From Terrified to Amazed! I can't say enough good things about my experience with Pacific Vision Institute and Dr. Parra. I honestly never thought I would have eye surgery. I had hoped to go through life without ever needing LASIK or cataract surgery, but after I could no longer wear contacts and was constantly reaching for different pairs of readers just to see, I knew I needed to do something. I was terrified of the idea of cataract surgery, so I did a lot of research before choosing Pacific Vision Institute. From my very first appointment, I felt I had made the right decision. They were incredibly thorough with all of the testing, and I learned that I was a candidate for an advanced multifocal lens. I had my right eye done first and was so nervous leading up to surgery. Everyone at Pacific Vision Institute and their surgery center was kind, reassuring and professional. The whole experience was so much easier than I had built it up to be in my mind. Including the preparation, I was there for about an hour and a half, and before I knew it, I was in the car with my husband heading home. I happily remember very little about the actual procedure! By the next day, I could already see the difference, and within days my vision was 20/20. I honestly couldn't believe it. When it was time to have my second eye done, I wasn't scared anymore. I actually couldn't wait because I knew how easy the first experience had been. Dr. Parra is fantastic. He is kind, calm and professional, has a wonderful bedside manner, and takes the time to answer your questions and make you feel safe. I also received a text shortly after surgery checking to make sure I was doing well, and Dr. Parra gave me his cell number and told me I could call anytime if I had questions or concerns. That meant a lot to me. The entire staff deserves recognition as well. From the moment you walk through the door, you are treated with kindness and professionalism. I'm writing this the day after having my second eye done, and I am so happy I chose Pacific Vision Institute. If you are nervous about cataract surgery like I was, I hope my experience gives you some reassurance. I spent so much time being afraid of something that turned out to be incredibly easy. Being able to see clearly again is amazing. I am so grateful to Dr. Parra and the entire Pacific Vision Institute team and would recommend them without hesitation. read more

Dr. Parra is truly the best doctor ever! I had been wearing glasses since sixth grade, so I honestly couldn't imagine what life would be like without them. Having LASIK with Dr. Parra has been completely life-changing. I still can't believe the transition. I'm seeing better than 20/20, and I didn't experience any side effects whatsoever. The entire experience was so much easier and better than I ever imagined. If you're reading this because you're thinking about getting LASIK and you're on the fence, just do it! I'm so grateful I made the decision, and I couldn't be happier with my results. Dr. Parra is amazing, and I would recommend him to anyone! read more

Thank you Dr. Parra and everyone at PVI! I'm generally not the kind of person to leave reviews but my experience at PVI was truly life-changing! I have been thinking about LASIK for some years and finally reached my breaking point, not wanting to plan my life around my contacts and glasses. I had seen all the amazing reviews and from the second I walked into PVI, I knew I was in the right place. From the front desk all the way to Dr. Parra, every person I encountered was kind, professional, and truly exceptional! Dr. Parra is the expert on the new "ray-tracing" technology, which is apparently not available anywhere else in San Francisco, and it was SO reassuring to meet with him and go over all my questions and learn about how this new technology would come up with a customized treatment specifically for MY eyes. On the day of the procedure, his calm presence was super reassuring and it was over before I knew it. By the next day, my vision was 20/15 and it was already better than it ever was with contacts or glasses! Seriously life-changing! When it comes to LASIK, PVI and Dr. Parra are truly elite! read more

I had the best experience with Dr. Parra performing my Lasik. Having had to use glasses and contacts since I was 12 I never thought I was experience life without them! The process was super easy and he was so informative about what to expect so the day of the procedure I felt very comfortable. It was a quick procedure and immediately after I was already seeing 20/20. It is such a lifechanging experience to wake up and go about my day and not think twice about having to located glasses or contacts. The best decision ive made! read more

What a journey with PRK, and I don't regret it one bit. It's true what they say: PRK is a marathon, not a sprint. The staff were professional and made me feel welcome from the start. My first appointment was a consultation, during which they explained everything thoroughly, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. I appreciated how carefully they examined my eyes. Unfortunately, I had a small scar on my cornea, so I wasn't a candidate for LASIK. Dr. Faktorovich highly recommended PRK instead. On the day of the procedure, I was given oral Ativan to help ease my anxiety about the procedure, and honestly, the whole thing probably took less than 10 minutes. I spent the rest of the day napping and applying eye drops. I definitely recommend staying home and avoiding anything strenuous for the first few days. The procedure itself wasn't too bad, but the post-recovery was a struggle. Post-op days 1 & 2 were the toughest. My eyes were watery, EXTREMELY sensitive to light, and it was uncomfortable. Felt like sandpaper on my eyes. But don't worry, they prescribe pain medication to help manage the discomfort. The pain eventually went away by the 5th day, and I was no longer taking anything for pain. Keep in mind that PRK recovery is significantly different from LASIK. For the first few weeks, my vision was fuzzy, and I definitely didn't feel comfortable driving. I also developed an astigmatism, which made my night vision worse initially. I was told it was completely normal and would eventually go away once my corneas were healed. I had to keep reminding myself that with PRK, the vision improvement is gradual, there's no overnight change. The healing process takes time. With PRK, I had more follow-up visits with their optometrist and a longer duration for using eye drops. The first few months were all about allowing my corneas to heal. I think around the 1.5 to 2-month mark, I finally noticed a difference. By that time, I was comfortable driving at night. Now, I'm about six months post-op with 20/15 vision. I couldn't be happier with my results! I used to have a vision of -6.50 to -7.00 and was completely dependent on glasses and contacts. Now, I wake up and can see clearly and that is life-changing! Thank you, Pacific Vision. If you're considering vision correction, book a consultation and see where it takes you. It might just be worth it. read more

I can't recommend Dr. Ella Faktorovich highly enough. My LASIK surgery with her has been truly life-changing. I now have 20/10 vision (which means I can see at 20 feet what most people need to be 10 feet away to see)--something I didn't even realize was possible--and for the first time in 15 years, I no longer need to pack 4 different glasses (distance, readers, sun glasses with prescription, and without if I'm wearing contacts) to get through the day. But beyond the convenience, what surprised me most is how different I feel moving through the world. Without glasses constantly framing (and limiting) my vision, I feel more present, more connected, more capable of exercising, hiking, enjoying outdoors, even a whole decade younger. My peripheral vision is clear and unobstructed, and there's a kind of ease, immediacy and largeness to everyday life that I didn't anticipate but deeply appreciate. Dr. Faktorovich brings an exceptional level of expertise to her work. Her extensive experience as a refractive surgeon, combined with a strong research background, was evident from the very first consultation. She takes the time to explain the science behind the procedure, answers questions with clarity and care, and inspires a great deal of confidence. Every member of her staff were also incredibly professional, warm and caring. I felt safe and confident in every step of the process. If you're considering LASIK, you couldn't be in better hands. read more

To summarize my experience in 1 word: WHOA! But let me leave you to be the judge of that. By far, one of the best patient care I've ever received. Dr Faktorovich, Dr Garg and the entire staff here are great! I originally came in for a Lasik consultation and found that I wasn't a great candidate so I ended up getting PRK. Yes, more invasive yada yada yada. You hear of all these horror stories, so please stop googling the procedure and here's why... During your consultation you are provided more than enough information with true results from the horses mouth. I can not express the amount of gratitude for the information, statistics, and sources of truth for me to make an informed decision. It was a no brainer. Yes! Do the surgery. I'm about a month and a half out from my surgery and my vision is 20/15. Yup! Better than 20/20, I literally can see the future (I can't but you get the gist). I highly recommend taking a week off from work after the surgery. Yes the pain is intense, yes you don't want to open your eyes, but it's well worth it. By week 2-3 your vision starts to normalize and you finally realize you aren't squinting or relying on contacts or glasses. It's magical. I have a follow up at the end of September and I'm hoping I can see through walls. We'll see! So is this place worth a 5 star? Absofreakenlutely! read more

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I had PRK Eye Surgey with the best there is Dr. Faktorovich. During the surgery process, Dr. Faktorovish makes you feel nice and comfortable during the surgery. She makes you feel real good and safe which is the perfect thing to do when you're getting a surgery like this. I definitely recommend Pacific Vision Institute for all your eye needs So glad I went here my eyes are better then ever 1 month later 20-15 Vision read more

My experience of cataract surgery with the trifocal lenses with Dr. Seibel was wonderful. The entire staff at the clinic and also the surgery center were extremely caring every step of the way. Can't recommend them enough!! read more

I have been searching for a great clinic to have my vision corrected. PVI surpassed my expectations in every way. The after care and genuine concern for my wellbeing was wonderful. Every staff member was genuine and skilled. Their level of knowledge was deep. Everyone made every effort to insure that my results were great. I since referred several friends for LASIK and everyone had the same great results and experience. read more

I loved my experience with Pacific Vision - everyone is very professional and charming. I was pretty anxious about the procedure beforehand but the whole team soothed my nerves and made the whole experience so much better than I imagined. Dr. Faktorovich and her team is incredible and I feel like I should've had this surgery years before I did. read more

Wow, from start to finish, this was a fantastic experience! It's a well-oiled, seamless outfit, it reflects they've been perfecting their game for years. This was my second opinion, I was nervous, apprehensive and honestly, just freaking full of trepidation. I have a very high rx., and was going in for a cataract surgery assessment. Anastasia, who has finessed manners and graces for miles, was welcoming and going through the general steps we'd be proceeding with. I loved this initial part because she laid out in a stepwise, super logical and systematic way, what to expect for that day and beyond. It went exactly the way she'd outlined. At some point, I saw another gentleman who did some measurement/digital mapping of sorts, which also went well, and Dr. Faktorovich I saw several times. She is personable and sweet, warm and full of information, answering all of my questions--she oozes competence, experience, and expertise :-) Whereas in my first consult with another surgeon, who was full of pessimism, gloom and doom, I got exactly the opposite vibe from this place--the Pacific Vision Institute is positive and optimistic ... every single person there made me and my husband feel as though this was gonna be good, competent, solid, okay. They set me up with a retina specialist, followed with another several appointments with the cataract surgeon,. The strategy and rationale made sense. I left feeling super hopeful and buoyant. For those who care, the interior is almost spa-like, snazzy and shiny, modern and glassy, high tech, room after room dedicated to specialty ophthalmology operations. It was the opposite of an overworked doctor's office. From start to finish, the feel of my visit was exceptional in inspiring confidence. read more

I had LASIK done here and it was an incredible experience. I was very nervous and everyone was so nice and calming. I can't recommend them enough. My vision is now 20/10! Price is reasonable and they offer a payment plan. read more

AMAZING ! super professional high level of expertise and genuine care for his patients read more

I did consultations with about 10 laser eye professionals and ended up choosing Pacific vision institute for my laser eye surgery in 2018 Boy am I glad that I went with PVI. During my surgery, the doctor found that I had a rare eye condition that only affects less than one percent of the population (Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy) and was not able to be diagnosed prior to the incision being made. Fortunately, Dr Faktorovich knew exactly what needed to be done in the moment to complete my surgery successfully. Afterward, she calmly explained what had happened and set up a schedule to follow up the next day as well as a few days later. Over the next few months, I needed to continue going in for check ups. I explain to Dr Faktorovich that I was taking a trip abroad and would not be able to come in for an extended period of time. Upon hearing this, she set me up with a list of trusted eye doctors in every city that I was visiting during my trip (London, Hong Kong, Tokyo), telling me that my visits would be covered under my laser surgery package with PVI. After a year, I noticed that I was still having some trouble with bright lights at night. The team at Pacific vision Institute continue to see me with no hesitation, and continued to provide consultation and support throughout. Although they did explain that doing another surgery would be an option if I really wanted to, they explained that for my case due to my condition, healing may take longer from my initial surgery and urged me to continue seeing if they would be improvement with regular usage of medicated eyedrops. Sure enough, my low light vision did improve over time. While it still isn't perfect, I am happy with the results even 5 years later and still maintain 20/20 vision. I would not hesitate to recommend a Pacific vision Institute and Dr Faktorovich. The main drawback for most folks will be the cost. PVI was the most expensive clinic that I did a consult with. But if I could go back in time and make the decision again, I would still choose Dr Faktorovich and her team! I feel completely satisfied in the level of surgery quality, ongoing care, and customer service that I received. read more

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Dr. Faktorovich did my LASIK 10 years ago. My vision before LASIK was -4 and I was dependent on contacts all the time. My procedure was fast and my vision has been fantastic since then. Two beautiful kids later, I am still seeing clearly and am very grateful. Thank you Dr. Faktorovich and staff at PVI. read more

PVI come highly recommend from my friend who had her procedure over 10 years ago. I cannot express how easy the entire process was. From the initial call, the consult the steps to ensure I was a qualified candidate was so easy. I worked with Sabrina and she was super knowledgeable and accommodating with my busy schedule. The entire staff was incredible! The procedure is ridiculously easy, fast and pain free. Best part is I woke up with 20/10 vision! The clarity is better and vision is so sharp. Wearing glasses and contacts all my 30 years, I have never seen this clearly. Knowing Dr. Faktorovich is the best in the bay, I can't say I'm surprised. Thank you Dr. Faktorovich for changing my life and the staff at PVI! You guys have it down. Would not trust anyone else with my eyes. read more

I had my surgery a few months ago. And wow - I couldn't recommend Pacific Vision Institute enough. My vision is better than 20/20! I was worried that I would lose my 'best-corrected vision,' but I can see far better after LASIK than I ever could with contact lenses. (I had a slight astigmatism that my contacts never corrected for.) For what it's worth, my prescription was around -3.5 in both eyes. The last thing I'll say, is that Dr. Faktorovich is one of the most genuinely passionate, caring, reassuring, professional and expert doctors I have ever met, in any specialty. This is her life's work, and it shows. ps. Friendly reminder to use artificial tear eyedrops. Pacific Vision Institute are really big on this, but I've heard that other places don't talk about it so much. If your vision is blurry after LASIK, it's probably dry eyes :) read more

Great practice highly recommend Dr.Faktorovich is the best and her staff is super friendly and helpful!

This is by far the nicest eye doctor office I've visited and I'm an optometrist myself. Dr. Faktorovich is a refractive surgery specialist meaning she makes sure you can see 20/15 coming out of surgery. This means most of her patients have vision better than 20/20! Dr. Faktorovich has the most up to date medical devices to help confirm if you would be a good candidate for Lasik or PRK. She also does surgery called "cross-linking" for people with an eye condition called keratoconus. Staff is great! You are set up with a staff member (Anastasia or Liz) to explain to you different surgery options and what to expect before and after surgery. You have an optometrist go through a very detailed eye exam to confirm your prescription (Dr. Quan). You get imaged on a few imaging devices and then Dr. Faktorovich reviews the data and talks to you about the surgery she has selected to do with you. Overall 10/10 stars! I recommend this place to anyone and will be referring my own patients here. read more

3/24/2021 Quarantine Day 373 This is THE place to go if you want the BEST lasik journey experience. I was referred here by my optometrist and I was pleasantly surprised to receive a call from them only a few days later. I scheduled a consultation with Marguerite in two weeks and they are really great at sending appointment reminders, which is helpful for me because I can forget things. Pacific Vision Institute is located near Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39 area. Parking is expensive in the area, so be prepared to pay the meter. I was immediately impressed by the cleanliness of the facility and everyone is so nice! For my consultation, they did tests and scans of my eyes to first make sure my eyes were qualified for lasik surgery. Dr. Faktorovich took a look at the results and they told me that my eyes were perfect for lasik surgery. Marguerite went over the financials and brief pre-and post- op care and answered all my questions. After some thought I decided "yes, let's do it!" My surgery was scheduled for 3/24/2021. Up until the day of my surgery, I wore just glasses the entire time in preparation for the surgery. Dr. Chen was very professional in explaining to me how to prepare for the surgery and what was going to happen to my eyes during the surgery. Come surgery day, I was nervous and excited at the same time. Throughout the whole surgery, Dr. Faktorovich's calm demeanor put me at ease. The procedure overall was painless. In the beginning, I did feel like my eyes were being pushed into my brain, but other than a small hemorrhage on my left eye (which is almost all gone by now) it went well. I was ubered home, I took a short nap and BAM... I COULD SEE! I followed Dr. Chen's post-care instructions very carefully and 2 weeks out from my surgery, I can see better than before. At first it felt like I was wearing contacts for the first few days, but then I had to remind myself that I would never need contacts no glasses again. I had been wearing glasses since the third grade and I was so happy to donate them since I had no use for them anymore. I can't thank everyone enough at Pacific Vision Institute for making this happen. Thank you Dr. Chen, Elizabeth, Marguerite, Abby, Renee and of course, Dr. Faktorovich, just to name a few of the wonderful staff that made this possible. Being able to see clearly is definitely a life changer. THANK YOU SO MUCH! read more

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Huge thank you to this team! I have better than 20/20 perfect vision. The team is knowledge friendly and creates a lot of confidence and comfort throughout the process. 10/10 recommend :) read more

I recently came here for Lasik, and like most of the other reviewers on here, absolutely had a great experience being treated by Dr Faktorovich. I had -4.0 and -4.75 before and after I was able to see 20/10! Feel free to send me a message if theres any more questions I can help with or you want a referral :) [TIMELINE] From deciding to reach out and ask about Lasik, I could have been done with the procedure within 2 months. I usually wear day contacts, and some other lasik places I reached out to required me to be out of contacts for weeks before my operation and preop, but PVI only needed me out for a total of 1.5 weeks. My timeline was: 8/23 - Request for consultation 9/23 - Consultation 10/18 - Preop (Contacts out a week before) 10/26 - Original Operation (Contacts out 2 days before) - I cancelled this because of personal reasons and rescheduled for later [OPERATION] My operation was scheduled for 9:45am and I was done and able to go back at 10:45am. You first go to a regular room where they give you relaxants and put some drops into your eyes. You then wait for a bit for the medication to kick in, this is probably the longest part which took maybe 15 minutes. Then you go into the operating room to the first machine, and I believe what they're doing here is creating the flaps on your corneas. This one hurts for maybe a minute on both eyes, to me it mostly felt like someone was pushing really hard against my eye socket. Then they lead you out of the operating room to sit for a while. Your eyes are very blurry and my vision on my two eyes were different - this is normal. Then you go back to the operating room and stare at some lasers, which doesn't hurt at all. Then you're done! When you're done with all your operations, you can already see pretty well. Things are blurry and it feels a little like youre underwater, but you can generally already see pretty well. They also help you call an uber home if you need it! [POST OP] Immediately after, you take a nap for 4 hours and by the time you wake up your eyes are seeing pretty well and you're basically back to being fully functional (except with very dry eyes). You're put on a regimen of eye drop medication for a week. You're not allowed to sweat or get stuff in your eyes, use lotions/creams, or use make up for about a month. Its now been a week after surgery, and my eyes are still kind of dry (I use eye drops every 1-2 hours) but besides that everything is great! read more

Amazing! You will not regret it! I did PRK at Pacific Vision Institute about 3 weeks ago and I love my vision! Recovery is different from LASIK in the sense it isn't same day but luckily I was prepared and Ionly took about 2.5 days off from work. My sister referred me here... she did LASIK 2 years ago with Dr. Faktorovich and actually sees 20/10 Now we both are trying to get our mom to do it. They are very thorough and spend the time to make you understand the process. I already see 20/15 and I am so happy to live my life without glasses. If you are thinking about doing it... just do it! I wish I did it when my sister did :) Thank you Dr. Faktorovich! read more

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Professional and extremely friendly team at every stage. Everyone was capable and confident. I was thoroughly impressed with how the process was run and I felt very well prepared and reassured by the high standard of everything I observed. The results are phenomenal! Better than I ever imagined. read more

My prescription before surgery was -9 and I have been wearing glasses pretty much all my life. I have researched many places that offered vision correction and I decided to contact Pacific Vision Institute after reading about their experience with high prescriptions like mine. I contacted the clinic and spoke to Ana who was amazing from the start and pointed me in the right direction on what steps to take. She made me feel fully confident from the start. During my consultation, I was seen by Dr. Faktorovich who went above and beyond, being very patient in answering all my questions. My procedure day was pretty easy. Dr. Faktorovich was kind, patient, and had the most relaxing approach to help me through the procedure. I recommend this clinic to everybody I can and it is the best money I have possibly ever spent. After years of debating whether to get this done, I am so happy to be contact and glasses free. read more

Awesome team at Pacific Vision Institute! They care. They are supportive. And best of all, I am seeing better now, after surgery, then I ever remember seeing with my contacts! Every aspect of the practice is exceptional and state of the art. The procedure was painless and flawless. I can not speak highly enough of how incredible this experience has been with the great people of Pacific Vision. When it comes to something like your vision... DO NOT SCREW AROUND and try to cut corners. I highly recommend Dr. Faktorovich for anyone interested in receiving the best and safest care with the best results. read more

I underwent CONTOURA LASIK with Dr. Faktorovich and the results have been crystal clear vision. My prescription was high, -8 diopters with astigmatism. My vision is now 20/15. Throughout the process, I have enjoyed thoughtful conversations with Dr. Faktorovich and appreciated her detail-oriented staff. It came as no surprise that my results are superb. Thank you to every person in this incredible clinic who made every step perfect. read more

Have had top notch service from my first inquiry all the way to my final check up. I am very happy with the results of my laser surgery, and highly recommend coming here if you are looking to get the best of the best in laser surgery. read more

LASIK is one of the best investments you will not regret. Real life game changer!!! I wish I got it done 10 years ago. I was referred to the office by my optometrist. I had my LASIK procedure with Dr. Faktorovich and now I can see 20/15. It was amazing how my vision was clear right away, after the procedure. The procedure was extremely fast and painless. The next day, when I woke up my vision was so clear, I was able to drive myself to the next day post-op appointment. It was so weird waking up and not having to look for my glasses, it was as if I slept with my contacts on. I want to thank everyone at Pacific Vision Institute for making me feel comfortable from the beginning to the end. I highly recommend PVI to all my family and friends!!! read more

I had such a great time at Pacific Vision Institute and it was an honor to meet the whole team including Dr. Ella Faktorovich who took such good care of me! I've heard a lot of good stuff about the lasik and I can't thank PVI enough for making me feel so comfortable during my visits. I will always cherish these memories! I highly recommend it to all my family and friends who want to see life in focus! read more

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PHENOMENAL! I continue to be amazed every day by the incredible and attentive care I received at Pacific Vision Institute. Dr. Faktorovich and her staff were effective, knowledgeable, and warm. Dr. Faktorovich's resume itself is quite impressive and extensive. The staff was patient with me and answered all my questions. Every step of the way was explained to me in detail. There were no surprises. They use all the latest technology and publish their results which are impressive. The roster of their patients is also quite impressive. Great care, great staff, and great results. read more

I had Lasik eye surgery with Dr. Faktorovich at the Pacific Vision Institute one week ago and I am still in disbelief that after over 20 years of using glasses, I now have 20/15 vision in both eyes! I have small children so it was important for me to be able to recover and see quickly and I am still so surprised at how quick the recovery was. I was able to function and see that very same day and by the next day I was already driving, and completely normal! Since the day of my surgery, I have had no issues and I am grateful at how quickly and painlessly Dr. Faktorovich was able to get me perfect vision. Not only is Dr. Faktorovich an amazing Dr. and truly great at what she does, but she also truly cares for her patients. She took her time to answer every single one of my questions and made me feel so comfortable. Every time I went in for my consultations, the entire staff in the clinic was so kind and very welcoming. Even through the surgery the entire team calmed my nerves and made me feel much more relaxed and reassured me that everything would be okay. The procedure took no longer than ten minutes and believe me when I say that I did not feel an ounce of pain throughout the entire process! Choosing Dr. Faktorovich at PVI for my Lasik surgery was the best decision I have ever made! I would recommend anyone who is thinking about lasik eye surgery to come see Dr. Faktorovich and all her amazing colleagues and staff because you will be in great hands! read more

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After the annoyance of wearing glasses and contacts for years, I finally got up the courage to consider LASIK. After asking countless friends and acquaintances, all the recommendations let me to one clinic - Pacific Vision Institute. I went in for a consultation and was a good candidate. I am a risk-averse person and take my time in making decisions. However, research I'd done on line, the consultation of friends who had the procedure and the steadfast feeling that going through the consultation process at the Pacific Vision Institute and meeting Dr. Faktorovich herself allayed my fears. I was ready! On the day of the procedure, I was nervous. All of the staff were quite used to this and reassured me that I would be well taken care of, and I was. The procedure itself wasn't pleasant (very weird not to be able to close your eyes as bright lights shine into it), BUT, they were completely truthful about it - it didn't hurt and was over very quickly (and Dr. Faktorovich has a very soothing voice while she talks you through it). And though you are meant to rest your eyes for hours afterwards, you can immediately tell that you have perfect vision. It has now been a few months since I went through the LASIK procedure with Dr. Faktorovich and I am thankful every day for my decision to go to her (and for her excellent precision!) My vision is amazing (20/10) and I swing between constantly being amazed at my perfect eyesight and completely taking my new eyesight for granted (though sometimes I try to push my - non-existent - glasses up the bridge of my nose!). I would recommend this procedure to anyone and everyone who has struggled with glasses and contacts. I wish I'd done this ten years ago. Team PVI gets an A+ in my book. read more

I don't usually write yelp reviews, but when I think I can help other people make an informed decision I feel obligated. I had been thinking about getting LASIK for a few years and finally brought it up to my optometrist who had only amazing things to say about about Dr. Faktorovich and Pacific Vision Institute. Her Husband actually had PRK done by her recently. She said this is the only surgeon she recommends and trusts. The overall experience was so wonderful, from consultation and testing, to the actual procedure. They are very thorough and transparent and Dr. Faktorovich met with me multiple times to go over the best course of action (I was a candidate for LASIK). The procedure itself is so quick and painless and I cannot believe how well I can see. I was just seen for a post operative visit and I am seeing 20/10!! I am so happy to be done with my contacts and glasses. I really wish I would have done this sooner. Thank you Dr. Faktorovich and Pacific Vision staff for my amazing vision and the overall wonderful experience. I understand why my doctor told me this is the only place to go. read more

Dr. Faktorovich and her staff are wonderfully warm and friendly. They make you feel comfortable immediately and explain every step of the LASIK process. The procedure itself was quick and completely painless. It's only been three days and I already see 20/15. Thank you, Pacific Vision Institute! read more

Having laser eye surgery is the best thing I could have ever done to improve my life. It is life changing not to have to wear glasses or contacts ever again! Pacific Vision Institute could not have provided a better service. The clinic sets a very high standard of care. I did not want to trust my vision to just any surgeon, and feel I got the best of the best here. I can not speak more highly about this center, and these surgeons. The morning after surgery, I woke up with clear vision, no glasses or lenses needed! The results have been nothing short of astonishing. I am now 20/12 (I think that is the right way round) - my life has gone into HD. Many months later, I still am realizing that, wow, my vision is so clear and crisp! I am so grateful to Dr. Ella, and her entire team, for her incredible and exceptional work. read more

Look no further. From start to finish, they made this process easy and made me feel very comfortable. I worked with Dr. Chen on all my initial assessment scans. She walked me through exactly what we were doing, why we were doing it, and what the results we were looking for. She was very patient and eased any anxiety I had. My lack of sight was a huge vulnerability, so I really appreciated how personable and competent Dr. Chen was. Kudos to everyone else's at PVI who made every step seamless. You will quickly grow to like these humans. read more

LASIK is amazing! But this review isn't about the wonderful medical science but about the AMAZING service I received from Dr. Ella Faktorovich and Pacific Vision Institute (PVI)! From the very first consultation, PVI made me feel welcomed and excited to be under their care. The office staff are warm and professional, always donning a smile while being attentive to your visit details. The office itself is beautiful, well-designed to create a relaxing environment. It is not your average doctor's office. During my consultation to determine if I was a candidate for LASIK or PRK, I was educated on the procedure itself and underwent ocular testing. Dr. Faktorovich reviewed my results and signed-off on me being an eligible candidate for LASIK. I was excited! I then met with Dr. Faktorovich where she reviewed my test results with me. I was impressed that there were so many different test results she went over with me, and it made me feel comfortable, her showing me why I qualify as a LASIK candidate. One thing to note is I felt at-ease continuing this process because I could feel the passion she has for LASIK, and Dr. Faktorovich conveyed her knowledge of LASIK to me. The biggest reason why I am recommending PVI is because Dr. Faktorovich was so candid. She introduced the risks of LASIK without me having to ask and took the time to have this candid conversation with me. She made sure I left PVI having all of my questions answered. Ironically, I had no questions because she covered the gamut with no stones unturned. Writing this review has put a smile on my face because I genuinely had a lot of fun with PVI! But let's get to the good stuff: the LASIK procedure! PVI made sure I knew exactly how procedure day would go, and it went exactly as planned. I had no anxiety entering the procedure suite as PVI made sure I was comfortable. The procedure itself is really quick, and I 'm sure this is in-part due to Dr. Faktorovich's many years of experience! She's a LASIK veteran for sure! I felt no pain or discomfort during the procedure, and Dr. Faktorovich's calming voice as she talked through the procedure steps added to the relaxed environment. When the procedure was done, my vision felt like a movie dream-sequence, hazy but everything was visible! PVI arranged for transportation home for me to rest and recover, and by the late afternoon, I was at the gym, being very careful of course avoiding getting sweat in my eye as instructed! I know this has been a long review, but I honestly cannot say enough about how amazing Pacific Vision Institute is. Without reservation, I recommend you entrust your eyes for this wonderful procedure to Dr. Ella Faktorovich and Pacific Vision Institute! If you were on the fence about the LASIK procedure itself, I hope this review helped you at least take the first step to clearer vision by scheduling a consultation with Pacific Vision Institute today! read more

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Dr. Faktorovich was just amazing, kind, and personable. She chatted with me and walked me through it all. I honestly felt I had no need for questions. I was confident I was in good hands. Thankful to everyone at PVI for taking the burden of stress off me due to their competency, level of genuine service, and commitment to their patients. read more