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The Vanguard Eye Institute
- Ophthalmologists
- Santa Monica, CA
About this business
Location details
2001 Santa Monica Boulevard suite 985 w, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
I found Dr. Christian to be very professional and pleasant. There was no pressure whatsoever. I live in Oregon and wanted the best I could find on the West Coast. Dr. Christian was very thorough. I am amazed. I wore glasses for over 40 years and today I have better than 20/20 vision. Without glasses I can read, see close and far away. At night I can see depth when with glasses I could only see dark. I was measured for cataracts using 7 very sophisticated pieces of equipment. Dr. Christian removed my cataracts using a laser i... read more
Eye surgery sounds like and can be a scary thing, unless you are in the hands of Dr. Christian. He is so professional, gentle, and extremely skilled. As a registered nurse who observes surgery on a daily basis and has worked with hundreds of eye surgeons, he is who I trust the most for my own eyes and all my loved ones!
When I made an appointment with Dr. Christian for simple cataract surgery I was very clear I had Medicare and did they take that as full payment. I was told yes and it also says they take it on their website. This is not the case. They will take your Medicare and also make you pay 5 thousand dollars on top. I never would have known this if not for reviews. I have cataracts so hard to read, close to impossible and I was very clear asking Medicare all in right--of course was the response.So, I called back and asked for billing... read more
fast and didn't listen well
Promise MADE. Promised UNDELIVERED. Paid $11,000 + for cataract Laser surgery. Promised that I would be able to see without glasses except at dark restaurants’ menus. Promise FAILED. I need glasses to read, vision blur on left eye AND failed on DMV eye test. Required 2nd opinion at UCLA Eye Institute after several post operation visits with Dr. Christian. Basic Medicare procedure is all one needs.
The appointment was surprisingly lightening fast. Even though I need it to see an Ophthalmologist, an I have my glasses on, the treatment was more like an Optometrist, with vision tests. I told Mr. Christian that I need a treatment for an left eye upper lid inflammation, that I had the problem for 5 months already, that I have seen 2 Ophthalmologist already, it did not matter, his assistant told me that everybody has to go to the vision test!!. Mr Christian took a look and gave me antibiotics with warm water as a treatment. ... read more
office staff was very professional, Dr Christian seemed arrogant and egotistical I was keep waiting for 1/2 hour along with another patient which had the same appointment time as I did, yes i was annoyed with my first time experience I will not return..
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How is The Vanguard Eye Institute rated?
The Vanguard Eye Institute has a 4.9 star rating with 140 reviews.
When is The Vanguard Eye Institute open?
The Vanguard Eye Institute is open now. It will close at 5:00 p.m.