Amazing customer service and fast process staff are well knowledgeable of ever made surgery very smooth Dr Berg is Amazing he was explaining every step by step surgery procedure I recommend this facility read more

I cannot say enough about the kindness I experienced from this office. From the moment I called to set a lasik consultation, I was treated with warmth. My consultation went very well, with Dr. Berg explaining the procedure in detail, and all the office staff guided me through each step of the way. The morning of my surgery, Dr. Berg couldn't have been kinder or more thorough - he talked to me all throughout the surgery, soothing any nerves I had. It was so easy!! That very same day, only a few hours later, I cried, as I experienced seeing with my own two eyes for the first time. My entire world is more beautiful now. I am beyond grateful and blessed to have found Dr. Berg and cannot recommend him enough. The entire office is a 10/10 with their kindness and care. Thank you so much for this life changing experience - I am so happy!!!!! You will not go wrong with Dr. Berg! read more

Only the Best when it comes to your eye sight !! No need to look anywhere else Top notch !! Flew in from Florida bc He is the Best !! read more

This doctor is incredible. He has a great technique and does a fabulous job. Most importantly, he has a calming nature which is extraordinarily important with this type of treatment. I would follow him anywhere, anytime. read more

Dr. Berg recently performed my LASIK surgery and even though I'm only a few days post-op, I'm happy to report my vision is great and improving daily. I think Dr. Berg is an excellent physician and I highly recommend him. However, if you're looking for a doctor who talks to you like you're besties, I don't think he's a good fit. He doesn't engage in excessive small talk; instead, he's direct and to the point. However, he is very friendly and genuinely seems to care. Another doctor mentioned that Dr. Berg won't hesitate to postpone the LASIK procedure the day of if he believes your eyes aren't healthy enough. read more

Dr. Berg worked on me some years ago. He made my experience the easiest, and the most comfortable. All My questions were answered by him when I needed, he was present for all the consults. Best bed side manners, very knowledgeable MD! read more

Update : I got my vision correction last year , it was my Christmas present. A year later I can now confirm I still have 20/20 vision. I see all the little letters in the commercials, the halo around the lights were gone after a month. My eyes do still feel dry sometimes but HONESTLY the "sometimes" is rare and drops lubricate my eyes, and I'm alright.... It beats all the discomfort of having glasses I would do it AGAIN in a heartbeat.. highly, highly recommend my doc. I will be sending my whole family next read more

I went from -8.00 to 20/20 I still can't believe it! Thank you Dr Berg and team! I can see!!!

My neighbor recommended Dr. Berg but the office staff made it impossible. Nice enough man for the three minutes he actually spoke to me...but the place is run like an assembly line. First gal was nice enough as I was shunted into several different rooms for tests, then the wrong doctor was sent in to see me. When Dr. Berg made it in, he told me what a cataract was (as if I I haven't been informed of that for the past year while I've had it monitored). When I initially scheduled my appointment, I was sent two videos pitching multifocal lenses. ($$$) He then said he would schedule me for toric lenses. I then asked what about the $$$ multifocal lenses- he said you can have those if you want them. I said, what do you recommend? He said whatever you want....? Info? Please? Nope. Too busy I guess. Shunted to billing- I simply asked for a cost estimate and received a handwritten sticky note. When I tried to explain that my insurance company is tricky she said the surgical center would call 2 days before the surgery to discuss. Not enough time to contact my insurance and have that clarified. Sigh~ what no one tells you when get cataract surgery is that the anesthesiologist and surgical center are separate charges and not included when you ask your insurance about coverage. I simply asked for the contact info so I could double check and she shoved a consent form under my nose and told me to just sign. Note- I'm legally blind, had just had my eyes dilated and couldn't see. I got upset and went to leave. The first gal and Dr. Berg assured me it wasn't a problem and they'd call the next day. They did. Good thing I asked. They wanted to reschedule appointment that I set six weeks prior because the anesthesiologist scheduled that day wouldn't be covered by my insurance. EVEN THOUGH I ALREADY GAVE THEM MY INSURANCE INFO. WHICH IS WHY I WAS ASKING IN THE FIRST PLACE. AND- SURPRISE- THEY WERE JUST AS CONDESCENDING ON THE PHONE AS THEY WERE THE PRIOR DAY. Even though, clearly, they were wrong and I was right to ask that the insurance be double checked. I ....just......can't. read more

I had LASIK done with Dr. Berg and I'm so happy with the results! So happy to wake and be able to see clearly. My healing process is going smoothly. Dr. Berg walked me through the whole process of the procedure before and during. Dr. Berg is very kind and soft spoken. The staff there is amazing as well, very kind and thorough. If you're thinking about getting LASIK I would 100% recommend going through it with Dr. Berg and his team! read more

We went for free consultation and they did testing for my son eye vision and we now need to schedule his eye surgery. Great service, honest and professional. read more

I was recommended to Dr. Berg for Lasik from my eye doctor. I had a great experience at my consultation, all of the staff was kind and very helpful. The day of the procedure, they answered any questions I had and made me feel very calm. The procedure lasted 15 minutes and I was able to see clearly a few hours later. From -4.25 to 20/20! I would recommend Dr. Berg and his staff any day of the week. read more

Headline: Look Elsewhere for your LASIK I had LASIK with Dr. Berg about 15 years ago. Leading up to the procedure, he was approachable, kind, and seemed like the perfect doctor. He told me I was the perfect candidate for LASIK. The day of procedure was smooth other than the mistiming of the pain meds at the office so that they kicked in early and wore off while we were driving home. I was left for about 20 min without any pain med assistance shortly after the procedure until we got home, which was nothing short of terrible. After that, my initial recovery was smooth. Having had bad vision for so long, it was incredible to be able to see most things clearly during the day. During my initial followup appointments, I expressed a concern that I was seeing halos and aberrations at night and in low light environments (such as movie theaters). Dr. Berg assured me this was simply due to the normal healing process and once I reached a year, everything would be perfect. A year came and went, and the issues persisted. At the one year followup, I asked Dr. Berg why my vision at night hadn't improved and if I should be concerned. His tone and demeanor changed almost instantly. He became defensive, dismissive, and arrogant. He told me I exaggerating. He told me he KNEW that my procedure was perfect. I asked if there was the possibility of a "touch up" procedure if these halos and starbursts continued. Included in the LASIK package I bought was a guarantee that included this type of touch up to fix the LASIK if it hadn't been perfect. Dr. Berg told me that wouldn't apply here because my procedure was "perfect" and that I was imagining these problems. I left the appointment shocked. Fortunately, at the time, the halos and other aberrations were manageable. I waited a few years, hoping things would improve and they never did. I went back to Dr. Berg once more with my issues, and was met with hostility and arrogance. I eventually went to a new doctor who informed me that I was NOT in fact an ideal candidate and Dr. Berg's initial assessment of me as such was "irresponsible as best." Presently, the issues have increased to the point that I cannot drive at night safely. I cannot enjoy watching a movie in theater due to glare, halos, smearing, etc. I cannot play sports under artificial light due to glare. Had there been any hint of this outcome, I would've never gone through with the procedure. But according to Dr. Berg, this was "perfect." Had I had any hint of the way Dr. Berg doesn't support his patients with problems after a procedure like this, I would've gone elsewhere. Many many people have had positive outcomes from LASIK and I hope you do too. But I encourage you to look elsewhere. Dr. Berg is a two-faced charlatan. read more

Pitiful, uncaring. Impossible to get an appointment. The office staff is rude and not responsive to helping patients with surgery consultation scheduling. After waiting over 1 month to get an appointment, my time slot was canceled less than 24 hours in advance without an apology or offer for another appointment time/date. They told me to "call back" to reschedule. I guess I will need to try to find another doctor. read more

I give it four stars because of the ridiculously long wait! The office itself wasn't that welcoming but a few of the nurses/staff were really nice (I don't recall many names), but Janice, the one who did the map of my eye, was super funny, asking me to raise my arms and relax while tapping my foot while she scanned my eye. It felt like I was doing yoga! Dr. Berg and the staff were so friendly, communicative, and transparent so I knew I was in good hands. The procedure went smoothly, but again, I waited about 2 hours before they finally prepped me. With this doctor, I knew exactly what to expect and when to expect it. I definitely appreciate it when I can have that. Thank you Dr. Berg, for being so gentle with my eyes! You gave me a new life to look forward to! read more

Dr. Alan Berg is a QUACK! He destroyed my vision, insisting that I was the "perfect candidate" for Lasik, completely ignoring my medical history. When I began experiencing complications, less than a week after surgery, he again ignored my medical history, delaying the proper medical treatment for months while I continued to trust him. By the time I saw a doctor who could actually help me, the damage was already permanent. Because of him, I am out over $500,000 (medical expenses, loss of income, and the loss of an investment in a business that I could not longer run due to being blind for several months). Due to the restrictions in the CA legal standards that make it next to impossible to sue a doctor for malpractice, I have not been able to file a law suit against him. Note: I am NOT the only person that he ruined! I have personally talked with at least 5 others where Dr. Berg stated they were the perfect candidate, ignoring their medical history. But, someone has to pay for his yellow Lamborghini! Stay away from Dr. Berg, and please, do NOT do Lasik!! read more

Nice staff, excellent Doctor. Very thorough and organized. Glad I finally got my eyes a good going over. Everything is in pretty good condition considering age and blue eyes. A pleasant surprise! read more

Thank you Dr. Winston for sending me to the best opthamologist and staff. I am very very impressed and can see now. Dr. Berg, you are the very best. I feel so lucky and am so thankful for your amazing care. Sincerely, Darleen Williams read more

Came here to see if dr. Berg is still performing lasik. He did my procedure in 2008 (I only remember this because the next day was Election Day and I went to vote and I was able to leave my house for the first time since 1992 without contacts or glasses! It was life changing!) I had horrible vision prior and couldn't get out of bed without first putting on my glasses. The procedure was pretty quick. I went home, took a nap, woke up and I could see! It was amazing! No issues or complications since then. I probably went to the optometrist a few times since 2008 just to get an exam and then use my insurance for new sunglasses since I no longer needed regular glasses Now, 14 years later, I'm over 40 and I've noticed that my nighttime vision isn't as clear so I went to a new optometrist for an exam (last visit to an optometrist was probably 10 years ago!) I was fully expecting to walk out of there needing glasses, but nope! Still nearly perfect vision! One eye is slightly off (.25) but no need for glasses! In fact, he said that my eyes looked great and that whoever did my lasik did an amazing job. "Well worth it" according my optometrist. Needless to say, I have absolutely no regrets and would recommend dr berg to anyone thinking about lasik. And if anyone wants to see my procedure, I'm sure I have it on VHS somewhere . Yes, it was that long ago that they gave me a VHS. Dang! when did I get so old?? At least I still have my vision! read more

My husband had cataract surgery, just over one year ago, done by Dr. Berg. My husband can now see better than I can... thanks, Dr. Berg. I was the eyes and ears, in our marriage, now I'm just the ears. My husband has been absolutely thrilled by the results. After the first eye was done, Dr. Berg took off the bandage, my husband audibly gasped. I said everything okay, can you see okay? And he said, with an enormous face of wonder and pure joy, "I can see better than I think I ever have!" I told Dr. Berg, "Wow, I'll have to write a review for you on Yelp." And the Dr. said, thank you. I then said.. after the second eye. We all laughed. My husband's second eye went great, too! And this review is long overdue. Thank you so much! We couldn't be happier! read more

Amazing dr berg is the best life changing there's no other way to put it how good the lasik procedure was read more

Excellent doctor. He cares about his patients. Wonderful office staff. Provides many choices in cataract and refractive surgery care.

Very disappointed after Dr Berg performed cataract surgery on me. He did take care of my cataract but his promise to put in the lens for near / reading didn't happen. Lots of promises but no results. My vision is still blurry after a month passed since surgery. A friendly doctor who just says anything you want to hear but doesn't deliver. read more

Best decision I've ever made! I just had my Lasik surgery Yesterday 5/1/15, and needless to say, It worked!! :o) I went to a couple Lasik consultations prior to finding Dr Berg. I felt better knowing that I actually got the meet the doctor in the consultation, and got to ask him the questions directly. With the other consultations, you don't meet the doctor until the day of the surgery. This was one of the main reasons I chose Dr. Berg. I felt comfortable with the staff, and everyone was so friendly. The day of the surgery they walked me through the process, made sure my eyes were still 'good to go' and then they talked me through the post-op care with my friend so we both knew what to do. Once I went into the surgery room I got really nervous and scared. I flinched a bunch of times, but Dr. Berg was very calm and helped direct me and make sure I was doing everything properly. Everything came out perfect! I now have 20/20 vision, and they even gave me a DVD of the surgery to show my friends and family (which they refuse to see lol). I'm scheduled to go back for a follow up in 3 weeks, but I am extremely pleased with how things went. I'm so glad I finally did it! Dr Berg is awesome! read more

I have been wanting to do LASIK for many years and only recently went through with it. I am in my late 30s and was told that although my vision may improve, I will most likely have to start wearing reading glasses once I hit my 40s. I was okay with this as long as I can ditch glasses and contacts day to day. I found Dr. Berg through two channels. One, my insurance company, and two, my optometrist in Santa Monica. Dr. Berg has Saturday office hours in his Beverly Hills office. I was surprised at how busy they were that day, but they run a very efficient operation over there and I was taken care of and did not have to wait too long at all. Everyone at his BH office as well as at the surgery center in Sherman Oaks were phenomenal. They are so sweet, caring and again, super efficient. It's been about two months since my operation and I cannot tell you how freeing it is to be able to see without the aid of glasses or contacts. Although my left eye is not performing as well as my right, it isn't a big deal and I am able to deal with it just fine as it's barely noticeable unless I close my right eye completely. Another convenient factor is that I am able to do all my post-op visits with my local optometrist. read more

Dr. Berg literally changed my life!! I've suffered from severe astigmatism and nearsightedness since I was 4 years old. 10 years ago I was told I would never be a good candidate for lasik surgery. I was referred to Dr. Berg by several happy patients at work so I thought I would give him a shot. From the moment I set up the consultation, to meeting his staff in the office and talking to him about my options, I felt 100% confident that this place the place and doctor to perform the procedure. He is the sweetest doctor you will meet with years and years of experience and expertise. Pages and pages of testimonials, even from celebrities. The best part is that they thoroughly explain everything to you in a way that you can then feel comfortable telling others about. This was the best experience I've had at any doctor's office. I promise that you will not be disappointed. I'm actually sad it's over and I won't see him or his staff regularly, haha. Very nice people. read more

I agree with Laura G. and others who mentioned that they had terrible experience doing LASIK surgery with Dr. Berg. The biggest regret of my life was doing the LASIK with Dr. Berg. According to the office I was a good candidate for the surgery. Before the surgery I did not have eye pain or migraines. Since the LASIK surgery early in 2009, my life has been miserable because of eye pain, pressure and headaches. They all started couple of days after the surgery. I can not watch TV, work on the computer for more than half an hour. My eyes will begin burning. Walking in a sunny day is a no no. I can not enjoy that anymore. Light, noise gives me headache. Even light at night from car gives me eye pain. My life changed for the worst since then. There has been no solution for this problem yet. One optometrist told me that the LASIK created these issues. Right after the surgery I went to Dr. Berg explaining my symptoms, but I felt that he was not helpful at all and he was not welcoming as he was before the surgery. I felt he basically bushed off that my new eyes' problems had anything to do with the surgery. Some told me to sue, but I refrained from doing so. I hope he enjoyed the thousands of dollars. I wish I had known about reading reviews at that time. Please be careful with two things in your life: your eyes and your neck. Don't let just anyone touches them and plays with them. It can ruin one's life as it did for me. read more

Today I woke up for the first time in so many years, and I didn't need to reach out for my glasses. I could see everything around me so clear, And it's only day one post op. I instantly cried of joy. Dr Berg changed my life, I'll be forever grateful for his knowledge, patience and skill. I can say with confidence that going To see him for Lasik is the best thing you can do. Thank you Dr Berg and staff. read more

It has been 3 months since my lasik surgery. I am so happy to be living life without the hassle of contacts and glasses! It's a whole new world! Before the surgery, I was extremely nervous. I did a lot of research and read about some bad experiences on the internet. I couldn't believe I was about to put my eyes at risk! But I am SO GLAD that I chose Dr. Berg and his staff to handle my precious eyes! They are professional, kind, good listeners, and work together like a well-oiled machine. The surgery was fast and painless. After I took 2 valiums, they put a blanket on me and gave me a teddy bear to hold. 10 minutes later, done. Boom. New eyes. For life. I can't believe I was so nervous at first. This has been one of the best decisions of my life. Hands down. read more

I had Lasik done here. I am extremely happy with the results. I could see everything so clearly. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. And the Dr. talks to you through everything and makes you feel comfortable. With the pandemic and masks required I did this to stop fogging up my glasses. Best choice I made. And they were recommended to me by a coworker. An amazing eye surgery center. read more

I have been wearing near sighted correction eye glasses since I was ten years old. The gradual increasing high power glasses has been causing me great inconvenience in a lot of daily activities. It finally comes to an end after Dr. Alan Berg did cataract surgery to my eyes and has restored the vision that I had been longing for. Dr. Berg has impressed me with his expertise, precision and professionalism. I highly recommend cataract surgery with Dr. Alan Berg and his medical team. Thank you Dr. Berg ! Leroy Chang read more

I went in for a consultation on 10/31/19. Got my eyes done on 11/1/19! I was fortunate they had an opening. I am ecstatic that I can see! It's like wearing my contacts all the time. I wish I would have done this in my 20s. I still have wear readers(because I'm 49) but I was wearing them over my contacts anyway. I cannot say enough on how great ALL the staff were. Very comforting, caring. I felt 100%comfortable the whole time. I tell EVERYONE.. DO it if you can! LOVE LOVE. an not wait to go skiing next week in Mammoth, not having to worry about taking extra lenses, I case they fall out etc...thank you!! read more

Dr. Berg and his staff was great. They were very thorough and did a complete workup only to find that I'm not a good candidate for laser eye surgery. I'm disappointed, but his office has earned my future business for my annual exam and fitting due to their honesty, concern for my eye health, and thorough diligence. Thanks! read more

Loved the LASIK experience (seriously!) and walked out of there with perfect vision! I actually saw a video of when it was done to my friend a week prior (they give you a DVD of your surgery when it's done, and you can also have a friend film it), so I knew what to expect (and was trying to guess what he was doing). There's NO pain, you don't feel a thing, and it's over I less than a minute. I did research on Dr. Berg beforehand because my Ophthalmologist friend referred me to him, and he has done 35,000 surgeries, as well as was involved in developing the procedure. Otherwise, I would have never allowed someone to touch my eyeballs. LOL . Basically, no contacts and no glasses feels like brand new freedom. Dr. Berg is a very kind man, and talked me through the entire procedure. I should have done it decades ago, but was afraid. Once I saw that there's no pain and my friend got through it in 30 seconds, I was all over it! read more

I can't explain how happy I am with Dr. Berg and his entire staff. The lasik experience was life changing for me. The care I was given was above and beyond most offices. I still can't believe I'm not wearing glasses. Thank you Dr. Berg you're the best. Warmly, Nancy O'Meara read more

I felt very taken advantage of when we discussed the price of the procedure. I let them know that I we had a $2,000 allowance from my employer towards a procedure. During consultation we were asked if we had an HSA or any other benefits which we did before we were told the price. I felt totally played and walked out after hearing their pitch. They even told us that they could "work with us" on price. Since when does medical procedures become negotiable? After doing some comparison shopping we found out Dr. Bergs' price to be almost double for more comprehensive package elsewhere. He is probably a great Dr and a skilled surgeon but I just didn't feel like I was being given a fair deal and the back office only saw $$$ signs with me. read more

Not in a million years.... This is my first review I've left on a company, but I thought it very important to share. Laser Eye Surgery Consultation review at the S. Pasadena office: 1. First off my 8am appointment didn't even start until 8:10am as no one was even in the office when it should have started. 2. They didn't care that my first-time-patient form wasn't even completed before they started the consultation. I never even finished filling it out in the end. 3. Every nurse acted as if they didn't care and were following a long hated script the entire time 4. The majority of the nurses decided to spend the first hour of their morning chatting away in the hallway only to stop all conversation and give you evils every time you walked past. 5. All the equipment was old and way out of date. It had that off white brown color you see on old medical equipment. 6. Just before I was to have my prescription taken, I was told to take off my glasses and sit down in the chair. On my way over to the chair, the nurse turns off the light, so with my already poor vision and now a very dark room I crashed my foot into the metal foot plate causing a huge bruise all the way down to the bone and a few layers of skin to be taken off because of it. 7. The letters you are meant to read to get an idea of your prescription were reflected on a VERY offset mirror (not in front of the chair) that the nurse had to spend 5 minutes adjusting so I could actually see the reflection of the letters. 8. The nurse who told me about the procedure and cost at the end acted as if she was reading a very well rehearsed script. A few times through out she asked if I had any questions, and I asked how much it would cost. Her answer was "I'm not finished yet. I will tell you at the end." All said with an annoyed, - shut up you stupid child - tone of voice. Like if she lost her place in her script she would have to start all over again. 9. Dr Berg was nice, but looked way too old and frail to be operating a laser. The whole place was just a complete waste of time. They were not professional in the least. I hope my consultation at UCLA in two weeks goes better. read more

I had my custom intralase done in December 2015 and so far so good. For the most part, I can see very clearly but the dry eye does comes back on the left eye more often than I would like. I am hoping it is because my left eye's prescription was higher and that it is still stabilizing. I would told it would take at least a month to a few months to know your true vision. Otherwise, I am in love with my new eyes. No more fumbling around for my glasses in the middle of the night or hassling with contacts. You don't know the joy of waking up and being able to see the clock from far away. If you are thinking about getting lasik done (especially the bladeless kind), I highly recommend you come see Dr. Berg. I went to another doctor in long beach and he said that my only option was PRK. No thanks! I'll stick to the less invasive surgery. If another doctor says that you need PRK, come in for a consult with Dr. Berg and get a second opinion. If you're lucky to live near the SGV or be willing to drive there, I suggest switching to Golden San Gabriel Optometric Vision Center for a referral to Dr. Berg. They have amazing deals. To break it down for you, I had both eyes done for $3300 (this includes the post op kit and post op appointments for up to a year). Overall, the procedure itself takes 14 minutes. The only pain was when they put a metal thing on your eyeball to create the corneal flap with the laser. That intense eye pressure only lasted for 5-10 seconds. You don't even feel the laser hitting your eyes because you are so focused on the blinking red light. Don't worry, it sounds worse than it is. Dr. Berg is there to talk you through everything and let you know that you are doing a great job. You'll be able to see right away and your vision will improve throughout the day/weeks/months. Tips: -Ask for two valium if you can't handle any pain, not even for 5-10 seconds. -Dress comfortably but avoid any linty clothing. -Read the paperwork beforehand so you are ready to sign and pay right away. -Remind them to give you a dvd of your surgery for viewing pleasures later :P. I have yet to watch mine. -Use the artificial tears at least 4 times a day in conjunction with the other eye drops that is included in the post op kit for a week. -Wait 30 minutes in between eye drops to let the medicine soak in. Fun Fact: They will finish your eye in the event of an earthquake so don't worry about that. They have backup generators :) Good luck! read more

I had my LASIK done on 1/23/15 and I LOVE IT! Best decision I have ever made. Definitely go with Dr. Berg. I have to admit that I was nervous about getting LASIK done prior to my first visit here for my consultation. I had several questions, was worried about the cost, and of course, what my vision would be like after the procedure. Could it really be that great? Prior to getting LASIK I wore glasses/contacts since the 3rd grade. My vision prescription before LASIK was 5.75 in each eye. I couldn't even read the big "E" on the chart (even though I knew it was there) and I can now see 20/15!! The staff was EXCELLENT. When I went for my consultation, they did a bunch of measurements on my eyes and then I met with Dr. Alan Berg. Dr. Berg was very kind, gentle, and nice. He answered all my questions. The staff told me about the CareCredit credit card, which I ended up using to pay for my LASIK. On the day of my LASIK I arrived and the staff got me settled in. I had a few more measurements done on my eyes and then I was taken into one of the little rooms where they measured my eyes again (you know the whole...is 1 better or 2, 2 better or 3...) Then, I was given a Valium and a Motrin. They came back and got me about 15 minutes later and took me to the LASIK room. My husband got to sit right outside the room and watch the whole thing. I was told to lay down and close my eyes. As I laid there I heard the staff talking and then a few minutes later, Dr. Berg came into the room. He put numbing drops in my eyes and then it started. He did my right eye and then my left. Having my eye held open by the clamp was seriously not a big deal at all. That was the part I had been worried about. The whole procedure didn't hurt. I only felt pressure here and there. I looked a blinking red light the entire time and listened to Dr. Berg tell me I was doing great about a hundred times. :-) BUT...I really appreciated the support and his continual talking me through the procedure. I think it was over in about 17 minutes total. When I got up I could already see, but it was a tad blurry. My husband escorted me to the car and then home where I took another valium and then off to bed for 6 hours. I slept straight through. When I awoke I came out in the living room and the tv was on. I could see the little ESPN ticker at the bottom with no problem! I stayed up for a few more hours, had dinner, and went back to bed and slept for another 10 hours. I figured the more sleep the better for healing, so why not?! The next morning I woke up and went to my regular eye doctor for my appointment. You have follow-up appointments 1 day, 1 week, 3 weeks, 3 months, and then a year after your LASIK and yes, it's covered in the overall cost of your LASIK. I read the 20/20 line with NO PROBLEM! The following week I went in and could still read the 20/20 line and most of the 20/15 line! You are given special drops to use for the first 7 days and you have to sleep with plastic clear eye shields so you don't rub your eyes in your sleep for the first 7 days, but after that I was good! I did use the moisturizing drops they gave me for another week, a few times a day, but now I haven't used them in two days! My eyes feel fantastic!! I seriously HIGHLY recommend getting LASIK done by Dr. Alan Berg. He is simply the best and his staff is awesome. If you're gonna get it done, get it done here! You won't be disappointed. I love being able to roll over and see the clock next to the bed at night...to be able to get up in the middle of the night and see my way out of the bedroom...to be able to wear sunglasses outside...to be able to work out and not be constantly pushing my glasses up on my face. Best decision I ever made. I'm so incredibly happy and I'm so incredibly grateful to Dr. Berg and his staff for completely changing my life for the better! read more

Alan M Berg, MD - My eye during surgery - Laser Eye Surgery/Lasik Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Wow I should have done this way earlier... so my Cousin is my optometrist and she recommended Dr. Berg over Dr. Dougherty (who did her lasik). She recommended Dr. Berg because the front office is much more organized and Dr. Berg is also a renown Ophthalmologist. So I read a review saying that the consultation is quick and you only talk to the Dr. Berg for a couple of seconds. However, the point of the consultation is to check if you are eligible to have the surgery and if so, address your concerns. I was honestly in awe at the mastery of the system they had in place. They get you in practically as soon as you sit down, they run their tests, then have an optometrist check your eyes, then you talk to Dr. Berg about any questions you have. Dr. Berg is one of the nicest doctors I have ever met. Then you talk with the office manager Kellie who is also very nice and fills you in with all of the details. Once I was done with the initial consultation and was talking with Kellie, I didn't feel rushed at all. The whole consultation was an enjoyable experience and I scheduled my LASIK for 2 weeks later. One major note: The rushed atmosphere of consultation days is NOTHING like surgery days. They do procedures on Wednesdays and Fridays. Therefore they have to fit ALL of their consultations into tihe remaining days. On the day of surgery/lasik, I got there at 9am and the office was much quieter than the days of consultation. The atmosphere was much more relaxed (mind this was before I took the valium haha). So the day of the procedure, gave me some pills, laid me down, got me comfortable, and got to it. After he finished the first eye, I literally said to him, wow you guys have this down. It was Dr. Berg and 2 assistants and the 3 of them worked as a finely oiled machine. They had it down, which made my experience much more comfortable. He talked me through the whole thing and they even walked me to my uber. They also gave me a cd of my procedure! Haha which is funny because I never thought I would want to watch it but actually found it pretty interesting now that its all done with. One complaint I saw was a person who had a popped blood vessel in their eye during the surgery. I read up a lot beforehand and knew this was common. It sounded like that persons was a little worse off than most, but I had a small pool of blood, but as I read in my research, it goes away in 1-4 weeks. Another complaint I saw was about the lifetime warranty, I opted out of it because of the requirement that you have to get an eye exam every year. This isn't a Dr Berg requirement, the warranty is something ANY and ALL ophthalmologist adhere by. What Kellie told me, is while Dr. Berg would probably touch up for free of a much smaller charge if I didn't go and get my eyes checked every year, other doctors may not be as nice. Either way though... the rules behind this are not decided on by Dr. Berg and ideally you only get LASIK once, otherwise most would just suggest you wait to get it done until your eyes stabilize. Dr. Berg and his staff know their stuff and I would choose him again and recommend him to friends and family. read more