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    Sara Hakopian, OD

    4.8 (93 reviews)
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    Eye exams

    Eye testing and diagnosis

    Laser vision correction

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    Retinal imaging

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    I have seen the same doctor for 10+ years and was extremely hesitant to make the change until I met Sara Hakopian. Sara is a great Doctor and my visit with her was exceptional. She has a great sense of humor and I absolutely enjoyed the exam and visit. Thank you for the great glasses and gifting me with sight again (okay, I wasn't really that blind, but I can definitely see much better now!)!

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    Just had my first appointment with Dr. Hakopian and she was amazing! She's such a sweet and caring doctor.

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    Hakopian for well over 10 years for my eye exams and would not trust any other clinician with my eye care needs.

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    East Valley Eye Center - Our bright, clean eyecare center office is open Monday thru Friday in the heart of Burbank

    East Valley Eye Center

    4.4(182 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I struggled with chronic dry eye (Meibomian Gland Dysfunction--MGD) for what felt like forever, and…read moreI was seeking relief. Dr. Farid Eghbali's suggestion of IPL (Intense Pulse Light) treatment was definitely the way to go, not just for my eyes, but also for my skin, helping to reduce sunspots, freckles, and hyperpigmentation. Dr. Eghbali's professionalism, thoroughness, care, and kindness made me feel completely at ease. He took his time to patiently explain everything and answer all of my questions. He is truly exceptional. Now having completed all four sessions, my MGD has tremendously improved, and my face is noticeable clearer and smoother. I enthusiastically recommend Dr. Eghbali and his staff for anyone seeking treatment.

    Dr. Eghbali doesn't care about his patients!! I made a follow up appt last year per his…read morerecommendation for cataract in my left eye. I showed up at 2:25 today and was told I was 15 minutes late so he wouldn't see me. They said my appt was at 2:15, a lie. I told them my appt is at 2:30 AND I called and confirmed yesterday. They told me the Dr said I was late and he had somewhere to be. I was turned away and lied to! I've been waiting for a year because my eye wasn't ready. I've been excited about this appt and this is what I get. Such garbage! I was offered another appointment next week, but I won't bother going to a liar and a chicken that sent his receptionist to lie to me as well. She knows the truth by the way, she saw the appointment on my phone and their computer.

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    Mario Meallet, MD - A Center for VisionCare

    Mario Meallet, MD - A Center for VisionCare

    4.0(33 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    The rudest most CONDESCENDING,UNPROFESSIONAL CLASSLESS person I've EVER encounteted in my life. He…read morespoke to me ad though I was a child . I would NEVER recommend him to anyone I love. When I arrived he asked me how I was doing to which I replied fine. He responded with "If you're fine, then what are you doing here?"I thought he was playing but I soon realized that he was actually serious!I told him that I was just being cordial and things just went downhill from there. All throughout my exam he was NASTY RUDE. I'm a disabled vet (100%) and two different doctors at the VA told me that I had a tear in my retina When I asked him about the tear he got very rude and informed me that he saw no tear and kept reminding me that he was a doctor and that he saw no tear so that I shouldn't be questioning him.I was merely asking a question but he choose to be RUDE when he answered me.Every questio I adked was met by a condescending ,rude, and Nasty answer.Uncalled for.I was told twice by VA doctors I needed eye surgery to repair a tien retina.I was told in 2024 by a female doctor and once again this past August of 2025 by a male doctor. When I told him that my eyesight from my right eye was very blurry he just said "You need glasses"I told him that the VA doctor in August of 2025 would not recommend or suggest glasses because after the required surgery my prescription and bidding would change but he did not want to hear that and said "I'm going to make an appointment to see you again in 2026!

    My mom was referee to Dr Meallet by her ophthalmologist for her cataract surgery. We went in for a…read moreconsultation and really liked him. His office is very organized and we haven't had anything but positive experience. Wait time has always been short and appointments were easy to make. She had her surgery on 3/3, her one day follow up on 3/4 and one week follow up on 3/11. Her surgery went very well and we are so grateful for him to do a good job on my mom's eyes. I would recommend Dr Meallet for sure and I really like his calm and humble demeanor.

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    New Vision Optometry - My five year old son Jasper

    New Vision Optometry

    4.9(144 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I've been coming here for 3 years now for Dr. Nguyen and the experience has always been great. He…read moreis kind and knowledgeable and cares for his patients. The tech (didn't get her name) was also very nice and friendly. I wanted to give a 5 star review to Jeanette who helped me pick out my new glasses this time! She is the best! From the moment I walked in to when I left she was amazing! Very informative and honest while being so cool and fun to talk to. She's patient and doesn't try to rush you just to make a sale which is refreshing and calming. I hope she's here every time I have to come back! :) thank you for making it a great experience!

    Full disclose, this review is regarding my experience only ordering glasses, no optometrist visit…read more TLDR: I got what I needed, but will keep looking for a different place for my family's needs. My toddler daughter needed glasses and we already had a prescription from her pediatric Ophthalmologist. I was searching for a place closer to home that carried toddler frames, because the recommendations from her pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Dohney eye institute in Pasadena were all in SGV. I called New Vision specifically asking about frames for my 20-month old and after being satisfied with their answers, made an appointment. However, their selection was disappointing and they didn't have the strap-on toddler frames, as I was told on the phone. I went with the only viable option reluctantly because I wanted to get the glasses and didn't want to waste more time. I gave them the prescription (in paper form) and they had trouble with their scanner so told me they'd give it back to me when we picked up the glasses. I asked if my daughter needed to be present, and they said yes. When glasses were ready, they texted me at 3:48 Friday asking me to make an appointment, and said they were closing at 4:15 and reopened on Monday. Had I been notified even a couple hours earlier, I could have rearranged my schedule instead of waiting until Monday. So that was disappointing. Finally when picking them up, my daughter tried them on but they didn't really do anything else so not sure why my daughter needed to be present or why I needed to make an appointment. And they also didn't have the paper prescription that I had been promised. The person giving me the glasses made zero effort and just told me how easy it is to request it again from the ophthalmologist office. I obviously know this. This just underscored to me that things aren't communicated properly about patient requests.

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    A Center for VisionCare

    A Center for VisionCare

    3.8(202 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    I recently saw Dr. Hirji for treatment of narrow angles and had laser peripheral iridotomy…read moreperformed. I had an excellent experience with her and her office. Dr. Hirji is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. What stood out most to me was how well she listened. I had been dealing with symptoms for a long time and she took the time to really hear my concerns and explain what was happening with my eyes. She also set very clear and realistic expectations about the procedure and the recovery, which I appreciated. The procedure itself went very smoothly, and I felt very comfortable in her care. Her staff and office were also very well organized. They were upfront about the length of appointments and scheduling so there were no surprises, which made the whole process much easier. If her office were closer to my home (it's a 24-mile drive and roughly an hour each way for me, longer if traffic is backed up), I would absolutely continue seeing her long term. I would highly recommend Dr. Hirji to anyone needing a glaucoma specialist.

    To Whom It May Concern,…read more I am submitting this formal complaint/grievance regarding the ongoing delays and lack of adequate care surrounding my cataract removal treatment. My initial referral appointment took place in March 2026. I then returned twice in April 2026 for additional diagnostic testing and to complete required consent forms. Despite complying with all requested appointments and documentation, I was informed on May 6, 2026, by Alicia that there is currently no available building or facility to complete the cataract removal procedure and that approval has not yet been obtained through my insurance. This ongoing delay has become detrimental to my overall quality of life. My vision impairment continues to affect my daily functioning, independence, safety, and emotional well-being. I am deeply concerned that this matter reflects a lack of urgency, empathy, and proper coordination of care. The prolonged postponement of medically necessary treatment feels neglectful and has caused unnecessary stress and suffering. I respectfully request immediate clarification regarding:* The current status of insurance authorization* The expected timeline for surgery approval and scheduling* What actions are being taken to prevent further delays in care I also request that this grievance be formally documented and reviewed by management, patient relations, and any appropriate oversight department. Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious matter. I look forward to a timely resolution and appropriate follow-up. Sincerely, Bobby Strong

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    Paul C Lee, MD - CCRS LASIK and ICL Center - Dr. Lee is named the Top ICL surgeon in the U.S.

    Paul C Lee, MD - CCRS LASIK and ICL Center

    4.8(487 reviews)
    8.4 miKoreatown
    Offers customized solutions
    Established in 2000

    Like many others, I considered LASIK for years but never pulled the trigger to get consultations on…read morethe calendar. My friend had SMILE done by Dr. Lee about 9 months before I began diving seriously into the procedures. I met with 2 other clinics, but ultimately chose CCRS because of the fact that my fiance and I met with Dr. Lee during the consultation itself. He stayed with us for almost an hour to walk me through my options and his recommendations. He appeared to be intelligent, empathic, humorous, and above all, he was straight with me. Other clinics with a dedicated marketing operations team are a lot more sales-y, so I felt more comfortable with Dr. Lee, and all my appointments have been so streamlined and efficient. I was a good candidate for either SMILE or LASIK, but based on my preferences for longevity, I went with LASIK. Paperwork and pre-procedure instructions were sent to me in advance, and overall I think it went smoothly! I wasn't bothered at all by the lasers as I knew what to expect. I'm currently on days 5-6 of recovery and will be seeing Dr. Lee in another follow-up appointment next week. My vision continues to fluctuate a bit but that's a normal part of healing. My fiance is also interested in getting his refractive surgery done by Dr. Lee, and I recommended a family friend to him recently too. CCRS has free parking onsite, located nearby excellent Korean food, and facilities are super clean. Staff are friendly and highly efficient. So far, I'm happy with my results, which I hope will continue to improve.

    I had Lasik here twice, can't remember the exact dates but it was many years ago. My Rx was very…read morehigh at the time, legally blind perhaps, and after the first Lasik surgery I had 20/20 vision after a couple days of rest. However, a couple years later, one of my eye regressed very quickly to a point where I couldn't see clearly driving (pretty much driving reliant on my one good eye). So I decided to return for a 2nd lasik procedure. The first time I didn't feel any pain and thought it was a very fast procedure. The 2nd time, however, there were pain and I was actually squirming trying to hold off the pain. Procedure went well for another couple years. Fast forward to today, the vision in one eye is very bad while the other eye is slowly regressing, no longer 20/20. I know I had bad astigmatism but I was under the assumption that it would at least last many years before it regressed again. My questions are , do you guys offer free post touch-up laser surgery? I would love to get a fix or and adjustment. I work night shift and it's making it very hard to drive at night, especially with the halos and headlights. My 2nd question, do you recommend any other procedures besides Lasik for a permanent fix? I feel like a 3rd lasik procedure would be risky and cause too many side effects.

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