Office staff is great, informative, and helpful. The wait time to be seen is minimal. Dr. Pabalan is knowledgeable, helpful, professional, and likable. The new office is very nice, and I am grateful for the care I have received. read more

As a new patient, I was shocked by how poorly the front office and management handled things. I saw another patient upset about her glasses, and the staff didn't seem to care at all. When I checked in, I was told my insurance was inactive and I had to pay for the consult. The way the front desk girl spoke to me was rude, snappy, and completely unprofessional. Her attitude made me feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. The front office is the face of your practice, and this was the worst experience I've ever had in a medical setting. Do better ERICA! read more

Dr. Pabalan is the best! He literally saved my eyesight. Unfortunately, I have been unable to get an appointment for over 9 months. The office has rescheduled, cancelled, and changed my appointment to a location other than the Riverside office. I cannot reach the office at all. The phone numbers go to Azul and I get an operator who knows nothing about me. All this operator does is try to reschedule me for 3 months in the future!! I am beyond frustrated and will be looking for a new doctor. read more

I needed a simple visual field examination. It was a four month wait to get an appointment. I FINALLY got in, only to discover the staff was extremely rude, with no follow up. Additionally, it was a long wait in the office. Last, I guess I was supposed to just know everything was normal, because they didn't call me with results. I had to call and ask. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

Dr. Pabalan is a great Doctor. His staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable. The manager was very helpful and squeezed me in for a Post op appointment and for that I'll always be grateful. When I called about my missed post op the lady that answers me was very understanding and patient with me. To my surprise she was the manager there. Thank you Erika read more

Good location, very nice and beautiful facility, all the employees at the front desk are nice and friendly. I went for the first time to this location for an eye exam for possible cataracts, Dr Joy did a deep exam and explained in a very professional and very polite way all the aspects of the cataract's surgery. I was very pleased with all the information given, the great and professional service of the staff and the great attitude and professionalism of Dr Joy, he's awesome! read more

Horrible receptionist! I sat there and watched the receptionist refuse to help and elderly man sign into the kiosk. He kindly asked her to help him and she straight up told him no. Then she proceeded to lie to the doctor and say the elderly man tried to throw the tablet at her to get him kicked out. Everyone in the waiting room was in shock by her childish behavior. Won't be back here. read more

Get a second opinion! They messed up my wife's right eye, would not recommend this place always over crowded

Dr. Angela Perry the oculoplastic surgeon started off good but then was horrible at the end with patient care. My mother had a ptosis surgery done in May and we are still having issues till THIS DAY 11/25/24!!! We are going on our 4th reschedule and my mom has stitches IN HER EYES and they want to reschedule her till January 2025!!! Mind you these are not dissolvable stitches. Very horrible patient experience ever even with her rude staff. Do not recommend ever coming to this office!!!! read more

Super crowded! Small waiting room they must be overbooking appointments for it to constantly be full. Also you make an appointment and they take others in before you even though you came in way before these other people and obviously have your appointment before them. read more

Worst place ever!!!! Called to change my appointment to 2pm (my original appointment was 1pm) bc we had last minute plans that we couldn't control, they said they couldn't which is understandable ok bc it's my fault. They had us wait for a freaking hour in the waiting room and didn't even see us until 205pm and they took 3 minutes for an exam?!!!! What the actual crap? This is the worst most disorganized money hungry place ever. I got multiple texts before the appointment saying if you don't show up for your appointment we will charge you $30.....ok we get it!!! Rude stupid staff, hate this place. Don't come here!!! read more

I needed Cataract Surgery. I was not disappointed. Results are better than I expected. I see so much better than I did with glasses. Totally painless as promised. Very Nice people. My wait times were nominal. read more

I had my appointment at 3:15 showed up at 3:10. Saw the lobby of patients. This office has no sense of booking appointments. I mean, schedule people based on the availability slots. If you know there's only one doctor that serves one patient at a time, and it takes a doctor 25-30 mins, then book an appointment on that base. I mean, I had another appointment that I had to push just because it took them 45 mins to get me a room even with my appointment. If you were to bring your business here, give yourself at least 2 hours. read more

This place is terrible, I've had several issues with this office. First, it's clear they overbook because the small office is super crowded every time and the wait is super long. I also received a text the last time I was scheduled the day prior canceling my appointment so I took sick time off of work for nothing! I was scheduled to be seen by the Ophthalmology Surgeon today for 10:40 and the front desk receptionist was very rude and dismissive. After hearing several people complain and ask when they would be seen I decided to ask (after waiting almost an hour) and the girl was staring at herself in her desk mirror while telling me that she can't guarantee I will be seen by 12 (which I told her was the reason I asked because I have to pick up my son). I understand that it's a speciality doctor and appts can take a while but they are so inconsiderate. I saw lots of elderly people waiting to be seen and being skipped while others that just checked in would be seen immediately. It's ridiculous to give appointments for clients to be seen 2 hours later. Don't waste your time. read more

The clinic is clean. Nice environment. However, the receptionists seem "stuck up". There's no sense of kindness or warmth. And since the pandemic has kicked in, it feels worse. In spite of my mother an elderly lady, being they're patient, they seem very authoritative. The techs and physician seem so impatient. The physician comes in like a routine type task, almost like a robot. Does the eye analysis, gives a 30-second verbal diagnosis indications, and just leaves. Doesn't even ask if there are any questions. The techs, the bilingual especially, seem to lack warmth. I value smiles and tones of voices. The masks impede my being able to value smiles. Their tones of voices, however seem very authoritative which I found lacked a bit of professionalism. The staff (techs included) are constantly harassing the patients and accompaniment regarding the mask. We've been going to this clinic for about 20 years and ever since the pandemic kicked in, this has been happening. Even Doctor kept pulling my mask up over my nose without even asking me. On the other hand, the monolingual English tech was very professional in that I was able to sense her friendliness, nice sense of humor, and how she offered her input on the eye procedures that were done and are to be done. I give her props for that. read more

PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL if you are coming to this location to see an ophthalmologist. My primary care physician referred me to ophthalmology and I was scheduled with Dr. Pabalan's office. I arrived, checked in, filled out paper work and taken back for a few tests. Once the tests were complete, a woman comes in with another woman who I assume was an assistant. I knew who the woman was because I had visited the website before my visit. Pamela Chang is NOT an ophthalmologist but acts as one which is highly unethical. My referral specified OPHTHALMOLOGY yet this office is allowing this optometrist to see patients referred for ophthalmology. How many other patients has this happened to? If my doctor wanted me to see an optometrist he would have referred me to an optometrist. I'm sure Pamela Chang is more than qualified, TO PRACTICE OPTOMETRY not ophthalmology. read more

I give them 5 stars for the changes they have made due to the pandemic. The appointment was easy to make and they change the whole setup to make sure patients can practice social distancing. In fact, after the check-in nobody else was inside the waiting room and I was called right at my appointment time. They made separate entrance and exit as well. Good job Pabalan Eye Center to make the difficult changes to make sure everybody is safe! read more

I am very disappointed in the overall experience with Dr Pabalon's care. Maybe he is a good Dr. I had cataract surgery with Intraocular lenses put in, which cost a lot of money out of my pocket. After surgery I haven't seen him since for a follow up. It's been 6 months! I see another Dr who is nice, but I am having major problems and I can't see Dr Pabalon for 4 more months!!! This is unacceptable!! Don't go here is all I can say! read more

Had a appointment today to have an eye exam and refraction. Was referred to this office by another dr. I want to say I was asked to have someone come with me due to being dilated. My husband and I were treated with the worst customer service that you could imagine. They told him he had to wait outside in the 103 degree heat. But I could understand that ( due to Covid-19) if it applied to all patients. The 2 women behind me were not even screened as I was and they were called back without a hesitation. The receptionist had such a horrible attitude I think a pet would have been treated and talked to better than I was. I refused their service and this was the first time in my life I felt like I would not have received good service if I continued to be seen. I hope this helps someone to avoid how I felt today. read more

Thank you Dr. Pabalan and your staff for your patience and sensitivity to the care of my 95 year old grandmother. I appreciate the attention and time you give to her care do to her hearing and mobility. Your team is Awesome! read more

For a new patient.. the wait is longer because you have to fill out first time paperwork. I would recommend going 1-hour prior to your appointment so you can get out at a decent hour. But the service is good so far. read more

I just recently took my mother in law in for exam. I was very impressed with this office. I appreciated their dedication to ensure safety protocols are ment and some! Every single staff there were very polite and respectful. The Dr is great as well, thanks everyone read more

I've been a patient at this facility for over 5 years and going for medical eye exams as well as prescription for vision correction. Always this has been handled in one appointment. Tried to make an appointment today and now they've changed to make it two separate appointments. This is rediculious and a waste of my time. This type of customer service for a loyal long term client is unacceptable and a waste of my time. I will be going elsewhere as a result. read more

This eye place center is a joke! Due to so much going on in the world my father that I take care of was not able to become a patient with this clinic because I did not want to sign a document on my father's half to be responsible for a bill that my father's insurance would not pay for if his insurer wouldn't., Which I have the rights to not do so... it never stated I had to sign all documents in order for my father to become a patient here., so since that happened we decided to walk away. Never had I had an issue with any other medical professional Doctor dealing with this they gladly accepted him anyways so they lost what could have been a Good Customer., P.S my father didn't want to go there anyways...‍‍ read more

From my very 1st visit I was so impressed with the offices, the staff, the doctor and most importantly, the care I received. Thumbs up, Dr. Pabalan! Keeping Glaucoma in check is my #1 priority for healthy eyesight & I feel that was accomplished at PABALAN EYE CENTER. read more

I have been having my eye exams for many years at Pabalan. They are always courteous and throrough. I have the utmost confidence in their ability to take care my my vision needs. I especially wanted to compliment one of their employees, Optician Dorinda De La Cruz. She is always upbeat and pleasant and does that little be extra that makes visits pleasant. I have a new pair of glasses which she has been assisting me with adjusting. Its never a problem. Dorinda is great...as is the rest of the staff! read more

Tried to make an appointment since their website says they do "surgical reversal of presbyopia" (and their site has a lengthy page discussing the procedures they do and follow up care). According to the receptionist "Wanda", however, it turns out they don't do ANY surgical procedures other than cataract surgery. It would seem that for a medical office they would have a more accurate, truthful, and up to date website. This isn't like they mistakenly put their hours of operation, they listed surgical procedures that they claimed to perform but in fact don't! If a doctor's office is that neglectful with the information they put out on their website, how neglectful are they with their patients? read more

Unprofessional and rude. I went there only a few mins late and I was told to reschedule or find another doctor. They just lost me, my wife and everybody I know. read more

Love love love this doctor & Vanessa was just as wonderful as well. Im being treated for dry eye disease & was walked thru the procedure every step of the way. I have been dealing w this for over 2 years & hv been 2 several other doctors & never got answers till now. read more

July 24th 2020 Was my first visit to Pabalan Eye Center. My father is a patient here for like 2 years so this review has nothing to do with my father cuz we have the same name. When I first walked in the door they have it set up to where you see a lady that will take your temperature and ask you a series of questions because of the covid-19 which I was ok with because they're looking out for themselves and their patients. I had my mask on but it kept coming down a little below my nose but my mouth was covered and she kept telling me to fix my mask and I told her that it stretched out and she told me that if I don't fix my mask I would have to leave and make a new appointment and she was not nice about it. My mouth and part of my nose was completely covered. So the lady at the front counter called me over so she can take a copy of my driver's license and insurance card and gave me new patient papers that I need to fill out. She was very nice. So I start filling out my paperwork. I was sitting in the far back corner and the lady that I first saw when I first walked in that was harassing me about my mask came over to where I was sitting and told me sir you need to fix your mask or you will have to leave and make a new appointment. She told me to wrap the elastic around my ear twice on each side so my mask will stay completely over my nose and when she told me that I said look lady you're embarrassing me people are staring at me. So I was able to fix my mask to where it covered most of my nose. But I'm not the only one she was rude to. An older gentleman probably in his 70s came in with his mask on completely covering his mouth and she told him sir you need to completely cover your face with your mask and he told her I can't I have health issues and she told him then you're going to have to leave and make a new appointment. So he covered his nose.The rest of the staff were very nice and the doctor was awesome. But I will not be coming back because of this rude lady! read more

Called to change appointment date and after 25 minutes on hold a rude female answered and I said "wow, you guys must be really busy" and she said is a hurried rude voice "what can I do for you?" I told her she sounded rude and I didn't like her attitude and she just blew me off and continued with her attitude. I told her I would let Dr. Pabalon know about her attitude and she said "be sure to give my name". Extremely rude and I will not be going back there because according to the reviews this is an ongoing issue with this staff. I'll find a nicer office. Too bad, the Dr was a nice guy. read more

This place is TERRIBLE. They promised they'd do a vision exam, then three weeks later when the doctor ran an hour and a half late, his assistant was horribly rude for no reason. When both I and my spouse told the doctor, he did not care and was rude himself. Refused to do an eye exam, gave me the phone number of the lab they use and told me to call myself. He referred me to another place for my eye problem but they gave me the wrong numbers for BOTH places. I finally got the right number to the lab only to have them tell me they NEVER talk to patients, only doctors and that this doctor should know that. WASTED TWO HOURS AND A THREE WEEK WAIT for NOTHING. This doctor DOES NOT CARE. Go elsewhere. read more

I have always been treated is such a professional and caring way by the staff and Dr. Pabalan. Truly an expert in his field. Office is taking special precautions to protect all its staff and customers during Covid. read more

Wish Dr. Pabalan still worked but he doesn't. I have not seen him in the office in years and they always give my minor daughter with vision problems to some new dr. She is having double vision and headaches. So time to find someone who actually cares and can do their job. Dr. Pabalan is NEVER in the office. read more

I have worn glasses since I was 5 years old (75 year old now). Dr Pabalan did surgery on one eye and now I have 20/20 vision in it. Oh didn't know how much I have missed. I am anxious waiting for the other eye. Dr. Pabalan and staff are the most caring and helpful. Will update after second eye surgery. W. Voeltz read more

This is a beautiful office. Great assistants and front desk staff. They walk you though each step, and are patient with you. The doctor is friendly, and the glasses clerk is super helpful with choices. I was happy with my treatment here. Very classy. read more

Let me first say that I was a new patient a year ago and I enjoyed the doctors. Beautiful office with a lot of great services. However, their front desk assistants who take appointments are beyond rude. This was true when I was a new patient and the same when I tried calling today. I really wanted to go back but after you are made to feel like you are bothering them, I won't. I hope they fix the unprofessional and unwelcoming staff up front or they may continue to drive patients away. On to a better office. read more

For the past several years I have been an especially lucky patient of Dr Pabalan's and his staff who are friendly and expert in their fields. They always remember your name and do their best to get you the most convenient and earliest appointment possible. They seem to always know the answers to any question or will do their best to get you a correct answer as soon as possible. Phones are always answered pleasantly and politely. The office is immaculate and an elevator makes it very easy to get to appointments with up close parking. Dr Pabalan does the most complete and accurate eye exams and children and adults are always treated respectfully. He makes every appointment easy to understand and calming and explains every procedure till you understand it His office is located at 6900 Brockton Ave Ste 203, Riverside, CA 92506 and phone is 951-682-4353 pabalaneyecenter.com. read more

I have been going to Dr Pabalan's office for years. I saw him a few times and then was past off to another Dr. not just once but three times now. I was never told the first time why I was no longer a patient of Dr Pabalan's which I think is terribly unprofessional. I have been in the office and have seen him sitting in the room with one of his staff a male I might add because I don't think he is allowed to speak to female patients and he didn't even a knowledge me. I felt it was extremely rude and dismissive as this is his office. They were sitting in there laughing it wasn't like they were it's another patient. The last straw was my last appointment, yet another new Dr. which is very nice however the girl working the front desk was so extremely rude to me I just can't go back. I did end of purchasing a pair of new glasses but it will be my last transaction. I felt so hurried and didn't even get a breakdown of what I was charged for. To bad nobody seems to care. I don't know who runs the office but clearly they aren't doing a good job. read more

Dr. Pabalon treated me at first returning appointment in December; suggesting a new prescription for lens. I spent quite a bit a time in their optical department and chose glasses. I was called January 2018 they were ready, the gradient tint not done. I left glasses and was called in February, they were ready. This time they were completely dark and was advised the staff tried on and they 'could see indoors I didn't want to return and tried them at home, not satisfied as I paid close to $400 they should of been right the first time. I returned with the glasses and older pair so whoever can get the gradient right! It was February 19th I left them at the office-no call back, the phone rings no one has picked up, today March 13, 2018 I got call answered! I asked to speak to Office Manager Judy and straight to voicemail, left message and re-dialed again long hold to ask to speak with someone regarding my glasses; I was told glasses not there and office manager would call me back. The worst service, will I be refunded as I have requested now with receptionist that said I wound need to speak with Judy? read more