He's a good doctor.--he deserves 5 starts. Office staff is really bad. Don't answer callbacks…read moreever. I'm going to another doctor because the staff is so bad.

I have been going to Dr. Hagele's office for the past eight years. I have had cataract surgery and…read moreI have had NO problems with my eye. The service has been very go, a few times I have had to wait 15-20 past my appointment time, but never have I been rushed through my appointments. They have been very through. My other eye, I have a problem with because of a Sacramento doctor's surgery. Everyone working there is pleasant and helpful with problems.

Usually a wait time, but good doctors and I've gained confidence in the quality of care and lenses.read more

Dr. Hagele is excellent. He removed my cataracts (both eyes) and inserted stents to reduce my eye…read morepressure caused by glaucoma. He kept me informed and relaxed through the process. He is very knowledgeable; answers my questions; professional attitude; excellent surgeon. He has a great office staff and team of surgical nurses. I'm glad he is my Ophthalmologist.

I originally called Layne Christensen OD and spoke to Carlie who felt I should be examined sooner…read morethan their office can manage, so she recommended SVME. Wow. I asked about the terrible Yelp reviews for SVME and she explained that since they have a lot of doctors there are a lot of scheduling issues, but the doctors themselves are great. I spoke with 2-3 different front desk staff at SVME, they were polite and followed through on getting me a walk-in spot. They took me back within a couple minutes of my appointment time, the young guy who did the first couple tests forgot to dialate my eyes which made me wait 15 minutes more after the Dr saw me, but was otherwise great and very friendly. Dr Zealear was super cool and though they squeezed me in the same day did not seem rushed, in fact he seemed really thorough in the examination, explanation of results, implications, and recommendations etc. Overall WAY better than the Yelp rating suggests.

I discussed my symptoms with Carlie who decided I should be examined sooner than their office can…read moremanage, so she recommended SVME. Wow. I asked about the terrible Yelp ratings for SVME and she explained that they have a lot of doctors, so there are a lot of scheduling issues, but the doctors themselves are great. Exactly my experience (lucked out on scheduling issues though). Thanks Carlie, I really appreciate you looking out for me, I'll remember that next time I need eye care!

I recently had an issue with my right eye. My optometrist had retired and I was concerned by so…read moremany lack-luster Yelp reviews. There were a couple of highly rated optometrists in Grass Valley, a 30 minute drive from Auburn so I inquired. The reception staff at Layne Christensen's office were incredibly helpful and genuinely concerned on my behalf. They arranged an appointment the next day. Dr. Christensen was thorough, a great listener and diagnosed my issue immediately. He provided exactly what I needed. I highly recommend this office for its high level of compentency and genuine concern for their patients.