My experience with Dr. Oakey was easily one of the best I've had at any specialist's office. From the start, the receptionist was courteous and friendly, and the wait time was negligible. What really sets Dr. Oakey apart is his dedication. He doesn't rush his patients; he takes the time to teach and explain because he genuinely cares. In fact, he actually called me a couple of hours after my appointment to share an additional finding he'd thought of after I left. Most importantly, he corrected a previous diagnosis I had received from both an optometrist and a prior retina specialist. Having the "cloud" of AMD removed--and being told I don't need AREDS--was a massive relief. After doing my own research, I found his diagnosis to be spot-on. It's clear he's more interested in patient health than just making money off the Medicare system. I will refer him to anyone in a heartbeat. read more

Excellent specialist care for my retina problem. Dr. Zackery Oakey is personable and patient, taking the time to explain in detail the recommended procedure. Their office staff (Priscilla and Donna) are very courteous and helpful with scheduling and testing. Highly recommend for any ophthalmology retina care. read more

He is the most amazing person and treats his patients with the utmost respect and kindness.

I am a local Dermatologist and Skin Cancer Surgeon. Dr. Oakey's knowledge is readily apparent when speaking to him. His vast knowledge should make patients comfortable when seeing him! read more

Surgery for detached retina was totally successful. Dr Oakley was very caring and answered every question pertaining to the surgery. His office staff is very capable and friendly. read more

God bless Dr. Oakey! I am surprised he only has 10 reviews. Dr. Oakey is a hidden gem here in irvine. He is so thorough and knowledgable about eye wellness. He examines your eye very thoroughly. He is very compassionate and genuinely cares about your well being. He answers all your questions and provides effective solutions. We are super grateful to have found him. Also our medical assistant, Jessica, provided excellent care with the eye exam read more

A Miracle of Sight - Thank You Dr. Oakey! At 80 years old, I never imagined I'd regain the clarity of vision I once had. After struggling with inflamed retinas and losing the ability to see my computer screen, my eye doctor referred me to Dr. Zack Oakey--and I can truly say he gave me a miracle. In just one treatment, Dr. Oakey improved my vision by 50%. I could see again. I could read, work, and enjoy life with a clarity I thought was gone forever. His expertise in retinal conditions and his compassionate care made all the difference. Dr. Oakey is not only a gifted ophthalmologist but also a pioneer in his field. He specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and ocular oncology, and his credentials are second to none. He's the founder of Blue Coast Retina in Irvine, and his clinic is a place of hope for anyone facing serious eye conditions. I am beyond grateful for the gift of sight he has given me. If you or a loved one are dealing with retinal issues, I cannot recommend Dr. Oakey highly enough. He changed my life--and I believe he can change yours too. Thank you, Dr. Oakey. You are a blessing. Ralph White Business Coach Possibilities Unlimited read more

Dr. Oakey is great. I drive from Ontario 39 miles 1 way to see him. He is really nice. Explains everything. So you can understand what is happening. The staff were great too. read more

Dr. Oakley's staff are very considerate and lovely. Dr. Oakley is very concerned and forthwright in his observations of your condition and provides detailed instructions of what he is doing and what your diagnosis is and why. Thank you Dr. Oakley for being so kind and concerned over my treatment and care. Robbin Glatman read more

One of the best eye Dr. I've ever been to. Very thorough. Took his time to explore every avenue and took his time to explain everything. Treated the problem immediately. Almost back to 100% in about a week. He even called on a Saturday to see how I was doing. Who does that any more? Very very highly recommend. read more

I have a rare eye disease so I have five excellent eye specialists. Dr Oakey is one of the best eye doctors I have ever encountered. What a gentle, compassionate doctor. I fully trusted his assessment and went home feeling confident in his diagnosis. His staff is almost as wonderful as he is. read more

Dr. Oakey and his staff are amazing! From the moment you walk in, they welcome you and make you feel comfortable. Dr. Oakey took the time to explain my diagnosis and helped me understand what my next steps are. I highly recommend Dr. Oakey! read more

I had an amazing and very pleasant experience with Dr. Zach Oakey and his staff. They are very polite and friendly. I appreciate Dr. Oakey's thorough explanation of the parts of the eyes and correlate it with the issues of my eyes. The ambiance of the office is peaceful with happy employees. I recommend Dr. Oakey without any hesitation! read more

My husband and I had the great pleasure of meeting Dr Oakey for a consultation for my painful eyes. It's rare that you find such an intelligent, knowledgeable and caring physician. He explains everything in great detail with extreme confidence. I highly recommend him if you are looking for an Amazing ophthalmologist. I've been in the medical profession for A very long time and it's seldom that you find a physician like Dr Oakey. read more

I went to Dr. Oakey for a second opinion regarding next steps following a dislocated inner ocular lens surgery gone terribly wrong. He reviewed with me all the scans done since the surgery, gave his opinions on several next steps possibilities and possible results. He answered all my questions and gave me hope of a positive, if not perfect resolution. read more

My husband had a transcendent conversation with Dr. Oakey from which he understands his eyes functioning, health and condition much better. Dr. Oakey possesses a wealth of cutting edge knowledge and the rare quality of intellectual curiosity that sets him apart in his profession. After decades of seeing various optometrists who sadly seem more focused on selling glasses, my husband received a somewhat frightening diagnosis from one such visit, leaving him with very little explanation or options. Dr. Oakey, on the other hand, took an in-depth look at his eyes, performing several detailed scans from multiple angles. He spent nearly an hour discussing his condition and clarifying the previous diagnosis and providing reassurance. Dr. Oakey is a true healer. We left his office with a clear plan moving forward and feeling confident that we made the right choice to see him. We highly recommend Dr. Oakey. read more

I was referred to Dr. Zack Oakley by an ophthalmologist specialist for a retina examination. Dr. Zack is a retina specialist and surgeon. Going in, I had a pretty good idea what was going on with one of my eyes. Without getting in to all of the big words and symptoms, my issue affects people with Type A personalities and stressful jobs; pretty consistent. When I checked in at the front desk, the staff member was really nice and professional. The technician who conducted the tests was also friendly and professional. After waiting several minutes for the test results, I met with Dr. Zack. I was expecting the same in and out, quick explanation, and move on to the next patient routine, but I was horribly wrong. Dr. Zack explained, in detail, what was going on with my eyes. It was almost an emotional experience because I had been dealing with the issue for almost 10 years (but becoming more bothersome), and I finally received a diagnosis and treatment option. I have never experienced such care and compassion from a medical professional. Although my issue is ongoing, there is a plan. The good news is that the issue rarely results in blindness. I will update this review as the process continues. If you have an eye issue, request a referral or go straight to Dr. Zach. read more

Dr Oakey is a skilled professional, so kind and such a blessing. My retina detached and I was blind in my left eye. Dr Oakey was calm and explained everything to me, I instantly trusted him. He took time answering all of my questions, I never felt rushed. Everything happen just like he explained and he reattached my retina and restored my vision. His chair side manor is so calm and supporting, he truly felt like a friend. I would recommend him to anyone who finds themself in need of a retinal specialist. I can't sing his praises enough. I am so thankful Dr Oakey was there for me. read more

Excellent doctor, takes time to talk to patients & explain all problems with you eyes. Also all of his staff are very friendly, professional and so pleasant to patients. I fully trust Dr.Oakley with my eye problems, and assured he can take care of any issue or problem that comes up. Hard to find a doctor with his expertise, also making you feel at ease, as he explains everything to you and is extremely caring and kind. read more

I am writing this review for those people who is going through a horrible, horrible Retinal vein occlusions experience. I highly recommend Dr. Oakey as your next doctor. One of the reasons I highly recommend Dr. Oakey is because I have gone through multiple doctors, from Japan to United States and none of them was able to give my life back like Dr. Oakey. The first day I was seen by Dr. Oakey, I was very impressed by his ability to be able to explain what is going on with my eye and what are my options to fix it. His knowledge and professionalism made me feel there is hoped to get my life back and he will be there every step of the way. Any questions weather in person or via email, he will respond in a timely manner. After seeing Dr. Oakey, a couple of times, I asked him what the fastest way is to get my eye back to normal. He suggested an eye surgery. After explaining the procedure step by step doctor Oakey made me feel he has done this a million times with 110% success rate. After a week I had my surgery, and I couldn't be happier I had it done. After two weeks of recovery my vision was starting to get back to normal. After a month I have my vision back to normal and my life is back to normal. Thanks to Dr. Oakey he gave me my life back. Dr. Oakey has a God given talent; he works miracle. read more

I recently had a retinal detachment surgery and went to Dr. Oakley for a second opinion. To begin with his staff is very friendly and inviting. Dr. Oakley himself is very professional, informative and personable. He was probably the best doctor I had visited in years. He took time to get to know me, my specific situation and to explain every detail of my recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Oakley to anyone who is experiencing issues with their vision. read more

Excelente doctor habla muy bien español toma tiempo para explicarle gracias a eso he mejorado y me cuido mas mis ojos las enfermeras son agradables y siempre de buen humor read more

I had a vitrectomy surgery with Dr. Oakey three weeks ago. My left eye was really bad that I could not see any letter when I was tested and I could not drive at night time. I fell down a few times in the last few months. I had postponed the surgery for a year because I was afraid of the procedure. On my first appointment with him, Dr. Oakey showed me the image of my retina, pointed out and explained to me where the problems were and how he was going to take care of it. He listened and answered all the questions I had. I asked so many questions as I wanted to know what I was facing and how to prepare for the surgery. After his explanation, I felt at ease about my surgery and trusted him completely. The day of the surgery, I saw him before and after the surgery. I had no pain or irritation on my eye and I was able to comfortably sit up, walk around and talk to my family. Moreover, the eyes drops prescription was waiting for me at the pharmacy already. The day after my surgery, I went in for an after surgery follow up. My eye was tested and he showed me the image of my retina before and after and explained what he did. He told me that my retina had more problem than was shown on the image test and he had fixed that problem. He also explained in detail about my recuperating process and what to expect. He told me to call him any time if I have any questions or concerns. After one week, I went back for another follow up and everything look great. I did call once and asked to speak to the assistant because I did not want to interrupt him with his patient, but he came to the phone and talked to me. My eye can see much better now, more than I expected. Thanks to Dr. Oakey. I highly recommend him as a retina surgeon to anyone. Appointment is easy to make, Dr. is very knowledgeable, and caring. Best of all he is always there when you need him. read more