Simon 20/20 Vision Centers

I had my eye lasik done about 6 years ago with Dr. Simon. it was successful surgery. i accepted the payment plan back then. I accepted a payment plan within a year through the office payment plan. Well, i ended by paying double the price because the year was past and i overlapped. Well, they set-​up the plane and they didn‘t divide the payments equally through a year… as a result, the payments overlaped and i ended by paying the accumulated interest so i can save my credit which was a $ 1600. It was almost equivalent to the original surgery price. So basically i payed double… WHAT A SCAM.
In addition, It has been 7 years and i needed a touch up as i was promised it will be free for a life time, Although Dr Simon still there doing the lasik surgery and he the same doctor who worked on me 6 yrs ago but i am getting all pull shit and lies that the lasik plus was closed and they are no longer affiliated with lasik plus and the new name is Simon vision center… SO ANOTHER SCAM… Really… Be aware.

I basically had the best possible experience with the staff here and the whole procedure in general. The place is extremely clean and everyone there is super friendly and jokes around with you and takes the time to show you every little detail surrounding laser eye correction. The laser surgery itself took only about 8 minutes and I may sound weird but it literally felt kind of good, haha. Absolutely zero pain. I went home and napped and woke up a couple hours later seeing amazingly. For about a week or two my eyes just felt a little tired and dry but they healed up fast.
Incredibly, they not only got me to 20/​20, but I’m now testing at even better than ²⁰⁄₁₅! I’m seeing the world in HD supervision, haha. I went up into the Rocky Mountains last weekend and it was simply a crystal-​clear feast for the eyes. I couldn’t have asked for a better result and friendlier staff.

The staff is awesome. It’s been 4 years since I took my mom to get LASIK surgery here. They are consistently friendly, professional and hospitable. A classy team.
They offer a lifetime guarantee and totally back it up. Highly recommend!

Its been nearly 8 years since I’ve been back to Simons vision institute (former LASIK Plus) and I was shocked when some of the staff remembered me. Came in for a follow up and vision waiver for my employer and the doctors and staff took care of me like I was family. The entire staff were very helpful ensuring that I was taken care of. Thank Dr. Simons, Dr. Huynh, GiGi, and Ben. You guys are amazing!!!

Lasik is nice but honestly i would rather keep the money.
I got lasik back in 2006 and i am currently using glasses again, my astigmatism is alot worse than before i had Lasik done.
I went back for an exam in December 2013 to see if i can get it again. I was told that only one eye was a little bad and it is suggested that i wear glasses or contacts until my eyes get WORSE? But i was also told that even if i do proceed to get PRK that by the time I am 40 i would need reading glasses (btw i’m 26)… lovely. At this point I’m just going to stick with glasses/​contacts i may change my mind later on but that money could have gone towards better things.
Lasik was not that effective to me that is my point. Save yourself the $ 2−3k for the glasses/​contacts you will need eventually.
Other than that, the people the doc are all nice people, the experience was good have nothing to complain there.

Everything about this facility (staff, instruments, Dr. Simon) is amazing. I went in for my surgery on October 23^rd 2013 and have never been happier with this investment. We all know vision is such an important factor of our lives, and with my terrible eyesight (²⁰⁄₄₀₀), I really had a hard time doing anything. Most people did not realize this but I avoided many social situations due to my poor eyesight. I did not like wearing contacts due to dry eyes, and I had been researching Lasik for over 5+ years. I was waiting for my eyesight to stabilizing (I am 22 now) before getting this surgery done.
I went in for my free consultation to see if I were a good candidate, and was told I had healthy eyes. I was greeted and walked through the process by wonderful people such as Bill and Gigi, who were more than willing to answer any questions, make me feel at ease and tell me the details upfront. People there were genuinely caring and made me feel at home.
I had not planned on getting the surgery done on the same day, since I did not have someone to drive me home. But Bill and Harold were kind enough to offer me a ride home without worries.
I decided to go ahead with the operation after talking with Dr. Simon, who walked me through the details of each step.
In the actual OR, Harold guided me to lie down and tell me that there would be some pressure in my eyes as they were performing the first step. Honestly the anticipation is worse than anything else. The actual procedure (laser part) was painless and even interesting might I say.
During the part when they open your eyelids open, it does feel slightly uncomfortable, but nothing unbearable. It is much much better than getting a root canal or getting your wisdom teeth pulled out, so now you have a baseline.
Harold and Dr. Simon were singing as they were operating on me, and that really put me at ease. Before I knew it, the procedure was done and I was given sunglasses to protect my eyes!
It is important to follow the post-​surgery directions, such as putting antibiotics, steroids and lubricant tears into your eyes. This will help the healing process go much faster.
I was told to sleep for 4 hours after the treatment, which was wise since there was still a slight abrasive feeling afterwards (which is normal). Waking up the next morning, it was much more comfortable and was really great to see everything so clearly! I thought I was living a dream at first.
I went in for a follow up the next morning and was told my eyes were healing normally and healthily. Avoid rubbing eyes at all costs so that it can heal properly. Wear sunglasses when going outside.
Dr. Simon and his staff are very professional, very kind and very skillful. You really can’t expect much more from a Lasik team. I really appreciate what they did, and will be recommending others to this facility for sure.
Their company offers a lifetime guarantee that means if your vision regresses in the future, you can go back to them for follow up.
The procedure itself is fast and rewarding – if you are hesitant at all, feel free to ask me more questions. I am naturally a scaredy-​cat, and I hate anything to do with my eyes, so taking this risk to get the surgery done was not an easy decision for me. But it was one of the best decisions I ever made!

Seems like a friendly professional business. I received my free consultation and they said that while I was not a good candidate for laser lasik, I was a good candidate for PRK. Then they pressured me to get the procedure done ASAP. I wanted to get a second opinion and went to see Scott Hyver. After a thorough exam, he not only said that I wasn’t a good candidate for either lasik or PRK, but he said that it was very irresponsible for anyone to recommend PRK for me, since the collagen in my eyes is very inconsistent, etc. Eventually I would need additional surgeries. While was bummed that I’ll have to continue wearing contacts/​glasses, I was happy that I got a second opinion and Hyver was honest with me. Beware if Simon tells you that you are a good PRK candidate, go to Hyver for a second opinion.

The staff here is wonderful and everyone is so attentive and informative. I went in for a consultation and opted to get my eyes done immediately after. Dr. Simon came out and talked me through entire procedure before we began and answered all of my questions. The next day, I went in for my first check-​up and I was almost ²⁰⁄₁₅. The staff greeted me by name when I walked in for all of my follow up visits. My last (and final visit) was a few months ago and I’m at ²⁰⁄₂₀ in one eye and ²⁰⁄₁₅ in the other.

First of all, I just like to say that I’m pretty sure LASIK places don’t want you to go blind as much as you don’t want to go blind. It’s probably safe to go to most LASIK places, but it’s just a matter of which place you feel most comfortable and confident with.
That being said, I went to see if I was a candidate for it, and 2 days later, I had the operation. I had the procedure on a Saturday, and they actually semi-​opened on a Sunday for next day followups appointment, which was nice since I didn’t have to take time off. Everything went smoothly, and it’s been almost 2 months after the procedure, so far no problems.

²⁰⁄₁₅ vision, absolutely fantastic customer service, and Dr. Simon makes it easy. I was terrified something would go wrong but hearing that he has done over 75k operations AND that there is nothing that I personally can do to screw up the procedure (probably my bigger concern) was a huge relief. Was playing tennis the day following the operation and couldn’t be happier

I went to Simon Vision Institute on the recommendation of my mother who got RK done with Dr. Simon almost 20 years ago. I of course did as much research as I could about Lasik before I went to the consultation. When I met Dr. Simon, he was very happy to answer my questions. At first I was kind of skeptical that this doctor didn’t know about the latest FDA approved laser called the MEL 80. But he did have the Allegretto machine and had a ton of experience with it (ie. 75 000+ operations). They’re pricing was also very competitive with other Lasik doctors too.
After the consultation, I felt the staff were very friendly and I especially like the fact that they provided snacks and drinks while you’re waiting. Everything looks clean and professional.
It’s been a few weeks since I had the surgery and I was holding off my review in case I went blind. But alas, I am perfectly fine. I do have some halos and starbursts, but the quality and sharpness of my vision is outstanding. I also had blurry vision when waking up but found out that it was due to having dry eyes which was easily fixed with better eyedrops.
So far my review reflects the condition of my eyes and I will update it should things ever turn for the worse… which only time will tell. Until that day, I thank Dr. Simon and his amazing staff for my awesome vision.

I waked into their office and had an appt 2 days later. The staff here is friendly, personable and take amazing care of you. The Dr comes out and chats with you right away and the total procedure was like 12 minutes. They called to check on me, made sure they answered all my questions and gave me any discount they could apply. I cant believe i didnt do this like 5 years ago. I LOVE this place and my ²⁰⁄₂₀.

I’ve considered having LASIK for few years but kept delaying it because I was not sure if the procedure will go without any mistakes…
Then my friend had LASIK done at Dr. Simon’s office and she shared her experience and referred him to me. Staffs were super friendly and their evaluation process was very thorough. Most importantly Dr. Simon was very confident about the whole procedure. I felt safe by knowing that he has done 70K procedures previously. As I expected, the procedure was short and not painful. I could not believe that I was able see things so clearly next morning. It’s the third week since I had my Lasik and everything back to normal (no redness in my eyes), or I should say way better than before. Bye bye contact lenses!
Highly recommend him!

i did a lot of research and had the free evaluation. I had the procedure on Feb 28^th. Like the old song says «I can see clearly now the rain is gone». All the staff are friendly and professional. Dr. Simon’s experience was the deciding factor i chose the institute.

After doing my due diligence and visiting multiple Lasik MDs, I decided to go with Dr. Simon. This wasn’t a light hearted decision as it is about my vision but after researching, what really won me over was Dr. Simon’s care and dedication, his staff, and the fact that he has both laser machines. Visiting other Lasik drs made me feel like they were trying to sell me their used cars, it was definitely not like this on my first visit at Dr. Simon’s office. The staff was friendly and answered all of my questions and concerns, questions they asked me were strictly medical related and not salesy at all. The facility was high tech and well kept and with the great staff, I felt comfortable enough to book my Lasik appointment here without even talking to Dr. Simon. However, on my way out, I ran into Dr. Simon and he looked at my file and decided to chat with me a little bit anyway. Not that I had anymore questions but just the added effort really put me at ease.
Additionally, the other big plus is Dr. Simon has both Visx and Allegretto laser machines. Other Drs in the Bay Area typically only have one or the other and try to sell the one that they have as to why theirs is the best fit for you. I can’t help but wonder whether their only machine is truly the best fit for me or is it because it is the only one they have. Not that these machines really make a drastic difference but it’s good to have options and for the Dr to explain to you why he chose the machine he chose for you, as oppose to defaulting to the only one they’ve got. To top that off, he takes you into the operating room and lets you see all the machine and talks a bit about each of them. He explains to you what you should expect so you are as prepared as possible.
All the follow up visits have been a breeze and the staff and Dr’s are just as attentive. They answer all my million questions with patience, even though I’ve asked them the same ones already. Another bonus was after my initial visit, I got a voicemail from Dr. Simon to see if I had any more questions that he can answer. Then after my surgery, he called again that evening to check up on me. I’m really surprised at all the care and attention he gives each patient, and I know he has a lot. These small efforts really go a long way with making me feel comfortable and knowing that I made the right decision. I would highly recommend him to friends who are looking into getting Lasik done.

Not sure what I can say, why did I wait 20 years?
Well I’ve been afraid of the technology because for the longest time I heard about side effects or people’s experience going «wrong» and the after coming here, I think most of them did not go to the right place or have done the proper research.
Everyone here was friendly and very informative. They welcome any questions and will have answers for most of your questions, even as simple as «can I drink after» which is a yes.
I’m only 2 days after my procedure and I’m close to ²⁰⁄₂₀ (right now ²⁰⁄₃₀) and it will get better over the next 6 months (if you do proper research).
I really recommend this location since everything is made to feel very convenient, very knowledgeable team that works with Dr Simon. Everything is clean organized and well explained.

I first heard of this place after looking at reviews of Scott Hyver, the 49ers guy. Then I started hearing Dr. Simon’s radio ads on AM radio as well. At the end of the day, I chose Dr. Simon over Scott Hyver, but I’m not sure I can articulate why. I’m sure Hyver does an outstanding job, and I hear that he gives away 49er sideline tickets with his procedure… but I don’t have any regrets about using Simon.
The staff is friendly, the procedure is quick and painless, and I was instantly able to see better. I would have been able to drive myself home, but had a ride so I didn’t take any chances. At a cost of $ 4,500 for both eyes (paying upfront), it’s more expensive than some other places out there (and probably on par with Hyver’s costs), but I’m not going to Dan’s Discount Bargain Basement for something as important to me as my eyes… I kind of use them all the time.
Less than 24 hours after the procedure, my eyes feel great, I can see almost perfectly (some minor blurriness, but nothing much worse than having dirty contacts), and I’m extremely satisfied with this place. At my follow up appointment the day after the procedure, I had ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision, even with the blurriness and the optometrist there said that she thinks my vision will improve in the coming weeks.
The only thing I don’t get is the «interest free financing» for 24 months. If you pay upfront, it costs $ 4,500…if you use the interest free financing, it’s $ 4,700. Doesn’t that mean that the interest for the first 24 months is a flat $ 200? Oh well, doesn’t matter to me because I didn’t use it.
I’ll be sure to update this review if my eyes take a turn for the worse, but I’m sure that won’t be the case. As of now, I can’t see how anywhere else could have done any better than the Simon Vision Institute.
Oh, the one thing about this whole process that took me by surprise was the cost of the eye drops you need to get for after the procedure. One of the prescriptions cost over $ 100 and the other one is around $ 20…my Kaiser insurance didn’t cover the cost. I know $ 120 is a drop in the bucket to the $ 4,500 I spent on the procedure, but still shocked me a bit. Not a knock on Dr. Simon since I’m sure you need these drops wherever you go, but just be ready for the sticker shock.

I just had my Lasik performed by Dr. Simon 24 hours ago and am so happy with the results! I woke up this morning and my vision has never been clearer. The staff at Simon Vision Institute are very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Dr. Simon was very thorough in his expanation of procedure and made me very comfortable with the process. Gigi was nice enough to help me work out a payment plan that works for me, and is my new best bud!

Let me start by saying that this is NO LONGER a «lasikplus» office, so don’t try to contact them as such. Dr. Simon is now a privately owned office. The operator at the San Diego office was kind enough to find the new phone # for me after several failed attempts to make an appointment locally. Like many of the other reviewers I went in to the office for a consultation and came out the same day with lazerbeamed eyeballs! All of the staff were extremely friendly/​hospitable throughout my whole process. I was not given any options (I believe due to my astygmatism) but got both eyes done for distance, and was charged $ 4500 with no negotiation. I expected that, so wasn’t shocked, and paid in full that day even though the offer interest free financing. I know that this is the best guy in town, and was willing to not bargain shop when it came to my eyes!
I was told that due to my age I would «probably need reading glasses» even after the procedure. I was not clear, however, that I literally cannot see fine print at all without enhancement now, although I could before. I am not saying I’m sorry I had the surgery, just stating the facts as they apply to me. I make my living reading documents, and formerly could glance at a page of type and spot the spelling error without reading, which I can’t do now. I will post another review in a month or so, as I was told that this may improve with time. I was also told to just get the over the counter reading glasses for now, which do help, but kind of make me dizzy if I am not just sitting still.
I will still recommend this surgery to my friends and husband. I was legally blind before this and had to wear trifocals, and there is a history of cateracts/​age related blindness in my family, so hope I have thwarted that. Besides now I can wear cute sunglasses for the first time in 20 years! I can drive, watch TV/​movies, go to the beach etc w/​o glasses, just not read the menu when I’m out to dinner!
p. s. I didn’t ask, but now am woried about getting a card to show the cops in case I get pulled over because my driver’s license says «needs glasses» which my friend was given after his surgery!

I went in at 11:30am for a consultation and by 3pm, I was a new woman. The surgery was quick and painless. I couldn’t believe it was over when it was. The staff at Dr. Simon’s office, including Dr. Simon, all had great bedside manner, were courteous and very helpful. ALL of my questions were answered and my angst was put to rest with the knowledge that two of my friends already had successful surgeries by Dr. Simon, and that he had done the procedure on over 68k other patients. He probably could have done it with his eyes closed… probably good he didn’t, though. I see clearly through a completely new set of eyes (20/​15, btw). I highly recommend Lasik, and I highly recommend Dr. Simon for Lasik.