I was looking for a new ophthalmologist here on Yelp and came across Dr. Schmidt. He had 5 star rating.. So I called and book for an appointment.. Wow, the office is huge, the staffs are all friendly, and the equipments are all high tech. I've seen 2 ophthalmologist in the past, but Dr. Schmidt is just awesome. He explained things in details, showed me results of the tests they've done and answered all my questions. Highly recommended if you ever need an ophthalmologist read more

Dr. Schmidt has been my doctor for a while now and just did cataract surgery on my mom. She's loving the results. He's very quick, adept, and empathetic. You can tell he loves his job! read more

Dr. Gregory Schmidt and staff are professional, patient and attentive! I was very apprehensive about having cataract surgery. They all put me at ease and I appreciated the fact that they listened to my concerns and addressed each of them. I am thrilled with the results.....that I don't have to wear glasses any more.....the new intraocular lens have restored my vision and I couldn't be happier. Mahalo to all who were involved! read more

Dr. Gregory Schmidt and his staff @Hawaii Eye Institute are thd Best!. I've been a patient for many years and recently had cataract surgery on both eyes, 2 weeks apart. The whole procedure from consultation to final follow up has been a painless experience. Every step was conducted in a professional and courteous manner, making me feel comfortable of the surgery from beginning to end. I would recommend this business to anyone that requires an opthamologist. read more

Just completed my final office visit for cataract surgery on both eyes. After 40 years of wearing glasses, I no longer need them! Through seven office visits and two surgeries, I remained impressed with the professionalism, thoroughness, and expertise of Dr. Schmidt and his entire staff. He is meticulous in explaining the process and answering questions. On top of that, Dr. Schmidt and staff always have a welcoming smile for their patients. read more

Convenient location, ample private parking (late afternoon) LARGE, clean, quiet and welcoming office environment Very friendly, efficient front staff Wait time less than 5min from appointment time High-tech eye equipment (no idea what to call those doodads and whatsits) I had an excellent experience with Dr. Schmidt and his retinal technician, Michael. There was hardly any wait time even between tests and waiting to see the actual doctor. They were able to take care of ALL of my issues in one appointment and instead of being there for 2-4 hours for one thing and then needing a second or third appointment for the other stuff (that's what I was used to with other eye docs), I was only there for 1 and a half. Everyone in this office works very well together and with how efficient everything went, you can really tell these guys are on their game. I highly recommend!! read more

The staff are proficient and friendly, the waiting room is spacious and clean, the doctor was knowledgeable and patient with our questions. What do you look for in a doctor? I look for him to be my problem solver when I'm not feeling my best. To listen to my concerns and offer possible solutions to mitigate the symptoms or ideally cure the ailment. Unfortunately many times a cure is not possible and it is more of a case of symptom management. This was the case for my hubby who went in to see Dr Schmidt for some eye pain he was experiencing. After 6 eye surgeries in both eyes, he is definitely not the simplest of patients. Though the doc could not necessarily explain the cause of the eye pain, he tried his best through tests and observing the eye. He really listened to our concerns and tried his best to answer them as best he could and offered some helpful solutions. All in a efficient, professional but polite manner that seemed to help. Can't ask any more of a doctor than that. He and his staff get an A+++ from us. read more

I was referred to Dr. Schmidt by my sisters. They raved about how he was thorough and easy to talk with. I decided to make an appointment to confer with him that I have macular degeneration. This diagnosis was given to me years ago and I was recommended to take this supplement for it. Dr. Schmidt and his assistants examined my eyes. I don't have macular degeneration so stop taking the supplement (which I was relieved because it is pricey). However I showed I may be developing glaucoma. My exam was about hour and a half. They also informed me that my tear production is really low hence the burning, scratchy eyes during the day. This was the most thorough exam I have had in years. I highly recommend Dr. Schmidt. The staff there are very helpful and efficient. The office is spacious. A very satisfied client read more

Entire office is professional, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable, thorough. Dr. Schmidt has a great relationship and partnership with the surgi-center. Results from my cataract surgery couldn't have been better! read more

My wife and I have been going to Dr Schmidt for eye care for more than 10 years. As a type one diabetic I am very concerned about my eye health. We have always received EXCELLENT care from Dr Schmidt and his entire staff. Their equipment is state of the art. Their staff are all well trained and they work together like a well oiled machine. His exams are always very thorough and he actually listens to our concerns, answers our questions, and keeps us totally informed. Dr Schmidt did both my wife's and my cataract surgery and we couldn't have asked for a better outcome. One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a patient of Dr Schmidt is that he treats us and all his patients as his friends and definitely shows that he really cares, not just about our eyes, but about each of us as individuals. read more

Dr. Porter is now with Kaiser. Her placement, Dr. Emily Blaney, is very nice and helpful, so I plan to continue with her. She's just as efficient and proficient as Dr. Porter was. read more

Have been going to Greg for years. My cataract finally got bad enough to have it covered by insurance. Staff is so quick and professional. Good to see the regular people year after year. Had my surgery for both eyes at Queens. Takes time but the results are worth it. After wearing glasses for over 50 years, it's wonderful to wake up and be able to see. Greg is a world class eye surgeon. I would highly recommend him and his support staff. read more

Dr. Gregory Schmidt and his team are the Amazing. My dad is a new patient here at Hawaii Eye Institute. My dad has seen Drs last year and was told his cataracts are progressing pretty quick for someone his age. He was also told they would find a dr that specializes in difficult cases as his, but Nothing. I was referred to Dr. Schmidt by my cousin a former employee of dr Schmidt. My dad has dementia history of strokes he is not verbal. He went in for a consultation the staff were patient and my dad did respond to them the best he could. They answered all our questions. A month later my dad went in for cataract surgery and day after he can see. Dr Schmidt & all the staff at Hawaii Eye Institute are all EXCELLENT VERY FRIENDLY, PATIENT AND CARING. office is well kept. Very open and clean. I wish I could give more tag 5 stars. Thank you Dr Schmidt. Thank you Hawaii Eye Institute read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Gregory Schmidt for a few years and the time had come for me to have cataract surgery in both eyes. I am so happy with every aspect of my care, treatment and follow-up. The staff here is very efficient, accommodating and knowledgable. I always feel like I have their undivided attention during my visits. I have just completed my one week post-op visit on my final procedure. Dr. Schmidt performed the surgery on my other eye two weeks prior. The surgery was done at the Queens Medical Center. It was over before I knew it. I did not feel any pain nor experience any discomfort during or after either procedure. Both Dr. Schmidt's staff and the hospital called to check on me the afternoon of my procedure. My surgery was at 0700, I arrived home about 0930 and it did not seem that I even had anything done. Of course, I had to take it easy and it was good news on the one day post-op visit. I am amazed at the difference in vision from day one. Thank you Dr. Gregory Schmidt and staff. I would highly recommend Dr. Schmidt to everyone seeking the best in eye care. And dare I mention, their waiting room is large, comfy and nicely decorated. read more

Dr. Schmidt performed my cataract surgeries, I have the gift of good eyesight for the first time in my life. He had me completely at ease before and during surgery and throughout all follow-up appointments. I'm not sure why this says I am from San Francisco. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Schmidt for 9 years, and his office is by far the best of all my doctors' offices, no doubt. Every member of the staff is efficient, friendly, and exceedingly competent, and Dr. Schmidt is great at explaining what's going on throughout the exam. Highly recommend. read more

In March 2021, a friend recommended Dr. Schmidt for my cataracts. Because my vision was starting to make driving difficult, I finally decided to do something. Dr. Schmidt's staff was extremely friendly and professional. They performed a thorough examination followed by an examination by Dr. Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt was very personable, friendly and informative, and obviously very experienced. After he confirmed that I was a good candidate for cataract surgery, he explained the various lens options and what insurance would and would not cover to allow me to make an informed decision. I opted to go with premium lenses to give me the best chance to avoid reading glasses. After that I scheduled both surgeries two weeks apart with the help of the staff. The surgeries were performed at Queens Same Day Surgery. I arrived early in the morning and was out by about 10am. I was back to work a day later after my follow up visit. Everything went smoothly and now my vision is awesome. Clear, bright and colors are so vibrant. I realized then how much my vision had been affected by the cataracts. The lens I selected allows me to see near, intermediate and far distances. I am so glad I saw Dr. Schmidt and finally had my cataracts removed. Had I found Dr. Schmidt and his amazing staff earlier I could have avoided a lot of frustration trying to read and work on the computer. Bottom line-I highly recommend Dr. Schmidt and the Hawaii Eye Institute for cataract surgery and all your vision needs. read more

A friend who is a physician assistant recommended Dr. Schmidt.My vision improved to 20/20 in the right eye after cataract surgery. Big success in this so important part of the body. Great interactions with all the staff. That pretty much says it all. read more

I have been going to Dr. Schmidt for about five years (maybe longer) now. Him and his staff are very nice and welcoming. They run a lot of tests to make sure your eyes are perfect and they give you the right prescription. When Dr. Schmidt looks at your eyes, he explains concerns or what he's doing very well so you aren't left in the dark. He asks if you have any questions and is more than willing to answer them to the best of his ability. If you are also in the need for new glasses, you can visit Brenda who is located in the lobby of the office. She has lots and lots of options for your frames and it takes maybe about 10-14 days to get your new glasses back to you. If you aren't too sure about what you want either, Brenda is more than happy to help pick out some styles that might appeal to you. I would definitely suggest visiting Dr. Schmidt if you are in need for an eye doctor. He is seriously the best of the best on Oahu!! read more

Our neighbor referred us to Dr Schmidt a couple of years ago. His facility is clean and airy. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The diagnostic equipment is amazing. Most impressive was Dr. Schmidt's ability to put me at ease for cataract surgery. I couldn't be happier with my vision and the excellent care Dr. Schmidt provides. read more

Professional and friendly.....that is how I would describe the experience for my cataract surgery with Dr. Schmidt and his staff. My wife and I could not be happier with the results! Definitely exceeded my expectations... read more

I've been going to Dr. Schmidt for years, monitoring my cataracts along with the usual eye exams. I finally felt it was time to have cataract surgery done. GREAT doesn't even come close to the attention I received. From setting up appointments pre surgery, the surgery itself, and follow-up appointments, all was done professionally, yet friendly. Dr. Schmidt along with his staff have given me first class treatment! I only wish I could give them more than 5 stars. They've always asked if there were any questions after explaining things to me. Naturally there have been very few yet all were answered to my satisfaction. As mentioned before staff is EXCELLENT!! Kudos all from reception all the way to Dr. Schmidt. AAA+++ A big MAHALO for taking care of my "baby blues". read more

I was very dissatisfied with my appointment. It seems like the techs have better things to do. I had an issue with my bill and no one was able to explain to me or give a solution. I will be looking for another eye dr. read more

Dr Schmidt was very patient, attentive, informative and knowledgeable. I am seeing him to keep on top of potential glaucoma and he made me feel calm for such an anxious visit. Thank you, Yelp, for helping me find him! read more

I came to Dr Schmidt in a panic after being diagnosed with glaucoma while visiting my sister in Montana I flew home to Kapolei to search for the best glaucoma expert in Hawaii and in calling other specialist offices I was very disappointed with their response and the long time it would even take to get in to see their doctor! Keep in mind when you are facing blindness from glaucoma and you need help right away you really need compassion and to get an appointment right away! Dr Schmidts office at Hawaii Eye Center and the receptionist handling my call was wonderful and I had an appointment right away and they were so reassuring that they could help me. My first appointment my eye pressure was 17 and upon my second appointment six months later it had gone up to 19 and just 2months later up to 27. Dr Schmidt when the pressure kept rising decided to do a LPI Laser Peripheral Iridotomy surgery on my eyes to lower the pressure first. The laser surgery had not lowered it enough because with me having cataracts it was a big factor in my eye pressure going up. He then did cataract surgery at Queens and put the Pan Optics lenses and upon my post op checkup my pressure is now 14 which is in the normal range! Also both eyes are now 20/20 ! This is a miracle when before this surgery my left eye was declared legally blind. I just can't say enough good things about Dr. Schmidt and his staff Michael, Sheena, Hazel and Ashley and the wonderful front desk women! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there and being like family to me especially during this trying time of the pandemic! If you want a doctor that truly an expert in his field and is very passionate to give you back your sight then go see him and be sure that you get regular checkups! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Schmidt for a few years now, mostly for my annual examination. Although I have 20/20 vision, it used to be closer to 20/10 when I was way younger. I realize this is nothing to complain about as many long-term wearers of glasses have made very clear to me. However, our personal perspective is how we judge things and with my eyesight getting more farsighted as time progresses, I make a point of annual checkups, all of which have been excellent experiences at this practice. I agree with a previous poster on the efficiency of Hawaii Eye Institute's workflow. Also, the entire staff is exceedingly courteous and caring, taking time to elicit case information from patients. Patient education is also highly emphasized, and you never leave confused about anything. Today's visit was unplanned; I woke up with pain in my right eye, assuming I had gotten something stuck in it. I flushed it with water and eye drops to no effect. I called their office and luckily I was able to be seen by Dr. Takayesu later in the day. Dr. Takayesu was so awesome. She was fast and efficient but in a way that makes you feel like the patient is the focus so you never feel rushed. Dr. Takayesu took plenty of time where it mattered most, taking a thorough history and doing various examinations to determine what was happening, and of course explaining all of this to me. She even took time to show me how to use eye drops, with which I have little experience, and then walked me out to the front desk, ensuring I was set with parking validation and my next appointment. I can't recommend this practice enough. If you're in need of eye care, they have it all, you will be very pleased if you go here. read more

The office is well run. Modern, clean, professional. Sometimes you can have a great doctor but a crappy office visit experience. Not the case here....great office visit experience....both the staff and the doctor. Dr Schmidt is confident, competent, efficient, and communicative. Very thorough. Good job guys!!! Mahalo. read more

Dr. Porter is an amazing doctor! She is very kind and knowledgeable. You could tell that she is passionate in what she does and she really cares about her patients. She made me feel comfortable throughout my whole appointment. I highly recommend this place overall because even the girls in the front are kind as well and I assume that the other doctors here are just as good as Dr. Porter! read more

I have had the opportunity to be seen by both Dr. Schmidt and Dr. Porter. Let me just say that both of these Physicians have shown me the utmost care! They were both kind, attentive and a pleasure to see! I remember when I first had a problem with my eye, I immediately called Hawaii Eye Institute and spoke with Olivia who immediately got me an appointment with Dr. Schmidt. I went in to see Dr. Schmidt the very next day and he was able to help me with my condition without the need for surgery. On a separate occasion, I had another issue with my eye and I had the opportunity to be seen by Dr. Porter. Again, Olivia was able to get me an appointment with Dr. Porter immediately and Dr. Porter was able to get me the medication I needed to treat my condition. If you are in need of an Eye Doctor, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Schmidt and Dr. Porter at Hawaii Eye Institute. Thank you again for tour care and attentiveness! read more

First time here. I'm glad I was referred here by the Honolulu Eye Clinic as they were not taking new patient. Something got in my eye when I was weed whacking on Saturday. I was miserable the whole Sunday, and glad I didn't waste my money and time going to a nearby urgent care. As you know these days, you need an appointment to see a doctor. My situation was urgent and I was relieved and grateful that Hawai'i Eye Institute we're able to accommodate me on the same day I called. As soon as I walked into Hawai'i Eye Institute for the first time, I immediately felt a good vibe. Loved the reception and waiting area; nicely decorated and classy. Customer service here was awesome; had to do two consecutive visits to make sure everything that was in my eye was gone and removed completely. Dr. Porter was awesome on my first visit and the second visit; immediately felt comfortable with her as she was working on removing the thing that was in my eye. Dr. Schmidt needed to come in to remove the tiny thing that was left in my eye on the second visit and it was a painless experience for both visits. I could tell from my brief encounter with Dr. Porter and Dr. Schmidt that not only they were good at what they do, but they also have a good team chemistry. I'm glad and feel very fortunate that Hawaii Eye Institute is now my optometrist for life even though I live in Makakilo. read more

Dr. Schmidt recently helped with cataracts. He and his staff are gracious, efficient and very professional. I was well informed of my condition and my options and all my questions were answered fully. I ended up choosing lens replacement and I could not be happier! Other people that I've talked to that have used Dr. Schmidt have given me the same review - he is an outstanding professional who is kind and an excellent doctor. read more

Great staff, very pleasant waiting area. Doc was very nice. He explained all that was going on.

I can see again! OK, that may be a bit overstated but over the years I have had lens implants done for cataracts in both eyes. About a year ago I began to have cloudy, foggy vision in the eye that had the first cataract surgery. A couple of months ago I went to the doctor that did my last cataract & he couldn't find anything wrong, said everything was clear & normal and that I might be having a neurological condition. I wasn't buying that & was told I should get a second opinion. That was good advice & I came to Doctor Schmidt who found the problem right away! Two weeks later Dr Schmidt did a quick, painless laser surgery and bingo! Crazy happy now with the good work & clear sight once again! I highly recommend Dr. Schmidt & the great staff here. read more

Great and knowledgeable staff. I arrived at my appointment two hours early and they were able to fit me in within an hour. Dr Schmidt has a great personality and explains things in detail that a lay person can understand. I live on another Island and come here by choice because of the good care I get read more

Dr Porter saw me the same day I asked for help. Good thing...her very professional exam found a tear in my right retina. She was kind, compassionate, and extremely technically competent. She got me over to the retina specialist and I'm now good as new! THANK YOU!!!!! read more

Had my first cataract surgery with Hawaii Eye Institute, Dr. Schmidt, and can't say enough about the wonderful, caring service. The directions pre-op and post-op were clear. After the surgery and my post-op visit, I had several questions and was able to reach the office and had my questions answered. My second surgery is later this month and I am very comfortable with the service and expertise of this eye institute. read more

Dr. Gregory Schmidt and his staff are the best in what they do! I am always so blown away by the skill and knowledge of his technicians and the quality of care he provides at every visit! I was first introduced to Hawaii Eye Institute by a coworker who previously endured a corneal infection that Dr. Schmidt helped treat. My coworker had known that I was looking for an ophthalmologist for my mom because she was constantly complaining of blurred, decreased, and cloudy vision. I went with her to the initial visit and she was nothing but smiles. We were both so pleased with the service we received there from check-in to check-out! During the exam, my mother was given the diagnosis of bilateral cataracts. One of the things that stood out to me most was that Dr. Schmidt took the time to explain what my mother was experiencing and discuss treatment options. He even used visual models to describe the different types of cataracts and gave us educational handouts to take home. My mother felt so comfortable with Dr. Schmidt that she was certain that she wanted him to perform her cataract surgery. Therefore, we made the appropriate arrangements with the surgical coordinator who kept us well-informed throughout the whole process. It has been a few months since cataract surgery for my mom and to this day she describes how colors are brighter and images are clearer. I am forever grateful for Dr.Schmidt and the Hawaii Eye Institute team! read more

Professional, clean, prompt and efficient with your best eye health and vision their 1st priority! Looking for an eye doctor? Make an appointment! :) read more

I had cataract surgery 8 days ago and am very impressed with Dr. Schmidt's surgical skill, his efficient office staff, and the great hospital staff at the Queen's Medical Center Same Day Surgery unit. My surgery was scheduled at 7:20 a.m. and by 8:30 a.m. they were calling my ride to pick me up to go home! I had no pain, no discomfort and no complications. My optometrist referred me to Dr. Schmidt because I had an astygmatism and needed a special lens called a TORIK lens to accomodate the condition. I am very happy that the surgery is over and am so pleased with the results! read more

I scheduled an appointment to see Dr. Schmidt because one of my eyes had been red and slightly irritated for a couple of days. When I arrived at his office, I was pleasantly surprised to find very friendly staff that helped me right away. The exam went quickly and the entire staff made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Schmidt and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and answered all of the questions I had about my eyesight and the examination itself. Although I was nervous about what was causing my eye problems, Dr. Schmidt provided a great deal of reassurance and explanation that alleviated all of my concerns! If you want a very personable and professional doctor, I highly recommend Dr. Schmidt! read more