Dr. Stainer is an Ophthalmologist. Technically, he is not MY ophthalmologist -yet - but my he is…read moremy boyfriend's and I've visited these offices with him, so I feel fairly confident in putting forth my opinion. The offices are conveniently located right on China Grade Loop. What I like about this location, which he shares with North Bakersfield Dental group, is that you can park out in front on the street and just walk right in the front door and you're there. With doctors that have offices in the major medical complexes there is always the hassle of parking, walking down long hallways and taking the stairs or elevators to get where you're going. This is so much more convenient. They share not just the building, but the waiting room with a dentist's office. There is plenty of seating, a flat screen television, and sports memorabilia to entertain yourself with while you wait. There is even free wifi (they have the password posted inside) so you can surf the internet while you wait - and a fountain in the waiting room. My boyfriend has always been happy with his medical care here. On this particular visit, we were here so that he could get the side pieces of his eyeglasses readjusted. They ushered him into the back and had him back out front in under 5 minutes. Best of all, they didn't charge him for the service. It's getting to be about time for me to get my eyes checked again and get a new prescription, and once I confirm that they take my insurance I'll be heading back here myself.

I had PRK surgery to correct my horrible vision last December. I was never a candidate for any…read morelaser correction surgery before because my cornea is too thin. However, Dr. Miller knew I was always interested and when the technology got good enough to make me a candidate I jumped at it. It was pretty expensive but I didn't care. I've had such bad vision my entire life and I hated contacts and glasses. The surgery plus all post treatment was $4800 (after 15% covered by my insurance). Dr. Stainer does all the eye surgery and I felt in very good hands. They answered all my questions and were honest about the expected results. They said I may never have 20/20 vision with my eyes and I wasn't a candidate for a second procedure. So this was my one and only shot. Well now I see 20/15 (better than 20/20) and my eyes are still healing and I should see the final results within 6-12 months so it could get better. My only complaint about both of their offices is the very long wait times. I've waited over an hour once for a 10 minute post-op visit. Expect your appointment to run 30-45 minutes late on average unless you book early in the morning. However the time you spend in the waiting room is worth the dedicated care you receive. I would recommend Dr. Stainer for laser eye surgery any day.

The customer service is horrible. Every time I go they look at you like you're an inconvenience to…read morethem. Most of the staff is not friendly and they never tell you how long you're gonna have to wait.

Dr. Hair has failed his patient. My father, a long time patient (and fellow physician no less), was…read morenot made aware of other interventions available to him and he ended up losing sight in one of his eyes. This was avoidable according to his new excellent replacement. My dad ended up getting better care elsewhere (feel free to DM me for the new doc) thank goodness. Do not go here. Your sight is at stake.

Be cautious when considering this eye center. I paid a large deposit for a LASIK consultation and…read morewas told in writing that it would be refunded if I was not a candidate. After my evaluation, I was informed that I was not a LASIK candidate but qualified for a different, more invasive surgery that I did not want. Despite their written refund policy, they refused to refund my deposit. The staff was very friendly during the consultation process, but communication changed once I declined the alternative procedure and requested my refund. I left several messages and was promised a callback, but never received one.

Shout out to Yasmin the ophthalmic technician, , she has the absolute perfect demeanor for this…read morebusiness. She seems as if she cares about the patient and wants the best for the office.The whole office also does a great job., from the reception secretary all the way to the checkout counter. I only came here as I am a Referral from the Department of Veterans Affairs. I was sent here for annual eye exam instead of the Bakersfield Va Clinic I initially met the reception secretary who was very professional, on the callback I met Yasmine she had the perfect demeanor and i appreciated all the follow up questions to ensure I have the absolute best care aftermath eyes were dilated, I was called back after 10 minutes to see the doctor, the doctor I only remember Huggins was her last name she was very kind and thorough, i am not saying the VA clinic doesn't have professionals or arenot very kind I'm saying is something I'm not used to in a doctor's office. Hopefully the VA will get my referral and will keep sending me to this location every year. Overall 5 out of 5 stars ,I hope to be back.

This is a very long overdue review, I waited until after I was done with this office and received…read moremy medical records. After seeing my regular eye doctor and finding out I had cataracts in both eyes I was referred to this doctor. This office waiting room is shared by the dental office and gets very crowded. Parking is horrible. They call you back and take you into the first room gather some information and then they put you either in the front waiting room again or in the hallway lined with chairs. I know that they are double and triple booking for the same time slot. Way to many people waiting for their turn, our time didn't seem valuable. Dr. Stainer assured me that I would be able to drive at night. That was my main concern. I did the traditional surgery not the upgraded one that the insurance won't pay for. After having both of my eyes done I scheduled with my eye doctor to get a new prescription for my glasses. I was then told I had scar tissue on both eyes and I needed to go back to Dr. Stainer. and have laser on both eyes. When I went in to talk to Dr. Stainer about the scar tissue I told him that this was never discussed with me with me that this could be something that happened. He proceeded to tell me that it's a very low percentage that have this happen, when he left the room his assistant told me that it actually happens often. I feel that that is something that should be told the patients. I ended up having one eye lasered and then Covid hit. So I canceled my appointment for the next eye to be done. I did not want to return to this doctor again. So I was referred to another doctor when I felt comfortable enough to go out. I then received a second opinion.

It was my second time here and my experience was as bad as the first time. The staff seems nice…read moreenough, the docs are rude and very arrogant. And do not ask a question, cause it will not be answered , unless it is laser surgery related. The docs have horrible communication skills and poor bedside manners, though before you leave they will double check if you want to buy glasses...btw I have perfect vision lol Anyway, since non of my questions were answered I now need to go and get a second opinion.

Dr.Miller was great. Thank you so much for finding the solution to my dry eye problems…read more As soon as I got there I was greeted with a smile and I did not have to wait like other doctors. I waited maybe 2minutes before i saw Dr.Miller :) He was so informative and knowledgeable about the issues with my eyes. I highly recommend this office. Best office I have been to in town. Also if you are looking for eye prescription and glasses they have them here too.

Dr. Miller has been my OD for the past 4 years. Initially when I came to him from another office I…read morewas having issues with my contacts. The ones I had been living with for years caused me discomfort and good vision wasn't a daily occurrence. The problem was mainly due to my high astigmatism. My previous OD couldn't help me and didn't really seem to try. Dr. Miller tried several different lenses with me until we found a good fit. Contacts had never felt so comfortable and my eyes weren't nearly as irritated as they had been before. Because they fit better I could also see much better. He made it clear to me that contacts weren't the best option for me due to my high astigmatism but that didn't stop him from doing everything he could to make it work. We also discussed other options like LASIK and other refractive surgery. I was always very interested in this and he answered all my questions, gave me every option available and left me with pricing. At the time the only option for me was a contact lens implant. The cost of this was very high and not an option I felt comfortable with. A few years later he mentioned the technology has improved since our last discussion and I was now a candidate for PRK (a type of refractive eye surgery). He gave me the pricing, answered my long list of questions, gave me realistic expectations and three weeks later I had the surgery. I couldn't be happier now! I see better than I ever have. Dr. Miller is a great OD. He seems to genuinely care about his patients and spends all the time needed with you to get the best results. In the four years I've been his patient I have went from having almost blind and miserable feeling eyes to seeing and feeling better than I ever have before.

This has been the best eye Dr. I've been to. We've been coming here for about 4 years. The staff…read moreand providers are all great, friendly and knowledgeable. Monica the Optician is such a kind spirit, it really shows when someone loves their work. They have a great selection of glasses and were usually in and out in about an hour.

We've been coming to Central Valley Eye Care for about 15 years. Have always had a pleasant…read moreexperience, from walking in and getting greeted by Marilyn and the girls up front, to seeing the doctor for our eye exams, to ordering new glasses with Monica at the optical department. They're all great

I recently had surgery here at MSC and was pretty close to backing down since I'm not a person who…read morevisits the hospital bed often. The last time I had surgery was when I was giving birth to my youngest who is now 20yrs old and that c-section kicked my butt. When I was brought to the back, I was greeted by several people to confirm my surgery to make sure I was the right patient and to verify what surgery was being done. This is protocol at hospitals and surgery centers to preventive errors. By the time I was brought to the surgery room I was having anxiety at this point. If it wasn't for the amazing staff at MSC I would have backed down. I was so shaken up, I asked the nurse in the surgery room if she was able to please hold my hand and without hesitation she was happy to hold my hand and then the other nurse came around the other side to hold my hand and after that I didn't remember anything. The anesthesiologist walked me thru and was talking me thru the process til I fell asleep and if it wasn't for the anesthesiologist and the 2 ladies, I probably would have backed down. I wish I remembered the ladies names to give them some praise and acknowledgement, but I was so nervous at the time I forgot. I have worked at medical facilities and I was extremely impressed with the professionalism and empathy. MSC is above standard and if you're going to have surgery here then you should know that you'll be taken care of. Staff is amazing. No one looks forward to surgeries/procedures, but MSC makes you feel at ease. I recommend this surgery center and I hope your visit is as successful as possible!

Minor surgery today scheduled at MSC today. It was an easy checkin with Adianis she was friendly…read moreand professional. Super clean Comfortable waiting area.i was called back after just 5 minutes. Darlene friendly assistant came in took my BP pulse she was great and friendly. Met with Anesthesiologist and Dr Irani I was ready. I was done after a short 20 minutes woke up in recovery.Dr Irani and staff were all professionals and fun I was good hands. Thanks Dr. Irani Cindy, Shannon, Dakota. thank you all.