I had been putting off seeing an optometrist for years, convinced my "aging eyes" meant I wasn't a…read morecandidate for contact lenses and would be stuck in glasses forever. Scheduling an appointment with Dr. Wong turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made. His office is located inside a Walmart, which is a huge bonus for busy individuals like myself who need to knock out errands at the same time. From the moment I walked in, I felt incredibly welcomed. Dr. Wong greeted me with a smile, took the time to get to know me, and immediately put my nerves at ease. What truly sets him apart is his genuine passion. Instead of rushing through the exam, he thoroughly explained what was happening with my eyes, even drawing diagrams so I could fully understand my vision. When I told him I had previously been informed that contacts weren't an option for me, he smiled and said there were several options. Just like that, years of disappointment disappeared. I walked out that very day wearing monovision contact lenses! His follow-up care is just as phenomenal. A week later, I was struggling with one of my lenses and reached out. Rather than making me wait until after the holiday, Dr. Wong told me to come right in. He fine-tuned my prescription and patiently helped me improve my technique. When he realized I had accidentally torn a lens, there was zero judgment. Instead, he stood right beside me, coached me through the correct removal method, and cheered me on until I got it right. Dr. Wong doesn't just examine your eyes; he educates, encourages, and empowers his patients. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it's obvious he truly loves helping people to see better. If you've been putting off an eye exam or think you are not a candidate for contacts, do yourself a favor and see Dr. Wong. I will absolutely be sending all of my family, friends, and fellow teachers his way!

Dr. Wong is very friendly, he takes his time to explain everything thoroughly and I highly…read morerecommend him!

Dr. John N was very helpful in getting my glasses. He adjusted the glasses to fit my face…read moreperfectly. Thank you!

This optometrist is harsh to me, when he gave me a diagnosis he was cruel. There was no kindness…read moreon his part. Also, he said if you cancell an appointment with me, you can't make another one. Stay away from this optometrist!

June 8, 2018. I was referred to this ophthalmologist by my optometrist I am so glad that I went to…read moresee him I'm having issues with little bit of cataracts in my eyes you made me feel very comfortable and knowledgeable smart intelligent great sense of humor. Very good doctor. I will be returning in three weeks after using my eyedrops. Looking forward to seeing him again also his staff is very friendly excellent customer service. Follow-up to this yelp review and a later date

While he is a very knowledgeable doctor and I trust his diagnosis, I agree with Teresa B. that you…read moreneed to have extreme patience if you come here. A 9:30 appointment got me into the exam room at 10:30 and another 20 minutes before I got examined. I was then asked to wait back in the waiting room (now standing room only) for further tests. After 45 minutes I left. This office obviously overbooks. I value my time and expect to be respected as a customer, which is what I am. If my time is not respected I will find services elsewhere. Bye-bye.

I came to the clinic because of the stye and chronic allergies with my eyes. I was first impressed…read morewith how clean and warm the environment the clinic had when I arrived. All the staffs were friendly were listening to my concerns and problem. They were genuinely caring and concerned from the pain I had. After going through the staffs and testing, Dr. Choi came into the room to see the problems I had on my eye. He was caring and listening, and he checked my eyes to help me resolve my concerns! Now, my stye got completely better from the eye drops he prescribed me, and I was recommended allergy eye drops to make my allergy a little better. I highly recommend Dr. Choi and Renew Eye Clinic if you want genuine eye care!

The doctor seemed completely uninterested in my pain or questions, and honestly came across as…read moreincompetent. He told me I ask too many questions and that he couldn't answer them because he had to go see another patient. If that's the kind of doctor you want -- one who runs a ton of tests but doesn't explain a single result, and treats you like a bothersome patient just for asking two questions -- then go ahead. But I wouldn't recommend it. I'm not the only one -- two of my friends who visited this clinic said the same thing: they'll never go back.

Ophthalmologist Ilan Hartstein, MD, is an extraordinarily kind doctor, who has served to help with…read morevital eye care for retinal issues, glaucoma, cataracts, eye health and surgery, and vision care. He has treated five patients from this family covering a period of many years. Dr. Hartstein is extremely experienced, educated, knowledgeable, and patient. His ophthalmic medical assistants and staff members are friendly, professional, experienced, consistent, and sweet. La Palma Eye Care Center includes an optical shop. Dr. Hartstein has served as crucial to vision for this family, and he is deeply appreciated.

Dr. Hartstein is a good doctor. Last year, I visited him because my eyelids were swollen, and he…read morehelped improve my condition. He is very professional. However, I have consistently had issues with the administration. During a follow-up visit for my eyelid problem, the second appointment two weeks after the first visit, I was told I didn't have to pay anything. But after I got home, they called me and said they had made a mistake and that I needed to come back and pay. I paid online eventually. Last month, I received a message from his office inviting me for a 'routine eye appt'. I decided to go, planning to use my annual eye exam benefit through my vision insurance because my experience with Dr. Hartstein is good, and the office has a lot of options for glasses. When I arrived, I told them I wanted an annual eye exam. After the exam, they charged me $145, even though I had said the annual exam should be covered with my VSP benefit. They didn't budge. I paid, confused, and then asked if I could use my insurance to purchase sunglasses. They refused and said the doctor hadn't given me a prescription. I became very confused, as this had never happened before. After I got home, I discussed it with my husband and called them back to ask for the billing code. They told me it was for an 'office visit'. They didn't use my VSP insurance because they considered a 'routine eye appt' to be a follow-up related to my eyelid issue from last year, not an 'annual eye exam' as a vision exam. But NO ONE told me that both in the waiting room and during the exam. No one told me that I would be charged with other insurance, not VSP, before they started the exam. So yes, I've had two confusing experiences dealing with the administration. I won't be returning. That said, the doctor himself is good. Just be careful when visiting. Make sure you clearly confirm administrative details and your insurance coverage beforehand.

Do you know how rare it is for somebody to voluntarily write a positive review without being…read moreprompted or asked to do so? My family and I have been seeing Dr. Chao and his team for many years at both the Irvine and Fullerton locations - they are simply outstanding. In the past, we've done cataract surgery (for my dad), routine checkups, and most recently for myself, PRK surgery. In every instance, we've been absolutely impressed with Dr. Chao's team of professional, knowledgeable, and kind staff members. In 9/2020, I went to get a consultation about Lasik vs. PRK surgery with Dr. Chao. He patiently walked me through the relative advantages of each procedure and which was the right one for me. My PRK procedure (10/2020) was incredibly smooth; some of my friends had less than ideal experiences with other practitioners, but I'm happy to report my procedure and recovery process went perfectly. Dr. Chao and his team did an amazing job of caring for me, carefully explaining what I should expect, and always making me feel like I was being treated with the highest level of expertise. I just came in for my three-month follow-up and could not be happier I decided to work with Dr. Chao. It's rare to find such a wonderful team of medical professionals. I genuinely enjoy coming in to see Dr. Chao! My advice is to listen to the onslaught of five-star reviews (especially those from people who actually work in healthcare) and book an appointment with Dr. Chao's office. Don't go anywhere else - this is the type of care we should get from every single doctor.

Dr. Chao is wonderful. I had PRK surgery a couple years ago and I have 20/20 vision! Being able to…read moresee well right now is fantastic! I couldn't have imagined life this way as I struggled with near-sightedness for a long time. I recommend going to Dr. Chao for your lasik or PRK vision needs.

Dr. Ikeda is a very friendly, honest and caring optometrist. He takes the time to listen to you if…read morethere are questions on your mind. We also love his staff. Rochelle has helped us choose and fit our glasses for many years. We enjoy our visits with Dr.Ikeda. We trust him completely with our eye care. Thank you Dr.Ikeda and staff for taking care of us!

Dr. Ikeda is the best! He is so kind and patient. He has a great bedside manner. I got something in…read moremy eye and he was able to squeeze me in under very short notice. Thank you, Dr. Ikeda!

Great exercise nice clean office girls were kind dr was very helpful and thorough I felt see and…read moreheard

I've visited twice, and both times my experience was consistent. I'd gladly give the doctor a…read morefive-star rating she was exceptional ,friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. Unfortunately, the front desk staff was unprofessional; they never smiled, didn't greet me, and responded with hostility to routine questions. I'll return because of the doctor, but I strongly recommend replacing the front staff.