Dr. Steinle was excellent! My surgery (Vitrectomy) was painless and healing was quick. Highly…read morerecommend this doctor.

Do not recommend,they were totally overbooked wait time 2 hours. It felt like cattle being herded…read moreinto revolving rooms. Dr. Finally came in acting like a high school senior with a superiority complex along with pats on my shoulder. I felt sorry for other seniors sitting so long and asking when will they be seen. Good luck to other patients. My eyes will be going to a private practice along with the quality it will give me.

Performed cataract surgery and lens implants on me ten years ago. Still going strong. See him…read moreregularly for checkups. Soothing manner, well spoken, clear and full explanations, thoroughly professional overall. Office staff have always been personable and responsive. Sometimes long waits, more often not. Takes the time he needs to take good care of his patients.

I was unfortunately not even able to get face to face with a doctor as the receptionist was very…read moreunorganized. I communicated with them over the phone what my insurance provider was. They informed me that they had a contract with the company and that it wouldn't be a problem to be seen. I came in a few days later, filled out all the paper work, handed over my insurance information and went into the back to have a basic eye exam. Not 60 seconds after the assistant dilates my eyes, she comes in and says that she regrets to inform me that they don't take my insurance. She says that it'll be around $80 if I want to be seen without insurance. I am wary of this at first for obvious reasons, but I concede as my eyes are already in a sensitive condition and I didn't really want to drive immediately after dilation. We go up to the desk and talk a little more...she ups the price to $120. I just leave. This place is unprofessional and unorganized. Don't risk it.

He's the best of the best! Takes care you no matter the situation and your needs. I will be back…read morefor sure. 100% garaneteed!

Dr. Lauritzen performed routine cataract surgery on my left eye at Ambulatory Surgery Center in…read moreTempleton CA in August 2020. Before surgery, my vision was 20/40. At one point during the surgery, the pain was so intense, I moved involuntarily and told Dr. Lauritzen it hurt. The pain was not addressed. Instead, a nurse held my feet so that I would not move, and Dr. Lauritzen continued with the procedure. It was never explained why the anesthesiologist did not control the pain or why Dr. Lauritzen didn't stop to talk with the anesthesiologist about the pain. The pain was traumatizing. After the surgery, my sight was very foggy. I saw Dr. Lauritzen the day after surgery and 3 days post surgery. On the fourth day post surgery (a Saturday), I woke up with searing pain in my left eye. I called Dr. Lauritzen's number but couldn't reach him. I went immediately to the ER. The hospital repeatedly tried to contact Dr. Lauritzen with no luck. After 2+ hours at the hospital, the emergency room doctor sent me to an ophthalmologist, who sent me to a retina specialist. The retina specialist immediately took a sample of vitreous fluid and injected the eye with an antibiotic. The lab result confirmed that the eye was infected with gram negative bacteria which destroyed many retina photoreceptors. The infection also caused a macular hole. Over the next 6 months, I underwent 3 more surgeries to repair as much of the damage as possible. I learned that Dr. Lauritzen had left debris in the eye and that he had positioned the replacement lens upside down and skewed, with one edge of the lens behind the iris and the other in front. One year later, the vision in my left eye is 20/800 (legally blind), with no hope for improvement. It's a continuing challenge to adjust to have permanently lost the use of one of my eyes.

Very disappointing customer service. I had multiple…read moreappointments canceled by them due to their doctors' scheduling and then no call back to reschedule. I had to call multiple times to finally get scheduled weeks later.

Dana and The office staff are excellent .very professional The Doctors are top notch. I highly…read more recommend sLo Eye Associates are great.

Dr. Steven Johnson was a recommendation from my insurance agent. He had great success so I went to…read moresee if my cataracts were ready to be removed. Dr. Johnson was great about discussing my eyes and the choices for lenses. His staff is very helpful and concerned about my well being. After all the tests, I indeed need surgery. It was scheduled by Lorraine that day and she even coordinated with Dr. Daniel Hile for checks in between surgeries. It was an amazing surgery at San Luis Surgery Center. I felt very safe and was cared for. Thank you all for a great experience.

My optometrist told me I had cataracts and recommended Dr. Johnson at Central Coast Eye. Short…read morestory: Everything went extremely well. The results exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend Dr. Johnson. If you want more details read on. My eyesight has always been problematic. The amblyopia in my right eye was not diagnosed when I was a child. As a result, I have never had binocular vision. The lens for my right eye has basically been a thick magnifying glass for the last 50+ years. On my first visit with Dr. Johnson, I was impressed with the thoroughness of the exam and friendliness of his staff. Dr. Johnson characterized my eyes as "challenging" because in addition to the amblyopia in my right eye I have a partial hole in the macula of my left eye. On top of that, I had astigmatisms in both eyes. He recommended a modified blended vision option with an intermediate focal point lens for the amblyopic eye and a monofocal distance lens for the left eye. Both lenses would be sized to increase my visual acuity to their maximum potential and thereby minimize the need for glasses - except for reading. I was a bit hesitant and lobbied for a multi-focal lens or an extended depth of field lens for my dominant left eye since that is what many in my peer group had successfully received. He carefully explained why that would produce a poor outcome for me. I heeded his advice. I had the two cataract surgeries a week a part. My world is now brighter and clearer than I ever remember. I want to thank Dr. Johnson for his patience in understanding my individual situation and providing the type of seasoned advice that you would expect from an experienced medical professional.

Excellent care and office experience! All staff were friendly and professional. Going there felt…read morewarm and welcoming. Flexible scheduling was appreciated. All our needs were met and we are looking forward to returning. I highly recommend for basic eye care services.

Aesthetic Eye Care in SLO is a relatively new business. Located in the Areovista Business Park next…read moreto the SLO Airport, it's easy to find and has plenty of parking available. Everything here is "bright, shiny and new". With the very latest equipment on hand, my exam with Gina Hellman OD went super well. Any questions I posed were thoroughly answered and left me feeling both positive and better informed. My Insurance Plan was taken, so the co-pay was an extremely reasonable $10 dollars. With a nice selection of eyeglass frames to pick from...really, who could ask for anything more. The whole experience from start (walking in) to finish (walking out) was epic. On this occasion...in this Yelper's opinion, Aesthetic Eye Care in SLO truly earned this highly recommend "if you want a full service Optometrist, get in on this" 5 Star review.

I'm new to the area. I found this place after seeing all the good reviews. I can now see why they…read moreget all the good reviews. All of the staff was so friendly and nice. Doctor gave me one of the most thorough and educational exams I have ever had. Definitely would recommend checking this place out of you are in need of an optometrist.

Doctor Parreira is by far the best eye doctor that I have ever seen in my 66 years of life. I have…read morea complex eye disorder and have been to many eye docs all over the country and Dr. Parreira is the most skilled at properly fitting contact lenses by a mile. She is thorough, professional, highly skilled, a great communicator and totally cares about the wellbeing of patients. I can't say enough good things about this great doctor. I completely trust her with my eye health and highly recommend her services.

OK GREAT New eye Dr at Costco!!! KOVACH Optometrist Dr KOVACH is the best Eye Doc I've seen in…read moreyears and it's been years but he was HONEST and not out to string me along like other Eye Dr's I've seen in the past. Did everything to make sure my insurance covered the majority of the exam I paid for frames Glasses tinting etc.. AND I don't have to see him again for 1 year! Last Dr was every 3 months that's crazy unless somethings wrong. He saw nothing and I'll be Happy to return had an appt and it went really quick SO THUMBS UP 5 STARS! !! Nice Staff!!

Fantastic Costco Eye Care Experience in SLO -…read more Dr. Loren Yasunari, O.D. This past Saturday, my wife and I walked into the San Luis Obispo Costco anxious and on edge. She'd noticed a new, growing floater and, after some well-meaning but alarmist input from friends, was convinced vague "flashes" (really just night-driving fatigue) might mean impending blindness or a retinal detachment. We called Friday. They said, "Come in tomorrow." No weeks-long wait. No HMO MD nor triage ER nurse gatekeeping. Just: Saturday, quick appointment friendly. Enter Dr. Loren Yasunari, O.D., the weekend relief optometrist who doesn't take insurance -- and who just delivered the most thorough, thoughtful eye exam either of us has ever had. We both went to the University of Hawaii, which was very cool indeed. He just does the weekend and is semi-retired and is a nice guy who takes pride in doing a great job like in the old days. It feels sort of like Costco priced Concierge medicine in a way. To be fair, this is not the same as seeing a MD for potential surgical advice, but it does focus on ruling out the immediate need to see a surgeon. What Made This Different (and Better) Not a refraction mill - This wasn't about pushing new glasses. It was 100% focused on ocular health and our acute concern. Step-by-step, gold-standard eval: Detailed history Slit-lamp exam (used twice) Pupil dilation Retinal photography by tech Intraocular pressure check Multiple angles of fundus viewing Informed consent done right - Every step explained, risks/benefits clear, differential diagnosis walked through out loud. Bedside manner: A+ - Calm, present, zero rush. Made a scared patient feel seen. The Verdict: All Clear No bleed No detachment No urgent threat Just a benign floater + reassurance The Logistics? Shockingly Good Cost $125 total (includes retinal photos -- a $50+ add-on elsewhere, even with VSP) Insurance None accepted -- didn't matter Wait time Next-day, Saturday, appointment needed ER/Urgent Care alternative? Zero chance they'd dilate + image Pacific Eye / SLO Eye wait? 3-6 weeks -- useless for acute concerns Local Context: Eye Care Access in SLO County Specialists are booked solid ERs have no ophthalmology on call Medicare? Great. Spouse without it? Good luck. Costco? Open Saturdays, no gatekeepers, real diagnostics. Pro tip: While waiting 20 minutes for dilation, you can roam the aisles, try all the samples including AG1 samples (tastes like lawn clippings & is priced like Presidential Crypto), or just people-watch. Best bet Kirkland Multivitamins...not Gummies. Gummies are missing vital Thiamine, and Iron for the ladies....not to mention being low on most others. For some reason, random vitamins and minerals are missing in multiple formulations...so one can be forced to buy multiple formulations to cover even basic needs. Weirdly therapeutic.

Dr. Amir is my favorite doctor for my mother. We see many…read more He performed cataract surgery years ago and we follow up with annual visits. This doctor has the best manner, ever. Polite, no-nonsense, but will answer any question you might have. A skilled surgeon that has my mother's eyes as good as they can be. Ten stars!

I only recommend Dr. Amir Ahmad if you need an Ophthalmologist examination, I do not recommend him…read morefor Optometrist visits (eye glass exam). My appointment was for an Optometrist visit with the doctor. Instead I was taken to a room for an exam with a technician that was in a hurry and not very good. The doctor came in, signed the paperwork and left. I was sitting in the chair waiting for the doctor to examine me when they escorted me out! The prescription was wrong and I had to return. Pacific Eye then CHARGED ME AGAIN for a follow-up exam a week later. Since I had used up my vision insurance visit, they insisted on charging my Medical Insurance. I FELT THIS WAS VERY UNETHICAL FOR A DOCTOR TO DO. I considered complaining to the medical board about this, but I never did. It just felt wrong for this to happen. The new prescription was better, but still not 100%. They re-made the glasses and they are okay for me. I probably will not be back to this establishment.

I had bilateral cataract surgery here in April. The experience in the office was professional and…read moreefficient. Dr. Goodman listened to what I had to say, and went out of his way to satisfy my questions and special requests. The surgery center and follow up were fantastic. Dr. Goodman makes his patients feel comfortable. He is very competent and confident in his field of expertise. I 100% recommend Dr. Goodman and his staff if you require eye surgery.

I have had my catract removed and procedure went very smooth. I love it that I got all the eye…read moredrops before and after so recovery was very easy. Dr Goodman is very nice and he also explains everything that he will be doing durning the surgery . He also goes in great detail what restrictions you may have after surgery . Surgery for removal lasts about an 1 or so but mainly depends on the case everyone has different eyes. I love how friendly all the staff is and how helpfully they are. It is an outpatient procedure for surgery staff ent above and beyond walking me to my car and making sure I was okay afterwords.