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LD Smith, OD

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Meredith W Morgan University Eye Center

Meredith W Morgan University Eye Center

(826 reviews)

UC Area

Huge choice of frames. Excellent care. Optometrist check the situation. Takes insurance.read more

I feel I have to warn other parents about our experience at the UC Berkeley School of Optometry's…read morepediatric clinic. We were referred there after our two‑year‑old had an abnormal result during a routine eye screening. At first, things seemed caring -- the staff was polite -- but we had problems almost immediately. The first optometrist told us she was in the "normal range," but mentioned someone else would need to check her results. A second doctor reviewed the tests, said the same thing (normal), and again insisted another review was necessary. (The first two doctors were in residency) Then a third doctor entered and delivered a completely different diagnosis: claiming our daughter was "extremely" far‑sighted, that one eye was much weaker than the other, and recommended she be given glasses immediately and wear them all day, every day. We followed that advice, bought two pairs of glasses the next day, and endured a painful adjustment process--tears, frustration, confusion. Within one week, her left eye began dramatically turning inward (crossing) while she was wearing the glasses, a change that reversed when they were removed. This was clearly alarming, especially because this had not been a problem before the glasses. I called the clinic to alert them to the problem. Every time, I was told I couldn't speak directly to the doctor -- only through office staff, who would pass messages along. The response relayed to me was that we should continue using the glasses despite the obvious adverse effect. I insisted on alternatives or reassessment, but instead was told the earliest available appointment was months away and that the glasses must stay on. Only after much pressure did the doctor agree to see our daughter in a few weeks, but I couldn't wait that long and demanded that she give me a call. Despite describing the situation and our concern, the doctor stood by her original prescription and told us to keep the glasses on even if it was causing a crossed eye. I told her I wouldn't do that and would seek another opinion. I was forced to trust my instincts and seek a second opinion from a pediatric ophthalmologist. That doctor determined our daughter's vision was well within normal range for her age, and that she did not need glasses. Worse, she confirmed the glasses were causing the eye‑turn. She was astonished the UC Berkeley clinic would allow us to continue the glasses in the face of visible harm. To be on the safe side she scheduled a follow up appointment in six months to ensure our daughter's eyes were not worsening. At a follow‑up, the ophthalmologist declared that our daughter's vision is now better than average, her eye alignment is perfect, and she won't even need to be seen again for three years! Meanwhile, we spent hundreds of dollars, endured relentless stress, and had our child's eye health put at risk by a clinic that persisted with a potentially harmful treatment when there was clear evidence it was making things worse. I strongly advise parents to steer clear of the pediatric optometry department at UC Berkeley, especially for infants and toddlers. If your child's eyes are in doubt, find a qualified pediatric ophthalmologist instead -- someone who will listen to you, follow the evidence, and prioritize your child's safety.

Michael L Wang, MD, FACS

Michael L Wang, MD, FACS

(7 reviews)

Uptown

It's always been a good experience when I see Dr. Wang and his staff. They are ALL so pleasant, on…read moretime and efficient. Today, after a short visit (checking eye pressure), I headed to the grocery store with a very specific list of items that I'd been forgetting. But, when I got to the store, I didn't have the list that I was positive I had put in my pocket. My mind went blank and I couldn't remember more than a single item on the list. Low and behold, I received a VM telling me that my list must have fallen from my pocket, as it was on the chair I'd vacated. I quickly called back and asked if the nice receptionist could possibly send a screenshot of my list so I wouldn't have to drive back to get it. She was more than happy to!!! I'm a VERY happy client (patient) due to how personable and capable the entire staff always is, but now I have reason to sing their praises for going "the extra mile"! Thank you!!!

They were true two primary issues with Michael Wang's ophthalmology practice…read more The first one is that the communication with the office was terrible. They do not respond to messages in the MyChart system, despite asking you to use the MyChart system to communicate with them. They do not respond to text messages, despite not answering their phone and having a voicemail that asks you to text them. I have sent over six messages across those two systems and not received a single response. Second, the office in Lafayette looks like a barren movie set. There is absolutely nothing on the walls, and it appears to be some sort of temporary space. The chairs you sit in are rickety and mismatched. The furniture looks like it's something from a thrift sale. So strange. In the end, I had to leave the practice because I was not able to get my prescriptions renewed by virtue of never being able to reach their office. The care quality was quite poor.

Kiprov Rose MD

Kiprov Rose MD

(20 reviews)

Elmwood

I was referred to Dr. Kiprov by my regular doctor because of a sudden eye problem…read more Today was my 2nd appointment with her, and although she may be a good surgeon according to other Yelpers, this appointment confirmed that she is lacking the personal skills to be a good doctor. At both appointments, she was skeptical of my description of my symptoms, intimating that I was not telling the truth about them. After tests showed that I was actually telling the truth (!), she said that I could just live with the symptoms, or she could, she reluctantly supposed, refer me to a specialist. I have had 20/20 vision for all of my life and have been quite upset about the possibility of my current vision problem becoming permanent. I stated this and wish she had responded logically. If a patient is very concerned and scared, it's illogical for a doctor to a) suggest the patient isn't telling the truth or b) suggest that the patient does nothing and just "lives with it." If she reads this, I'm sorry but I'll probably do my best to avoid visiting your practice again. I don't want or need a doctor to be touchy-feely, but I do want to feel like you understand your patients fears and respond appropriately with explanations & suggestions. I shouldn't have to feel like I'm imposing on you to answer questions about what you find. If you're bored explaining the physiology of an eyeball to referred patients, you may want to switch to doing surgery only & stop seeing "regular" patients. The 2 staffers were excellent, friendly, and helpful. I have insurance and pay my co-pays immediately, so those are not the issue.

I went to Dr. Kiprov because I thought I might have an eye infection. It turned out to be just…read moresomething stuck in my eye. She was impersonal and impatient from the first second I met her. She did not even bother to introduce herself when she walked in, barely glanced at my record, and started looking at me. I have had optometrists and ophthalmologists dig around in my eye to remove objects before. It's unpleasant, but they were nice and established trust, and were always able to help me get calm enough so that I can keep from blinking or moving and let them work. Dr. Kiprov, on the other hand, worried me with how much she was rushing. I had trouble trusting her to poke around on my eye. She did not seem to comprehend that being impatient with me was making it much worse. She accidentally poked my eye when trying to remove an object, because she was in too much of a hurry. I hope she didn't do any real damage! She continued to be rude, turning her back and walking out of the examining room as soon as she felt she was done, not caring if I might have a question. I will never go back to her office again. Her staff was nice, and I got the impression that she might be fairly knowledgeable, but she was unbearable.

LD Smith, OD - opthamalogists - Updated May 2026

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