This is Umar Ryan I came in blind super thick cataracts. I was treated like a VIP patient. Was given my eyesight back by the hands of the best doctor in the field of eye surgery. I wanna thank him and his staff for caring for me and giving me my life back. Five stars hands-down. read more

Take so long to see patients my mom's appointment was at 11am it's 12:06 and still waiting. She's here for an eye surgery follow.

Dr. Aghai is very good and he explains your situation very well. And the staff is great and Diane that works in the Optical is the best and has very good attitude always cheerful and helpful. read more

10:30 appt & it's 2:10 and have not seen the doctor. If I could zero star(s)( I would. It's terrible. They do not have enough seats in the waiting room. read more

Century Eye Care - Notice of meeting; however the door wasn't opened until 10:14. - Optometrists Near Me - Gardena, California

Excellent service. dr Aggai and his team is really good and they treat you well. Only issue is waiting time but it is Ok for the services they offfer. read more

I have been with Century Eye Care approximately 4 years. I have read several reviews and not surprised in regards to persons leaving a low rating because of lack of answering the phone or too many people in the waiting room or long waits in the waiting room after one's scheduled appointment. If you ask me, that's most Drs offices! I had the same experience in regards to not being able to contact somebody on the phone, but they have since been improving through the years that I have been going to Century Eye Care. I have been to both locations: 118th St. in Hawthorne as well as the Redondo Beach location. What I found is that the staff are very educated and are very busy with a lot of patient's. They are trying to help a lot of people so having patience when you come for your appointment and will get good service is imperative. I was tested several times and couldn't get why I couldn't see correctly until I was seen by Dr. Aghai that diagnosed me with cataracts in both my right and left eye. I had several appointments with him and his staff, of which they conducted several test to make sure that once I had to have cataract surgery, the lens that they were offering me were proper for my condition. Because I stated that I wanted to have Lasik eye surgery, they offered me the Elite Multi-focal lenses. We are currently in June 2025 and I have had cataract surgery on both my left eye at the beginning of June and now my right eye in the middle of June and my vision is amazing. My cataracts have been removed and replaced with the Elite Multi focal lenses, which is a true miracle!!! Dr, Aghai and his staff have treated me very well through my process of having very blurry vision and not being able to drive, to my current stage of being able to see the day after my surgery to 20/25. In weeks to come I should be at 20/20 vision and be able to see far, middle and near without any assistance from glasses. Although this office does help so many people and they're waiting room is usually packed, the service that you receive is amazing and this office is well equipped with a variety of machines to test you properly so that once your diagnosed you get the proper assistance to have you seeing 20/20. Dr, Aghai and his staff are very patient and they don't rush you in and rush you out, especially with something as serious and important as your eyes/vision. I would definitely recommend Dr, Aghai and his qualified staff for their knowledge, skill and patience with every patient. Dr, Aghai was always very friendly, very personable and very open to any questions you may have even if you repeat the same question. He always has a smile on his face and is very open to helping you feel comfortable and to make sure that you understand the procedure or the service that's going to take place! I will definitely go back for all of my follow ups, future check ups and highly recommend this office. read more

this place never answers the phone they say their lunch is from one to two but whoever is in charge of the phone puts the lunch message on the phone at 12. I'm never able to get through or leave a message or get a response from them and every time I do go, I sit there for three hours. I really can't stand this place. I have to get a new eye doctor. read more

This is a small place, staff works very hard to accommodate, it stays busy. Bring your patience, they will get to you. As they seldom turn people away. I was very impressed with my lenses and the care and patience my doctor took with me. The surgical center answered all my questions. I can see 20/20 in my right eye, I can hardly wait to go back for my left eye. read more

Took me 3 days to get a hold of someone only for them to take my number and they didn't even call me back. Had to be connected to an entirely separate department to even make someone create an appointment for me. Worst experience I've had with a doctors office. read more

Had to go to the office because they don't answer the phone and reply to my messages.

As a 20+ year patient of Dr. Aghai, my experience with CEC has been stellar. Dr. Aghai is brilliant, caring, diligent and performs at the very top of his field. Post COVID I suffered from a nodule in my eye, which Dr. Aghai was able to diagnose and heal with speed and precision. Admittedly, the wait was long, but the services rendered including his numerous personal check-ins makes it worth it. He's busy for a reason. read more

The people there do not respect the time of others, even when appointments are given! They diagnosed my dad Glaucoma. They were getting ready for surgery, then I had an appointment and was diagnosed with the same thing just because we are related! Went to a different doctor twice and both said we both do not have Glaucoma. read more

I normally do not have an issue with this clinic.... but today, Monday March 18, 2024, I do not know what happened... I had an appointment scheduled for 1:50pm .... the first call in which consisted of numbing eye drops was at around 2:20pm ok no problem, then I was told to wait in the waiting room, then 40 min later I was called in again.... it's been almost 2hrs since then ... & I'm still waiting ... 1:50pm to 4:40pm ... WTF what about the numbing drops?? isn't it going go weat off?? what of my laser procedure?? read more

Dr Aghai is the Best!!! Most Caring Doctor!!! Very professional and attentive. If you are looking for a Great Doctor go see Dr Aghai!!

Worst place. Do not come! I take my mother because she has medical. Even with an appointment they make her wait 3hours to get called into the office. Last time the doctor was on a phone "meeting" laughing in another language making us wait. Not very professional. The staff is nice. They can't control the doctor's work ethics. And when you call, good luck if they answer! read more

They don't answer their phones, no matter which extension I tried. Even billing department doesn't pick up at 11:30 on Monday

The dr is great, at first the workers were terrible. Theirs no communication they would call you and change your appointment . Without verifying with you. Would leave a voicemail. In my case got a voicemail but blank. Was all bad. But they gotten better. Lucy is great also the older lady in the back that always wears a cap. So am giving 5 stars. read more

They NEVER answer their phones in regards to appointments. I leave messages and NEVER get them returned. They need to replace whoever is in charge of answering phone call!!! read more

Arrogant doctors and staff with a very bad office ethics. They never answer the phones, if you dont believe me give it a try 310 767 7814. They cancel appointments last minute. Office manager is so rude, acting and talking to patients as if she is doing you a favor. Read all the bad review, everything negative said about this place I experienced. Save yourself the headache and go somewhere else. read more

This place is horrible, they dont respect appointment times and are rude! Don't come here!!!! Take your insurance elsewhere!!! I haven't seen this level of greed in a long time Dr. you don't care ... if you did you wouldn't over book or disrespect people's time. I get it ... there is probably people here that are medical recipients but that shouldn't matter. You're a good businessman man you staffed your office with Spanish speaking staff to communicate with your clientele, that's a great draw ... but you have lost a future customer I will not be bringing my mom here. I will also terminate my dads business at your office. read more

The worst place I ever been, on may second I have an appointment for glaucoma but instead I got a prescription for eye glasses, them I try to get the glasses but they make me to wait an hour with out any help so I left them they called me, asking me to come back, they offered me a 50% of on my order they were polite because I told them tha I was gonna write a review so I went back they gave me an appointment, after 30 min waiting I asked how much longer a guy told me the she was doing a surgery, so WTF , why they give me an appointment if she was busy at the time? Just wasting my time. No les recomiendo esta clinica, son de lo peor, hacen que los pacientes esperen por mucho tiempo, no tienen respeto del tiempo de las personas, ademas yo fui por un examen de glaucoma y me hicieron uno para comprarles lentes, pero tambien hablare con mi seguro para hacerles Saber de lo que hacen estas personas read more

04/08/19 once again if I could I would give this place a zero. None of the concerns got addressed!!! Got here at 8:50 the nurses took my mom in did their part then told us to wait 10 mins which turned into 20 cause I was actually timing. Talked to this girl at the desk and told her how it's 20 min and they still haven't called us in. She called the back and they said my mom is next. So I see the people that the doc took in came out but they still haven't called my mom. We are now going to 40 mins of waiting while seeing the doctor walking around inside. It still looks like they have scheduled too many people. PLEASE TRAIN YOUR DESK PEOPLE!! THEY ARE RUDE! I have worked at customer service before and if the desk people isnt helpful or friendly then it ruin the whole place cause the desk people are face of the facility!! My mom had an appointment at 10AM. They took her in around 11 and said she need dilate so they put eye drop in her and told us to wait 30 mins someone will call us back. One hour later still nothing. Asked the nurse (asian male) when they will call her in or if i could get estimated time frame. He rudely said don't worry about it. So i told him it's been an hour you put that drop in her eyes and I have been here 2 hours now. He just gave me a look and said 10 mins. 10 mins later we are still here. Seems like this place schedule way too many people at the same time and they are slow. So many people were waiting and saying how they have been here for long time just like us. I wish i could give it a zero star. read more

Century Eye Care - Optometrists Near Me - Gardena, California

Appointment situation is horrible. Extremely unprofessional a person by the name Monica screwed my appointment twice even though I explained to her, my child needs the glasses as soon as possible. read more

If your looking for a GREAT EYE DOCTOR NOT GOOD GREAT, THEN CENTURY EYE CARE IS WHERE YOULL FIND Dr MEHRDAD AGHAI HE HAS 2 OFFICES ONE IN HAWTHORN CALIFORNIA AND ONE IN GARDENA CALIFORNIA HE AND HIS STAFF ARE Awesome not only does he attend to your eyes. He also ask about your overall health and how you're feeling the day of your visit He's very friendly patient and attentive to all your needs and concerns There's no questions you can't ask he takes his time to explain your office visit procedure and if your going to have a surgery procedure done he explains everything that's going to take place your healing time and your follow up routine visits HE makes sure you understand and your aware of all that's going to take place no matter what language you speak He and his staff are with you every step of the way HE MAKES SURE ALL MEDITATIONS HAVE BEEN ORDERED AND IN PLACE BEFORE YOUR SURGERY AND YOU HAVE ALL YOU NEED AND REFILLS LINED UP AS WELL HE DOES A FOLLOW UP PHONE CALL BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR SURGERY PROCEDURE AND LET ME SAY THE SURGERY CENTER WHERE YOU HAVE YOUR PROCEDURE DONE IN BEVERLY HILLS IS THE BEST WHEN I WALK IN THERE I HAD TO ASK AM I AT THE RIGHT ADDRESS AND OFFICE WOW ITS WAY BETTER THAN GOING TO THE HOSPITAL EVERYTHING IS BRAND NEW THE STAFF THERE IS AWESOME AND YOU GET ONE ON ONE CARE AND Monitoring they are very nice and patient with all their clients and they too take time to explain the procedure you're going to have and make sure you're very comfortable and aware of everything that's going to take place they are the best and they do a follow up phone call the day after your surgery procedure to check on you Doctor MEHRDAD AGHAI gives every Patient that comes into his office the time it takes to address their issues and concerns there is no rush with him The office is very clean even in the optical department where you go to get glasses the people there are very nice I broke my glasses twice and the first time they fix them on the spot.... OHHH but the second time the young lady said Let me contact your insurance and get you a new pair she called and I was approved right there on the spot... Doctor MEHRDAD AGHAI removed a tumor from my right eye. All went well then I had cataract surgery on my left eye and the care I got was unbelievable the Doctor and staff are the best they've cared for me from the day I had my cataract surgery till the day my eye healed IM NOW LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING MY CATARACT SURGERY DONE ON MY RIGHT EYE I THANK YOU DR MEHRDAD AGHAI AND STAFF FOR THE CARE AND SUPPORT SEE YOU ON OCTOBER 18 2023 TO PREPARE FOR MY CATARACT SURGERY COMING UP IN NOVEMBER 2023 Donna Green read more

This place is terrible . I will definitely not be returning back to this location. I always make an appointment every time I come here and always find myself waiting an hour or more . This is just unacceptable at this point ! No wonder why they only have 2 stars on Yelp! read more

Century Eye Care - Been waiting in this room for an hour - Optometrists Near Me - Gardena, California

Dr. aghai did an excellent job with my surgery. I really appreciate him explaining everything and making me feel comfortable and secure. He is always open for questions and always makes sure that as his patient I am informed and always explains everything which makes me feel like I'm being taken cared of. He did so well with my first surgery, I can't wait to get my other eye done. I cannot recommend him enough ... I can finally see and I am so happy! So happy with the care I got from Dr. Aghai and his team! P.s if you're looking for an eye doctor, come to him! read more

Been seeing Dr aghai for several years. Recently did specialty surgery and can see 20/25..ready for next. Was losing sight to cataracts/glaucoma..been wearing glasses since age 4...fir more than half of my life. Can't believe I don't any longer. Dr is professional, knowledgeable, caring and friendly. Wait time a little challenging but I wouldn't want an ophthalmologist rushing me especially when we are talking about my sight. I highly recommend Dr aghai and his team and am super appreciative! Thank you read more

If I could rate Gardena location no stars, I definitely would. 1st of all there's a bunch of girls in the front desk who never answer the phone, all they do is eat chips and gossip. 2nd of all wait time is RIDICULOUS, it makes no sense to have an appointment when your wait time will still be 1+ hours. 3rd of all the guy in charge of contacts/glasses.... WOW he is definitely the definition of lazy. I ordered my contacts with him more than a month ago, (before Christmas to be exact) and payed in full like he required me to. I called 2 weeks after and he said shipping was delayed which I totally and completely understand and then he said he'd reach out with an update which he never did. He works at both Hawthorne & Gardena locations so for more than a month I've been having to track him down just to get an update & when I finally do talk to him he simply says he does not know. I understand I'm annoying you sir but I payed for something you said would be here in 2 weeks the least you can do is apologize for any inconvenience. Not my fault you hate your job. So here I am blind ass hell waiting & using my old prescription glasses getting constant headaches cause if this dude.. oh yea I believe his name is Julio. Don't remember, but then again he was probably too lazy to introduce himself. On the other hand... Hawthorne location has better staff at the front desk, although I have seen some familiar faces from Gardena at that location as well. Maybe it's a management issue, idk read more

I visited a few years ago and while the office was bustling I found the staff courteous and respectful. I was able to look for frames during my wait which made my time there productive. I found Dr. Aghai to be professional and very personable. Most of all he was extremely knowledgeable. read more

This eye care facility suck...... it's just a place that takes medical and other insurance from the state but the service sucks.... have been waiting for the doctor for over an hour after he came in and left to see other patients... only low income patients get treated like this.... unfair... they should not over book and keep us waiting in the exam chair giving all patients a little time ... but stuck here because he has finished me yet... not ok..... this office is about the money... read more

If you have a choice, don't ever come here. My dad had an appointment at 2:40pm for eyes lazik, be here early at 2:25pm. And now is 4:40pm, still waiting. I come to ask the front desk how much longer, she said she doesn't know come ask the nurse. The nurse said I am next, but since she called 7-8 other patients still not me yet. Then I come ask the front desk lady again, she said because I have appointment with specialist so it is a long wait. What kind of appointment that more than 2 hours late and the way they answer is so rude and unprofessional. There are people came after us, and they'd already done and gone. I have to take off work to take my dad here, waiting forever and received a really bad service. So disappointed! read more

I called for an appointment was told that the appointment setter was with a patient took my info and will call back. ... never recieved a call back after 3 day I called again to book appointment they told me they didn't have anything available till January and appointment times either 1pm or 4pm I asked for mornings she replied only in mid February WoW 90 days away . So I checked Yelp and looked at reviews not good. I'll move along. read more

I called this office just to get a copy of a my prescription. I was on hold for 15 minutes. The person who answered the phone told me to wait because she was in the middle of something. After being on hold for 15 minutes, the same rude person hung up on me. I had to call back several times just to get someone to answer the phone. I blocked my number they answered. Now I see why this office has terrible reviews. read more

I recently moved to California from the south, and was in need of an optometrist. I have a slight case of glaucoma and the vision in my left eye was very blurry. I work from home utilizing 4 screens, so my vision is vital to my career. Instead of looking outside the neighborhood where I moved, I looked to do business near me. I found Century Eye Care through my insurance web site. I spoke with the young lady who answered the phone and explained my situation and sense of urgency. I was given an appt for an examination promptly and was seen by the staff within a week. After all of the test and exams, I was told that I needed to get laser treatment on both eyes, with the left, obviously being the priority. The 1st Red Flag was that they could not schedule me for the treatment for another month. I accepted the schedule, with the understanding that treatment would be done. However, upon my arrival for the long awaited appt, I was told that more tests were needed and that it would be ANOTHER MONTH before the actually treatment would take place...another red flag. To make this long story shorter, I showed up early for my late afternoon appt, only to be told that the doctor was in surgery and had not arrived on site. 2 hours later, he arrived, apologized and explained that he had an emergency surgery that had to be done. I asked him if the surgery was successful and he said it was, so I accepted his apology and we went forth with the procedure. I was then given an appt fort he right eye and was given a time of 2pm. I received a call the next day, changing the time to 4pm. I arrived, early as I usually do, and guess what....the doctor was in surgery and not on site. I told the receptionist that I'd be back in an hour and she said that was a good idea. To shorten this up further, I was there until 6 pm and still had not seen the doctor. I left!!!!! Any professional who feels that my time is less important than theirs does a disservice to the serviced public. I was even told by one of the staff that they understood my frustration because they did not want to be there so late either. My response..."you are being paid to be here", I'm not. In fact, I'm doing the paying, so my time should be of more concern. The bottom line is, I have found another optometrist who, after hearing my story, promised to be a better steward of my time. Century Eye Care may provide a much needed service in an under serviced community, but that does not give them the right to take that community for granted. Everyone's time is important to them, whether they are a minimum wage employee or a doctor. read more

Century Eye Care does the best job of taking care of your vision. The doctors truly care about you and Dr. Aghai is the nicest doctor ever!!

As I left I felt I was visited by The Flash. I felt rushed. There were so many patients in and out. I was treated as an appointment. We will see if the next appointment gets better. read more

Century Eye Care - Optometrists Near Me - Gardena, California

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I visited Century Eye Care 28 Oct 2021, got my eyes tested, measured, I selected my two frames, and I left a $302.20 deposit. I was told my glasses would be ready in 3 to 4 weeks; I returned 29 Dec 2021 and my order had not been initiated much less, processed. I was not a happy camper, so I asked for my deposit to be returned, I planned to take my business elsewhere. I was told the person that handled finances was out that day, so if I wanted a refund, I would need to return the next day. I returned the very next day, 29 Dec, Wed and the office was closed supposedly due to COVID-19 concerns. I called the office number and of course no one answered, and it was not possible to leave a message. At this time, I contacted my BofA credit card representative and got my $302.20 refunded. If you need eye care in SOCAL, I highly recommend you go anywhere but Century Eye Care, they are very unprofessional. If I could provide a NEGATIVE rating I would, 1 star is too high of a rating for Century Eye Care. read more

dear Lord HELP this office . the opticians are very good . staff is nice in the back end BUT the front office is so up and down / shifty / irritating . my grandfather had to get surgery on both eyes - so we've had about 10 appts - routines and pre and post appts . each time we have sat for HOURS - so bring a book , bring snacks , bring something ! plan to sit here for HOURS . I'm talking 1 1/2 is the LEAST you'll be here before an appt . the longest we have sat around and been in this office was 4 hours. this WASENT just a one time thing - it's back to back . not only that , but scheduling IS HORRIFIC. we have literally sat four hours waiting for surgery . upon leaving the office I have gotten the time for the next appt , then called the day before my appt and it would literally be switched WITHOUT my consent . this has happened NEARLY EVERY TIME! today we arrive to the 12 pm appt and they said it was at 1140. I called yesterday & they moved my 11 appt to 12- now it's 1140 without my consent . thankfully this was the SMALLEST time gap yet - the other were hours different . just go elsewhere and save the headache. think your elderly family member will get accommodated ? nope ! DONT DO IT read more

The wait here is ridiculously long even with an appt, the wait is at least 4 hours and that's because they overbook appts. The only restroom available is down the hall and you need a code to use so you would think it's clean but it's filthy. No toilet paper, soap or paper towels. If I had the option to take my mom elsewhere I would. read more

Dr. Aghai is a lifesaver. My mom had been having vision issues for a little over 2 years now. She was very concerned about overall pain and going to the perfect eye doctor. Dr. Aghai did an awesome job making sure my mom was comfortable and felt the least amount of pain. Now that her vision is back all she does is talk about how thankful she is for Dr.Aghai read more