Instead he told me my only choice was getting a new procedure and lenses that are NOT covered by Medicare. It would cost me $5,000 per eye or $10,000 total! OMG, I don't have $10,000. But no worries, they can finance it. Discouraged, I got a second opinion from another highly ranked well known Dr from a different practice. The new DR said he was sorry this happened to me because there was no reason not to do the medicare procedure. Said my case was no worse than any other. Shame on Dr Gwynn for trying to make $10,000 off of me (and pushing me into debt at age 73) even when it was not necessary and when I explained I couldn't afford it. read more

I recently had cataract surged by Dr David Gwynn. He is an excellent surgeon who goes in depth to explain what to expect. I am very very pleased with the results of my cataract surgery. I no longer need glasses for even small print. I also want to add that all of the staff and optometrists that I have been in contact with are so informative and nice. From the phone call to make an appointment to the actual surgery and postop, I can't say enough great things about these people. Very down to earth and make you feel special and comfortable the whole time. They are five star and more!!!! read more

After My wife & I didn't have a great experience w/ her past ophthalmologist, we were fortunate enough to find Dr. Gwynn in Mission Viejo. We both found him to be an excellent MD, & are very pleased w/ his skills, care & his staff! We highly recommend him, & I'm looking forward to him removing my cataracts in a few years! read more

I highly recommend Dr. David Gwynn. My experience has been smooth and easy. His highly qualified staff anticipated my concerns and each one of them put in extra effort to make me feel comfortable. I give him and his staff 10 stars. read more

My husband had a corneal tear. Dr Gwynn was confident,assuring and you can tell he is passionate about what he does. Called my husband over the weekend TWICE to make sure that his eye was doing okay. From scheduling the appointment with Tyler, and help from his assistant Elizabeth, it was a very good experience. read more

Dr. Gwynn, optometrist Esmail, and the whole staff at the Mission Viejo office are fantastic! I can only see with one eye, so I have always being so careful and concerned about my good eye. My vision went from -4.25 to -8.75 in only six months. I had a cataract and I needed surgery which was considered high risk for only being able to see with one eye. Last month I had my surgery and an implant of a multi focal lens. Thank to Dr. Gwynn I can see so clear now! My surgery was a total success and I'm so thankful. If you need a team of doctors that can make a difference on your vision I strongly recommend them. Doctors who will take care of you. Doctors you can trust! Thank you so much!!! A. Villalb read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Gwynn since 2016. I have always had prompt, courteous and professional care. He performed cataract surgeries on both my eyes after which I no longer needed to wear glasses. This past December he detected wet AMD in my right eye and immediately referred me to retina specialist. His prompt action and follow-up has saved the vision in that eye. The entire staff at Saddleback Eye are attentive and friendly; they put meaning to the word "care" for your vision. read more

I visited your clinic yesterday to see Dr Gwynn and had a terrible experience from the start. I arrived early to fill out my paperwork and still waited over 30 minutes after my appointment time at 2:00 to be taken to an exam room. Once I finally arrived at the room a nice technician did some basic eye tests and was pleasant. After she left I waited over an hour for the Dr to come in. To me he was very unprofessional in his appearance and attitude. I felt like I was bothering him because I did not need expense eye surgery but had a terrible recurring eye infection, He spent less than 5 minutes with me, told me he was giving me one prescription and to schedule another visit. When I got to the pharmacy, there were two prescriptions and he never mentioned the second one, He did not take any time to find out why I get this recurring eye infection every year or ask me anything else. I will not be returning to this clinic for any future eye issues. read more

"Early in 2019 I decided to deal with the cataracts that have been negatively impacting my vision for the past two years. Being a former CEO, I naturally began an extensive diligence process that included looking at many on line reviews for various Ophthalmologists, as well as making multiple calls to their patients. What I learned about Dr. Gwynn from the patients I spoke to who had actually had him do their surgeries was extremely positive, but Dr. Gwynn's on line reviews were just slightly above average. I shared this information with him and just completed my second eye's surgery this week. What I can confirm is he is a seasoned and talented professional and his team is equally talented, and caring. My vision in my right eye, which was about 20/100 without glasses, is now 20/15, and my right eye is already 20/25 two days after surgery. I am totally ecstatic about the entire process and give Dr. Gwynn and his team my absolute highest recommendation. They are World Class!" read more

Dr. Gwynn is amazing. I did my LASIK surgery with him 10 years ago as well as my annual check ups and definitely recommend him to all of my family and friends! read more

Dr Gwynn recently did my cataract surgery. I now have 20/20 vision and only need glasses for reading. (I opted for the standard lens and no laser). His office was very efficient and friendly. They called to check on me the afternoon of my surgery, which I appreciated. I am more than pleased with my results and experience. read more

I went to Doctor David Gwynn for cataract surgery, starting with my left eye. He was the worst Doctor EVER!!! I saved a long time to pay out of pocket for the upgraded lens, 5,000 dollars after all the stuff he had me get and pay for. He didn't chose the right lens and didn't compensate for astigmatism. Ugh! and to make matters worse, he started the procedure which only take 5 minutes, stopped half why through to do someone else's eye (or went to lunch) and hour or more later he returns to finish (my eye is taped open with his staff poring water into my eye to keep it moist) he never asked how I was doing and the one time he spoke to me he yelled at me. Needless to say I found another doctor to do my 2nd eye, which I can see 20/20. So long story short, I have to have a 2nd procedure on the 1st eye (PRK) another 1,000 dollars. I told him I wanted my money back but only got 600.00 bucks. He sucks! read more