William K Christian, MD

Wow blew me away. The most charming smart professional eye doctor yet. Not to mention so handsome. He gives you so much time and attention.
I was told I needed cataract surgery ASAP. Only to find out I actually do not even have cataracts yet. My glasses were the wrong prescription and I was at another eye institute 2 times this past month.. I could go on and on but I will say Dr. Christian is one of my greatest finds ever. I am there to stay. He is HONEST. Do not bother to go elsewhere.. Some of them are after your $$ not your best intention.

I couldn’t agree more with all the reviews posted of Dr. William Christian. He is a perfectionist, a miracle worker, incredibly professional and really cares about you and your eyes. He is the best in his profession, which is why I flew from London to Los Angeles to perform my eye surgery in February. I have worn glasses/​contacts for as long as I can remember. My vision was a –925 in both eyes when they were initially assessed to determine whether I was a viable candidate for LASIK/​PRK/​implantable lenses. Based on his initial review, Dr. Christian recommended PRK, but still wanted me to come in and run additional tests, just to make sure. He and his staff took their time to perform various tests to assess the thickness of cornea and the curvature of my eye to ascertain the best procedure to perform on my eyes, which was in fact PRK. He explained that the main difference between PRK and LASIK in that with LASIK, a hinged flap is created on the cornea to access the treatment area, whereas PRK, the cornea’s entire epithelial (outer) layer is removed to expose the area and no flap is created. He also explained that LASIK patients can usually see well enough the day after the procedure to drive themselves to their post-​op appointment whereas, PRK patients needed 4−7days before their vision is good enough to drive. Presenting the facts and knowing what to expect made me feel comfortable with the procedure I was about to undertake.
My interaction with Dr. Christian transpired in three phases:
1. Pre-​Surgery: Dr. Christian has such a calm demeanour about him which surprisingly as a patient, is a huge plus because it automatically puts you at ease. He was incredibly knowledgeable and his ability to articulate the what, why’s, how’s etc of what to expect before, during and after surgery were clear and concise, it instantly put my nerves to rest and I knew my eyes were in good hands. A week before surgery, I had to stop wearing contact lenses as contacts changed the natural shape of the cornea. A day before eye surgery, I was prescribed some drops to put in my eyes.
2. Day of Surgery: My procedure was performed at the Jules Stein Eye Institute — one of the top eye care centers in the world utilizing the most technologically advanced eye equipment. Already feeling trepid and nervous before my surgery, Dr. Christian greeted me pre-​surgery to make sure I was okay and to walk me through the logistics of what to expect in the next hour. In the surgical room, numbing eye drops were applied to my eyes, and there was an instrument used to keep my eyelids open. I was asked to look at a target light for a short time while Dr. Christian worked his magic with the laser on the first eye. The same was done to the second eye. I didn’t feel any discomfort; just some pressure on my eye. Throughout the entire process, Dr. Christian kept me apprised of what he was doing step by step which was comforting. Afterwards, a soft contact lens «bandage» was placed on the cornea which Dr. Christian explained would be there for one week to help protect my eye and improve comfort while they are healing. At the completion of surgery, my eyes were very light sensitive and I was given dark sunglasses to wear. I was in and out in one hour, although actual procedure took approx. 15 min. I definitely needed someone to drive me home after surgery. I was given prescriptions for topical steroids and antibiotics to apply to my eyes for at least 2−4weeks to aid healing and minimize the risk of infection.
3. Post-​Surgery: My post op appt was the day after the procedure and I had to have someone drive me as my vision still was not stable. On the third day post op, I felt a burning sensation in both my eyes, which made it very difficult to open. I had a friend text Dr. Christian to see if there was something I could do/​take and whether this was normal. He responded within 15 minutes and told me that it was completely normal and to take the Norco pill for the pain, close my eyes and rest and the burning sensation should go away by tomorrow, which it did. A week post op, Dr. Christian removed the soft contact lens «bandage» and checked my eyes. Two weeks post op, I had another follow up appointment with Dr. Christian to check my eyes and I was seeing ²⁰⁄₂₅! He said with PRK patients, expect it will take up to six months for vision to reach absolute peak acuity and clarity. On the 2^nd of April, a week before I flew back to London, I had another check-​up with him and my vision was ²⁰⁄₂₀ and still getting better!
Before I left the United States, Dr. Christian told me to contact him should I have any questions/​concerns/​issues with my eyes. He’s a true master in his profession and I applaud him and his team for quality of patient care displayed during my time in the US. Dr. Christian, thank you very much for giving me the gift of sight (sans contacts)! If you are considering eye surgery, don’t’ think, just go with Dr. Christian — you won’t regret it!

I had LASIK with Dr. Christian and couldn’t be happier with the procedure. I have a scar tissue in my right eye from an accident as a child and have been putting off surgery for years because of the accident. Dr. Christian was very careful with his analysis and said that he would still be able to perform LASIK. The surgery was successful, I’m seeing better than before, and I even went back to work the next day! After the scar tissue my second main concern was increasing the severity of my dry eye I’ve been battling with for years. Once I fully recovered from the surgery, my dry eye has improved, my eyes are actually more comfortable, and have less issues then wearing contacts for 15+ years!
I highly recommend Dr. Christian. He is a knowledgeable, friendly and eased all of my concerns. With Dr. Christian you will be in great hands.

Dr. Christian performed LASIK on both of my eyes last month and I could not be happier with the result. Dr. Christian is very thoughtful and spent a lot of time explaining the procedure and what to expect. I was understandably nervous at the idea of a laser anywhere near my eyes. He put me at ease from the first meeting, and when I just went back for my three week post op appointment my eyesight was ²⁰⁄₁₅! The entire procedure was relatively painless and easy. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Dr. Christian and his staff are absolutely amazing and are the reason I wake up everyday with more than perfect vision! Before Dr. Christian, I was experiencing constant irritation, dry and red eyes and endless annoyances with contacts and glasses. NOW, I don’t even think about my eyes unless it’s to put make up on! I can’t speak highly enough of Dr. Christian, he not only is incredibly smart and well-​versed in his practice, but he actually cares about his patience and makes you feel like you are in the best hands (which you are!). From brother had LASIK eye surgery and had such a successful experience with Dr. Christian and his staff, that he convinced me to go in and see what I could do to make my eyes feel better. Never once did Dr. Christian pressure me, but rather he gave me the support and knowledge I needed to make the best decision for me… which was PRK — a bit of a longer recovery, but the results are more than worth the few days of pain/​inconvenience. The offices are immaculate and each staff member makes your visit seamless and effective as they all are great at what they do. If you are considering eye surgery, you should absolutely 100% go see Dr. Christian… and even if you are not, well, maybe you should be… it really is that great and a total life-​changer!!!
Thank you Dr. Christian and thank you to the entire Assil institute staff for giving me ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision and making the process so exceptional! You guys are the best!!!

I’m sighted again thanks to Dr Christian. He’s friendly, smart, and accommodating. He did an awesome job. I’m never happy with anything, but I’m very happy with my Intralase LASIK. Is he the cheapest guy in town? No, but do you really want to go somewhere cheap for your eyes? Probably not if you’re smart.
His staff checked up on me several times after the procedure and I got the sense that Dr Christian is a perfectionist. I love perfectionists. I’ve heard a few horror stories from people who went to other doctors, so I was definitely scared, but everything went very smoothly. I couldn’t be happier.

I’m 29 and hate wearing glasses or contacts. I had a worsening astigmatism in both eyes but my right (dominant) eye was still ²⁰⁄₄₀ so I could get away with squinting a lot. I play competitive open level tennis tournaments and looked forward to improving my tennis by seeing the ball more clearly.
After doing some serious research and speaking with MD friends in the space I decided to do my Lasik procedure with Dr Christian. Asil isn’t the cheapest center in town but they are well respected as one of the top 2 Lasik centers in Los Angeles.
I had an excellent consultation with Dr Christian. He’s specializes in Lasik unlike some surgeons who are also general ophthalmologist. He was very respectful of my time and didn’t keep me waiting for any appointments. The is extremely thorough with his pre-​op measurements. The day of the surgery was really smooth. He does lots of these procedures which is what you want in a doctor. Their equipment is the best.
Despite some minor discomfort after the surgery I could immediately see better! For my 2^nd day follow up exam I was already reading the ²⁰⁄₁₅ line. It took a few weeks for my tears to produce normally. Most importantly my tennis game has seen some improvements. I think it’s related to my better vision and depth perception. Playing at night is easier, hitting overheads on the fly has been the biggest improvements, and I’m better at making line calls. My only regret is not getting this done earlier. I really recommend the procedure and have sent several of my friends to Dr Christian.

Dr. Christian removed my cataracts and put multi focal lenses. The results are great. He is a super good surgeon, a nice person, helps with the decision and instills confidence If I had 3 eyes, I would go to him again. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Christian changed my life! I got LASIK eye surgery from him 7 months ago and could not be happier. I went into him with horrible eyesight and after a few visits to him and thorough checks he performed LASIK eye surgery on both of my eyes.
The procedure was very easy and painless. I knew what was going on but could not feel any pain. Afterwards my eyes burned for about an hour, but nothing painful at all. I had eye shields on the rest of that day and night and as soon as I woke up the next morning I was able to see.
I went In for a checkup the day after my surgery and they told me my eyesight was better than perfect. I was so happy!
Dr. Christian was so great during everything and always made sure I felt comfortable and knew what was going on. He is fantastic!

I was referred to Dr. Christian by Linden Optometry in Pasadena, and I am so glad they suggested the Assil Eye Institute! I was legally blind without my glasses and had been wearing them since I was 6 years old. Dr. Christian made me feel very confident in my decision to have LASIK surgery and was very patient with me throughout the process. The whole Assil Eye Institute and staff were incredibly friendly and positive, and were there whenever I needed them. Dr. Christian made sure that the whole procedure was explained thoroughly and walked me through the whole surgery. I felt like I was in great hands! It went quickly and my recovery process was painless and smooth.
The Assil Eye Center is beautiful, it feels more like a hotel then a doctor’s office. The rooms are clean and hygienic and the staff is very helpful and top of the line. I was very impressed when I came for my first consultation at the Beverly Hills location.
4 months later, I now have ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision and can read at ²⁰⁄₁₅. I never thought I would be able to do that without my strong eyeglass prescription! I am truly blessed to have been able to have this procedure and to have such a great doctor and staff on hand to help me through the process. I am truly thankful to Dr. Christian for giving me eye sight that I never thought I would be able to have in my life. I highly recommend him!

Yesterday, Dr. Christian performed Lasik surgery on me. I have to tell you– he is a MIRACLE WORKER. I can honestly say, this was the most amazing, smooth, life changing procedure I have had done. I would highly highly recommend Dr. Christian to anyone considering the procedure.
I have been wearing glasses since the 6^th grade and am legally blind. I have been wearing contacts for 9 years and can’t even begin to explain the joy that came from opening my eyes this morning and having better than ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision. Dr. Christian is so genuine and comforting I was completely at ease during the whole procedure. The entire experience was truly amazing and I would go back to him again and again.
He made the whole experience seem effortless which really put me at ease. He continued to keep me updated during the process letting me know everything was going perfectly.
I wouldn’t trust anyone else for this procedure.

Dr. Christian is an amazing ophthalmologist and iLASIK surgeon! Three years ago today he performed my iLASIK surgery and I still have absolutely perfect vision. I recently had my vision tested and I can STILL see ²⁰⁄₁₀ out of both eyes. The results are truly incredible and his miracle work has honestly changed my life. Before the surgery I wore contacts/​glasses since I was 12 years old and my vision was ²⁰⁄₄₀₀. I never thought I would be able to see so clearly without the aid of my contacts or glasses until I met Dr. Christian. Not only is he an incredible surgeon, he is truly a kind and compassionate individual who I whole-​heartedly trusted with my most prized possession — my eyesight. I give my highest recommendation to Dr. Christian in performing iLASIK surgery!

In January 2012 Dr. Christian performed Lasix on both of my eyes. I highly recommend Dr. Christian for three reasons.
First, his bedside manner is impeccable. From my very first appointment through each follow up Dr. Christian has made me feel extremely comfortable and at ease, but he also made me feel like I was important to him as a patient. I never felt rushed, and I was never given the impression that he was too busy with other patients to take his time to thoroughly address every question or concern that I had during my appointments. He is also an incredibly nice person! I can’t say enough about how pleasant he made my experience at Assil. Every time I come for an appointment I am greeted with a warm hug and a chat to catch up on what we’ve been up to since my last appointment. He really treated me as more than just another patient and it made me feel like an old friend. This goes a very long way when you are spending a lot of money and are nervous about the impending procedure. I honestly just love him to pieces.
Second, the facility is well organized, clean and professional. I never have to wait when I come in for a scheduled appointment. The staff is incredibly nice and professional. All of the equipment looks clean, well maintained and up to date. If you have second or third opinions (which I always recommend) you will definitely notice the difference while touring the other facilities.
Finally, and most importantly, the procedure went off without a hitch and I now see ²⁰⁄₁₅. More than a year later my eyesight is still perfect and I have had no complications or problems. Dr. Christian truly has a gift. He was calm and gentle during the entire procedure and talked me through every moment. I knew what to expect before I went in because he discussed every detail with me during my prior appointments, but he continued to talk me through every step all the way through. I am forever grateful for his talent and expertise. I mentioned earlier in my review that the procedure was expensive, and it is, but Dr. Christian is absolutely worth every single penny. To be honest I’d pay double knowing what I know now and based on the amazing experience I had with him.
If you have any reservations about having this procedure I recommend Dr. Christian without hesitation. He will change your life. Writing this review I feel as though I don’t have adequate words to describe how grateful I am to Dr. Christian or to describe how amazing and wonderful he is. Do yourself a favor and go in for a consultation. You will not regret having spent the time with him and I’d put money on the odds that you will be going back to him for your procedure.

Dr. Christian is a miracle worker. I recently had cataract surgery and can’t imagine anyone else having done it but him. My vision is now perfect and I don’t need glasses or contacts for reading or anything else. I am so grateful to have had such a skilled surgeon and caring doctor do this surgery. Thank you Dr. Christian!
I have been wearing glasses and contact lenses since I was 9 years old so when I came in a few months ago expecting a new lens prescription I was surprised to find out I had cataracts. He was so patient and wonderful, explaining everything about them and options to treat them, even though I was resistant to even hear about it, and gave him a bit of a hard time (I was in shock and denial at first).
Dr. Christian felt I would be a good candidate for the multi-​focal lens and I am so grateful he suggested it. It’s like being given a pair of new, young eyes, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Now no matter where I look, it is crystal clear.
His director of operations, Aaron, was also great, talking me through some of the fear as the day of surgery came closer. And I only have glowing reviews about the surgery center. It was so clean and organized and the nurses and staff all so caring and attentive. There was no pain at all and after a day of slight blurriness the healing was rapid. It’s been 5 weeks now and I feel like I have been given this incredible gift with brand new eyes that work perfectly.
Dr. Christian and his team are top of the line, and I have very high standards. I am the kind of person who shops around until I find the absolute best — and Dr. Christian is the best in this field. He is the only eye doctor and surgeon I will go to from now on.

Dr. Christian is the best doctor I have yet to encounter! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I was fortunate enough to find Dr. Christian and have him preform my LASIK surgery. Not only is Dr. Christian extremely knowledgable in his line of work but he is also caring, kind, supportive and professional. He is extremely informative and explains everything to you thoroughly. The procedure was nearly painless and waking up the following morning to perfect vision was priceless.
Dr. Christian’s staff exemplifies ideal customer service. Everyone there is friendly and they assist you in a timely manner. If you are in search of a good optometrist, stop searching and go to Dr. Christian. I guarantee you will be completely satisfied. I definitely was and will be returning for my yearly exams!

Dr. Christian performed Lasik on me about 3 weeks ago and I had ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision the next day. He is an amazing physician. Not only does he have many years of experience, but he’s so approachable and friendly. I was nervous about getting lasik and waited over a year to get it done. I researched many places, but ended up sticking to Dr. Christian. He’s very knowledgable and makes you feel reassured every visit. He did Lasik in both eyes and it turned out great. It’s been about 3 weeks now and there is still some fussiness which should resolve. Other than that it’s amazing. I recommend him if you want someone who has experience and is approachable!

Dr. Christian is an amazing ophthalmologist! He did my lasik eye surgery in December 2011. I was nervous about the procedure, but Dr. Christian walked me through everything and made me feel very comfortable. After meeting Dr. Christian and being under his care, I don’t trust anyone else with my eyes. He is extremely knowledgeable with the experience to back it up. AND he’s easy to talk to.
I had the same experience as Jamie S, who posted previously. I had ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision the morning following the procedure, and now, just two months later, I have ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision. I am so unbelievably happy I found Dr. Christian!
If you’re thinking about getting lasik, I would highly recommend Dr. Christian. He’s amazing!

Recently had a follow up with Dr. Christian and I not only was seeing ²⁰⁄₁₅ (better than perfect), I was able to read a few letters on the ²⁰⁄₁₀ line!!! I cannot say enough good things about not only my surgery with Dr. Christian, but my whole experience. Truly life changing.

Dr. Christian performed my LASIK surgery back in April 2011 and he did an INCREDIBLE job. He was detailed, explained everything he was doing so I felt comfortable during the procedure.
The coolest part was that the next AM I was already ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision! I just went back for my 6-​month follow-​up and they told me that I’m ²⁰⁄₁₅!
I would highly recommend Dr. Christian if you are thinking about getting the surgery.