Uyeda Joseph OD

I saw Dr. Uyeda because he was referred to me by an optician and that Dr. Uyeda may be able to help me. When I first saw Dr. Uyeda, I explained to him my vision situation and current situation. It was a complicated vision history but everything was stable for over 15 years but unfortunately, my cataract was getting worse. He was very understanding and told me he would help me see as well as I could until the benefits outweighed the risk where surgery was the best solution. That point came and we had a plan to ensure my cornea was stable for me to get measurements for my implant. All of sudden, I get a call from him telling me that I was too high risk and that he would no longer support my surgery. He also told me that he didn’t think I should ever get surgery. Here I am, I can barely drive and see at work and finally I make a decision to pursue surgery after postponing it for about a year and then I get this kind of news from a healthcare provider that said he would support and help me from Day 1. All the cataract surgeons advised me that surgery was necessary. My retina specialist cleared me for surgery and said he had no concerns that my eye health would be compromised by the surgery. My primary care physician was appalled that anyone would not see that I needed the surgery. Without Dr. Uyeda’s support, I went ahead and found a great surgeon to do the surgery and it was a success. Now it was time for me to get contact lens so I reached out to Dr. Uyeda again since this was his area of specialty to see if he could help me in selecting the best contact lens for me. He did a great job fitting me for contact lens earlier. But to my surprise, he sent me an email stating the following, «Sadly I must inform you that I am not willing to accept the task of fitting you with contact lenses and maintaining the health of your eyes and visual acuity you desire,» I am a healthcare provider as well and it’s really disturbing that healthcare professionals could turn away patients for any reason. If you work in healthcare, shouldn’t it be your commitment and passion to help patients to the best of your ability? Dr. Uyeda put me through an emotional rollercoaster and I hope no one has to experience what I did. Please be careful if you decide to see him. It seems he doesn’t have any worries when he chooses to deny services at anytime for no legitimate reason.

My adult child has double vision resulting from radiation therapy after a brain tumor removal in 1977. She has limited hearing due to stokes in 2006 and 2008 attributed to the radiation sites. So, making a diagnosis for eyeglasses is extremely difficult, as her communication skills are hampered.
Dr. Uyeda made her feel comfortable and thanked her for being a most interesting diagnosis, which made her feel positive about her complicated vision situation (Usually she is made to feel like a problem).
When it came time to select frames, Dr. Uyeda came out and indicated selections that would better support the heavy lenses that she requires. Dr. Uyeda’s office staff made her feel attractive and very positive. The doctor reviewed and affirmed that she had made good selections. The lenses had to be done twice, because she is difficult to understand in the evaluation stage and may have not been clear in her responses. But, the staff was more than willing to get new lenses within a week (and she has complicated prisims in her lenses). Oh so much better than the folks we had used in years prior!
We have been back to get perscription swimming googles, sunglasses and that necessary second pair. Strongly recommend this doctor and his staff.

Great office. Staff very friendly. Dr. Uyeda is professional, thorough and personable. No pressure to purchase expensive frames or contacts.

Dr. Uyeda is kind and very caring. He is knowledgeable and takes the time. The staff is great. Nice frame selection. I travel from the city to him for my eye needs. I have very sensitive eyes and have had several issues over the years… He knows. He knows. He’s very thorough in his exams and even when I’m holding back. He knows. (Yes, I’ve been sleeping in my contacts. yes they’re disposable but they’re my last pair, so I made them last longer).
He gets me back on track and my eyes are always so happy when I leave.
Contacts, glasses, ulcers in the eyes. he’s the guy.
This is the office.

Dr is very friendly and caring. People who work the floor a well educated, professional and very helpful! Great place!