I had a fantastic experience with Dr. Moarefi and the team at LA Sight. From the initial…read moreconsultation to the follow-up care, the level of patient care was exceptional. Dr. Moarefi takes the time to thoroughly explain every step of the procedure, ensuring you feel completely comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout the entire process. The staff is warm, professional, and attentive, making the clinic environment efficient yet relaxed. It is clear that Dr. Moarefi genuinely cares about his patients' well-being and visual outcomes rather than just rushing people through the door. My vision and overall experience exceeded expectations--I highly recommend LA Sight and Dr. Moarefi to anyone looking for top-tier eye care!

Friendly staff, competent technicians, excellent doctor. Facility is clean and well equipped…read more Recommend highly.

Over two years ago I had cataract surgery with multi-focal lenses. I was extremely happy with the…read moresurgery and I can still go about my life without glasses. I am enjoying the freedom it gives me. I will say if I'm going to sit down and read for an hour, I do have a set of reading glasses just because I find my eyes tire otherwise. But when it comes to daily life, reading a menu or recipe, or instructions on medications, I do not need glasses. Nor do I need them for TV watching or driving. I thank Dr Shamie for the wonderful gift of my eyesight back

The most amazing place for your eyes! I'm so happy that I came here and decided to choose them for…read moremy Cataract and Lens Implantation Surgery. At the age of 46 years old, I unfortunately got hit with congenital cataracts in my left eye. I was suppose to go to Kaiser and just do it with my insurance. But just like most places there was no personal comfort and care like a place like the Vision Institute. After much research and second opinion after 3rd or more I made a visit to this place months ago. Right away I was seen, cared for like no other. The first lady I dealt with asked me so many valuable questions, and assured my presence there was important as it should be. I felt safe and comfortable right away. I met Dr. Hura for the first time that day and I was relieved to know he also was extremely helpful and amazing to answer my questions and share the right information to make me feel at home. The 2nd visit was to dilatate, do measurements, and get me ready for a possible surgery. That day was even better, being cared for and treated like a human being would want felt great. My worries of eye vision lost or any other things was going down. The Surgery Day at Specialty Surgical Center was even better, the Nurses, the Anesthesia specialist, the O.R. Nurse, Surgical tech, and the Recovery Nurse were all patient with me, and made me feel at home again. Made me feel safe and communicated with me always. Surgery was completed and I did not feel any pain or discomfort. Just a little anxiety on my end. Went home rested, for the first 2 days I stayed home and just relaxed and could tell my vision get better every day. Eye drops, and just rest made it hard to do as an active person I am. But day 3 I went back to work with ease and now after about a week and a half. My vision is on the last 3rd base with a homerun in the horizon! My vision is much more clearer then ever, day by day it's only gotten better! I am so extremely happy and after being overwhelmed with what could happen or what can I can't do. It's safe to say that I'm glad I made the right decision and even if I had to pay out of pocket. The price is worth it! You can't put a price on the Best Quality, and most importantly our own health! OUR EYES! I'm looking forward to the next 2 and half weeks and complete my 30 days after surgery to be ready to tackle life again. I surely will decide to do the right eye next in the coming months. SUPER THANK YOU TO DR. HURA! The Staff of the Vision Institute for always answering my calls with sincerity and care. Thank you to the awesome people at the Specialty Surgical Center for caring and being comforting before, during and after my surgery! You are all God Send and I'm forever grateful for this experience! Much Love and Take Care Always! -Rommel / Small Paws Cremations

Dr. Lazar answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable with the planned treatment. I felt…read morelike his only patient. Five stars for sure.

dr Lazar and his team are the best. The office runs very…read moreefficiently and I was seen right away, which is surprising for a doctor's office. Dr Lazar found the problem right away and treated it to my satisfaction. He's a warm and caring doctor, I highly recommend him.

I cannot recommend Dr. Saba Al-Hashimi highly enough. From my very first office visit, the…read moreexperience was excellent at every level; a thorough eye exam and a genuinely helpful discussion about the best lens options for my eyes and my lifestyle. His bedside manner is wonderful: warm, patient, and reassuring. He explains everything clearly, answers every question, and never makes you feel rushed. I understood all of his instructions at every stage, which made the entire process far less stressful. He recently performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes, and the results are beyond what I hoped for -- colors are vivid again, and my vision is better than it has been in years. Both procedures went smoothly, the surgery experience itself was calm and well-organized, and my post-operative care has been just as attentive; recovery went exactly as he described at every step. As a healthcare worker myself, I also deal with chronic eye conditions that affect my daily work, and he took the time to truly understand my situation. His staff is equally professional and kind, every appointment and both procedures ran perfectly on time, and he is conveniently located at both the UCLA Stein Eye Institute in both Westwood and Calabasas. Exam, lens consultation, surgery, and post-op were excellent at every level. If you need cataract surgery, chronic eye conditions, or other specialty procedures, this is the physician you want. Highly recommend. Thank you, Dr. Al-Hashimi, for giving me my vision back. Kathleen Ireland-Paterno

This review is for the scheduling office at the Oculoplastics Division specifically. They do not…read moreanswer the phone during working hours. At all. I've called over and over on multiple days to try to reschedule an appointment and it's pointless. I've left voicemails and they don't call back. If you work there, please try calling during business hours and see for yourself: 1 (310) 206-8250

I had cataract surgery in with Dr. Devgan last month and I can now add my 5-star review to his many…read moreother glowing reviews. I have a lazy eye (amblyopia) which means I only have one good eye. I was apprehensive about doing the surgery so I did many hours of research and had consultations with other highly reputable surgeons. But I found that none of them came close to Dr. Devgan in terms in knowledge and experience. After all, he is The Cataract Coach and has performed over 40,000 surgeries, including many for other ophthalmologists. Plus he spent a great deal of time during my consultation reviewing my images taken in his office, discussing lens options, explaining the surgery process, and patiently answering my many questions. Dr. Devgan loves what he does and his passion is evident when you meet with him. Additionally, everyone on his staff is very pleasant and professional. And Dr. Devgan gives his patients his email and cell number so we can contact him with any questions. I texted him on three occasions and he responded immediately! And in each case, he gave me very thorough answers to my questions. It was very comforting to know that he was always just a text away. I don't know of any other doctor who is so available to their patients. Dr Devgan recommended the Alcon Vivity in both eyes for me and my surgeries went well with no issues. They were both quick and painless and everything went smoothly at the Surgical Center. He came over and talked to me before I went into the operating room which I appreciated. I am very happy with the results. I requested the focus be set at near/intermediate, and I was OK wearing glasses for distance. I use a mild reader for fine print, my intermediate is perfect, and my distance is better than I expected. I can drive in the daytime without glasses, so I just I need them for driving at night. And there is very minimal halos and glare at night; much less than before surgery. I feel very fortunate to have had Dr. Devgan as my surgeon. I will not hesitate to recommend him to my friends and family because I know they will be in excellent and very skilled hands!

So far my cataract surgery is miraculous! I had it this…read moremorning. I now see myself in my mirror without needing my glasses. No discomfort or pain whatsoever I am so grateful for Dr. Devgan and the whole surgery center team!

Before I met, Dr. Tara, McCannel, I was scheduled for ultrasound and different scans of my eye so…read moreshe would have that at our first appointment. The employees that I came in contact with before Dr. Tara were amazing. I then met Dr. Tara for the results. That's when I found out officially that I had ocular melanoma. She showed me the tumor on the scan. I can remember feeling so numb at that moment. Dr. Tara explained that she does not sit and watch these,she goes in aggressively, exactly what I wanted. She explained plaque radiation and how it's done. She told me that I will be getting a phone call from her right-hand man, Andre, and he will go over everything that we had talked about, and all the information that I need for upcoming appointments and procedures. Dr. Tara has an amazing bedside manner. People come from all different states to be treated by her. She is well-renowned, respected and sought after ocular oncologist. When giving this very scary diagnosis this is comforting. You can find her videos on YouTube and she also has a book on Amazon called Finding Your Way With Ocular Melanoma. I was able to purchase it on Amazon. I definitely recommend this book and her YouTube videos. This cancer is rare six in one million will be diagnosed. It's aggressive and likes to metastasize to the liver. It's good to have her expertise and the handbook to refer to. Unfortunately, after healing from the surgery and having the radiation plaque put in for a week, my retina detached. I had to undergo another major surgery. Now my life will include continuous scans of my body to make sure that it has not metastasized. I feel I am in amazing hands with Dr. Tara. I want to thank Andre and Priscilla, who work with Dr. Tara. Another example of amazing patient care and going above and beyond. Thank you for taking great care of me during this scary time. 4/30/26

My name is Jeanne Fields aka Magic and I live in the Palm Springs area. I…read morefound out back in July that I had my right eye with a freckle in it was suspicious for cancer. I was then referred to Doris Stein Eye Center, Doctor Tara McCannel. As you would suspect that I was a little nervous hearing the word possible cancer. Once I met Doctor McCannel was at ease and felt very confident in her expertise. My first eye surgery was October 6th and I can't say enough for the entire staff in the Preop Department. They were so attentive, we had a good laugh and they made me feel awesome. Once I entered the OR the entire staff introduced themselves and then I said "my name is Magic and I am your patient

Dr. Samimi changed my life. After being turned away by other cosmetic surgeons who considered my…read moremalar festoon eye bags too complex to treat, I found Dr. Samimi -- and the difference he has made to my appearance has been truly remarkable. He performed an in-office skin pinch, midface lift, fat grafting, and direct festoonectomy on me. What struck me most was his combination of youth, innovation, and exceptional talent. Where others saw complexity and walked away, he saw a path forward and delivered results I honestly didn't think were possible for me. I cannot recommend Dr. Samimi highly enough. If you've been told your case is too difficult or complex, don't give up -- find this doctor.

Dr. Samimi was just excellent. During my consult, he explained to me what the issue was and not…read moreonly how he planned to treat it, but why he made these choices. I was encouraged to ask questions, though I didn't really have any, because he was so thorough. On the day of my procedure, Dr. Samimi and his team were fantastic. He re-explained everything, and the procedure was quick and painless. I felt really seen and cared for.

I was unaware of what was causing my shallow breathing, weekly sleep apnea, migraines, and chronic…read morefatigue for years. Then, a scan with Dr. Griffiths revealed that my nose was broken. He and his team educated me on the nasal anatomy, why I was experiencing these symptoms, and my treatment options. I felt supported so I opted to commit to functional surgery. Beginning a week before the surgery, I was provided with instructions. The team was friendly and gentle on the day of surgery. Post-operative care is detailed so I recommend thoroughly preparing and having someone around to occasionally help for at least 1-2 weeks. However, I was back to work in only 2 weeks with absolutely no pain. It has now been 3 months since the surgery and I have not experienced sleep apnea nor migraines. I used to sleep 10-12 hours at least once during the weekend to feel adequately rested after an exhausting week of what never felt like enough rest. Now, I can sleep a routine 7-8 hours every night and my energy feels increasingly regulated each day. The swelling is still going down and I am increasingly happy with how I look. I am excited to watch the ongoing final results throughout the year! Thank you again, Dr. Griffiths and team. My health, happiness, and well-being has drastically improved thanks to all of you! Lastly, and on a different topic, Dr. Griffiths performed a bit of cosmetic botox on me 2 weeks ago; between my often-furrowed brows and along the slight crows feet of my eyes. Happy with these results too. I am thankful to have my own medical doctor and sculptor - and a talented one too!

I have likely lost my hearing permanently due to the incompetent and delayed care I received here…read more I was given an "urgent" referral from my PCP following sudden hearing loss and was given an appointment several weeks out (already suboptimal but maybe unavoidable). When they brought me in, the doctor couldn't figure out what was wrong and told me I needed to see an "ear specialist." Why on earth they would have assigned me to someone who was NOT an ear specialist when I was coming in for hearing loss is beyond me. I waited to see that person and then was told she wanted me to go do a repeat of the audiology testing because she didn't trust the first testing even though it was done within their own office!! At that point, I decided to seek care through the House clinic downtown, where I was accommodated immediately due to the time sensitive nature of this concern and was met by very kind and competent doctors. Unfortunately, at this point, I am well beyond the window where it's likely that steroids could save my hearing. Do yourself a favor and start with the House clinic if you have any serious hearing concerns as this office does not appear to be able to manage them competently.

Great choice. Dr. Garwood is a great diagnostician. He recognizes and avoids passing fads in eye…read moresurgery such as "laser cataract surgery" that may increase your out-of-pocket cost but do not enhance the outcome of your vision. Dr. Garwood answered my questions in a clear and concise manner. Highly recommended.

It's been over a decade since I've seen dr Garwood for the scratch my baby's finger nail caused my…read moreeye, but I say a prayer of thanks for him regularly because he absolutely saved my sight. I was a walk in patient, and he saw me suffering in the waiting room in pain and he gave me a drop to ease the pain while I was waiting (which wasn't even very long). I appreciated that kind gesture, and that was just the beginning! My eye was really messed up because I tried to self treat it. He suggested a second opinion with a famous eye clinic. Their diagnosis would have left me blind in my one eye. Dr Garwood made the right decision and I was completely healed within weeks. 100% vision. I truly am so very grateful. He's an angel. Thank you so much, Dr Garwood!

As someone in healthcare, Dr. Nadji is fantastic. I was able to see him right away for something…read morevery urgent. He explained his treatment plan with the latest research and findings. He shared his honest concerns without worrying me. He wanted to see me quickly after treatment to make sure it was working and gave me an appointment 2 days after seeing me. He EVEN messaged me the following day to see how I was doing. I really appreciate him and recommend him to anyone needing an ophthalmologist. Front desk is fine, just make sure they take your insurance. I care more about the physician seeing me.

I had a very poor experience, starting with the technician that took me through a long battery of…read moreunnecessary tests that they did not fully know how to adminiister. They were rude and abrasive as well. When the doctor examined me, he prescribed an eye lotion from a specialty mail order pharmacy that charged almost $200 for a teeny tiny bottle that did not work properly, and, they also did not allow me to use my insurance to pay for it. After a month of trying to use it, it ultimately did nothing to fix my issue, and the whole experience has been frustrating and a complete waste of time. I'm sorry I went here.