There are many conditions or factors that can lead to cataracts. Regular eye exams and consultations with your ophthalmologist are the best methods of identifying cataracts. Mehrdad Aghai, MD and his highly skilled team welcome you. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Aghai, MD is a medical doctor who specializes in the health of your eyes.
Dr. Aghai, MD's extensive training equips the ophthalmologist to provide a wide array of vision services for you, from prescribing eyeglasses to performing surgery and diagnosing and treating eye diseases. Please browse our website to learn more about our staff and services. At Century Eye Care, we stress empathy and communication.
Dr. Aghai, MD's extensive training equips the ophthalmologist to provide a wide array of vision services for you, from prescribing eyeglasses to performing surgery and diagnosing and treating eye diseases. Please browse our website to learn more about our staff and services. At Century Eye Care, we stress empathy and communication.
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Dr. Mehrdad Aghai, MD holds our patients in the highest regard. That's why Dr. Aghai, MD carefully selects each member of our eye care team. You can count on the staff of Century Eye Care for kindness, professionalism and to have the most current training in state-of-the-art ophthalmologic procedures.
At Century Eye Care, we are professional, yet capable of upholding the flexibility you need to meet your busy lifestyle needs. This not only comes across in our office, but also comes across online. Our online patient center streamlines the process, making it easy for you to find payment information and complete all the necessary paperwork prior to your first visit.
We want your transition to our office to be smooth. Your time here should be spent relaxing and getting to know the staff that will be caring for you, not attending to questions and shuffling through papers. All of our online forms are devised to give Dr. Mehrdad Aghai, MD a view of your medical history and help the ophthalmologist comprehend your questions, concerns and goals regarding your eye and vision health.
At Century Eye Care, we are dedicated to improving your vision, so you have the clearest sight possible. We accept certain types of vision insurance, checks, cash and most credit cards. We educate our Gardena patients about treatment costs before you undergo any procedures. Please let us know if you require a breakdown of your treatment costs.
Dr. Mehrdad Aghai, MD serves patients in the Gardena area. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Aghai, MD is a highly-trained doctor who completed medical school with a specialty in eye and vision care. Dr. Aghai, MD is licensed to practice eye medicine and surgery. The eye surgeon's skill set ranges from fitting contact lenses and eyeglasses to diagnosing and treating eye diseases.
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K. Earley
Jan 26, 2022
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I really wanted to like this office because it is conveniently located for me. I went there many times over a couple of years. I found the doctors switch out often and the wait is always very long! The last time I was there they had to re do my test and my standard appointment took over two hours. Then they wanted me to come back in a week for another test.
Rosa Aguilera
Jan 24, 2022
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I am a patient of Century Eye Care
in Gardena, I am treated by Dr. Mehrdad Aghai. 5 months ago I had surgery on my left eye, and from the first day I started going to this clinic, everyone has been very kind; if I have to wait, then I wait; It is worth it, because even if it takes time, the attention of the doctor and the staff is always very good, the health of the eyes is very important; There are many patients there who need to take care of their eyes, so be patient, your eyes are worth it and I highly recommend Century Eye Care.
in Gardena.
in Gardena, I am treated by Dr. Mehrdad Aghai. 5 months ago I had surgery on my left eye, and from the first day I started going to this clinic, everyone has been very kind; if I have to wait, then I wait; It is worth it, because even if it takes time, the attention of the doctor and the staff is always very good, the health of the eyes is very important; There are many patients there who need to take care of their eyes, so be patient, your eyes are worth it and I highly recommend Century Eye Care.
in Gardena.
Annie Najera
Apr 13, 2021
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This place takes too long. Still waiting for my father to get out he needed a check up for and a medical document, we have been here since 12:30pm. I get it it was while they where in lunch. But it's 4pm and dad is still waiting inside. I can't stay inside with him because their pandemic rules which I understand but can they give him a time frame maybe we can come back before they close. Then eye exam was done like 1 hour ago and we are just waiting on the docs signature at least thats what they have been telling him. For the past hour.
Vik Khanna
Sep 25, 2020
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This is perhaps one of the worst doctors in the history of the planet. His staff has been meticulously trained to abuse patients, who come from economically challenged backgrounds and have difficulty speaking English. They will give you an appointment of 3 PM and, yes, believe every word for it is the God's truth - you will be lucky if this greedy man who his flashy watches will see the patient before 10 PM. I encourage a local reporter to go undercover and verify for themselves. This is patient abuse. This man should not be allowed to practice medicine.
Luther M.
Sep 19, 2020
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I only have praise for Century Eyecare. Dr. Mehrdad Aghai and his staff have shown me nothing but respect and professional courtesy. They've been prompt, knowledgeable, efficient and respectful of any questions I've had. In the past, other doctors have dismissed my concerns as if I were a nuisance, which ultimately led me to seek treatment elsewhere. No patient should ever be minimized under any circumstance.
Whenever I've had special requests, the staff has done their best to accommodate me. Also, in the age of Covid, the office is conscientious about safety protocols by requiring
Whenever I've had special requests, the staff has done their best to accommodate me. Also, in the age of Covid, the office is conscientious about safety protocols by requiring
Simma Yu
Oct 09, 2019
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I waited about 40minutes before i saw the doctor. My apointment was at 10:20 i did see the doctor until about 11:15. Then when i saw the doctor he was short and sort of rude. I told him that the olace got bad reciews he said yeah uh huh. One of the receptionist was a know it all with a attitiude. I did not have a good experience i only came to go with my dad. I read the reviews after i made the appoinmnet and i only gave it a two cause the dcotor did try to explain his rudeness after i told him he shohld be more patie t. But i wont go here again. Sorry for my dad.
Lupe S.
Jun 26, 2019
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This is seriously the worst optometrist I have ever gone to! Like seriously. My doctor called me to schedule an appointment with them in January (2019) because it was serious, and I did, and when my appointment was coming close to the date, they called me back saying I have to reschedule because of the doctor. So I did reschedule, and from January to July, I still haven't seen an optometrist because they ALWAYS call me to reschedule. Every. Time. It's ridiculous. It's been more than half a year that I still haven't seen them, and today was the last straw. They seriously have
Med M.
May 25, 2019
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Wendy Garcia
Aug 04, 2018
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I wish I would of seen and had read all of the comments below! Wow!!! Someone said they “stack” appointments....they continue to do so! Schedule my appointment in February for May 4, came in early at 9am. Here I am it’s close to noon and no sign of being seen by the doctor! I will continue to wait and go from there! But, never coming back! Sad part is I almost schedule an appointment for my 6yr old she would of missed the entire day! But, damn shame to see people playing with their patients time like this!!! Yeah, bring snacks because you will definitely be waiting!
Evangelina Alvarez
Jul 14, 2018
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First off, this place sucks and that's putting it nicely!!!!
I find it very unacceptable that my elderly father (84 years old) had to wait 5 hours for an appointment he had previously scheduled . He was scheduled at 9:30 am and wasn't seen by the doctor until 2:30 pm. How unprofessional of the staff to not have the decency to tell my father that the doctor had an emergency and there was no telling when the doctor would come in.
This is not the first time that this medical center has neglected to communicate with my father.
On another occasion, my father checked in and half an hour later the
I find it very unacceptable that my elderly father (84 years old) had to wait 5 hours for an appointment he had previously scheduled . He was scheduled at 9:30 am and wasn't seen by the doctor until 2:30 pm. How unprofessional of the staff to not have the decency to tell my father that the doctor had an emergency and there was no telling when the doctor would come in.
This is not the first time that this medical center has neglected to communicate with my father.
On another occasion, my father checked in and half an hour later the
Janet P.
Mar 27, 2018
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I was referred to this office by my medical insurance to be seen since September 2017 to see a specialist in child ophthalmology.
If I could give it 0 stars i would due to their lack of urgency. Since September 2017 I called to arrange an appointment & was informed of their 2 month wait time. I arranged. They called me in November to inform me Doctor wasn't going to be available and had to reschedule my appointment. 3 more cancellations and 7 months later I get another call needing to reschedule until June 2018.
No thank you. Bye. I took my 2 year old and money elsewhere. There are
If I could give it 0 stars i would due to their lack of urgency. Since September 2017 I called to arrange an appointment & was informed of their 2 month wait time. I arranged. They called me in November to inform me Doctor wasn't going to be available and had to reschedule my appointment. 3 more cancellations and 7 months later I get another call needing to reschedule until June 2018.
No thank you. Bye. I took my 2 year old and money elsewhere. There are
Kimberley L.
Jan 31, 2018
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Read all...Ok the wait times are long...HOWEVER when it came to my sight it has proven to be worth it!!! I had a minor cancer..NOW I DO NOT. The staff is more than patient with the patients and their wait time for you to be seen is just as long. Dr. Aghai is absolutely wonderful. Skilled and sterile hands!!! The ladies who run the front desk are very professional as well and they all care. From what I understand he is one of the few specialists in this area. I can be unnerving trust me. I know this because I survived me for 50 years. They were so patient with my whining. Lol. So take a book, cross
Sara A.
Dec 10, 2017
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The Doctors that work here are nice, but (and I do mean BUT). The timelines of this clinic is HORRIBLE. I had a 12:50pm appointment and 3+ hrs pass and I am still waiting to be seen. Absolutely unacceptable how they stack appointments (heard through the grapevine) at some clinics, they schedule patients to see the doctor within the same block of time, hence the term "stacking." Literally, there could be 5-8 patients scheduled for 12pm, while another 7-10 patients are all schedule for 1pm...doesn't matter if you've schedule your appointment months ahead or if your having a procedure done or not
Salwan Alhani
Nov 08, 2017
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The wait times are way longer than the average doctors office and the office staff is very incompetent. I had taken my appointment in advance and they called me the day before the appointment saying everything is good, then I come to the appointment and they told me they didnt have authorization from the insurance and on top of that they tell me that I should them call them to see if THEY got the authorization, dont be surprised if they turn you away because of their stupidity.
Robert O.
Nov 17, 2016
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Navid Solouk
Oct 27, 2016
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I had an accident where the soccer ball hit my eye and I was very concerned about the health of my eye and retina. My own retina specialist could not give me an early appointment, Dr. Mike Aghai was gracious enough to give me an emergency appointment Monday early morning, even though his schedule was full. He was thorough, professional and knowledgeable. He spent the time to check my vision and retina and took the time to explain everything for me in detail.
very happy with the service. He will be my eye doctor from now on.
very happy with the service. He will be my eye doctor from now on.
Christiana N.
Jul 13, 2016
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Do NOT go her unless you HAVE to .
the optometrists / eye surgeons do good work - but all you have to experience to get to that point will drive you nuts .
first off - the wait is TERRIBLE .
when I say TERRIBLE I mean 2-4 hour wait EVERY TIME .
I am not speaking of ONE occasion - THIS IS FOR SEVERAL occasions !!!!
second- I learned that I had to call a day or two prior to his appointment because we HAVE had 3 incidents where they decided to SWITCH his appt day and time for whatever reason and NOT let us know .
HORRIBLE !!!!
So - I asked why & the answer was "the scheduling system automatically
the optometrists / eye surgeons do good work - but all you have to experience to get to that point will drive you nuts .
first off - the wait is TERRIBLE .
when I say TERRIBLE I mean 2-4 hour wait EVERY TIME .
I am not speaking of ONE occasion - THIS IS FOR SEVERAL occasions !!!!
second- I learned that I had to call a day or two prior to his appointment because we HAVE had 3 incidents where they decided to SWITCH his appt day and time for whatever reason and NOT let us know .
HORRIBLE !!!!
So - I asked why & the answer was "the scheduling system automatically
Andrea H.
Jun 18, 2016
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Saima U.
Nov 10, 2015
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I had several bad experiences here and I would not recommend this place to anyone. Problem number 1: the parking is horrible and extremely limited if you have an appointment you have to come in at least an hour before to find parking. Problem number 2: the office is currently under construction but even before the construction it has always been messy and dirty. Problem number 3: the seating arrangement in the waiting room is so awkward and makes you feel uncomfortable. Problem number 4: the staff is very unorganized. I placed an order and they told me to pick from a selection of frames that were
