Seeing a brighter future, one patient at a time.
At San Francisco Eye Institute, we are committed to providing top-quality eye care to our patients in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our team of expert eye doctors, led by our esteemed physicians, Dr. Margaret P. Liu, Dr. Helena Cheng, Dr. Steven Cohen, Dr. Marc Cruciger, Dr. Gary L. Aguilar, Dr. Sandeep Kaur, Dr. Lee K. Schwartz, and Dr. Thomas M. Swift, are dedicated to delivering personalized care and attention to each patient.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including cataract surgery, custom vision correction surgeries such as EVO ICL and LASIK, and treatment for corneal diseases. Our team of experts is also skilled in cross-linking treatment for keratoconus and corneal ectasia. Additionally, we provide comprehensive eye care, including dry eye treatment, glaucoma management, and oculoplastics.
Customized Vision Correction
Imagine a life free of glasses! At San Francisco Eye Institute, we offer customized vision correction surgery to help you reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses or contacts. Whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism or presbyopia, our team of experts will assess your lifestyle, desires, and eye health to determine the best option for you.
Cataract Surgery
Don't let cataracts get in the way of living your best life. At San Francisco Eye Institute, we offer cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lenses that can help reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery.
iLux for Dry Eye
Are you tired of struggling with dry, irritated, or watery eyes? Our dry eye specialists offer innovative, non-surgical treatment to alleviate dry eye symptoms caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).
Cross-Linking
Stop the progression of keratoconus or corneal ectasia with minimally-invasive corneal cross-linking. Our cornea specialists have extensive experience in treating keratoconus and corneal ectasia.
Our Physicians
At San Francisco Eye Institute, our physicians are dedicated to providing compassionate and skilled care to our patients. Our team of experts has extensive experience in comprehensive ophthalmology, corneal diseases, vision correction surgery, and more.
Patient Experiences
We take pride in our patient experiences, with a 4.9/5 average rating based on over 200 reviews. Our patients rave about our friendly and knowledgeable staff, and our doctors who take the time to answer all their questions.
Excellent Experiences with Dr. Cheng and Dr. Liu
Comprehensive and Personalized Care
Patients praised Dr. Cheng and Dr. Liu for their exceptional care, thoroughness, and personalized approach to treating their unique vision needs. They took the time to understand their patients' concerns and lifestyle requirements, providing clear explanations and tailored solutions.
Expertise and Compassion
Dr. Cheng and Dr. Liu were commended for their expertise in complex cases, their passion for their work, and their genuine interest in their patients' lives. They made their patients feel welcome, alleviated anxiety, and provided effortless communication.
Friendly and Professional Staff
Most patients had positive interactions with the office staff, describing them as friendly, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile.
Life-Changing Results
Patients experienced significant improvements in their vision and overall quality of life, with some even describing the transformation as "life-changing."
Some Issues with Reception Staff
One patient had a negative experience with the receptionist, feeling unwelcome and dismissed.

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