I have been coming here for a couple years now. I had an emergency surgery in 2020 for detached…read moreretina. Dr. Couvillion is very nice and he is straightforward. I was helped by Elvira she is very nice and she easy to talk to and genuinely cares for patients that come in . Office manager is always on top of everything and all staff members are very friendly. I defiantly recommend Dr Couvillion for any retina needs. Office is busy but everyone is staying on task.

This is really about a particular Doctor rather than the entire group, which employs several…read moreophthalmologists. After waiting two hours past my appointment time to see Dr. Learned, I commented to him that I had waited two hours. He responded that such a wait time should be expected, that in order for him to help as many people as he can patients with appointments need to be flexible. There was no apology or acknowledgement of the value of my time. At a minimum Dr. Learned should have had his staff offer me the option of rescheduling when he was not available to keep my appointment. I do not support his business model and do not give him any more of my business. I've been told that his philosophy is not shared by all the doctors in the practice. I'm switching ophthalmologists.

I am very happy with the result of being treated at CRC for retina vein occlusion. My condition…read morehas been almost completely reverse. The Doctor Ma'an Nasir seems skillful and competent. The staff working is helpful. These people are very impressive, professional and personable.

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.

I have been seeing Dr. Steinle for over 10 years. He is the best doctor I have had to treat my AMD.read more

Dr Johnson is the best.l am 71 and had very blurry vision.after my cadarac surgery it was 20/20…read more After a few months went by my right eye became a little blurry again.he then had to do a lazer treatment to bring it back to perfect.the surgery only takes about 11 minutes. There was no pain or side-effects. My vision hasn't been this good since I was my 20s.the only glasses I need are some cheap sundlasses.its been well over a year and my vision is still perfect. Thank you dr johnson.

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.

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.

I had an excellent experience with Alessandro Castellarin at California Retina Consultants. From…read morethe moment I walked in, the entire team was professional, kind, and attentive. The supporting staff made the check-in and pre-exam process smooth and comfortable, and they were all very friendly and efficient. Dr. Castellarin was incredibly thorough and took the time to clearly explain my diagnosis and treatment options in a way that was easy to understand. I never felt rushed, and he made sure all of my questions were answered. His calm, reassuring approach made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. The procedure itself was handled with great care and precision, and the staff continued to check in and ensure I was comfortable throughout the visit. It's clear that everyone in the office works together as a team and truly prioritizes patient care. I'm very grateful for the level of expertise, professionalism, and compassion I received from both Dr. Castellarin and his team, and I would highly recommend California Retina Consultants to anyone in need of retina care.

The doctors seem to be good, BUT, and this is a huge BUT, you are in a huge queue and it takes…read moreabout 90 minutes, up to two hours, for a simple appointment. They expect the patients to be respectful of their time, but they do not respect patients in return. The actual time with the doctor is super short, and for that they charge my insurance thousands of dollars each month!!!

1st appointment for eye scan was good. Dr steinle was very busy but managed to spend a couple…read moreminutes looking at my eye which had trauma to it. He recommended a surgical procedure and said he could do it next week. I tried to schedule with his staff. No luck. No openings. Quite adamant about they couldn't help me. I'd say lack of communication between doctor and surgical coordinator. Poor professional attitude. Im traveling to oregon to have it done. When I had the accident I went to SLO emergency rm. They put me in an ambulance and shipped me to Fresno community medical center. Its been 4 weeks and still no resolution. Will probably loose sight in this eye. I wouldn't recommend California Retinal Consultants to anyone.

This is my 4th visit to the office, and every time they are late or not there. My first visit appt…read morewas at 1 on a Friday, it took until 4:15 for the doctor to see me. My second visit was rescheduled the day prior, my third appointment I showed up 10 minutes early to an empty office, no one called me to reschedule or anything. Finally today I arrived at 12:50 for a 1PM appointment and sat in my car waiting to go in and my phone rang... "The doctor is late from surgery and so can you come in at 4?" Really? I am here in the parking lot..."do you want to reschedule?" NO... just show up when you say you will be there. If I ran my business like this I would be out of business! They are terrible for customer service... when I finally see the Dr I will see if they are actually ok physicians. I am waiting again 5 folks in front of me after they asked me to go home and come back.... SUCK!

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.

Amazing great and friendly medical assistants and doctor. Everything in same place. The frames are…read moreoverpriced!

Staff are very nice and professional. There is lots of parking. From start to finish my eye needs…read morewere addressed.