The only reason this place gets one star is because I can't give anything less if I want to write a review.
Like many others have posted, I felt my visit here was more about how they can can profit off of me versus helping me with my eye care needs. On the phone I was told the total fees would be $54 and somehow I left paying $115 and didn't even get any contacts or glasses.
So many things were wrong with this appointment. Prior to being seen by the doctor I was taken into a room to have imaging done and tests for glaucoma. The first machine they used was the glaucoma testing machine. They tested one eye and then the machine stopped working and the lady blamed the fact that it was an old machine (even though they can definitely afford a new one with all that they profit) so I only had one eye tested (even though I still get to pay for both!)
Then, I got pictures of the oil glands in my eye. First of all, the machines were coated in other people's facial oils and were obviously not cleaned. Secondly, the lady taking these images on the LipiView used a plastic piece to pull my eyelid down, but did not wipe it off before or after using it which is directly exposing the eye to pathogens... This is a healthcare facility, I would think you would promote sanitation. Thirdly, the lady simply stated, "oh that's bad, that's really bad" and cringed after she took the picture, not explaining what it was or what it meant. Let me teach you guys a little something about therapeutic communication; you NEVER degrade your patients and always explain what you're doing and why. And if you can't explain the findings, don't you dare react to them.
Now let's move on to Dr. Cho. After a quick contact lens fitting she tried to get me to buy the one day contacts which are very expensive and when I said no to that she tried to sell me on the orthoK contacts which are also extremely expensive. I told her I just wanted the same contacts I've been getting my whole life and she then tried to sell me on glasses. I told her I don't usually wear glasses because they make me dizzy and I don't like them and she gave me a look like I was insane. (Note: she gave me one day contacts as a trial and didn't tell me they were one day, so 1. I wore them for two weeks thinking they were monthly and 2. I assumed she was a good doctor and listened to what I was saying that I wanted monthly and I ordered a year supply because they fit well but they were delivered and were one day contacts!! Whoever posted about her being a "car salesman doctor" is SPOT ON)
She then reviewed the images from earlier with me. While she did explain the findings more, she did so in a very rude and unsympathetic manner. She told me, "I've seen 85 year olds with better eyes". She made me feel as though the dying of my oil ducts was my own fault since I studied too much in school and wasn't closing my eyelids all the way. I'm so sorry Dr. Cho for wanting to succeed academically.
After going home and crying because Dr. Cho made me feel at fault, unintelligent, and now broke, I decided to post this review to warn others. Overall, I am extremely disappointed in the cleanliness, customer service, and lack of adherence to basic patient care principles. Please find a more competent doctor to care for you, your friends, and family. read more