Find the Right Coastal Vision Doctor, Procedure and Office Before You Book
Coastal Vision Medical Group is a physician-owned ophthalmology practice serving Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. Its current services include routine and medical eye care, cataract and glaucoma treatment, corneal care, dry-eye management and several surgical vision-correction options.
This guide explains the complete patient journey: which doctor to choose, what each procedure does, how to request an appointment, which office to visit, what to bring, how to prepare for dilation or surgery, and how to prevent insurance and billing surprises.
The practice states that it has provided care since 1999.
Chino, Irvine, Long Beach and Orange.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration, myPatientVisit and online bill payment.
Which Coastal Vision Medical Group appointment solves your problem?
Choose this path for blurred vision, glasses or contact-lens concerns, dry eye, routine monitoring, diabetic eye care or a symptom that first needs evaluation.
Choose a surgeon for cataract, glaucoma, keratoconus, corneal disease, LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK, EVO ICL or lens-replacement evaluation.
Call the office immediately and describe the exact symptom. Use emergency services when the problem involves sudden vision loss, major trauma or another serious warning sign.
Coastal Vision Medical Group doctors and clinical focus
Current surgeons listed by the practice
Founder and medical director whose profile focuses on refractive and cataract technology, including LASIK, SMILE Pro, EVO ICL and custom lens options.
Board-certified cataract and glaucoma specialist whose profile highlights advanced cataract and glaucoma management.
Cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon whose practice includes advanced cataract procedures and laser vision correction.
Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, refractive and anterior-segment surgery.
Current optometrists listed by the practice
Provides optometric eye care within the Coastal Vision team.
Optometrist with biomedical-engineering training and advanced eye-care experience.
Provides patient-centered optometric and general eye care.
Focuses on complex corneal conditions and specialty contact-lens care.
Has advanced training in ocular disease, neuro-optometry and vision rehabilitation after brain injury.
Call the central number, describe the diagnosis or symptom and ask which doctor and office handle that problem.
Coastal Vision Medical Group locations, hours and local arrival tips
| Office | Address | Published contact | Local arrival note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino | 14726 Ramona Avenue, Suite 200, Chino, CA 91710 | 888-501-4496 | The practice describes this office as off the 71 Freeway near Chino Hills. Confirm building access and the second-floor suite. |
| Irvine | 15825 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite 201, Irvine, CA 92618 | 888-501-4496 | The practice describes the location as near Irvine Spectrum. Allow extra time during weekday traffic. |
| Long Beach | 4300 Long Beach Boulevard, Suite 400, Long Beach, CA 90807 | 888-501-4496 | Confirm the fourth-floor suite and ask whether the scheduled service occurs at this clinic or a separate surgery center. |
| Orange | 363 South Main Street, Suite 325, Orange, CA 92868 | 888-501-4496 | The practice describes this office as near St. Joseph Hospital. Use the current Suite 325 address, not an older directory listing. |
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: closed.
Confirm the intended doctor and office before faxing records.
A clinic consultation and an ambulatory surgery-center procedure may occur at different addresses.
How to schedule a Coastal Vision Medical Group appointment
Eye exam, surgical consultation and postoperative visit are different
| Visit type | Main purpose | Possible testing | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive eye exam | Evaluate vision, eye health, symptoms and disease risk. | Visual acuity, refraction, pressure, slit-lamp examination and possible dilation. | Does the appointment include refraction and dilation? |
| Refractive consultation | Assess LASIK, PRK, SMILE Pro or EVO ICL candidacy. | Prescription, corneal mapping, thickness, pupil measurement and ocular-surface assessment. | How long must I stop contact lenses before testing? |
| Cataract consultation | Confirm cataract impact and discuss surgery and lens options. | Dilation, eye measurements, corneal testing and retinal evaluation. | Which measurements or optional lens services are included? |
| Glaucoma evaluation | Assess pressure, optic-nerve health and visual-field damage. | Pressure, OCT, visual field, angle examination and corneal thickness. | Should I take my regular glaucoma drops before the visit? |
| Postoperative visit | Check healing, pressure, vision and medication use. | Vision, pressure and examination of the surgical eye. | Which symptoms require an immediate call instead of waiting? |
How to use myPatientVisit and online registration
Coastal Vision Medical Group links existing patients to myPatientVisit, provides a separate online-registration tool and directs patients to myPatientVisit for online bill payment.
Sign in through the practice’s official myPatientVisit link. The exact features shown can depend on the account and visit.
Complete registration only through the official link provided by the practice or in a verified appointment message.
Match the patient, balance and service date before submitting payment.
Portal troubleshooting
Coastal Vision Medical Group services explained simply
| Service | What it is intended to address | Important question |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Custom LASIK | Reshapes the cornea to reduce dependence on glasses or contacts. | Am I a safe candidate based on corneal shape, thickness, dryness and prescription stability? |
| ZEISS SMILE Pro | Flapless laser treatment for eligible myopia and astigmatism. | Why is SMILE more suitable than LASIK or PRK for my eyes? |
| PRK | Laser vision correction without creating a LASIK flap. | How long will the surface heal, and when can I drive or work? |
| EVO ICL | Places an implantable lens inside the eye to correct eligible nearsightedness and astigmatism. | Are my eye dimensions and prescription appropriate for an implantable lens? |
| Custom lens replacement | Replaces the natural lens to address refractive needs and reduce future cataract development in that lens. | What near, intermediate and distance tradeoffs come with each lens option? |
| Cataract surgery | Removes a cloudy natural lens and replaces it with an artificial lens. | Which parts are medically covered and which lens upgrades are optional? |
| Glaucoma and MIGS | Lowers eye pressure to reduce the risk of further optic-nerve damage. | What is my target pressure and how will success be measured? |
| Corneal cross-linking | Strengthens an eligible keratoconic or weakened cornea to slow progression. | Is the goal stabilization rather than removal of glasses or contacts? |
| Dry-eye treatment | Identifies tear-film, eyelid, gland or surface problems and selects treatment. | What is causing my dry eye and how will improvement be measured? |
LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK and EVO ICL are not interchangeable
| Option | Where correction occurs | Possible advantage | Discussion point |
|---|---|---|---|
| LASIK | Cornea is reshaped beneath a corneal flap. | Often provides relatively rapid functional recovery. | Flap considerations, dryness, halos, prescription limits and corneal safety. |
| SMILE Pro | A small corneal lenticule is removed through a small incision. | No LASIK-style flap and less surface disruption. | Prescription eligibility, enhancement options and individual corneal findings. |
| PRK | Cornea is reshaped after removal of the surface epithelium. | No flap and may suit selected corneal or lifestyle situations. | Longer surface-healing period, discomfort and visual-recovery timeline. |
| EVO ICL | A lens is implanted inside the eye while the natural lens remains. | Does not remove corneal tissue and may suit some higher prescriptions. | Internal-eye surgery risks, sizing, pressure, cataract risk and follow-up. |
What a safe refractive evaluation should review
Practical LASIK, SMILE Pro and PRK preparation
What to decide before cataract or lens-replacement surgery
Cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens. Custom lens replacement uses a similar lens-replacement concept for selected patients whose goal is refractive correction rather than treatment of a visually significant cataract.
A patient may choose to emphasize distance vision while expecting reading glasses for near tasks.
Multifocal, extended-range or blended strategies may reduce glasses dependence but can involve visual tradeoffs.
Toric lenses or corneal treatment may be discussed when astigmatism affects the expected result.
Questions to ask before choosing a lens
How Coastal Vision glaucoma and MIGS care fits together
Glaucoma treatment aims to lower eye pressure enough to reduce the risk of additional optic-nerve damage. Lowering pressure does not restore vision already lost from glaucoma, so monitoring remains important even when symptoms are absent.
| Care stage | Possible approach | Patient responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis and risk assessment | Pressure measurement, optic-nerve imaging, visual fields and angle examination. | Bring family history, prior pressure readings and all eye drops. |
| Medication treatment | Prescription drops intended to lower pressure. | Use drops consistently and report side effects or affordability problems. |
| Laser treatment | Selected laser procedures may improve fluid drainage or address angle closure. | Ask whether drops continue before and after treatment. |
| MIGS or implant treatment | Micro-invasive procedures or sustained-delivery options may be considered for selected patients. | Understand the target pressure and whether medication may still be required. |
| Long-term monitoring | Repeat pressure, imaging and visual-field testing. | Keep appointments even when vision feels unchanged. |
Keratoconus, specialty contacts and dry-eye treatment
Corneal mapping and thickness measurements help determine whether the cornea is changing and whether cross-linking may be appropriate.
The primary goal is usually to slow or stop progression. It does not automatically remove the need for glasses or specialty contacts.
Custom lens designs may improve vision when an irregular corneal surface cannot be fully corrected with ordinary glasses.
Dry eye is not one single condition
What to bring and what to expect at an eye appointment
Dilated eye-exam planning
Confirm whether dilation is expected and how long the appointment may take.
Dilated pupils can increase temporary sensitivity to bright light.
Arrange a driver when your vision, comfort or planned treatment may make driving unsafe.
How to prevent a postponed eye surgery
How insurance may apply at Coastal Vision Medical Group
The current public patient pages reviewed do not provide one complete plan-by-plan insurance list. Participation can vary by doctor, location, medical group, procedure and exact product.
| Type of care | Possible coverage route | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Medical eye disease | Medical insurance may apply when the doctor and service are in network. | Is this doctor in my exact medical network, and is a referral required? |
| Routine vision or refraction | A separate vision benefit may apply. | Is the exam billed to medical insurance, vision insurance or self-pay? |
| Cataract surgery | Medically necessary basic cataract care may be covered, subject to plan rules. | Which testing, lens and surgeon or facility fees are covered? |
| Premium lens services | Optional refractive upgrades may create self-pay charges. | Which part is elective, and what is the written out-of-pocket amount? |
| LASIK, SMILE, PRK or elective ICL | These are commonly treated as elective self-pay procedures. | Does my plan offer a discount even when it does not cover the procedure? |
| Keratoconus cross-linking | Coverage may depend on progression evidence, diagnosis, authorization and plan policy. | Which records and measurements must be submitted for authorization? |
Billing, self-pay quotes and financing questions
Questions for an elective-procedure quote
How to transfer eye records without delaying care
- Recent eye-exam notes
- Glasses and contact-lens prescriptions
- Corneal maps and thickness tests
- Glaucoma OCT and visual fields
- Retinal imaging
- Previous surgery reports and lens information
- Consultation report
- Surgical procedure note
- Implanted-lens model and power
- Medication and postoperative plan
- Follow-up measurements
- Restrictions and return instructions
When an eye problem needs immediate evaluation
- Sudden increase in floaters
- Flashes of light
- Curtain, shadow or missing area of vision
- Sudden loss or major change in vision
- Chemical exposure
- Penetrating or high-speed injury
- Severe blunt trauma
- Blood, deformity or inability to open the eye
- Increasing pain
- Worsening rather than improving vision
- Marked redness or discharge
- New flashes, floaters or shadow
Postoperative recovery and troubleshooting
Practical Coastal Vision tips that prevent delays
Four clinics share one consultation number, and doctors may work at selected locations.
The official site lists 363 South Main Street, Suite 325, rather than older addresses found elsewhere.
Stopping them too late may delay reliable corneal measurements.
Dilation, surgery or relaxing medication may make driving inappropriate.
The operation may not take place at the office used for consultation.
Separate medical coverage, elective upgrades, facility fees and financing terms.
Eye-drop names and cap colors can be confusing after several prescriptions are added.
Know which doctor or office handles postoperative problems outside normal hours.
Sudden flashes, floaters or a curtain over vision require prompt evaluation.
Coastal Vision Medical Group in Orange, California
Coastal Vision Medical Group – Orange363 South Main Street, Suite 325
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: 888-501-4496
Fax: 714-771-7126
Coastal Vision Medical Group frequently asked questions
Where are Coastal Vision Medical Group offices located?
The current official website lists offices in Chino, Irvine, Long Beach and Orange, California. Confirm the exact office and suite before traveling.
What are the normal office hours?
The practice publishes Monday-Friday hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and lists Saturday and Sunday as closed. Surgery and individual-doctor schedules may differ.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 888-501-4496 or submit the online consultation form. Wait for staff to confirm the appointment before traveling.
Which eye procedures are offered?
The practice lists LASIK, PRK, SMILE Pro, EVO ICL, custom lens replacement, cataract surgery, glaucoma and MIGS care, corneal cross-linking and dry-eye treatment.
Does Coastal Vision have a patient portal?
Yes. Existing patients are directed to myPatientVisit, and separate official links are provided for registration and bill payment.
Does the practice accept my insurance?
Coverage varies by doctor, office, medical group, procedure and exact insurance product. Verify with both the practice and insurer before care.
Is a free consultation a complete medical eye examination?
Not necessarily. Ask what testing and doctor evaluation are included and whether refraction, dilation or additional diagnostic services have separate charges.
Can I drive after my appointment?
Do not drive after surgery. If dilation or relaxing medication is planned, ask whether you need a driver and bring sunglasses.
Which symptoms are an eye emergency?
Sudden vision loss, new flashes, many new floaters, a curtain over vision, major injury, chemical exposure or severe pain require urgent evaluation.
How do I pay a Coastal Vision bill?
Use the official Pay My Bill or myPatientVisit link and verify the patient, service date and balance. Obtain an itemized written quote before elective surgery.
Official Coastal Vision Medical Group patient tools
The procedures and patient rules are explained above. Use these official systems when you are ready to complete a live consultation request, portal login, payment or location check.