Alan M Berg, MD

I was referred to Dr. Berg by my optometrist. I was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes. I arrived on time for my first appointment and was pleased that they called me almost immediately. The staff is both welcoming and professional. The office itself is clean, state of the art and all diagnostic machines appear to use the latest technology. The person that did the preliminary checks, took time to answer my questions and explain procedures. She was thorough and did not make me feel rushed. She guided me when to «ask the doctor» certain questions which I appreciated, but answered questions she felt she could.
Dr. Berg is awesome. He obviously has been doing this for a long time and is very very knowledgeable. He examined my eyes and talked through the procedure. He explained the different vision choices and managed my expectations. He went a long way in calming my fears. Since I was having cataract surgery, I scheduled one eye at a time. After my examination, I met with Kellie who explained next steps and insurance. She was extremely helpful, patient and knowledgeable. The staff works well together and all appear to understand their roles. I called the office a couple of times with additional questions and received a rapid response or someone got back to me same day.
I had my surgery at Pacific Surgery Center and will also enter a review for the Center, but will say it was very organized, clean and well managed. The team contacted me prior to the surgery to confirm time of arrival etc. They also followed up after same day surgery to make sure I was ok. Follow up appts were made and I experienced the same rapid service with no waiting and honest answers.
My results have been phenomenal. Not only did I get rid of the cataracts, but I am no longer nearsighted! The first eye made such a difference, so much so that I couldn’t wait to have the second one done. The second time was a breeze as I knew what to expect. Make sure to use the eyedrops! You can trust Dr. Berg and his team with your vision. You can also feel good that they are extremely professional and put the patients first.

Dr. Berg and his staff are WONDERFUL. I had Lasik done at his office 6 weeks ago and it is life changing. I can’t tell you how great it is to not have to worry about contacts or glasses — I just took my first trip since the procedure (camping in the desert for Coachella!) and it was crazy not to have to worry about contact stuff. Game changer! The procedure itself was fast and Dr. Berg and his staff were caring and professional. I’m squeamish so I was not excited about the surgery but for what it was, it was not bad at all. The nurse even put a blanket it on me for the procedure to make sure I was comfortable, the staff here is really kind and considerate. I followed Dr. Berg’s and his staff’s directions to a T, went to sleep after and kept my eyes closed all night. I could see almost perfectly from the second I opened my eyes after that first night — the healing process is a bit weird for about 3 weeks so don’t be alarmed. My eyes were sensitive or felt irritated and sometimes my vision seemed to have a dirty film over it for a few minutes sometimes and I had slight halos at night but I just kept putting in drops and going to my follow up appointments and sure enough, they are perfect now. I have recommended Dr. Berg to all of my family and friends and (once they are ready) they will be going to his office for Lasik. One word of advice, buy Refresh Optive PRESERVATIVE FREE Moisturizing drops that come in single-​use containers before your surgery so you have them at home to use after. Do not use the free Blink tears bottle that comes in your little «take home bag» — it’s not that those drops are bad, it’s just that you will be using them a lot and the preservatives in the Blink tears bottle can irritate your eyes with so much use. My friend who is an optometrist filled me in and it has made a huge difference for me. Lasik with Dr. Berg is one of the best things I have ever done, he’s the best — do it!

I have been wanting to do LASIK for many years and only recently went through with it. I am in my late 30s and was told that although my vision may improve, I will most likely have to start wearing reading glasses once I hit my 40s. I was okay with this as long as I can ditch glasses and contacts day to day. I found Dr. Berg through two channels. One, my insurance company, and two, my optometrist in Santa Monica.
Dr. Berg has Saturday office hours in his Beverly Hills office. I was surprised at how busy they were that day, but they run a very efficient operation over there and I was taken care of and did not have to wait too long at all. Everyone at his BH office as well as at the surgery center in Sherman Oaks were phenomenal. They are so sweet, caring and again, super efficient.
It’s been about two months since my operation and I cannot tell you how freeing it is to be able to see without the aid of glasses or contacts. Although my left eye is not performing as well as my right, it isn’t a big deal and I am able to deal with it just fine as it’s barely noticeable unless I close my right eye completely.
Another convenient factor is that I am able to do all my post-​op visits with my local optometrist.

I had LASIK done over 10 years ago and Dr. Berg was awesome! My vision is still great many years later, and I am so glad to no longer need glasses or contacts. They explained everything, they did a great job, and recovery was super fast. I definitely recommend getting LASIK done, and I definitely recommend Dr. Berg for it!

I had my custom intralase done in December 2015 and so far so good. For the most part, I can see very clearly but the dry eye does comes back on the left eye more often than I would like. I am hoping it is because my left eye’s prescription was higher and that it is still stabilizing. I would told it would take at least a month to a few months to know your true vision.
Otherwise, I am in love with my new eyes. No more fumbling around for my glasses in the middle of the night or hassling with contacts. You don’t know the joy of waking up and being able to see the clock from far away.
If you are thinking about getting lasik done (especially the bladeless kind), I highly recommend you come see Dr. Berg. I went to another doctor in long beach and he said that my only option was PRK. No thanks! I’ll stick to the less invasive surgery. If another doctor says that you need PRK, come in for a consult with Dr. Berg and get a second opinion.
If you’re lucky to live near the SGV or be willing to drive there, I suggest switching to Golden San Gabriel Optometric Vision Center for a referral to Dr. Berg. They have amazing deals. To break it down for you, I had both eyes done for $ 3300 (this includes the post op kit and post op appointments for up to a year).
Overall, the procedure itself takes 14 minutes. The only pain was when they put a metal thing on your eyeball to create the corneal flap with the laser. That intense eye pressure only lasted for 5 – 10 seconds. You don’t even feel the laser hitting your eyes because you are so focused on the blinking red light. Don’t worry, it sounds worse than it is. Dr. Berg is there to talk you through everything and let you know that you are doing a great job. You’ll be able to see right away and your vision will improve throughout the day/​weeks/​months.
Tips:
–Ask for two valium if you can’t handle any pain, not even for 5 – 10 seconds.
–Dress comfortably but avoid any linty clothing.
–Read the paperwork beforehand so you are ready to sign and pay right away.
–Remind them to give you a dvd of your surgery for viewing pleasures later: P. I have yet to watch mine.
–Use the artificial tears at least 4 times a day in conjunction with the other eye drops that is included in the post op kit for a week.
–Wait 30 minutes in between eye drops to let the medicine soak in.
Fun Fact: They will finish your eye in the event of an earthquake so don’t worry about that. They have backup generators :)
Good luck!

Dr. Berg is a gem! I was referred to him by Dr. Eisenberg since I was interested in lasik surgery. I cannot explain how life changing it is to have lasik surgery and not reach for my glasses to see the clock now in the morning :)
I went to Dr. Berg for my consultation. He answered all of my questions and made me feel very confident about the procedure since I told him how nervous I was about getting it done. I scheduled an appointment for the following day to get the surgery.
The staff was very friendly and the location is very clean. Dr. Berg made me feel very relaxed the day of the procedure and assured me that I was going to be ok since I was having butterflies in my stomach. During the operation, he spoke to me the whole time to help ease my mind and I loved that he took his time with the procedure (my boyfriend watched the whole thing and saw how meticulous Dr. Berg was).
I have already recommended Dr. Berg to a few friends and co-​workers of mine who have been thinking about getting the procedure done. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to operate on my eyes except him.
Thanks to him, when I’m on my motorcycle riding on the racetrack, I can go a hell of a lot faster since I can finally see clearly and far away!

After 15 years of wearing glasses I finally decided to do lasik and its been the best investment I’ve ever made. Staff is very friendly and Dr. Berg is just awesome answering any questions you have and doesn’t rush you. He also talks to you while your in surgery letting you step by step what’s being done. I’m so glad I got it done by him my regular optometrist said it doesn’t even look like I had lasik done. I still cant believe how clear everything looks. Its a life changer. Thank you once again Dr. Berg and staff!!!

This is a long overdue review for Dr. Berg, however this may be helpful to someone who is curious how the surgery performed long term. Dr. Berg performed my LASIK surgery in 2006. It went very well, the only real side effect I experienced from the surgery long term was dry eyes, which was addressed by inserting permanent punctal plugs (tear duct plugs) in my lower tear ducts. The bulk of the dry eye symptoms abated after 1 – 2 years, however I still have the plugs in as I live in a dry climate and still deal with dry eye from time to time. I also had the halo effect at night for the first 18 months following the procedure. That has abated — while I still notice it from time to time, I have to consciously think about it. It’s not distracting.
I will gladly deal with occasional dry eye in exchange for ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision, which is what Dr. Berg gave me. I had the surgery when I was 30 and went from a –8.50 nearsightedness to better than perfect ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision. 9 years later, I still have ²⁰⁄₁₅ vision. I wore glasses or contacts since I was 6. I had numerous eye infections over the years. All of that is in the past. Dr. Berg is an artist, and amazing at what he does.

Dr. Berg did my PRK surgery over two years ago but since I just got on Unilocal,here comes my review. First off, for people who want the quick and out, Dr. Berg and his staff are all professional as well as clear and concise about procedural expectations and outcomes. Not at any time in my experience did I feel as though I was just another number and Dr. Berg was only after my money. Is he busy, yes, it is very clear that he is busy but it is also clear that his passion is providing people with the best possible outcomes in regards to their personal vision correction.
During my consultation it was quickly apparent that I would need to make a decision between PRK and LASIK. Dr. Berg was patient and answered all my questions and concerns, together we came to a decision on PRK. Everyone’s eyes are different and this was the best option for me. The financial side of the process was quick and painless, again not one time did I feel like I was being treated as a number.
On the day of the surgery I was nervous but when the procedure started it seemed to only take a few minutes and I was on my way. The recovery for PRK is a little more extensive then LASIK but this was made very clear to me prior to the procedure. Having light blue eyes it took a few months to recover from the light sensitivity, I’m now completely fine. Never experienced any problems with lights at night time (the halo’s). I did have one complication that arose secondary to the eye drops that were causing me pain. Getting ahold of Dr. Berg and then actually seeing him was quick and easy. Standing here over two years later I couldn’t be happier with the results.
All in all this was a fantastic experience that has absolutely changed my life. Waking up in the morning and not needing an accessory to see is truly life changing. Dr. Berg is a highly skilled medical practitioner that also has the unique ability to communicate on a personal level, this is rare to find in the medical community. Hope this review was helpful I know how nerve racking it can be to pull the trigger on an eye surgery. Do your homework, I did and I wasn’t disappointed.

LOVE Dr. Berg – here’s why: he listens and he does exactly what he says he’ll do. I had LASIK several weeks ago and the results are exactly what I wanted. Everyone else I checked out had a different solution for me that would have required me to wear glasses most of the time — what’s the point? Dr. Berg heard me, gave me a real solution and contacts to try it out, complete with tweaks I could try to fine tune it. The result is exactly what I hoped and expected. Could not be happier.

It has been 2 weeks since I had LASIK and I could not be more please with the entire experience; the results, Dr. Berg, the rest of the staff.etc. I had –3.75 in each eye and astigmatism on top of that as well. I had ²⁰⁄₂₀ the day afterwards, and ²⁰⁄₁₅ the following week after that. I can see more clearly than I can ever remember, even with the help of contacts or glasses.
I’m so thankful that this technology exists, and so thankful for how comforting Dr. Berg and his staff was. They walk you through everything before hand and were all so helpful! I would recommend anyone go to him!
Thank you so much Dr. Berg!
UPDATE: It has now been 5 months and still everything is super clear and crisp! He did a great job! :) The ONLY negative thing I can say is that I now have to carry eye drops with me everywhere… but that is an extremely small price to pay for having PERFECT vision! (which I know the dryness isn’t his fault, its inevitable after surgery).

13 days ago I had my LASIK eye surgery, and it’s true what I been told. A totally different world!!! And one of the best investments I have ever made. Thank you Dr. Berg!

Best decision I’ve ever made! I just had my Lasik surgery Yesterday 5÷1÷15, and needless to say, It worked! :o)
I went to a couple Lasik consultations prior to finding Dr Berg. I felt better knowing that I actually got the meet the doctor in the consultation, and got to ask him the questions directly. With the other consultations, you don’t meet the doctor until the day of the surgery. This was one of the main reasons I chose Dr. Berg. I felt comfortable with the staff, and everyone was so friendly.
The day of the surgery they walked me through the process, made sure my eyes were still ‘good to go’ and then they talked me through the post-​op care with my friend so we both knew what to do. Once I went into the surgery room I got really nervous and scared. I flinched a bunch of times, but Dr. Berg was very calm and helped direct me and make sure I was doing everything properly.
Everything came out perfect! I now have ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision, and they even gave me a DVD of the surgery to show my friends and family (which they refuse to see lol).
I’m scheduled to go back for a follow up in 3 weeks, but I am extremely pleased with how things went. I’m so glad I finally did it! Dr Berg is awesome!

I had my LASIK done on 1÷23÷15 and I LOVE IT! Best decision I have ever made. Definitely go with Dr. Berg. I have to admit that I was nervous about getting LASIK done prior to my first visit here for my consultation. I had several questions, was worried about the cost, and of course, what my vision would be like after the procedure. Could it really be that great?
Prior to getting LASIK I wore glasses/​contacts since the 3^rd grade. My vision prescription before LASIK was 5.75 in each eye. I couldn’t even read the big «E» on the chart (even though I knew it was there) and I can now see ²⁰⁄₁₅! The staff was EXCELLENT. When I went for my consultation, they did a bunch of measurements on my eyes and then I met with Dr. Alan Berg. Dr. Berg was very kind, gentle, and nice. He answered all my questions. The staff told me about the CareCredit credit card, which I ended up using to pay for my LASIK.
On the day of my LASIK I arrived and the staff got me settled in. I had a few more measurements done on my eyes and then I was taken into one of the little rooms where they measured my eyes again (you know the whole… is 1 better or 2, 2 better or 3…) Then, I was given a Valium and a Motrin. They came back and got me about 15 minutes later and took me to the LASIK room. My husband got to sit right outside the room and watch the whole thing. I was told to lay down and close my eyes. As I laid there I heard the staff talking and then a few minutes later, Dr. Berg came into the room. He put numbing drops in my eyes and then it started. He did my right eye and then my left. Having my eye held open by the clamp was seriously not a big deal at all. That was the part I had been worried about. The whole procedure didn’t hurt. I only felt pressure here and there. I looked a blinking red light the entire time and listened to Dr. Berg tell me I was doing great about a hundred times. :-) BUT… I really appreciated the support and his continual talking me through the procedure. I think it was over in about 17 minutes total.
When I got up I could already see, but it was a tad blurry. My husband escorted me to the car and then home where I took another valium and then off to bed for 6 hours. I slept straight through. When I awoke I came out in the living room and the tv was on. I could see the little ESPN ticker at the bottom with no problem! I stayed up for a few more hours, had dinner, and went back to bed and slept for another 10 hours. I figured the more sleep the better for healing, so why not?!
The next morning I woke up and went to my regular eye doctor for my appointment. You have follow-​up appointments 1 day, 1 week, 3 weeks, 3 months, and then a year after your LASIK and yes, it’s covered in the overall cost of your LASIK. I read the ²⁰⁄₂₀ line with NO PROBLEM!
The following week I went in and could still read the ²⁰⁄₂₀ line and most of the ²⁰⁄₁₅ line!
You are given special drops to use for the first 7 days and you have to sleep with plastic clear eye shields so you don’t rub your eyes in your sleep for the first 7 days, but after that I was good! I did use the moisturizing drops they gave me for another week, a few times a day, but now I haven’t used them in two days! My eyes feel fantastic!
I seriously HIGHLY recommend getting LASIK done by Dr. Alan Berg. He is simply the best and his staff is awesome. If you’re gonna get it done, get it done here! You won’t be disappointed.
I love being able to roll over and see the clock next to the bed at night… to be able to get up in the middle of the night and see my way out of the bedroom… to be able to wear sunglasses outside… to be able to work out and not be constantly pushing my glasses up on my face. Best decision I ever made. I’m so incredibly happy and I’m so incredibly grateful to Dr. Berg and his staff for completely changing my life for the better!

It has been a year and 5 months since I had my PRK surgery. I first chose Dr. Berg because his office felt less assembly-​lined than the other ones & also my optometrist was able to give me a sweet discount.
I drive 38 miles to see him with every monthly check up he offers a year post-​surgery. His Sherman Oaks office opens only Tuesday mornings, Thursday afternoons, and the first Saturday of the month. So be prepared to accommodate for that. Which I don’t mind if I weren’t for how useless each visit is.
It took me 3 months to adjust after the PRK surgery. I was told it was a 2 week recovery time. For an entire week, I couldn’t leave my room and my vision shifted a lot– which is normal. The next week at work I wasn’t able to focus my vision on the screen. But for the next 2.5 months, I was still unable to focus and my night time vision was horrendous. For example, I couldn’t see traffic lights as a clear circle as I did before. Instead I would see the light spread into * sort of thing with the ends covering whatever was under it. If a pedestrian were to walk under a traffic light, I wouldn’t be able to see him/​her. And if I entered places with dim lights, I would get a headache from trying to make out what was there. Anything that isn’t in bright light was hard for me to see.
Fast forward to a year after my surgery, I was still having trouble with the night time vision. I informed Dr. Berg with every visit but he said it is natural for it to do this because I went from a –9 & –8 to this. Each visit, he tells me the same dialogue.
Hello *pauses to look at the chart for my name* Lisa
Wow you are doing very good for someone who went from –9 & –8.
Have a great afternoon
I did not travel 38 miles & waiting past my appointment time to hear this same schpeal over and over again!
So I went to my optometrist for a second opinion. And she did an extensive check up on my eyes and found out that the surgery left me a significant amount of scarring that is causing the bad nighttime vision. She told me to take vitamin C and lutein in order to speed up healing.
I just went back to Dr. Berg this morning because I was able to push him to extend my one year coverage because of my poor night vision. However, the same dialogue was used. He looked at my eyes once for 20 seconds and dismissed my concern for night time vision. I asked him if there was anything I could do to speed up the recovery. He said that this is normal during the first year… And I informed him that this was past a year and he was shocked but stuck to his script saying it will heal over time. And that he is not aware of any vitamins to take to help with the recovery.
I didn’t even bother to ask to see him anymore because it would be a waste of time.
Yes I am grateful that my vision has been revatilized by him but at the cost of my nighttime handicap which can’t even be corrected! I can’t drive at night anymore!

I had the IntraLase procedure about one month ago. If you are a candidate for the operation and you are on the fence, i suggest you visit Dr. Berg.
Long story short: I am only one month in so I’m a newbie, but I literally can not think of how the doctor could improve on the experience that I had.
Noteworthy things:
The operation and recovery are not without their difficult moments, but the doctor and staff were absolutely clear about what to expect before, during, and after the operation. There were no surprises. Everything they prepared me for happened exactly as they said. Essential for a careful person like myself (i.e. control freak).
Dr. Berg constantly reassured me that things were going exactly as planned while the operation was being performed. This was a crucial part of my great experience. Possibly the most important. The operation is obviously a bit nerve racking as any operation would be, but with each step I felt better about my decision to go through with it because he would tell me exactly what happened, what was going to happen next, and that everything was going exactly as he planned. I think I would have had a panic attack otherwise. A++ on his ‘bedside manner’.
The procedure and recovery time they advertised were hard to believe, but they were completely true. My eyes had some bruising but no pain by 5 – 6 hours after the operation. I was able to comfortably see that night, and I drove myself to the one day checkup appointment with no problems at all. My optometrist said the results looked ‘very clean and precise’.
At one month, I now have no bruising, my eyes look and feel healthier than ever (contacts always make them a bit red, especially at the end of a long day), and I apparently have ²⁰⁄₂₀ left and ²⁰⁄₁₅ right vision. Amazing. If I had known it was going to be so simple I would have had done this years ago. I still am in awe of how fast it all happened. It is quite possibly the most effective and influential purchase I have ever made.

Dr. Berg literally changed my life! I’ve suffered from severe astigmatism and nearsightedness since I was 4 years old. 10 years ago I was told I would never be a good candidate for lasik surgery.
I was referred to Dr. Berg by several happy patients at work so I thought I would give him a shot. From the moment I set up the consultation, to meeting his staff in the office and talking to him about my options, I felt 100% confident that this place the place and doctor to perform the procedure. He is the sweetest doctor you will meet with years and years of experience and expertise. Pages and pages of testimonials, even from celebrities.
The best part is that they thoroughly explain everything to you in a way that you can then feel comfortable telling others about.
This was the best experience I’ve had at any doctor’s office. I promise that you will not be disappointed.
I’m actually sad it’s over and I won’t see him or his staff regularly, haha. Very nice people.

I was referred to Dr Alan Berg by my friend who got her LASIK done a year ago. I did my free consultation in November and scheduled my procedure in January. I couldn’t wear contacts for about a week so having to deal with my annoying glasses, I couldn’t wait to get the procedure done.
My appointment day came and the office was already up and running with a couple of patients as early as 6am. The staff got me right in and rechecked my eyes, then took me to one of the rooms and went over the procedure, as nervous as I was, I knew I had to get it done. They gave me Valium to calm my nerves and about 10min later they took me to the procedure room. Tucked in a nice warm blanket and Dr Berg talking me through the whole procedure helped so much. 15 min later. my procedure was done, I walked out the room being able to actually see. He rechecked me eyes and put these eye shields on, gave me another medication to help me sleep.
I slept for about 6 hours as directed to help the healing, about 4pm I took off my eye shields and ²⁰⁄₂₀ vision! couldn’t believe it! Next day I went for my follow-​up and everything was going great and my eyes were healing well aside from the redness. A MONTH later (which is today) my vision couldn’t be any more perfect! THE best investment I have ever done, after spending so much money on contacts and glasses! Thank you Dr Berg and staff!
I was so skeptical and scared but it’s daymn worth it!!!

Dr. Berg did my Lasik just a few days ago and I’m so happy with the results! I haven’t been able to see clearly (without some sort of corrective lens) since the 6^th grade, and now I have sharp, clear vision even though my eyes are still healing. Dr. Berg and his staff are totally wonderful people and I couldn’t have been in better hands.
The whole procedure took about 20 minutes and Dr. Berg talked me through the whole thing. After the numbing drops were put in, the only thing I felt were the clamps that held my eyelids open. That was a bit uncomfortable, but I felt nothing after that. Smooth sailing.
My advice: They’ll offer you a valium before the procedure. Take the valium. Even if you are a totally mellow badass, just do it. It’ll even out the little bit of anxiety you may feel before you walk into the room for the procedure.
I thought I would feel a bit of stinging after the surgery, but I didn’t. I went to bed when I got home and when I woke up 4 hours later, I felt good. I used my drops and my eyes are healing nicely. It was a pleasant surprise to not feel any discomfort at all!
This was a great experience for me, and if you’re considering doing the surgery, I definitely recommend a consultation with Dr. Berg.

I give it four stars because of the ridiculously long wait! The office itself wasn’t that welcoming but a few of the nurses/​staff were really nice (I don’t recall many names), but Janice, the one who did the map of my eye, was super funny, asking me to raise my arms and relax while tapping my foot while she scanned my eye. It felt like I was doing yoga!
Dr. Berg and the staff were so friendly, communicative, and transparent so I knew I was in good hands. The procedure went smoothly, but again, I waited about 2 hours before they finally prepped me. With this doctor, I knew exactly what to expect and when to expect it. I definitely appreciate it when I can have that. Thank you Dr. Berg, for being so gentle with my eyes! You gave me a new life to look forward to!