I would like to say that Dr. Carter at Paveloff Vision Center is just wonderful. He performed my…read morecataract surgery with the laser system and i have had no issues at all. in fact, my experience with Dr. Carter couldn't have been any better, he was very attentive to all my concerns and explained the procedure in detail on what I would be expecting. The whole surgery took about 20 minutes and my post op consultation went great. The staff at Paveloff Vision Center are very courteous, and helpful. I would recommend Dr. Carter for any eye care that you may need.

Excellent experience; very profesional staff and Dr. Paveloff is a top notch ophthalmologist.read more

I honestly cannot believe this eye doctor sees kids. His bedside manner is terrible. He came…read morerushing into the room, did not introduce himself, and then wonders why a two year old is crying. He didn't bother to do anything. He didn't grab a toy, try any distraction tools, literally did nothing. He just said well he is crying, bring him back in two weeks. Then, I got a bill for $290. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this office. There are other eye doctors who are much better with kids and charge far less! We had seen Dr Yin there previously and she was amazing.

I trust this Dr he is very smart knows his stuff is very meticulous, but the wait times here are…read moreridiculous you wait in the room more than the actual appointment the appointment is literally less than half hour. I didn't like the approach the dr had once felt it was bit insensitive but lately he's been ok and nice. I recommend him cause of his specialty on eye issues the office is kid friendly which makes it less boring for the kids that have to wait. The staff is ok there was a receptionist that worked there a few years back she was very nice but not there anymore.

Dr. Doug Katsev offers exceptional care. When I called his office recently for an urgent eye…read morecondition, his staff scheduled me for an appointment the next day --which was very helpful! Everyone in his office is attentive, professional and pleasant. Five stars!

I had eyelid surgery performed by Dr. Katsev in December 2025, and unfortunately my experience has…read morebeen very disappointing. Since the procedure, my left eye does not fully close, and I was told that too much skin may have been removed. This has caused ongoing issues with dryness, light sensitivity, and discomfort--especially in the mornings when I often cannot open my eyes for 10-15 minutes due to sensitivity. Time and time and time again he kept telling me it'll get better they will get better. I had shared once that I wish I had never done the surgery and he replied well if I knew this was gonna happen I wouldn't have done it either. Over time, my vision has continued to change, and I have not been able to get stable corrective lenses. I also experience difficulty reading fine print and using a computer, which has impacted my daily life and schoolwork. Despite these ongoing concerns, I repeatedly felt that my symptoms were not taken seriously and was often reassured that things would "get better," but they have not improved. Additionally, I was encouraged to try a different type of lens approach which was another surgery that did not work, and I was charged $350 per eye each time. Being on disability, this has been a significant financial burden, and I do not feel these additional costs were justified given the outcome. This experience has been both physically and emotionally difficult. I am currently seeking corrective care with another doctor in hopes of resolving these issues. I believe patients deserve to feel heard, taken seriously, and fully informed about potential outcomes. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. So all in all I had to have a fourth surgery to correct the mistake that he had made. Also, I never felt like I was heard or an apology or anything. It was like I didn't care at all about me.

His attention to detail is outstanding. Really really like him. He is situated in Santa Barbara…read morebut comes one day every 2 weeks to Solvang.

Doctor Zelko is the best general ophthalmologist you can have. His bedside manner is top notch, he…read morespeaks to his patients at eye level and gives explanations that everyone can understand. I know he has quite a wait for annual eye exams, but here's the thing someone said about him once " You can wait for the best, or go see the rest. " So trust me, he's worth the wait!! PS: if I recall they have a cancellation list ;)

Generous with time and attention. Cataract surgery with excellent results and no pressure to upsell…read moreprocedures or products. Dr. Jacobson expects the best results, and will persist until he achieves the best results possible.

I found Dr. Jacobson to be thorough, extremely knowledgeable,…read morecareful, a good listener, and very efficient. I highly recommend him

I highly recommend Dr Fante. He recently performed cataract surgery on my right eye which restored…read moreclear 20/20 vision. He performed laser surgery to correct an astigmatism in the same eye and at the same time as the cataract surgery. The surgery was quick, highly successful and I experienced almost no pain in in surgery or during the following week after surgery. The morning after surgery I was seeing very clearly out of my right eye. I'm returning for laser / cataract surgery on my left eye, with the confidence of knowing I can trust Dr Fante and can expect wonderful results. I first saw Dr Fante several years ago for a condition that was extremely rare and hard to diagnose. Dr Fante was extremely helpful in the process of diagnosing the cause of the eye symptoms, which included temporary blindness in one eye over the course of several months. Dr Fante followed my case through by referring me to other doctors who helped determine the exact cause of my problem. The final result was 100% restoration of my 20/20 vision. The office staff and medical technicians are all very professional and friendly at Sansum Clinic (now Sutter Health).

Dr. Fante did cataract surgery on both of my eyes. He was fantastic as well as the wonderful…read morenurses and techs that work with him. I recommend him highly. I had no pain and my vision is back to 20/20. A truly wonderful experience. Also, I'd like to give my thanks to Dr. Mica Bergman who works with Dr. Fante. I had to have some eye lid corrective surgery. Dr Bergman performed the surgery, which fixed my problem without any pain or discomfort. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough in her work. I highly recommend her.

Dr. Linden Doss is a board-certified ophthalmologist as well as an oculoplastic surgeon who…read morespecializes in the eyes. I would highly recommend him over a plastic surgeon who specializes in all types of facial surgery. Dr. Doss is highly skilled, professional, and caring. My surgery was very complex, and the results were outstanding. You'll also be in great hands with Dr. Doss and his staff - they work hard and treat all patients with care and respect. They are responsive and are there to answer questions via text, email, etc. throughout the whole experience. Five stars

From the owner: Santa Barbara’s premiere cosmetic eyelid and facial plastic surgeon. We are delighted to join our…read moreSanta Barbara family! As a USC fellowship trained eye and facial plastic surgeon, Dr Doss takes an artistic and world-class approach to restoring the eyelid and upper face. We also offer botox, dermal fillers and photo rejuvenation. We aim to serve our patients with attentive care, joy and compassion!

Excellent care. Both eye cataract surgery 2017. No problems or negative remarks…read more Positive in every way during a catastrophic moment in highway traffic here on the 101

Such a shame Dr Meyers has only 3.5 stars, especially as reviewers complain about her staff or…read moreappointment availability (yet for her as a doctor there are no complaints). I have had no trouble with either her staff or with scheduling. Also, some complaints are very outdated (over 6-7 years ago). For instance, I've been her patient for a few years and never had to come to any downtown office. She appears to be working more fully at the Sansum Foothills location near Hwy 154. She is competent, professional, and is giving me very good care. (I have narrow-angles, am a "glaucoma suspect", and she gave me an iridotomy in each eye, a quick and painless procedure, to help with drainage). Santa Barbara is fortunate to have a doctor with her level of expertise to help those of us in the community who need such eye care.