The experience has been beyond my expectations! The exams…read morewere thorough and complete. The entire staff is friendly, kind and knowledgeable. Dr Mathison is the most qualified eye surgeon on the planet! Sounds mushy? Yes but I'm over the moon happy with my eyesight correction and cataract removal. I highly recommend Clearview Rue and Laser

I was absolutely petrified to go through with eye surgery, and am generally an extremely anxious…read moreperson as it is. To know that I was considering trusting someone to shoot lasers into my eyeballs was horrifying. For this reason, I've put off LASIK and hadn't seriously considered taking the leap of faith for years. About three years ago, I was told that I could no longer wear contact lenses, or I'd risk blindness due to over a decade of wearing contacts while out surfing. I guess the combination of saltwater, sand granules, and whatever else trapped between the contact and my eye had caused severe scarring and repeated infections. Without contacts, surfing just hasn't been the same. I couldn't see well enough out in the lineup, and felt very depressed remembering what it used to be like when I was able to wear contacts out there. My only option was eye surgery, or a lifetime of squinting and not really enjoying my biggest passion in life, which I've been doing for 24 years. I came across Clearview online, and spent tens of hours, literally, researching the clinic, Dr. Sandy Feldman, reading reviews, etc. I decided to go in for a consultation, and was immediately put at ease by the friendliness, professionalism, and patience of the staff. In terms of patience, I'd especially like to thank Jared, who sat with me for over an hour answering all of my questions and addressing my concerns, never being forceful or trying to get me to sign and schedule. We discussed what type of surgery was best for me, how much it was going to cost (I received an Educator discount which was great,) and what the recovery timeline was. I ended up scheduling surgery for yesterday, 5/15, which at the time was about two weeks out. Last week, amidst another freak out about this, I called Jared and asked if it would be possible to observe a LASIK operation to settle my nerves. Sure enough, he found a patient that was kind enough to oblige and invited me in to watch. The entire operation took less than ten minutes and looked like no big deal! The patient came out smiling and said he felt fine. That really was the final piece that encouraged me to just commit and get this handled. I went in for surgery at 2:30 yesterday. I was a terrible patient, did not take things well, was not calm whatsoever, and repeatedly freaked out. I squeezed the small teddy bear they gave me as if I was a toddler, and squeezed the surgical tech's hand, asking Dr. Feldman if "everything was ok," and "did something go wrong?" She exhibited herculean levels of patience and empathy. I got through it, there was absolutely no pain, and the experience felt like something out of a science fiction movie. It was actually very cool! I went home, took the provided sleeping pills, and passed out. While I woke up intermittently throughout the night, the worst of it was just a feeling like I had sand stuck in my eyes, blurry vision, and a sensation as if I was looking through a steamed up glass. I woke up this morning around 5, (twelve hours of sleep is more than enough,) and found that the gritty sensation had since disappeared, my sight was near perfect, and I felt more or less normal. Unbelievable! I drove myself to my pre-op appointment (without glasses), met with Dr. Amir who told me that I was healing nicely, and was in and out of the office in ten minutes. I challenge others to be as freaked out and apprehensive about going through with eye surgery as I was. I was doing all of the things you shouldn't do: -Googling horror stories about LASIK going wrong -Hyperfixating on the rare low review and looking for one that stated someone had gone blind -Listened to a bunch of Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder and considered if my degree in Jazz Saxophone would be enough to make a living as a blind man All is well! My only regret, as many have stated, is not getting this done sooner. Just do it! You're going to be fine, you'll love the results, it does not hurt, and you can trust Dr. Feldman and her team. Thank you all so much for everything!

Absolutely recommend Dr. Alborzian! He is incredibly professional and caring with his patients…read more He's very knowledgeable and provides a great diagnosis and care plan if you aren't sure what the issue is, which was my case. For my visit I came in with my eyelid already swollen like a cherry tomato (I'll just let you use your imagination). Dr. Alborzian took one look at me and immediately knew I needed something called a chalazion removal (actually, I dare you to look it up). He provided me with instructions to massage the chalazion to reduce the swelling before he would drain it (disgusting, I know), because at its current state draining would be excruciatingly painful. However, since Thanksgiving was just around the corner, I didn't want to wait and have a cherry tomato for an eye when visiting my family, so I asked Dr. Alborizan to move forward with the procedure. I scheduled a follow up appointment, and he was right, it was incredibly painful - but I was in and out in about 45 minutes and grateful to have my eyelid back. Overall I had a great experience! Everything was very quick and efficient, and reasonably priced for the quality of work you receive! Dr. Alborizan is upfront and provides the best options for you.

I recently visited the Eye Center of La Jolla for cataract surgery. While I was generally satisfied…read morewith the surgical results, the overall experience left much to be desired. On the positive side, the surgeon performed a good job. However, I encountered significant issues during the pre-operative process. The staff member responsible for my IV insertion lacked the necessary proficiency, which resulted in a painful injury to my hand; a different staff member eventually had to step in to complete the procedure. Additionally, I found the administrative process to be quite disorganized and inefficient. Having received excellent care from surgeons back home in the past, I felt the quality of support and administrative coordination here did not quite meet that same standard. I am sharing this feedback in the hope that it will help the center improve their patient care and internal processes.

Where to start? I am beyond thrilled that we found Dr Motwani and Cornea Revolution…read more My 17 year old son was diagnosed with keratoconus in February after noticing worsening vision that wasn't helped by glasses. I began diving into researching keratoconus and was completely overwhelmed because the provider who diagnosed him was not communicating with me to answer questions and concerns. We had been given an appointment for corneal collagen crosslinking but it was almost 3 months from the time of diagnosis. AND we were told that any vision correction needed after crosslinking could be addressed with 'special lenses' (scleral lenses most likely) I was concerned after reading how fast keratoconus can progress in teens, So I found myself on a Facebook support group seeking answers. I posted asking anyone whether 3 months was too long to wait to do anything, especially after I learned my son's tests put him in the advanced range in one eye. To my surprise, Dr Motwani answered my question on Facebook. He advised he would always treat teens sooner rather than later due to quicker progression which confirmed what I'd been reading. But he also mentioned his CREATE + Crosslinking protocol. I didn't know any such thing existed- that there was a way to not only stop progression but correct the vision as well. Dr Motwani is a pioneer in this field. After calling the office I was offered an appointment that would be sooner than our original provider would even talk to me on the phone to address my concerns. Lyra spoke with me for a long time on the phone. I was able to speak to two moms whose teens had seen Dr Motwani and both moms gave very positive reviews. I was so impressed at the level of care they provided even before we made the appointment to be seen. So, I knew in my heart this was worth the drive and out of pocket cost. And I was right. I'm moved to tears now because my son's vision is greatly improved. The 'cone' in his worse eye is much smaller, and completely gone in the other eye. His vision is nearly 20/20 now. He can see a lot better. We are almost three months out from surgery and healing will continue but he has improved so much already. We were treated so kindly by Dr Motwani and the whole staff. During surgery, my son requested a Stevie Wonder album be played and they honored his request. I watched the whole process through the glass doors and on the monitor. And afterwards during the challenging first night, I was able to call and speak to the tech, Angelle, for advice and reassurance even late at night. Kind, transparent, and competent. We are so grateful! Thank you!

Because of past RK surgery, my vision was quite bad. Couldn't get an accurate prescription for…read morecataract surgery. Dr. Motwani procedure actually repairs the cornea so now I no longer need glasses for reading or driving. I suggest you go to his website and read some of his research on treating RK patients.

From a medical perspective, excellent care of my parents for cataracts. Doctors have been…read morefantastic. Staff is very friendly. From an operations perspective we feel a bit like cattle. Very busy offices with long wait times. Because the operations aren't nearly as important as the doctors and services, I've rated it highly (we switched from another office that wasn't as patient centric). But if I were to factor in wait time it would drop. Overall deforest highly recommended (if you can spare the time).

Receptionist very friendly and professional…read more Eye tech very proficient at his job and friendly Doctor Roeski very upbeat and professional Office was first class

I was referred by my Optometrist to Dr Julio Echegoyen who was at this location for LASIK. I came…read moreto the office 3x - first time was to assess if i was a good LASIK candidate, the actual LASIK surgery, and then a follow up the next day. All 3 times, the staff were amazing and helpful. Everything was explained to me in detail and they made sure I was comfortable. I had very bad vision but was at ease with the surgery considering how the folks are at Gordon Schanzlin. The surgery itself was probably only 5 mins, but a lot was done to make sure I was calm and ready for it. When I was a bit nervous during surgery, they helped distract me momentarily so we could continue seamlessly. I was given clear instructions for aftercare and i had zero complications. I even drove myself to my follow up like they said id be able to! When I needed receipts to help with FSA / insurance reimbursements, I called in and was assisted upfront. I never had any issues with the office side of things either! 3 months later, i still have 20/20 vision and 0 issues. I'm very happy with my treatment and would highly recommend Dr Echegoyen and the Gordon Schanzlin Institute.

I highly recommend this practice. I have been dealing with styes for eight months with my last…read moredoctor treating me with IPL, antibiotics, extractions. I'm painful treatments. My appointment last week resulted with lots of recommendations, a new prescription, testing for blinking ability, meibomian gland scan, sensitivity testing. I'm hopeful that this situation will be resolved. The doctor spent over an hour with me for testing and I will be back next month for a treatment of Lipiflow which was not even offered to me at the previous practice.

I am so thankful that I found Dr. Nanduri! She has completely changed my quality of life by…read morediagnosing and working to correct my vision problems, where others couldn't. I had cataract surgery in Jan-Feb 2015 at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision. It did not go well for me and I struggled with my vision for over 18 months afterwards (and am still struggling). I think Dr. Gordon & Co. are competent doctors, and for many people, everything will go well. But they don't excel at taking care of those for whom it didn't go well. I don't think they listen to and address the patient's issues very well. For example, I complained a lot about how dry my eyes were, like I was using eye drops constantly all day long, and Dr. Gordon told me repeatedly that I didn't have dry eyes. Well, now I'm being treated for dry eyes by Dr. Nanduri, and it's making all the difference in my vision. She explained how irregularities in the cornea that are caused by insufficient lubrication in the eye cause irregular acuity of vision. Makes perfect sense. So far, I've had the Lipiflow treatment and punctual plugs, plus taking an anti-inflammatory, eyelid exercises, omega fish oil, the right eye drops, and it's all making a world of difference. I used to not be able to see clearly for most of the day, and use eye drops every 10 minutes. Now I can see well for most of the day and use eye drops first thing in the morning, a couple times at work when my eyes get tired from staring at the computer, and a couple times at night. Such a difference! If I had it to do over again, I would go to Dr. Nanduri for cataract surgery and IOL implants. Dr. Nanduri takes more care to ensure a perfect outcome for every patient, even the difficult ones like me. When she does cataract surgery with Crystalens, she orders several different prescriptions to be in the operating room during the procedure, and after the old lens with the cataract is removed, she measures the prescription yet again so that she can get it as close to perfect as possible (a close friend had his cataract surgery done there, that's how I know). Had I gone to her for the surgery instead of Dr. Gordon, I'm certain that I would have been spared the last 18 months of hell not being able to see well enough to work and drive, and having to work and drive anyway. Dr. Nanduri is very personable and bright. Sometimes I've had to wait too long, if they have emergencies, or the previous appointments go too long. I don't prefer that, but it won't stop me from seeing Dr. Nanduri. My quality of life has been strongly affected by not being able to see well, and she is getting that corrected for me, thank god.

This office requires an obscene number of testing each time I visited, probably billing Medicare…read moreexorbitant amounts. She also advised at the visit to have a procedure to clean out my tear ducts. But before that could be done, she said I had an injury to my cornea and would need a stem cell procedure injecting the material into my cornea in the area of the lesion. First of all, the stem cell procedure should have been performed on a different day. Not at the same time as tear duct procedure. My eye is still injured from the stem cell procedure. Neither procedures helped at all.

I had been suffering from double vision which had progressively gotten worse. Every year I'd get…read morean eye exam and the doctor would prescribe another prism, I was up to 13. My PCP recommended Dr Granet, I really didn't know what to expect but it turned out to be the best decisions I could have made. During the initial exam Dr Granet explained the entire process and what to expect. He and his staff were beyond professional and their kindness was amazing. The procedure itself was painless and fast. I no longer need to deal with prisms and can see clearly. My new prescription is where it was 20 years ago. Dr Granet is the real deal as you will discover if you read his bio and accomplishments. If you are in need of eye realignment and are able to come to San Diego this is a no brainer. I can't recommend him enough. Thank you Dr Granet!! Larry Huston Palm Springs

I have adult strabismus and this is the best eye appointment I've ever had. Dr. Granet was very…read morethorough, took the time to answer questions, listen to my concerns, and explained everything in detail. The rest of the staff was also very knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend.

I went in for a LASIK consultation and didn't feel welcomed at all. At the front desk was a Sharpie…read moresign that said "Dr Parikh running 10 minutes behind" - rather than verbally informing patients at check-in they taped up a sign. The MA and Dr I interacted with during the visit (not Dr Parikh) seemed rushed and uninterested in my business or needs. The vibe wasn't for me so I can't speak to what quality of work they do.

I'm 6 months removed from my LASIK procedure and I wanted to update my review to give more of what…read morehappened from the day of the surgery on. Day of the Surgery: The actual procedure was done in a very short period of time. I felt pressure on my eye socket, but nothing else. You just stare at some lights and each eye is done in a matter of 20-30 seconds. Once you're done, they give you protective goggles and send you off with whoever is driving you. You get meds to help you sleep and relax your eyes for the rest of the day. When I woke up from this, I could already see much better. Next Day: I woke up and was astonished at how good my vision was. I have books across the room from my bed and I could read all the titles from where I was laying. Pre-surgery I couldn't even tell there was writing where the titles were. I had my check up at NVision, which I drove myself to and the rest of the day was great. Day 3: This day, my eyes hurt like hell. I took drops a lot and tried to keep my eyes closed a lot. The rest of the week, the pain decreased and went away and my vision continued to improve. I was never more excited when I didn't have to wear the goggles to bed anymore haha Over the next several weeks and months, my eyesight was much crisper than it had ever been when I wore contacts. Colors were more vibrant and I could read street signs much farther away. My eyes needed drops at the beginning and end of days as they were frequently dry and to this day I still have minor halos around lights at night, but damn this eyesight is a dream. If you are eligible for Contura, I would definitely spend the extra money and do it. It made a big difference for me.

Dr. Torres is a first-rate optometrist educated at University of California, Berkeley, and…read moreNortheastern State University College of Optometry in Oklahoma. She practices at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group's Ophthalmology facilities in Sorrento Valley and downtown San Diego. Raised in San Diego, Dr. Torres speaks English and Spanish, and she's gentle, friendly, smart and willing to listen to her patients. She is also, for lack of a better term, "cool," by which I mean she is down-to-earth and able to relate technical information in an easy manner, which makes the things she does for a living less onerous for the people to whom she does them. Her practice, being part of the Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, is modern and well-equipped. As a bonus, her office sells the largest assortment of wide-sized frames I've found in the area. To those, like me, with pumpkin heads, big frames are no small thing, and so I'm willing to drive a half-hour to Dr. Torres' office.

Dr. Torres is great! I was referred to see her by my friend and I wasn't disappointed! She is…read morereally sweet and approachable! She always makes me feel very comfortable and seems to genuinely care about her patients. She even remembers what each insurance plans covers and tells me to remember to use my benefits before the end of the year to take advantages of what I've paid for (ordering contact lens or getting a new pair of glasses)! The office is very clean and modern! No complaints there! The wait at Sharp though... is a different story! Sometimes I will make a lunch appointment. Expecting to be done within an hour from my appointment start time, but for the last 2-3 times here, I always had to wait for at least 45 minutes passed my appointment time before seeing the doctor! I think she is extremely popular, but the wait time is just excessive! If you come, you might want to take a half day to be safe!

Does anyone know where I could get old records from the sorrento Valley clinic ? I called Scripps…read moreand they told me he is fully retired now.

If you have awful vision like I do, then you understand the frustration that comes with not being…read moreable to see clearly or fully. Thankfully, I have this place to fall back on. I will always come back because they make sure that I'm set and have what I need. I have been coming here for almost two years, and this has been the only optometrist that I actually trust. I'm always super skeptical when it comes to healthcare professionals since I've had so many horrible experiences. But this place is awesome! It MIGHT be because of Debbie (she helps at the front), but she never fails to make me feel appreciated as a customer. If I ever need anything or something has happened to my contacts, she is so fast in helping me out. I had my glasses done here as well and it's hard for me to have glasses because I have astigmatism as well. I let them know I couldn't see very well with my new glasses, and they were very quick to address it. It wasn't their fault (one second I see well, the next I don't) but it was nice to have an optometrist be receptive to my concerns.