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Southern California Eye Institute, Los Angeles

Southern California Eye Institute

Ophthalmology • Los Angeles, CA • Since 2018

About

Southern California Eye Institute (SCEI) is a Los Angeles-based, privately held eye care and research center specializing in comprehensive eye health and disease treatment. Founded in 2018 and known for pioneering research and surgical advances, SCEI operates multiple clinics in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Beverly Hills, and Bakersfield (HQ at 1300 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles). Key points relevant to the query: - Focus: Glaucoma care and research, with access to advanced treatments and devices (e.g., in-human Calibreye system implant for glaucoma noted in 2023). - Expertise: World-renowned physicians and researchers dedicated to personalized treatment plans for a wide range of eye diseases, including glaucoma, cornea, retina, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). - Services: Routine eye exams, glaucoma management, premium cataract care, corneal/transplant procedures, and other ophthalmology treatments. - Contact/More info: Website sceyes.org; general inquiries info@sceyes.org; phone 833-270-3937.

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Clinic Type

Ophthalmology

Address

1300 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California 90027, US

Phone

+18332703937

Email

carlos.lastra@sceyes.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://sceyes.org/

Services Offered

  • Ophthalmology care
  • Glaucoma treatment
  • Cataract & Refractive Surgery
  • Cornea & External Diseases
  • Neuro-ophthalmology & Strabismus
  • Ocular Oncology
  • Oculo-facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Ophthalmology clinic services

Technology & Equipment

  • lasers
  • imaging devices
  • minimally invasive and complex surgical techniques
  • biomedical devices
  • artificial intelligence (AI)

Team

  • Rohit Varma, MD, MPH — MD, MPH; Founding Director & Glaucoma Expert
  • Alena Reznik, MD — Glaucoma Specialist
  • David Fuerst, MD — Ophthalmologist
  • Nicole Fuerst, MD — Ophthalmologist
  • Jing Wang, MD — Ophthalmologist
  • Umangi Popat, OD — Ophthalmologist
  • Michael Savetsky, MD — Ophthalmologist
  • Debbie Lieu, OD — Ophthalmologist
  • Mark Cheung, OD — Ophthalmologist

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What services does SCEI offer?

Cataract & Refractive Surgery; Cornea & External Diseases; Glaucoma; Neuro-ophthalmology & Strabismus; Ocular Oncology; Oculo-facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery; Pediatric Ophthalmology.

Social Media

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Photos

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive

  • Yelp (Southern California Eye Institute, Los Angeles): Not specified in snippet (positive reviews highlighted) (Not specified in snippet)
  • Vitals (Southern California Eye Institute): 4.5 (Not specified ("first to leave a review" shown))
  • UsaLasikCenters.com: 4.8 out of 5

Patients praise

  • Glaucoma care outcomes and vision preservation (e.g., saved/stabilized vision, glaucoma under control)
  • Highly competent/specialized doctors described as experts in glaucoma
  • Caring, patient communication, and staff/delivery of care praised
  • Pleasant, professional clinic experience; clean, state-of-the-art facilities noted
  • Use of advanced/leading diagnostic tools and cutting-edge approaches for glaucoma care

Common complaints

  • No specific complaints or negative experiences were provided in the supplied snippets (only positive reviews/marketing content surfaced).

"“Dr. Varma has saved my vision. I'm forever grateful to him.”"

— SCEI - Dr. Rohit Varma (sceyes.org)

"“Dr. Reznik performed my glaucoma surgery last year. My eye pressure has stabilized and I feel great!”"

— SCEI - Dr. Alena Reznik (sceyes.org)

"“The staff there are very nice.”"

— Yelp (Southern California Eye Institute, Los Angeles)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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