Eye Care | Monterey, CA
Ophthalmology • Monterey, CA
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Eye Care in Monterey, CA offers ophthalmology services including cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, retinal detachment repair, and pediatric eye care. The clinic treats conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration, with procedures performed using advanced laser technology and microscopes at Community Hospital's Outpatient Surgery Center.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Vantage Eye Center): 4.6/5 (110)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Philip Penrose): 4.6/5 (10)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Charles Whisler): 4.6/5 (9)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Keith Ballin): 4.5/5 (15)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jennifer Sablad): 3.7/5 (3)
Patients praise
- Thorough examinations and clear explanations
- Knowledgeable and professional doctors
- Effective surgical outcomes (e.g., cataract surgery)
- Friendly and helpful front-office staff
- Well-organized office environments
Common complaints
- Rushed appointments
- Difficulty scheduling appointments
- Unprofessional or rude staff/provider behavior
- Incorrect prescriptions or billing/insurance issues
- Long wait times
"Dr. Penrose performed cateract surgery on both of my eyes... I now have 20/20 vision in both eyes. I highly recommend Dr. Penrose. It was a very positive and painless experience."
- Healthgrades"I went to Dr. Ballin's office... They herded me through like cattle for my eye exam... My glasses came back and were way too strong for my eyes... He was incredibly rude and Pompous."
- Healthgrades"Dr. Leland Rosenblum is probably the very best and most sought-after eye specialist on the Monterey Peninsula. The office staff are efficient and always helpful and thorough."
- Monterey County Eye AssociatesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Eye Doctor in Monterey - Cass Street - Vantage Eye Center - Dec 18, 2025
- Anna J. Shi, MD - Ophthalmologist - Monterey, CA - Salinas - King City - Nov 27, 2025
- Roger C. Husted, MD - Ophthalmologist - Monterey, CA - King City - Nov 27, 2025
- Eye Exams in Monterey, CA, 228 Del Monte Ctr | LensCrafters - Apr 23, 2026
- Retina Specialist in Monterey & Salinas, CA | Vantage Eye Center - Dec 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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