I am writing this review for people who find themselves struggling after cataract surgery, IOL implantation, or blepharoplasty and are being told--explicitly or implicitly--that "everything looks fine" and that they should simply wait it out and "just adapt." In my case, although the surgeries themselves were technically perfect, the repeated reassurance that my symptoms would simply go away--or that they were things no Doctors on their team had really encountered before--turned out to be completely wrong. After cataract surgery with IOL implants, I experienced severe difficulty adapting. My vision became extremely sensitive to contrast, light, color saturation, motion, and visual complexity. I suffered from what looked like shimmering or flickering images--especially in my periphery. Environments that had always felt normal suddenly became overwhelming. My ophthalmic surgeons were excellent surgeons, but they openly acknowledged that they did not have tools or training to address what I was experiencing from a neurological or visual-processing standpoint. After about a month of significant distress, I found Dr. Terry Tsang through ChatGPT--something I never expected to say--and scheduled an appointment. From the very first visit, it was clear I was in the right place. Dr. Tsang immediately recognized the constellation of symptoms I was describing. What shocked me was not that my case was uncommon--most people adapt quickly to IOLs--but that so many other clinicians had been unfamiliar with these issues at all. She was not. She understood neuro-visual adaptation, post-IOL sensory disruption, contrast sensitivity overload, and binocular coordination problems immediately. More importantly, she had the diagnostic tools, structured therapy protocols, and experienced staff to actually treat them. I attended one-hour sessions twice a week. Between visits, I was given targeted home exercises. The therapy began with very basic visual retraining and gradually increased in complexity as my system relearned what it had done automatically for more than six decades--convergence, divergence, depth perception, peripheral integration, distance and near coordination. All of these had been thrown out of sync by the sudden optical changes from surgery. The process was not emotionally easy. For a long time, I wasn't sure it would work, and the visual disruption had a real depressive effect. Dr. Tsang was consistently calm, reassuring, and precise--never dismissive, never vague, and never overly optimistic without reason. Complicating matters further, I had also undergone upper eyelid blepharoplasty. While it is often said that blepharoplasty does not affect vision, in rare cases it absolutely can. My eyelids opened significantly more--roughly 30%--which meant vastly more light and visual data entering my eyes. My brain, which had become efficient by filtering input for decades, was suddenly overwhelmed. This compounded the IOL adaptation problem and created severe neurological overload. Once again, Dr. Tsang understood exactly what was happening and adjusted treatment accordingly. Her staff deserves special mention. They are exceptionally friendly, professional, and highly competent. Being in the office was genuinely pleasant, which made the therapy far less burdensome than it could have been. After several months, the rehabilitation was complete. I am no longer suffering. My vision feels natural again. The world no longer feels visually aggressive or overwhelming. I have fully recovered. If you are struggling after cataract surgery, IOL implants, blepharoplasty, or experiencing unexplained difficulty with visual adaptation, contrast sensitivity, light sensitivity, or neurological overload--and you've been told to "just wait"--I strongly recommend Dr. Terry Tsang with complete confidence. Mike, age 63 read more

Our experience with vision therapy of Dr Tsang's team has been excellent. There has been a clear improvement in visual coordination and visual processing speed. These changes helped with both sports activities like tennis and reading. The staff are professional, patient, and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend this clinic to other families. read more

Dr. Tsang and her entire staff really care about patients. I started going to visual therapy at her office earlier this year for the treatment of Visual Snow Syndrome after so many places told me there wasn't much I could do to help my symptoms. Going to therapy once a week paired with the homework exercises has greatly improved my vision and symptoms. It takes time and effort to see changes and impact but it is so incredibly worth it! read more

I have been doing vision therapy here for 3 months and I really enjoy it! I have seen lots of improvement!

We love Dr. Tsang! We had an experience at another vision therapy office that was not great, and I felt so lucky when we were recommended to Dr. Tsang. Naomi is an incredible therapist and I feel like she really genuinely cares about my son and the improvements he's making. Definitely recommend! read more

My 11-year-old son has been doing vision therapy for more than six months now, and we can see great improvement. His therapist, Grace, is very nice and patient. She assigns effective take-home exercises for him to practice at home. They do an evaluation assessment every eight sessions. We reviewed the results and discussed whether further treatment was needed with Dr. Tsang. Dr. Tsang and her team are excellent! read more

Dr Tsang is very knowledgeable and provide options to tackle different issues. She's patient with the kids also. Ruby and staff are all so friendly and super helpful. I really appreciate their help throughout the years! read more

Great service and they got me contacts. Super patient when teaching me to put them on. Amazing couldn't have been better hopefully I win the Labubu.lol read more

Dr Tsang is so thorough in her exam. She made my daughter feel comfortable and heard. She spent a lot time explaining things on her level and allowed her opportunities to ask questions. read more

Our daughter had been seeing good progress from her treatment. The staff is also very amazing.

I have a lot of eye issues and Dr Tsang has been able to improve my quality of life. The staff is always professional and friendly.

We started vision therapy for my kid not long ago. The assessment done was very comprehensive, the weekly therapy exercises were well designed and customized for each child. Staff members are always friendly and professional. I would recommend this place for vision service. read more

THIS REVIEW IS FOR VISUAL SNOW TREATMENT: I first started seeing Dr Tsang in May of 2022. I'd been diagnosed with visual snow syndrome two years prior. When I had the first onset of VSS, I didn't know how I could live with the condition. I fully understood how some people on message boards said they were suicidal. I did a lot of my own research, changed my diet and had come as far as I could on my own without a lot of support or understanding from the medical community. One doctor told me I should stop searching & join an online support group. Another doctor in NY, who claims to have VSS herself, said she never met anyone who got rid of 90%of the symptoms. I am proof that this condition can go from severely detrimental to just a mere inconvenience with the right treatment. When I first got VSS, I could not see. There was a bright, loud static in front of everything. I was terrified. I was having panic attacks and fainting. The "floaters", which looked like spiders, were unbearable & nearly opaque black. As time passed, they got lighter on their own but were so persistent in my vision that I wore sunglasses to cancel them out, even indoors and especially under fluorescent lighting. After having VSS for two years, the migraines weren't as frequent, the floaters had become more translucent grey than black, and the static was faint. But I had an odd sense of confusion around spatial awareness & balance, increased grey floaters & increased static whenever I'd get sick, stressed or after receiving the Covid vaccine. I called them flare ups and once they increased, they'd hang around for around 2 months. My goal in seeing Dr Tsang was to become more resilient to flare ups, bouncing back quicker. I didn't know she would be able to make my life as good as it's gotten. After doing in-person & Zoom rehab regularly with Dr Tsang for about four months & then more infrequently for about 3 more months, I saw incredible progress. 1). Ability to bounce back to a baseline quicker after "flare ups" 2). Severely lessened appearance of floaters 3). Eliminated feeling of head pressure or fullness 4). Restored balance & spatial awareness 5). Able to go under fluorescent & sunlight w/o sunglasses. 6). Bonus: my vision & focus are crazy sharp now, so I can read much better I'm sure there are many things I'm forgetting but mainly, Dr Tsang has a program that works. It's very hard to describe because I just don't understand how it works! It just does. One of the most effective parts is the use of colored glasses worn daily for 10 minutes outdoors (I stuck my head out a window each day for months! Or sat in the yard). I think it's called Syntonic light therapy but don't quote me on that. I almost immediately stated noticing a tolerance for light that I just didn't have before & less head pressure. She incorporated a holistic approach, conditioning my body to relax while doing the eye exercises and more importantly, she gave me hope that there are ways to get better from VSS. I recently had a flare up and she sent me new glasses for a 10 day cycle where I did the light therapy with my head out the window, because I started seeing floaters again after an increase in stress around Christmas. It is still shocking to me that it worked to make them much less noticeable again. This review only brushes the surface on my gratitude for her and her staff. read more

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My neurologist referred me for vision therapy and gave me a list of local offices to choose from - I am so glad I chose Dr. Tsang's office from that list! After experiencing numerous visual symptoms for years that have gone unresolved, I am FINALLY starting to see improvement after working with Dr. Tsang and Grace, my vision therapist. They have been nothing but kind, informative, and understanding during this journey and they have given me back the gift of reading! I am still working through therapy sessions, but I am more than happy to come each week for my session and look forward to making even more progress. Grace is the absolute best and I look forward to my time with her each week. I have been sick for almost 10 years and I can honestly say she is the best person that I have ever worked with in that time! I am so grateful to have such an amazing experience with a vision therapist. It has been a breath of fresh air to have medical treatment made fun and enjoyable. Lastly, I am so thankful for Dr. Tsang and her approach to treatment. Her out of the box thinking, looking at the whole picture, and overall effort in trying to help me and my symptoms is so appreciated. It is a rarity in the medical community to have a doctor who is so willing to keep trying to help you feel better! I highly recommend her practice. My experience here has been one of the best things I have done in my illness journey and I am so grateful for the help they have given me. read more

Dr. Tsang and her staff are amazing. They approach each patient with compassion and a genuine desire to help. My daughter did vision therapy with Gracie for 10 months and the improvement we saw was incredible. Her reading and spelling skills improved, which had a direct affect on improving her attitude and confidence with regards to school work and assignments at home. We are forever grateful for the impact they've had on her learning and overall well-being. read more

What started off as a one time visit for my kid based off of a good review, turned into Dr Tsang becoming our optometrist for the whole family! Dr Tsang has a lovely bedside manner. She is friendly and very good at what she does. She put both my kids at ease and they loved their eye appointment experience. Highly recommend! read more

I saw Dr. Tsang for a year for vision therapy and it was a great experience. Dr. Tsang was friendly, took plenty of time with me, answered all my questions and checked in with me regularly as I did weekly vision therapy sessions. Grace was my vision therapist and she's fantastic. She is very patient, kind and has a great sense of humor which made the sessions not only helpful, but enjoyable. I would not hesitate recommending to anyone to visit this office as every interaction I had with any member of the staff was great. read more

Dr. Terry and her team are excellent They are helpful, caring, and insightful about our vision needs. I give her office my highest recommendation.. read more

Dr. Tsang provides great care and applies her experience and expertise to come up with creative solutions to complex vision problems. The staff is caring and responsive. They offer a good selection of quality frames. I especially appreciate their nice offering of Nike frames. Ruby is patient and very helpful in picking out frames. They moved to a new location at the corner of Irvine Center Drive and Bake Pkwy. I really like the new location, because of the ample parking spaces available. From Irvine Center Drive you turn right onto Muller into the parking lot. Go straight through the first round-about, and at the second round-about make a right turn, and the building will be to your right. They're on the second floor. There are staircases on both ends of the building and an elevator lobby in the middle of the building. There's a sanitizer as you enter the office. Easy access, easy parking, and great care. read more

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Double stack patients and rushes them out to maximize clients Compressing your visit time to 30 mins instead of 45 mins with other doctors Gets irritated when asked to explain because she is rushing to see her extra patients Advise : spend more time with your patients they will appreciate it read more

My daughter hit her eye on furniture while we were abroad and of course, the first-time parents in us were freaking out. I yelped "best pediatric optometrist" in Irvine and found Dr. Tsang. I made an appointment to see her as soon as we got back, and we had a wonderful experience. The front office was excellent. First, they scan all their documents in, so their forms are laminated and you use a dry-erase marker. I appreciate saving trees. Dr. Tsang came out to greet us and took us back into the exam room earlier than our appointment time, and her bedside manner with a squirmy, 14 month old was awesome! She had toys that captured my little's attention, and I appreciated her patience and thoroughness in answering our million questions. I will definitely take my daughter back to her. read more

My two kids came here for Ortho-k lenses, and this would've been our third year if they didn't hike the price ridiculously. It almost double what you pay in some other offices. When we asked for our prescription for transfer, Ruby said their price was at the lower end and could charge 2000 for it!? The ortho-k wasn't invented yesterday! Then she dragged on to give our records. First, It took almost a month to have our prescription mailed from Irvine to Irvine! Then when we requested our corneal measurements, Ruby said they measured them and the records belong to them!! The new office should measure it themselves! Without those records, my kids have to start as the first-year users, and there's huge price difference. After I told her that patients had right to their own info, she said she had to ask Doc Tsang if she could give it to me. I called two other offices, and they said they never heard of this problem; under HIPPA, they have to release the patients info if they ask for it. The second day when I asked Ruby if she had a license, and if she knew HIPPA. She denied her words! She said the same thing to my friend when she refused to giver my friend her kids' records. Ruby told my friend to pick up the info herself; otherwise it would take a long time to mail it!! Dishonest, greedy, and super unprofessional! Stay away from the office!! read more

This is a very excellent vision therapy program. Not only does Dr. Tsang take a holistic approach to treating your symptoms, she's very perceptive at noticing how your body reacts to the exercise and gives you small adjustments that make a world of difference. I went there for 3 months to get treatment for vision problems stemming from a mild traumatic brain injury, and for the first time my body started to show recovery. I improved with eye tracking, convergence, visual memory, and reintegrating my senses. So it's easier for me read, deal with overcrowded pages, drive, and multitask. My insurance didn't cover the treatment, saying it is not a recognized practice. But after I read about it in my school magazine (https://stanfordmag.org/contents/the-5-types-of-concussions) and simultaneously got recommendations from my neurologist at UCSD and the Scripps brain injury program, I decided to give it a try. It was well worth it, and I am glad that the rates at their office were manageable. Dr. Tsang gives you weekly homework, which are really helpful. Don't feel bad if you find it hard to do some of them. Instead discuss it with her and she will give you an easier version until your body works up to the harder excercises. Best wishes on your recovery! read more

I have been seeing optometrists for 14+ years and Dr. Tsang is my absolute favorite. She diagnosed me with esophoria (which explained my trouble with reading/studying in college) and which no previous optometrist had ever bothered to test for! Since this diagnosis, I have loved reading again and can spend longer on a computer. Dr Tsang's vision therapy also increased my comfort on a day to day basis. Also, Dr Tsang discovered a problem with my husband's retina that no other OD has seen before and as a result we were able to successfully diagnose it. She specializes in contact lenses and vision therapy which is fantastic for those who need either (like me)! Her bedside manner is very respectful, thorough, and efficient. All in all, this is a great place to go for warm, friendly, and extremely thorough service. I respect her work tremendously. Dr. Tsang is my only choice for eye care needs! read more

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Dr. Tsang and her office are wonderful! I visited Dr. Tsang weekly for over 3 months as a vision therapy patient. I went to her for post-traumatic vision syndrome following a head injury (TBI). I had many weird symptoms, and she was incredibly kind and thoughtful every step of the way. Every week, we would do an in-house vision therapy session, and I would be assigned "homework" to do every day to ensure that my progress continued. She helped make the homework enjoyable but a good challenge. Vision problems post brain injury (and I imagine developmental problems as well) take time to recover, and Dr. Tsang was always patient and confident. She celebrated the little accomplishments along the way. Over the 3 month period, I've felt less dizzy in crowds, had fewer headaches, been less fatigued, and have started reading for pleasure! I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Tsang for vision therapy. I was an adult patient, but I can tell that she is also very patient and prepared to work with children. It was also nice working with her office - Ruby was very helpful with any questions I had about coverage, scheduling, etc. They were quick and efficient at every appointment. read more

My brother who has a rare condition called visual snow went out to California this past August through October 2022 for treatment with Dr. Tsang. He was and still is in desperate need of help since this condition is so debilitating. We are from North Carolina and him and my mother DROVE all the way across the country for this treatment because there are only 2 doctors highly recommended to help treat this condition. Between Air BNB's, Hotels, gas, food, and paying for treatment, they easily spent over 20,000 dollars. Unfortunately, the treatment is not what my brother was expecting. He saw Dr. Tsang maybe 2-3 times and the rest of the time had to deal with her 20 year old assistant. The assistant acted clueless on what was next in the sessions, leading my brother feeling extremely let down, hopeless, and like he wasn't important. To this day, he still has no improvement with his condition. After all of that time and money. I am extremely disappointed in this office. read more

I had made an emergency appointment late notice on a Friday and Dr. Terry Tsang accommodated me right away despite it being last minute. Dr. Terry had her daughters birthday shortly after my appointment and I thought it was so selfless of her to still take me in as her emergency patient despite her personal plans. I appreciate you taking care of me and looking into my eyes as I was worried that something could have been wrong. Dr. Terry made me feel comfortable and addressed my area of concern right away. Thank you Dr. Terry for alleviating my stress and seeing me last minute. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DOCTOR! read more

Dr. Tsang opened her own practice recently. I highly recommend Dr. Tsang and Judy. Most of her reviews (including mine) are under "Dr. Terry Tsang Optometry". Phone number is: 949-870-2763. I'll paste my review below: Dr. Tsang has opened her own practice at 4920 Barranca Pkwy Suite A. The office is located next to Carl's Jr in a single story building with easy access from the parking lot. She provided the same great care and service as before. She is very knowledgeable about the latest contact lenses and glasses. (I wear glasses over contacts.) She spends the time to listen and understand my concerns, and explains clearly the available options. Judy who has 9 years experience with vision therapy at Dr. Ryan's office also joined the staff. Judy was very helpful in picking out a frame for my glasses, and taking the measurements for the glasses. The office has a warm and welcoming feel, and seems to operate very efficiently. Before my first appointment at the new office, I received a confirmation email with a link to an online form. All the information that I entered on the form prior to my appointment was accessible by Dr. Tsang and Judy on their computers. So, as soon as I arrived, they could get started with my exam. Less paperwork is always welcome. I highly recommend Dr. Tsang and Judy for your vision care needs. read more

Professional l Polite personable protective COVID-19 Dr Terry is the best optometrist my family of 4 has ever had!!

Dr Tseng is probably the best eye doctor I've seen in my many years of requiring glasses/contacts. She is so thorough, educated in her field, and cares about her patients. She listens to any vision complaint, asks in-depth questions and follows through with different eye exams to get to the root of it. She has a passion for different areas of visual deficits, not "just 20/20 vision.". I have recommended her to many family and friends and they have not been disappointed read more

Dr. Tsang is the best. Wonderful office, clean, well designed. I would highly recommend her for all of your eye care needs... read more

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Great doctor great team. Very good with children. Friendly and positive atmosphere. I'm excited to go back to have my eyes checked. Convenient location Really good with making aware on what is covered by your insurance and any out of pocket expenses. Fully recommend to anyone in Irvine area with questionable eyes!!! read more

I came to see an opthmalmologist and at convenient, I got my eye exam done too. Dr. Tsang is great! I got my contact fitting today and it's such a big change from what I've been wearing for the last 7 years. It's the same brand, but the prescription is more precise. I can see better and my eyes are not as sensitive to sunlights as before. Dr is thorough and very personal. read more

In Dec of 2020 I started seeing Dr. Tsang after I heard she could help alleviate some symptoms for a neurological disorder (visual snow) I had been diagnosed around that time. Little did know that most of my neurological disorder symptoms had in a way been affected by another eye condition that I had got months prior that completely threw my visual system off therefore not only affecting my vision but also my brain and how it processed things. Dr. Tsang used visual exercises to help retrain my eyes to work more functionally and therefore help calm my brain down. I could not see correctly mind you I had 20/20 vision, therefore making feel vulnerable and unable to function at the time. Fast forward 10 mos later and I have been able to regain most of my visual capacity with little to no effort. Although this may sound weird I went from having double vision, poor accommodation, extreme light sensitivity, convergence and divergence issues, after images, ghosting, static to most of those symptoms completely gone away or gone down to a point that they are no longer that bothersome. Dr. Tsang gave me a part of my life that I would have never thought I would ever get back. I have now been able to return back to work and feel like I'm able to function. Therefore, if you're experiencing any visual problems and especially if you have visual snow I would highly recommend Dr. Tsang as she knows what she's doing. Although she may not take away all of your symptoms away she will at least try every Avenue to help you get to a level where you can function. read more

Dr. Terry Tsang is at the top of my list of A-team medial professionals who take care of whatever doctor-related issues I have. She has been overseeing (yes, there's a pun there) my eye care for over six years, and she possesses the perfect combination of attitude, intelligence and expertise. Add to that her true desire to want to make everything perfect, and I always feel confident and impressed every time I'm in the office. If all other doctors were like stars in the sky, Dr. Tsang would be the aurora borealis. Dr. Tsang recently left an optometry group practice to strike out on her own, and I'm glad she stayed in the same neighborhood (Irvine; Woodbridge area). Another plus for me is the reservation/confirmation email system handled by her assistant Judy. I get timely reminders, confirmations and invoices right to my email, and I don't have to fuss with a third party internet portal for this. Very convenient! read more

Dr. Tsang is a fantastic doctor. She is very professional, knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. Her staff is also very professional. I've been seeing Dr. Tsang for years and she has been wonderful in fitting me with contacts and stylish glasses. Dr. Tsang was also able to diagnose my husband's issue immediately and referred him to a surgeon. He was able to have surgery before his retina detached. Highly recommend Dr. Tsang! read more

Dr. Tsang is the best eye doctor we've met. My daughter has visual functional and visual-perceptual difficulties in eye movement control and focusing due her eye teaming ability. Dr. Tsang provided vision therapy sessions to develop the necessary visual abilities. She is always smiling, friendly chatting, and with lot communication between patient and parents. My 6 years old daughter loves to meet Dr. Tsang for weekly office treatment. She is very happy and enjoyed all the practice performing during the visiting. And we kept this routine almost half year long without any impatience. Now, after completed all sessions, my daughter's vision ability apparently improved a lot, and most of symptoms gone. We will keep touching with Dr. Tsang for future needs. Highly recommend!!! read more

Wow! Had a horrible experience with my former Opthamologist in fitting me for contacts, so wasn't expecting much. Dr Terry Tsang is amazing! On time, kind and very very good. Ruby in the office is amazing. So happy to have found them! Was referred to me by a good friend and I have now referred to many! Quality quality quality! read more

We have moved here few years ago. Since then we have very interesting experiences with the doctors in O.C. We started to believe that doctors in the Southern California are mainly for profits until we met Dr. Terry Tsang. Dr. Terry Tsang is one the best eye doctors in all aspects: her bed-time manner, through exams, medical expertise, experience.. etc. In March 2019, our 14-year-old daughter had a special condition which required Dr. Tsang's attention. Dr. Tsang told my girl to call her if my girl really needs help. It was almost midnight when my daughter decided to call her, we thoughts Dr. Tsang was about to walk through the process over the phone with my girl; instead Dr. Tsang drove to our house around midnight over the weekend to help my girl. With my daughter's eye condition, we have seen eye doctors all over the country: both Coasts and the Mid-West, regardless we are completely blown away by Dr. Tsang. We feel extremely lucky to have found Dr. Terry Tsang and would highly recommend her to whoever are in need of vision-related medical assistance. Thank you very much, Dr. Terry Tsang. read more

I am SUPER picky about my glasses and they were the most helpful place I've been to all over Irvine. They had multiple people helping pick out glasses that both were comfortable and looked good on my face. I'm an adult but have a small head so the large selection of kids and petite adult frames was great! They made a number of helpful recommendations, spent lots of time looking things up for me, and ordered a pair in a different color for me to try on without any obligation. Highly recommended! read more