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5.0 of 5 stars.
My selection of a LASIK surgeon consisted of the following: asking my regular eye doctor for a recommendation, putting out an e-mail at work, asking all of my friends for a recommendation. The...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This morning, for the third month in a row, I woke up and saw with complete clarity the time on my alarm clock. I did not need to move closer to the clock. I did not need to put my glasses on to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. Faktorovich did my lasik over 7 years ago when I was still living in SF. She's a great doctor. Fixed my eyes (still 20/20).It's funny, during my first appointment my contacts were out, because of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Keratoconus? KERATOCONUS?!?! My eyeballs are too pointy?!? Like the wolf from the Droopy cartoons when he sees a hot female wolf, except mine are like that all the time and lack the appropriate sound...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review about my consultation. First of all, when I checked in, the receptionist was very nice and friendly. They did ask for insurance information, but when I told them I didn't have the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there is such a thing as miracles, this is one of them. I couldn't believe it when I woke up the next morning and I could see out my window. Dr. Faktorovich, Anna and everyone else made the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best eye establishment in our city. My experience here was nothing short of flawless. Here is what happened. I slept in my contact lenses the other night. Even though I got the kind...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went from blind bat to 20/15 in hours. The incredible, amazing, super woman Dr. Faktorovich cured a four eyes like me with her magic lasers. Pacific Vision Institute is a cool and efficient clinic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a review about LASIK. The procedure that I got is called ICL - an implantable contact lens. I first went in for consultation in December. I wore rigid gas permeable contact lenses since...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had LASIK at Pacific Vision Institute in January based on recommendation that my dad got from an eye doctor who did his LASIK in New York (Dr. Barry Solloway). My dad was one of the first ones - he...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I read the reviews for Pacific Vision Institute, I see a strange pattern - all the negative ones are written by people who were TURNED DOWN from LASIK by Dr. Faktorovich. It's like saying...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
These people are totally money-motivated.Think about it...the reason why people give them such great reviews on yelp is because they get financially rewarded if they can offload their coupon on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am really impressed with the service and the results here. As a brief background, I moved here from Arizona about a year ago. There, I visited a few doctors, because I have been thinking about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to thank all the yelpers for the feedback on Pacific Vision and dr. Faktorovich. I've been secretly using yelp for a long time, but never posted. It was only fitting that in addition to all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
These guys may be good at lasik (I wouldn't know since my stigmatism disqualifies me from this procedure), but their office and business practices seem like a sleazy plastic surgeon's practice to me....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're having doubts go in for the free consult. The staff are great and the service is worth the cost. One month out and I see 20/20. If you are considering the procedure I have $300.00 coupons...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
looks like a bunch of people have joined yelp since the beginning of the year just to review Pacific Vision Institute (PVI) and offer their $300 referral coupons ... that's because for every referral...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I highly recommend PVI! I just had the PRK procedure done last Thursday and I had a great experience. Everyone that works there is so nice, comforting, and professional. Dr. Faktorovich and Dr. Lee...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have $300 off coupons if anyone needs them.As everyone has already mentioned, they are a very professional friendly staff. I had LASIK, and the procedure and aftermath was mostly painless, with some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just finishing up my first week with my new eye sight. I'd read all the previous reviews and thoroughly researched PVI, but, I'll admit, I was still nervous about what the results would be, just...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just recently got interlasik done here and couldn't be happier. Dr. Faktorovich is magically. She knows how to sell herself and herexperience very well. I really had a connection with Dr. Lee. He...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Originally was at SF Eye Institute, and they referred me here to get more advanced testing. First, while this doesn't factor into my rating, I will say that the layout/setup of the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had my eyes correct by Dr Factorovich 4 years ago. Its amazing. I've since recommended a number of my friends. Thank you.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. Faktorovich is absolutely amazing (and the nicest, most humble bedside manner for someone who pioneered the IntraLasik procedure). can't say enough great things about PVI and the doctors/staff....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have much to add that others haven't said, but if you're considering Lasik, you won't regret having it done here. They are top-notch. I'm super-squeamish and it wasn't as easy as I thought it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an awesome experience at PVI. My results were great! I have a bunch of $300 off coupons. Let me know if your interested.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, no more coupons left!! Given them all away to Yelpers!
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two Words: Go HereDetails:I won't cover the operation, I'd be one of many but I'll discuss what's on the line with your decision, the selection process, opportunity cost and enjoyment formula.The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been crying the last three days. They're tears of JOY - literally - not due to overwatery eyes or discomfort or regret. I may be a baby, but there are tears forming as I'm staring, clearly,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the quick summary, as I am a person who will use 50 words when 5 will do:1) If you're going to get eye surgery, this is the place to go. They're serious eye people and will bend over backwards...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My eyesight was bad (-6.50 and -6.25) with astigmatism. I've been wearing glasses and contacts since the 4th grade. To give you an idea of how bad it is, I would have to be one inch away from the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update: I have several $300 off coupons. Message me and I will be happy to send you one
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Results are awesome - 20/15 vision. I was worried it would be an invasive surgery as I couldn't even do contact lenses...It was the most simple thing I've ever done. In at 8:15am and left at 9am.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*Update* It took a couple of months for me to fully heal from the surgery, but my vision is now better than 20/20 and I am totally 150% happy with the results and the procedure. I ams till amazed at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my LASIK done here about six months ago. My vision is great! I was about -5 in both eyes with some astigmatism. When I woke up the morning after the surgery I thought I forgot to take out my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just had my Lasik procedure done almost 2 weeks now and I am generally happy with the procedure and semi-happy with the results. I am sure results will be different from person to person but I am...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great experience at my consultation. They were both professional and friendly. They told me my corneas are thin and recommended against LASIK. I was glad to know and not get the procedure...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had three consultations with Dr. Faktorovich to see if i was a candidate for Lasik/PRK. She was great - patient, thorough, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her.First consultation -Dr....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is ONLY for my consultation. Not the actual surgery. I visited Pacific Vision with high hopes. Unfortunately it's rather disappointing that I didn't qualify for Lasik, since my corneas...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just came back from taking my friend in for a lasik consultation to Pacific Vision Institute. I had my lasik there about 5 years ago. I remember they just started doing intralasik procedures then....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dr. Faktorovich is very kind and the staff is nice and the procedure itself went fine. I got my Lasik in Nov 2004 and a touch-up on my left eye in February 2006. My eyes have regressed back to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place- to go- since you only have 1 pair of eyes. Yes- it may cost more- $5500 quote ended up paying $3500 due to vision plan benefit- but you pay for quality.She is awesome- they take...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ive gotten several emails about my procedure, so i just typed up a response and cut/pasted it. hope this information is helpful to you! feel free to email me for more information/details/etc....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there was a choice for 4.5 stars it would have been my choice. Below is my detailed experience, read at your leisure.To start, never ever get your procedure at the end of Jan. I realized during the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my 100th. And I couldn't have picked a more heartfelt place to review. Because of PVI, I woke up this morning and, for the first time in 17 years, was able to see clearly without the help of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything went perfectly during my Lasik, and my vision is just fine-- but PVI gets four stars from me instead of five because IT HURT A LOT and they told me it wouldn't. It hurt when they were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone talks about how successful their LASIK turned out, but did you know that you get just about an unlimited supply of peanut M&Ms while you wait?JONASAPPROVED!
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, yeah. I'll say it that I am mostly happy with PVI. I'd say actual results = 5 stars. Customer service = 3.5 stars. So, average rating = 4.25 stars. Let me explain.The basics: - I got PRK, due to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I have some $300 coupons, so if you would like one, just drop me a line with your email address and I'll be happy to pass the savings along.I used my flex spending plan and had my eyes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to your eyes, you definitely want to get the best care possible. From the minute I set foot in PVI I knew I was in the right place. Everybody is extremely professional, friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to have my eyes checked for the first time in ten years. What prompted this visit was a bump on my eyeball. Could be cancer, an ulcer? Did not know. My visit was as comfortable and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For anyone that was "rejected" by Dr. F - be glad. You still have your eyes and she must have had good reason to let you go. I chose Dr. F because she had state of the art equipment at the time (Jan...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My appointment was at 3:30PM and this is one appointment you don't want to be late bc I was and:1) Dr. F told me in her sleepy eyed look that she gets really tired in the evening and prefers to do...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my eyes lasered here 1 year and 3 months ago. My vision is better than 20/20.Dr. Faktotovich was the doctor for me because she has impeccable standards and was a pioneer with the wave front...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found it interesting that the only reviews that didn't give PVI 5-stars were people who were not appropriate candidates for LASIK. Turns out I'm not a good candidate for LASIK because my corneas...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got my eyeballs "done" back in October of 2002.They STILL work.There was a 0.01% chance of not being able to stabilize my astigmatism and Dr. Faktorovich took on the challenge...THANK GOD!!!Just to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With 3 months under my belt, I think I am finally ready to admit that I love my surgery!!! It was the best thing I did this year. I have mostly seen Dr. Lee and he has been wonderful. I am very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I *really* want to get my eyes lasered. Fixed. I don't care what it takes, just do it. I've been thinking and researching and obsessing, and I finally just made an appointment. PVI got me in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had once tried to get Lasik, back in Michigan, and was deemed not a good candidate, due to dry eyes. So when I moved out here, I thought I would get a second opinion. Fellow Yelpers recommended...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you, Dr. Faktorovich for my new and improved eye site! After years of dealing with contacts and glasses, I decided to do my research and get it done. The process was easy and painless. At...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can honestly say that the people here in this office are awesome. I have the worst (WORST) vision out of anybody I've pretty much ever known in my life and have been going to eye doctors since I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My optometrist recommended me here and I was told that I wasn't a good candidate for lasik because of the shape of my corneas, but an implantable contact lens could work very well for me. I would need...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had PRK (a variation of Lasik for people with thin corneas) in January and after my 3 month check-up, I have 20/20 vision! Like everyone else, my experience with Drs. Faktorovitch and Lee was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I researched doctors and Lasik procedures for a long time before I opted for surgery. I narrowed it down to Dr. Ella Faktorovich at Pacific Vision Institute and Dr. Daniel Goodman (he has his own...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I interviewed several different LASIK doctors and settled on Dr. Factorovich for many reasons.1. She has a very professional and comfortably run practice. You are at ease as soon as you enter the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was tired of being dependent on glasses and contacts were a struggle when I wore them - so I had to do something.There are plenty of Lasik centers in the Bay Area, but PVI is clearly one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just had LASIK done on both eyes yesterday, and today I have 20/15 vision (better than perfect!)The whole staff here is very kind, patient, and comforting. The procedure was so quick, I had a hard...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After being practically legally blind for 18 years, I took the plunge and had LASIK. It's been 3 years since my procedure, and I'm still better than 20/20! Colors pop, I actually have night vision,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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