My eyes have always required thick lenses, which made it difficult to find certain prescribed…read moreglasses. I came here to get this corrected so I could deal with the issue. At 41, I've started to think that advancements in eye correction technology are much more promising than what has been available in the past. Surgery can be a daunting experience, especially when it involves your eyes. However, I encourage you to try the "Evo ICL" it's safe and has improved since last year. One of the best parts about this procedure is that if you're not satisfied with the results, or if a better option comes along, you can reverse the treatment. So, there's really no major risk if it doesn't work out. I qualified for the "Evo" ICL, and while I had my doubts at first, I've learned that patience is key when adjusting to a new way of seeing. Along with eye drops to aid the healing process, I found that after about three months, my eyes began to coordinate and adjust. What was once a constant dependency on glasses is now improving, and I'm starting to feel more normal without them. It's funny; I still find myself touching my face to lift imaginary glasses that no longer exist--it's just a habit! I highly recommend this option to anyone who wants to change their vision, whether it's for practical reasons, like gaming without glasses or to keep up with future technologies like AI glasses. As technology continues to advance, my previous vision issues made it difficult to enjoy some of these innovations. This procedure has truly helped me.

It's been a month since my surgery with the SMILE procedure and I almost still can't believe at how…read moresmooth the process went and the vision I now have. From my first visit to the office which was the same day as my consultation things ran smoothly. My next visit to the office was the day of the surgery and everything I read on yelp and online about the surgery and recovery process was pretty true to form. The follow up went smoothly as well. My only issue is actually with the cost of the procedure. Now, it is important to note that I only got a pair of eyeballs and if I'm going to have some lasers open up some slits to my corneas, then I want to go somewhere I can trust and am willing to pay more for higher quality. I was quoted at a price which I thought was fair. At this point I referenced a Groupon that was available from their Riverside office. Minutes later, I was given a different price that matched the Groupon but had a slightly higher price since it was SMILE versus LASIK. This was good news for me as I had lowered the price of my surgery, but left a slight question in my mind as it seems like pricing can be quite arbitrary and had I not done my research before, I would have had to pay more. I thought this was something I would expect with going to a dealership to buy a car, but not something like getting a surgery. So I guess if there is a helpful tip, do your research before and there's a chance you can get the same procedure at a lower cost too.

I have a complicated history of astigmatism and have mostly peripheral vision due to Amblyopia on…read moremy right eye. So I'm left eye dominant which makes me a higher risk but Dr Melikian did an incredible job of being very thorough during my consultation, did lots of testing and made me feel very comfortable that I would be ok despite other doctors advising me not to do it. So I scheduled my procedure within two weeks and had both Doctors Youssefzadeh and Melikian day of surgery. They were so incredibly professional, fun and kind. I love their personalities!!!! I just want to to say that I'm SO happy that I followed through for the lasik procedure. I am one day post op and I CAN SEE!!!!! Overall recovery has been pretty easy and comfortable. The whole team at Pasadena and Huntington Beach are so wonderful and I'm so thankful for all their love and care. If you're considering this please come by... you'll be in the best hands!

I had a great experience with Global LASIK. The staff was friendly and professional, and they made…read moreme feel comfortable throughout the entire process. The surgery was quick, recovery was smooth, and my vision improved immediately. I'm very happy with my results and would definitely recommend for those who want to get Lasik surgery done and you're tired of wearing glasses. You won't regret it Doctor Barvard is the Best!!!!!!! Thank you so much for the whole team.

For most of my life, I struggled with poor vision. I started wearing glasses at eight years old and…read moreswitched to contact lenses when I was 14. Over the years my vision continued to get worse, and by the time I turned 46, driving at night had become especially difficult. I knew it was finally time to do something about it. My father, mother, and brother all recommended Hyperspeed LASIK. They had also struggled with poor vision in the past, but after their procedures here, their vision was corrected and they now see better than ever. Hearing about their experiences gave me the confidence to schedule a consultation. At my initial consultation, I was honestly nervous because my prescription was extremely high--over -12 in both eyes. However, from the moment I arrived, the doctor and staff made me feel completely at ease. They took the time to thoroughly explain my options and answered all of my questions with patience and professionalism. A few weeks later, I underwent the procedure where lenses were surgically placed in both eyes. The entire process took about 45 minutes on a Saturday afternoon, and the experience was far smoother than I expected. The next morning when I woke up, I could already see clearer than I ever have in my life. It was truly incredible. I am beyond happy with the results and extremely grateful to the doctor and staff for their expertise and care. This procedure has genuinely changed my life, and I highly recommend Hyperspeed LASIK to anyone considering vision correction.

I made an appointment for my fiance for a lasik surgery consult through yelp where they had Zocdoc…read moreas an appointment service. We show up at 11:45 am just for the front desk to tell us that they can't find our appointment in their system. So why have Zocdoc set up in your yelp if you have a different system??? What an inconvenience and hassle, since we have planned our day out already. Now we have to wait until 1pm to be seen by a doctor as they had to squeeze us in for an appointment. And on top of that, the front desk were not even apologetic or nice about it, just all attitude. Gee, thanks. We come back at 1pm, obviously we were already not impressed. Just walking in the front door, and the whole process. This review is solely regarding about their appointment system and customer service and the whole appointment process felt like rushed and impersonal, Dr Zhu did not even come by to meet us even though she was there, not even a peep at the door. We came here for a second opinion and also exploring our options--but it turns out the first place we went to yesterday which is IQ Laser vision (which is also down the street) is far more superior with their customer service, patient treatment and just the entire process--everyone there was top notch professional as you walked in the door. I am glad that going here in Hyperspeed Lasik validated our decision making into choosing IQ Laser vision.

I had cataract surgery the beginning of this year and it went really well I have…read more 20/20 vision dr was professional answered all my questions. Highly recommend this dr.

Amazing Doctor. Highly recommended. He has the best bed side manner and is very informative. You'll…read moredefinitely love choosing him as your ophthalmologist.

I had a cyst removed with Dr Kurwa excellent care & results highly recommended his staff nurses…read moreall took care of me from beginning to end doc knows whet he is doing

BEWARE! Menus ZERO from Dr. Bud Kurwa so called Specialize didn't know how to fixed his mistakes…read morewith my son's Rt Eye. Twice he did surgery on him, third he state did not know why and just want to inject steroid to his Rt Eye. While my son's went to the ER several time due to severe headache. 4th time got MRI ordered by the ER physician got an Eye Specialized to consult to see my son's eye. Had to correct his ERROR! I was suppose to get my Rt Eye surgery. I CANCEL before he did my surgery. Since I saw and still seeing what my son's going though with his Rt Eye. This so called Specialized is NOT Knowledgeable, VERY Unprofessional, No Care & same with his Staffs. I even observed several patients upset with there care & result on my visit. I Do Not RECOMMEND! Again BEWARE & CAUTION

Overdue by over 5 years for an eye exam and new glasses. I was able to set up a same day…read moreappointment via text. Staff are professional and friendly. Fair pricing and didn't try to upsell. Highly recommended.

This is such a beautiful practice! I am a new patient here, and I've never stepped in such an…read moreincredible office like this. I needed my annual exam done, and I needed new glasses as I knew my vision had changed. I scheduled an appointment with Dr.Wang and she was amazing. She was very thorough, and we discussed my medical history in-depth. After my appointment, I met with the staff member David to go over my options for glasses. He was so much fun, and I found the perfect pair. The whole process was easy, and I was so happy to find a pair of glasses AND sunglasses. I also love the fact that I can walk to the office from my house, so that is a HUGE plus. The staff at the check-in desk were super sweet. I have nothing but positive things to say about this practice, and I will see everyone next year!

I came here with my adult daughter to get vision correction surgery…read more I seriously had my doubts because my daughter suffers from anxiety and had very poor vision. Dr Nicole Fuerst chose to do LASIK in one eye and PRK on the worse eye. The surgery was done at the Caster Eye Center in Beverly Hills. Yes, the drive will suck, but once you see the high tech equipment and skilled staff you will be glad you made the drive. The technician who helped Dr Fuerst do my daughter's eyes was incredible. She calmed my anxious daughter down, enough to get the surgery done. In the end, my daughter's eyes were corrected beyond expectations or better than glasses or contacts.

Always running late. One time we had to wait 2 hours and we had an appointment. Also, the front…read moreoffice employees are rude and incompetent. Two bad traits for customer service. Why any doctor would refer patients to this place is a mystery.

I researched ICLs quite extensively before choosing to do this surgery because I wanted to make…read moresure I was informed, especially after reading of some cases that didn't go well. I visited 2 other clinics in LA, one that was quite famous, and one that was a bit more modest. From the first one, I was wary of the extremely profit/business-driven mentality of both the surgeon and all his staff (that's just how they came across in my opinion), and while the latter was nice, they seemed a bit less top-notch in skill (they seemed experienced enough with Lasik, but less so with ICLs). I got so tired of overthinking the whole thing that I took a break from searching and considered sticking with contacts/glasses. Then, one day my mindset shifted to be less overwhelmed by the idea, and I searched online and happened to stumble upon IQ as being a place that was reviewed to be good to their patients and good with communicating, etc. And from my first visit onwards, I can confirm this is true. I was struck with how they had the best of the two other clinics I mentioned: the first one's expertise and the heart of the second. The whole team at IQ is very professional, yet also very humane, and they were never pushy with me. They finally helped me feel ready to go for it, and not by manipulating me, but simply by being open and ready to answer any questions I had in a very neutral and fair way. I also have to give a shoutout to Danielle, the consultant/counselor (she's like a liason to help explain the overall procedure+cost to you before you speak with the surgeon) - she's genuinely great. I'm now 5 months into living with ICLs - the actual surgery site healed early on - and I can actually say it was worth it. It's admittedly a pretty expensive procedure in general, but I have to say, if you can do it - it's so comfortable and convenient, and I am so grateful that the team was so meticulously careful with their measurements and that it all went well. Our eyes are such a crucial part of the body that I really feared the worst case scenario with mismanagement, but IQ did great. I waited to review bc I wanted to make sure my results were stable. I will update if anything changes, but so far, very good. On seeing haloes - for me specifically, I have truly a lot less of this effect than I anticipated; it really depends on the angle and is pretty negligible for me and my lifestyle needs. Most of the time, I don't have any ! (Maybe it could vary depending on different eyes, though - don't know.) Before, I was overall very cautious about whether ICLs were a good/worthwhile thing to do, but now being on the other side, I'm converted ! I think it has advanced enough to where a good surgeon (IQ has more than one on staff, btw - I had Dr. Patrick) and clinic can do a great job, because that's what I received ! On top of that, I love the San Marino location - so close by. This review is 100% not sponsored, and they did not ask me to do this, I'm doing it on my own! I really dislike it when clinics these days ask their patients to give high reviews if it doesn't accurately represent the place. To the team at IQ: please keep up the great work and keep what's great about your practice. I feel like it can be sometimes a rare find to find medical teams, especially with more optional services like these, who really are conscientious and trustworthy. Thank you again!

Honestly, I have no words to describe how easy it was to book my consultation, get quoted and get…read morethe surgery all done in under a month! Currently 2 weeks post lasik and my vision is SO MUCH BETTER. I had Danielle as my lasik rep and she made everything understandable and answered our questions w/great explanations. Theres even options to pay via payment plans if you're worried about the cost. Originally I wanted to come in for my consult due to my farsightedness and high astigmatism but my dad also ended up joining me last minute LOL and the team at SM location tried their best to accommodate him despite their busy schedule - MEGA THANKS! With some back and forth testing to see whether we qualified for the procedure, we did have to visit the City of Industry location a couple of times since they had a specific machine for dilation that the SM location did not have. In the end I ended up having my surgery there and it was a breeze! I also saw both Dr. Grace and Dr. Nguyen as my optometrists - both amazing and honest drs. Literally told me as it is, and reassured me that post surgery, it would take awhile for me to readjust due to my past prescription. SURGERY DAY; went in, got retested to be sure, got to meet my surgeon & the assistants- Dr. Lin- super nice man), just a bit of loud machinery noise and burning smell but both eyes were zapped and done within 20 minutes. I was able to literally open my eyes post procedure, although blurry, but with no issues. Got my handy clear eye covers and had my eyes closed for the rest of day. You WILL have a high sensitivity to light so make sure you have your sunglasses to wear and eye drops! Thank you to the amazing team at IQ! I can't wait to see a clearer world w/ my new *almost* 20/20 vision!

If you want to browse through a variety of frames and want great customer service, look no further…read more Their staff here is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and courteous unlike many of the spots in San Gabriel Valley. They went above and beyond to email me a copy of my prescription when I misplaced it.

I recently visited Dr. Tran again and felt compelled to update my review. She is truly my all-time…read morefavorite doctor. I honestly don't know another doctor who is as kind, approachable, and professional as she is. After every visit, I leave feeling very well taken care of and confident that my eye health is in great hands, especially since I have a high prescription and a history of eye issues. She is always thorough, patient, and reassuring. My husband also sees her for his annual eye exams, and we both completely trust her. I also recently realized that she works with kids as well. Needless to say, I'll be transferring my son to see her too. Dr. Tran is truly the best all around. I'm so grateful to have found her!

First time going. Office staff is kind and friendly…read more Dr Kurwa is so kind and friendly. I love we were recommended other alternatives to assist my child health. Now that is going the extra mile :) definitely going back

Doctor doesn't take time to listen, also not completely honest. Also the staff person took such…read moresloppy measurements that I was afraid to have my surgery done there.