Went in with higher than normal hopes thanks to Yelp reviews but still had my doubts (not a fan of doctors). However, I was very pleasantly surprised. The office staff and Dr P are AMAZING. Dr P has an outstanding bedside manner. He takes his time, explains everything in detail, and is very patient with a myriad of questions. The beautiful part is he is exceptionally knowledgeable about autoimmune diseases, their medications, and how all of it affects the eyes. I don't know how many Ophthalmologists I have been to that were vaguely knowledgeable on the topic and weren't quite sure how to treat a patient with an autoimmune disease. He really made my day. read more

My whole experience at Lucent vision has been excellent. From the staff to Dr.Pathak everyone has been so supportive and professional. I had a P.R.K treatment with awesome results.Honestly one of the best decisions I've ever done :) read more

Dr. P is incredible, and his staff is super kind. They were on time, quick, thorough, and gave me the answers I needed. They also referred me to a great optometrist who I love! read more

Dr. Pathak is a warm, patient doctor who really cares. I called him on Sunday evening for my dad who was experiencing pain from the bandage lens because he slept on the side he wasn't supposed to. Dr. Pathak was quick to respond to his needs. My dad was seen the next morning which was on Christmas Eve and fixed the problem immediately. Highly recommend. read more

Dr. Pathak and his team was really good from start to finish. They explain all the risks very well and even will discourage you if your not a good fit. From the in person consultation and touch, to the very caring after care it was great. My eyes have been perfect since the surgery for several months now. And even the dryness stopped despite being advised it might not. Thank you for everything! read more

I highly reccomend Lucent Vision for your Lasik/Optometry needs. Dr. Pathak is professional, kind, thorough and educates you about your eyes through the process. Tannia and Bianca are also wonderful, very helpful and a pleasure to work with. Both my mother and I underwent Lasik with Dr. Pathak and his team and we are very happy with the results. Their prices are highly competitive as well. Thank you Dr. Pathak for your services! read more

Highly recommend Dr. Pathak if you are considering LASIK. I went to a couple of different offices and decided that Dr. Pathak's office was a great fit for my needs: -My vision has been corrected for nearsightedness & astigmatism (it really does look different driving at night without the halos around headlights) -My eyes healed quickly and I was able to see across the room the day of surgery (but keep your eyes closed as much as possible!) -Dr. Pathak is very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions I had with detailedness & accuracy so make sure to ask him any questions to ease your mind -Office followed COVID 19 Protocols -Appreciated that there was hardly ever a wait and only briefly saw other patients because they schedule in a way to reduce office traffic -Dr. Pathak & Cyndi maximized my appointment time and streamlined the entire process so all I had to do was show up. Anything I needed was given to me the day of my appointments (medicated drops, goggles). -Price is very reasonable considering the personalized care you will get from Dr. Pathak and Cyndi -Although some of the bigger places claim to offer lifetime commitment, in reading the fine print I found that it really only applied to very specific situations and felt it was more of a marketing ploy rather than a true benefit to me. For this reason, I felt comfortable with Dr. Pathak's enhacement policy. -The procedure is completed off site and from checking-in to end of procedure took about 30 minutes. The actual LASIK only took about 2-3 minutes total. This office really is a gem. Interestingly, rather than feeling nervous I was very excited the day of my LASIK procedure because I really had confidence that Dr. Pathak and his team were competent at what they do. I was not disappointed and am experiencing clarity that I couldn't achieve with contact lens and glasses. read more

There are not enough words in the English language to describe how great this place is! Bianca is so sweet, and moves you through the entire check-in process effortlessly. I had no wait time, and she got me ready for Dr. Pathak's evaluation very quickly. Dr. Pathak's exam was very thorough. He listened very carefully to my symptoms, then checked everything to make sure he covered all the bases. He answered all of my questions, and I when I left, I was totally reassured that everything was fine and I didn't need any further treatment. I won't go anywhere else for any eye issues I have in the future, I will always come back here. I'd give them 6 stars, if that had been an option. read more

I've been going to see Dr. Pathak for maybe 10 years now, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Not only is he very thorough, intelligent, and experienced, but he is also super nice, mild mannered, and patient. If you need an ophthalmologist, he's the best I've known. read more

Had lasik, did a lot of test to make sure Lasik would be successful on me, the doctor took time to explain in detail the procedure, the risks and answered my questions. The operation took place 1 month after my first consultation and lasted close to 2 minutes on a friday morning. I could see perfectly the day after. Absolutely no pb, I have a couple follow up appointments and my vision is really good. No dryness issue, doesnt itch, pushing my husband to get his eyes fixed at the same place :) the doctor and the office manager were very nice and reassuring. recommending this place to friends and colleagues. read more

Amazing!! the doctor is super great at explaining everything and answers every question thoroughly. I am so happy with my results and the price was extremely fair. 10/10 experience read more

Dr. Pathak is excellent. He helped my husband through a very painful eye emergency. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a caring, skilled doctor. read more

Dr. Pathak recently performed my LASIK and the results have been phenomenal. My vision is now 20/15! I can't say enough great things about Dr. Pathak and his staff. They answered all my questions (and I had a lot) in a truthful, friendly and reassuring manner no matter how insignificant the question. Not only was Dr. Pathak great to work with and gave me perfect vision the price of the surgery was very reasonable. I did a lot of research before choosing a doctor and found out that Dr. Pathak uses the best of the best surgical machine while maintaining a low price point. I had other doctors quote nearly double what Lucent Vision charged. If you are considering LASIK I highly recommend stopping in to see Dr. Pathak at Lucent Vision. Even if you decide to go elsewhere the consultation is free! read more

Awesome experience!! Friendly doctor and staff. They put me at ease despite my fears I had going in to get checked for the blurry vision I began having in one eye. Thank you so much doctor and Bianca for all your help. read more

I had had my eyes checked three times before I saw Dr. Pathak. The first time was for my annual eye exam, but the other two were due to discomfort related to my terrible allergies. I was still having issues, so I went to Lucent Vision because I desperately needed a second opinion from another ophthalmologist. When I walked in, the first thought that came to mind was that the place was well-decorated. I got a good vibe from it. Anyway, Dr. Pathak was actually the first person I saw. I immediately felt at ease and the exam hadn't even begun yet. Leslie was very pleasant to deal with too. I'm so glad I went because the problems I'd been having since January (yes, that long!) finally went away. I felt that he really understood my allergy problems more than the prior doctors I saw. The prescribed treatment was effective. Also, I liked the use of technology. It made things very efficient. I highly recommend Lucent Vision. When the time comes I will likely go here for LASIK. FYI The office is located at PCH and Anaheim (near Greenbrier). There's street parking if you're lucky or park in the back of the building. The pictures on Yelp help a lot. read more

Dr. Pathak is a very caring doctor and spends a good amount of time talking to his patients and explaining what he is doing. I recommend him. read more

Have been coming here since another Dr messed up my eyes during cataract surgery. They are a joy to work with. Always a pleasant experience when I come here. This week Doctor lazered off some scar tissue and in 2 days I was back to perfect vision! Love this place. read more

Where do I even begin? I CAN SEE!!! I had my Lasik surgery with Dr. Pathik two weeks ago and I just keep looking around amazed at being able to see clearly after a lifetime of needing thick glasses or contacts! From the moment that I came in to the office for my remarkably through consultation, Dr. Pathik and his staff made me feel at ease and taken care of. I had all of my questions answered patiently and throughly. There was never any pressure to to book the procedure. Only if I was ready. I felt so reassured that I was in good hands, I booked my surgery. The day of the surgery went great. Dr. Pathik *calmly* talked my through each and every step of the procedure. It was so reassuring to know *exactly* what was going on and exactly where we were in the procedure process. He has such a fantastic bedside manner, even though he's done hundreds ( thousands?) of these procedures, he understands that you've only done this one...and it's your eyes and vision on the line. I can't tell you how much better that made the experience for me. And the results are AWESOME! Thank you Dr. Pathik and staff! read more

I don't know where to even start on how amazing the staff is. First of all being new to California I didn't know where to begin to look for an eye doctor for my lasik surgery. So I went on yelp and came across lucent vision and I'm so glad I did! The staff is nothing but nice and helpful. If you're back and forth debating on where to get your lasik, let me tell you, not a lot of places offer the one on one personal level comfort that Lucent vision offers. This office stands out from the rest because they're not focused on volume so the staff takes their time making sure you're comfortable before and after surgery. Dr. Pathak is amazing. He thoroughly goes over the lasik procedure and any questions that you have. I always go in with a ton of questions and he doesn't hesitate to answer them all and in depth! It makes me really happy and gives me a sense of security that my eyes are in very good hands. I would recommend Lucent Vision to anyone having doubts on doing lasik/ trying to figure out where to go especially since it's a big deal. read more

I have seen Dr. Pathak on a few occasions. Once at his previous location. He has since relocated to Lucent Vision. I needed the Dr to take a look at my eyes due to some irritation. I called his old office and turns out he has moved. Anyways, It is an odd thing to have someone prodding and poking around your eyes of all things but Dr. Pathak was great. He is very thorough and explains everything that he is doing which puts you at ease. Turned out I had very dry eyes which caused my irritation and was able to give me some artificial tears to help. I was good as new after a few days. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Pathak for all your eye care needs. I am trying to convince my BF to get Lasik done by Dr. Pathak if he can get over his initial fears! read more

As I health professional myself, I can tell you Dr Pathak treats his patients very professionally, comfortably, thoroughly, all with a personal approach. You are not just another number at his office. I developed a somewhat rare eye condition and Dr Pathak was able to see me on late notice and start treatment quickly. This allowed me to get back to work in no time and able to continue treating my own patients. I can't say it enough... THANK YOU Dr Pathak and Lucent Vision!! read more

Dr. Pathak has been instrumental in helping my 73 year old mother with her cataracts. He is compassionate, extremely knowledgeable and incredibly attentive at each and every visit. I am excited that he will be practicing in Long Beach at this new location -- it is easy to find and so close to the traffic circle. Dr. Pathak has earned our respect and trust as an ophthalmologist as family. We will be coming to him for a long time! read more

My grandmother had her Cataract Surgery at Lucent Vision and has nothing but positive things to say about Dr. Pathek. My grandmother was having issues with her vision and so I took her to Lucent Vision for a consultation. We met with Dr. Pathek who was very knowledgeable. Based on the consultation, it was recommended that my grandmother get Cataract surgery. My grandmother was a little worried about getting the procedure done, but Dr. Pathek, was very patient with her and explained in detail what the procedure would entail. The surgery was successful and my grandmother was really thankful for the care she received from Dr. Pathek and Lucent Vision. We would definitely recommend them! read more

My grandmother was having some issues with her eyes and we were lucky enough to meet with Dr. Pathak. My grandmother can be a little difficult so I had a few concerns. Dr. Pathak was just amazing with her. I have never before seen a doctor who gives so much attention to their patients. He answered all of her questions, never rushed her, and even followed up with us to make sure everything was ok. I'm young and have always heard about how doctors were different before. They cared about their patients and not just the money they make. This is the first time I have ever experienced anything like this. Not only will I keep taking my grandmother here, but I'm having my laser eye surgery scheduled for next year. read more

I've been Dr. Pathak's patient for a few years and recently got Lasik surgery by him and I've had nothing but excellent service from him and his team. He is very thorough in his explanations of what to expect in each exam he recommends and very honest about risks and benefits regarding surgery. He and Leslie are also very personable and are those people you look forward to seeing during visits. I've been happy with my care and highly recommend this office to others. read more

Dr. Pathak and his staff are very nice. It was a pleasant visit. I was seen on the same day and right on time. I will definitely be a repeat patient at Lucent Vision. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would! I had what I thought was an emergency the other afternoon and Dr. Pathak graciously saw me and after examining my eye he assured me that all was well. As it turns out there was nothing wrong with my eye, but my case was treated with the up most attention and care. I would recommended this facility and Dr. Pathak to all seeking an eye care professional. read more

I had a friend visiting from China who wanted Lasik. I contacted about 5 different laser centers and chose Lucent Vision because Dr. Pathak responded personally to my inquiries, both quickly and thoroughly explaining the process. It looked as if she would be a candidate for Lasik, but when we arrived for her appointment and Dr. Pathak did the final check, he said that she was on the border and that although Lasik would probably be okay, he felt PRK was a safer option. He was very patient in explaining the pros/cons, and gave her the option to come back a different day after thinking about it. Since she was here only for a limited time, he did everything he could to accommodate her schedule, even offering to stay late one evening. Dr. Pathak and his staff made the experience a great one and I have recommended Lucent to others. read more

Dr. Pathak is a professional, compassionate and skilled physician. He went out of his way to help me through a personal eye emergency. I feel very fortunate to have found such an excellent ophthalmologist and I'd highly recommend him to others. read more

The ladies at Lucent Vision were very nice and professional. The Dr. Was thorough and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. Would recommend him and will definitely be seeing him again if i still live here! read more

Excellent and caring doctor. Takes his time to carefully examine you and does not recommend unnecessary treatment. Very cordial and polite manner. Superb with older patients. Strongly recommended. Anil and Abha Pandya read more

I had a wonderful experience at my routine eye exam with Dr. Pathak. This was my first time going to him and I really appreciated how he explained what each test was for and gave me some good tips for my baby's eye care as well. He's quite personable, and the office space is well designed and inspiring. I told me sweetheart to get an appointment too! read more

This was my first time to see Dr. Pathak, as he was recommended by my primary doctor. He was very friendly, thorough with the check up and he took the time to explain the results of my eye tests. He was very knowledgeable and caring. His receptionist was very friendly and professional. I called her for some questions and she was very accommodating. I love this place, love the people there. read more

Amazing service by an exceptionally qualified Ophthamologist. If you're looking for an eye doctor stop searching. Dr. Pathak is the best around. We have seen a lot of eye doctors over the years, but we've found a keeper. My daughter had an eye injury and Dr Pathak's office fit her into his schedule to see her immediately. Dr. Pathak and his entire staff were complete professionals. He is clearly an expert in his field, yet he was able to explain my daughter's injury and diagnosis in comprehensive laymen's terms. We will definitely be returning to Dr. Pathak's office. If you need an eye doctor, call Dr. Pathak's office today. read more

My daughter was referred to Dr. Pathak by a ophthalmologist in Los Al for a consultation. The office was very nice an very professional in its decor. Dr. Pathak is a wonderful ophthalmologist. He took plenty of time to evaluate my daughters symptoms and made sure that all my questions were answered. He also made sure we understood and were comfortable with his treatment strategy. He was cordial, knowledgeable and very professional. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

I recently visited Dr Pathak for an eye infection that seemed to be getting worse. When I called for the appointment he actually answered the phone and helped with scheduling my appointment. He greeted me when I arrived and Leslie helped me get checked in as I was a new patient. Dr Pathak examined my eyes changed my prescription and suggested an over the counter drop that he had me keep in the fridge so when I applied the drops they were cool for my irritated eyes very soothing immediate relief and immediate improvement with new prescription. I received a follow call from his office to make sure I was improving later in the week. I highly recommend Dr Pathak very thorough, explained what was going on in terms I could understand, very compassionate and caring. We need more Dr like him read more

Dr. Pathak did a fantastic job. He made sure that I was comfortable during the surgery & even gave me the option of covering myself with a blankly & a stuff animal to hold on to. He very caring and easy to talk to. Now I can see great and I am satisfied with my results. read more

I followed Dr. Pathak to his new practice as in my experience, he is not only highly qualified and knowledgeable in his field, he takes the time for any needed explanations and is patient in answering all questions. Appointments are also easy to schedule. read more

Dr. Pathak was incredible and spent a lot of time with me and talking about my eye health. He was very thorough and was highly recommended by my internist. He even answers his own phone some of the time! Highly recommend Dr. Pathak! read more

First time patient and I couldn't be happier with my visit. Dr Pathak was referred by a friend and I'm delighted she shared. Nice, professional office and staff. Timely. Thorough exam and took time to review test results and discuss what they mean. My eye health will be well tended by Dr Pathak. read more