Saw Dr. Hartman last week as I do once every year. Dr. Hartman replaced my lenses in 2016 and I've had great eyesight ever since. If you like your physicians with a great deal of talent and then add on a sense of humor to ease the experience, I can highly recommend Dr. Carl Harman. John Reynolds read more

Carl is very knowledgeable and has a great attitude. Given this and his proven track record, I definitely recommend becoming a patient!

Had an appointment last week had no idea it would take longer than an hour. Rescheduled for this week test already done last week just waiting for a consult It's been another two hours unacceptable I'll be changing doctors. read more

Dr. Hartman is a very good Doctor but he no longer accepts Covered California -- Blue Shield of California--because their reimbursements are too low they said. He is Out of Network for Covered California Blue Shield of California all Plan Levels. read more

Very to the point showed me on computer beautiful healthy eyes but both eyes have cataracts at my age not surprised 87 yrs but have parts of my body aren't working so I'm getting glasses for now & in 6 months will see how things go!!! Broken femur, replaced hip tears in both shoulders a sprained ankle but I'm going to get better before I have one more thing to nurse!!! read more

Seven years ago, I was on the hunt for a good LASIK surgeon and Dr. Hartman came highly recommended. In the end, my partner went for LASIK while I opted for PRK with Dr. Hartman. Looking back, it was the best decision. Dr. Hartman was incredibly patient and guided us through every step. The recovery process was swift and, a few years down the line, we've had no complications. Highly recommend Dr. Hartman for anyone considering eye surgery! read more

Dr Hartman was great! Instantly made me feel comfortable and at ease almost forgot how nervous I was about some device coming straight into my eye. read more

Dr. Carl Hartman is a wonderful doctor, whom I highly recommend! I have been taking my father to his eye appointments for several years now. Dr. Hartman shows a deep and sincere personal interest in his patients. He has helped us through some very difficult issues and recommended highly qualified specialists when required. An individual's vision is so important to quality of life. I can't think of a better man to have looking after my dad!! read more

This doctor told me that my floaters would disappear when I was around 65. I was pretty sure at the time it was not true. He also did cataract surgery on me after touting accommodating lenses. While I was being prepped for surgery, he told me that he was changing the lenses and they woudldnot be accommodating. My vision has been pretty horrible since. read more

A good friend recommended Dr. Hartman for cataract surgery and she was so right. Dr Hartman and his staff are knowledgeable, friendly and made me totally comfortable for my two cataract surgeries and the follow up visits. The surgeries were amazingly quick and pain free. Dr. Hartman and his nurses and anesthesiologist made me feel totally at ease. I was seeing better than ever with no discomfort the next morning after removing the overnight protective shield. He belongs to a busy multi doctor practice so you will do some waiting for follow up visits , but it was worth the wait to get such excellent care. read more

I dropped by Dr. Hartman's office because of a moderate allergic reaction to something that made my eyes swell up and they were able to squeeze me in at the last minute. Dr. Hartman is very friendly and knowledgeable. The ladies in working in the front office, Alondra, and Josh were all super kind and helpful while working through my registration, and prep before I saw doctor! read more

Dr. Hartman performed cataract surgery on both of my wife's eyes. The pre op was smooth, the surgery was as smooth as silk and the follow up was tremendous! Dr. Hartman is a very skilled specialist. read more

Dr. Hartman is not only a great physician but a great teacher for those interested in medicine and in particular ophthalmology.

Today my mom had her left eye, her only working eye, done by Dr Hartman. What an unforgettable experience. He asked me to sit in on her cataract surgery as a translator. He walked me through every step of the surgery. I didn't feel like I was talking to a dr but more like an uncle. He made a very intricate and delicate procedure seem as easy as riding a bike. My mother kept raving on how relax she felt. I'm sure the drugs had something to do with it a bit, lol. She compared her surgery with Dr. Hartman to her previous experience with her right eye. She is now completely blind in her right eye. She regrets having met Dr Hartman a bit too late. She brags about not feeling a thing. Again probably due to the drugs. But you know what they say about drugged people - they typically tell how they truly feel. She was very happy she did the surgery. She came home recommending him to all her old lady friends. To leave their drs and go to him because he was very good. The staff was absolutely amazing. The equipment was modern. The whole experience was a walk in the park. At least that's what the staff at SoCal Eye made it feel like. They are not just pleasant but they are very competent. read more

Dr. Hartman performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes. I am only 48 years old, and suddenly developed bilateral cataracts! After surgery, I was able to see 20/20! Even before cataracts, I had poor vision, so this was an incredible experience!!!! I have only great things to say about this doctor. read more

Dr Hartman did cataract surgery on both my eyes a year ago and now I read without glasses and can see beautifully in the distance. Two weeks he completed a laxer treatment on my left eye which gave me 20/20 vision ear and far! What a joy!!!! His staff is cordial and competent. read more

It is no wonder the Dr. Hartman has an exceptional Yelp rating as he and his office staff are so superior to other Eye Dr's my husband and I have visited in the area. I was referred to him by my primary care doctor for a second opinion regarding eye surgery that was being recommended by another Dr. and I was anxious about. After two visits (so he could do thorough and complete exams) he said the surgery was not needed. No one is in the business of telling you things you do not need and I trust him completely as he is a recognized expert in his field. I will go to his office for all future eye needs. The office in Los Alamitos parking can be a little tricky but so well worth the quality of care you will receive. Thank you very much Dr. Hartman and staff for your standard of excellence in quality care and your genuine concern for your patients needs. read more

I woke up with a horrible, scratching pain in my eye and tried flushing it out myself but nothing seemed to work. My husband and I found Dr. Carl Hartman in Los Alamitos and was quickly seen by him. He gave me an eye exam and found what was irritating my eye. He removed it quickly and painlessly. I'm horrible with things near my eyes but he made me feel very comfortable. If I ever have an issue with my eyes I will definitely be back to see him! read more

Dr. Carl Hartman is an exceptional, caring and a very friendly doctor. I am grateful and thankful to God and him for saving my life last March because I had a problem with my left eye and explained to me that something was wrong with my blood vessels. He even called me when I was at the ER to assure me that everything will be alright and I cannot forget that moment for him being compassionate and supportive. The procedure went well. The staffs of Dr. Hartman were knowledgeable and helpful whenever I make appointments. I highly recommend Dr. Hartman as an excellent ophthalmologist. read more

Visited their Lakewood/Long Beach location. My mother got a referral from her primary doctor to come see Dr. Hartman for her eyes. I try to accompany my mom to some of her medical appointments as she is getting a little older. First of all, the front desk and medical assistance were fantastic. Sometimes you get a good doctor but a bad front desk, or a good front desk and a bad doctor, here you got the best of both worlds. Dr. Hartmans' bed side manner is absolutely great. Listened to my mom and everything she had to say, even though she can get carried away with some of her explanations, and really took his time to explain his findings and recommendations. In my experience, good doctors and a good staff is hard to find, so don't hesitate in making an appointment if you're looking for a good ophthalmologist. Really glad my mother was referred here. We will definitely be booking follow up visits and preventative care for her eyes at this office. Thank you Dr. Hartman for such an awesome bed side manner and thank you for having such a great staff to back you. read more

I still consider Dr. Hartman an exceptional opthamoligist but recently had a very unfortunate experience with one of his staff. Five days after having an appointment with Dr. Hartman I called the office with a "follow up" question, my call was returned by his assistant, she would not listen to my question and insisted on talking over me, after trying to explain my question multiple times I gave up and told her I couldn't talk to someone who wouldn't listen and kept Talking over me. read more

Recently, i had cataract surgery on both of my eyes. one by one. Everything before, during, and after the two surgeries went so smooth... My vision on my good eye improved from 20/60 to 20/20, and on my lazy eye, from 20/200, to 20/60!!! The reason for my respect to Dr. Hartman is because, in contrary to other doctors, he did not push me to do the surgery immediately. He asked me to wait for few years, six months at the time, until the surgery was really needed. The stuff at the clinic are very professional, and friendly. I got the feeling that they really care for me. I couldn't make better choice! My life have been really changed dramatically. read more

I love Dr. Carl and his staff! I had PRK surgery on both eyes in 2006, and went back for an enhancement in 2013. Dr. Carl walked me through every step of the way, explaining the process and what to expect. He even played music he knew I liked during the surgery! Everything from the appointment setting, to the initial consultation, to the follow up visits were smooth, timely, and wonderful. When I went back for the enhancement, Dr. Carl recommended that we try monovision (one eye set for distance and the other set for close). All of my 40+ friends sit around with their reading glasses and I can see close up and distance with no problems (and no glasses)!! It's a big deal to put the trust of my vision in someone else's hands, and there was never a moment where I doubted, or was nervous, about Dr. Carl. Earlier this year, my mom went to Dr. Carl for cataract surgery, at the recommendation of her regular Optometrist. I was really excited to hear that she would be going to my doctor. Her experience was the same as mine, and since then we often talk about how great Dr. Carl is!! Thanks, Dr. Carl and staff, from the Terry family :). You have made a huge difference in our lives!! read more

My family and I have been seeing Dr. Carl Hartman for over 2 decades. His father started the practice in Lakewood many years ago and they are really well known in the Long Beach community. That's how we first found them. It is definitely a busy practice, but most of the time we get called within about 15 minutes of our appointment time. I've been there a couple of times where they've had an emergency and the wait has been a little longer, but when it's our turn, we are never rushed, all of our issues are addressed and we leave knowing that we're receiving really excellent and thorough care. I was prompted to write a review on Yelp because of what I consider to be a really over-the-top response to what I perceived to be an emergency. I was working in my shop and a piece of metal went into my eye. It was a Sunday and I called Dr. Hartman's office. The answering service paged him and he called me back within 5 minutes. He then came into the office, removed the piece of metal (scary, but surprisingly easy!) and saw me the next day. I don't know if it's normal, but my eye was basically back to normal the next day. As an aside, over the years I've also seen his dad, who is equally kind and personable. I just heard that one of their partners, Dr. Pasquali, also had his son just join the practice. In todays world it's pretty cool to see 2 father-son teams in the same office. Most of the staff has been with them since we've been going. They really go out of their way to be nice. If you're looking for a truly professional, top notch place to get your eyes taken care of, this is the place. You won't be in and out in 20 minutes, but you'll get everything you want to take care of your eyes. Great care and good people! read more

This guy ROCKS!!!!!! I had a cataract removed on Dec 13th.... I have 20/20 now and couldn't be happier. Dr Carl was very informative and explained every step clearly. I see so good with my right eye now that everything is bright white! The left eye which I haven't had done yet , has a yellow tint.... What a difference!!!! Give Dr Carl a try.... you won't be sorry!!!! read more

My family and I have had and continue to have a wonderful experience with Dr. Carl Hartman. It all comes down to how caring, thoughtful, and genuine he is. I have trusted him and his father with my parents care and recommend their practice to all of my friends. We are always greeted warmly when we check in. The staff is really helpful about taking care of authorizations and figuring out all of the annoying insurance issues for us so we dont have to hassle with that. The technicians and optometrists who get you ready are kind and proficient. And then you get to see Dr. Carl. He has a great sense of humor and always makes my mother laugh. He takes time to listen to her eye problems and carefully address each one. He always leaves us reassured and knowing that we have gotten expert care. I wanted to write this review because recently I took a friend in for LASIK surgery. My friend had worn thick glasses for many years. After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Carl told him that he was a good candidate for LASIK. I drove him to the appointment and was amazed by how smooth and quick his surgery was. I was able to watch the surgery and it was incredible and elegant. By the next day my friend was seeing better than 20/20 and just so so happy. This is just another example of many of the stellar care I have seen patients get with Dr. Carl and his group. If your insurance does not include his group, change insurances. You will not regret it. read more

I cannot express how wonderful Dr. Hartman and his staff have been! Dr Hartman performed my moms cataract surgery and the experience was wonderful. Beggining with the Office staff who were welcoming and helpful to the nurses who answered all of my questions. Then we met Dr Hartman who took his time explaining the procedure and reassuring my mom because she was very nervous. The day of the procedure again the staff was thoughtful, kind and patient with my mom. the procedure went smoothly and my moms recovery was painless. Being a nurse i had tons of questions for the nurses and Dr Hartman and they were so wonderful going over every detail with me and since my mom only speaks Spanish Dr Hartman made sure to inlude my mom in his wonderful spanish! Would reccomend Dr. Hartman and his staff! read more

A little eye accident took me to Dr. Hartman's office. I was greeted by friendly and professional staff which put me at ease. Dr. Hartman saw me right away and not only he was amazing in his sharp professional demeanor and diagnosis but also kind and witty. I knew I was in good hands and won't go anywhere else for my eye care. read more

Dr. Hartman is the best he takes the time & ask questions never rushes you out. His staff is #1 in my book in both his offices, always friendly never have to wait long. I had cataract surgery and his nurses are so caring & friendly. I was nervous and they put me at ease. What a pleasure the whole experience was if I could I would give them a 10 star rating. read more

Had cataract surgery 2-2021 and had a pleasant experience every time with Dr Carl. He explained my vision issues clearly answered every question in a way I could understand. Technically and In layman's terms. His staff is friendly and professional. The waiting room can get busy. In my 4 appointments wait time was 10-30min. Totally worth it. My mom recommended Dr Carl to me after having cataract surgery on both of her eyes. Now I know why she was insisting I go see him. I'm going back to get my other eye done in a few days and excited to have my vision better than it's ever been. After 40yrs wearing glasses, I no longer need glasses!!! If your looking for an eye surgeon, Dr Carl Hartman is a great choice! read more

We are new in town and had no ophthalmologist. I had an emergency and needed to find someone immediately. Called Dr. Hartman's office at 8:30 and was seen at 11. I needed an eye surgeon from their practice. She saw me at 1:30 and did the surgery the next day. They are exceptional doctors and genuinely caring people. I can not recommend them more highly. 5 stars+. read more

If you're contemplating getting cataract surgery, I suggest using Dr. Hartman from SoCal Eye. Dr. Hartman was excellent in explaining in detail what the surgery entailed and explaining to me the different lenses. He was patient and had a very good personality. He was friendly and put me at ease. His support staff, including Michelle and Martha, were excellent. They were also very friendly and professional and really made the day of the surgery run smoothly. Michelle and Martha were attentive to my needs and answered any questions prior to the surgery. This has been an amazing experience. This is my second surgery with Dr. Hartman and I can't rave about him enough. Amazing amazing amazing experience. Thank you Dr. Hartman and support staff! read more

I have been going to Dr. Hartman ever since I needed help with my vision. He has performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes to my complete satisfaction. His office staff and technicians are friendly and efficient. He uses the latest technology to keep track of your medical records. I would recommend Dr. Hartman to anyone who requires professional an compassionate care of their eyesight. read more

I was referred to Dr. Hartman by my PCP. When I arrived the staff was very friendly. They were really busy so my wait time was a little on the long side. My visit with Dr. Hartman was great. He was very personable, friendly, funny, and informative. Seems like a popular doctor's office so it can't be bad. read more

I had a severe Cataract in my right eye. My Optometrist recommended Dr. Hartman. Dr. Hartman and his staff were outstanding from the beginning of the procedure to the end. Dr. Hartman took me from hardly being able to see anything in my right eye to 20/20 vision. I am 60 years old and for the 1st time I can now see clearly out of my right eye without corrective lenses. If you have a cataract and are contemplating surgery, Dr. Carl Hartman is your go to Surgeon !!!!! read more

I was not pleased with how my mothers questions and concerns were "dismissed" by the doctor and his staff.

Dr. Hartman is so awesome! His office folks are always on point and ready to go above and beyond.

I had two unsuccessful eye surgeries by Dr. Hartman to correct my vision. Naturally, I looked for another physician who later informed me that neither surgery was necessary. Neither surgery would have improved my vision. Now I suffer from a chronically dry eye. I'm thankful others appear to have had better results. read more

I took my 87 year old mother to Dr. Carl Harman for eye surgery to remove the cataracks. This eye organization has their act together, the appointment setting, follow up calls back, pre-op explanations, speed of getting in..were all professional, sincere and courteous. Michelle and Miss Hahn were especially good and part of the staff, in both the Lakewood office and Los Alamitos. I personally met Dr. Carl Harman last Thursday in Los Alamitos in a post op appointment. He is sharp, precise in his explanations. He is most of all sincere in the well being and success of his work with my mother. She now has 20/20 vision in one eye and has not been able to see in years. She is going in for her second eye on January 16th...our family is elated. When my mother had the eye examining lenz/equipment on..he let even let me look thru it showing the new cornea replacement piece in comparison to my mothers other eye..fascinating..as he took the time to show and explain what I was viewing...At her age my mother was very nervous and was immediately put to ease while having operation perfomed...not an easy task for my mother...I assure you... I highly recommend Dr. Carl Hartman office!! read more

Every single employee with whom I had contact at Lakewood and Los Alamitos Eye Physicians was extremely kind, caring, competent and professional. My surgeon was Dr. Carl Hartman who was very warm, patient and understanding about my anxiety. He did an absolutely perfect job of removing the cataracts in both my eyes (three weeks apart) and implanting each new lens. My vision is no longer impaired, I see clearly and perfectly again, both near and far, and I now enjoy the vibrant bright colors of life which I had been missing for many years. I cannot recommend Dr. Hartman and his staff strongly enough. Five stars! read more