Vision is the most cherished of our senses. Our mission is to help you maintain or recover the health of your eyes. Fulfilling this mission is what we have trained to do in becoming physicians at some of the world's finest medical institutions and through years of practice, teaching and research. We promise to provide you with the best of care and the highest standards of professional ethics.
You will leave our office with a better understanding of your eye condition and how you can protect yourself from vision loss. East Bay Eye Specialists is distinguished by providing the latest state of the art surgical, medical, and optical services. Our conveniently located office in Oakland is staffed by friendly, supportive personnel who have been with us for many years.
You will leave our office with a better understanding of your eye condition and how you can protect yourself from vision loss. East Bay Eye Specialists is distinguished by providing the latest state of the art surgical, medical, and optical services. Our conveniently located office in Oakland is staffed by friendly, supportive personnel who have been with us for many years.
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Dr. Hom graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA where she received her Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences. She received her medical degree from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2002. She then went on to complete her residency at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. Cynthia Chiu is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with expertise in sutureless and small incision cataract surgery, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, premium artificial lens technology (including toric, multifocal, and accommodating lens implants), medical glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and eye trauma.
Dr. J. Edie De Niro Graduated from Williams College summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1999. She attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, graduating in 2009. She then went on to complete her ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center in 2013 and glaucoma fellowship at the University of California, Davis in 2015.
Dr. Kelly Liu completed her undergraduate education at U.C. Berkeley with a B.A. in integrative biology. She then completed her Doctorate of Optometry at the U.C. Berkeley School of Optometry and Primary Care/Ocular Disease residency at the San Francisco Veterans Affair Medical Center. During residency, Dr. Liu provided comprehensive eye examinations and worked alongside ophthalmologists to manage a variety of complex ocular diseases.
Sometimes, surgical intervention is necessary to restore or preserve vision. Other times, surgery is needed to enhance the function or the appearance of the eyes and the important lid structures that protect them. Our doctors are at the forefront of the latest advances in the surgical management of cataracts, glaucoma, pterygium, and eyelid and tear duct problems.
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Kofi Ariel
Jul 03, 2021
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Juan Pablo Ayala
Mar 31, 2021
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Nore Temol- Ito
Aug 18, 2019
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Jim Williams
Jun 17, 2019
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I have visited and seen several doctors in this practice over the past decade or so. All of them are competent and cordial. I have not had any bad experiences with any.
The support staff, however, is another story. Among myriads physician's offices, clinics, and medical centers I have visited over the years, most seem to have ways of cycling out bad players and improve staff overall patient service quality. This office unfortunately seems to hold on to its staff, despite their lack of professionalism and their rudeness. Perhaps job security makes some of them too arrogant to care. The rudeness
The support staff, however, is another story. Among myriads physician's offices, clinics, and medical centers I have visited over the years, most seem to have ways of cycling out bad players and improve staff overall patient service quality. This office unfortunately seems to hold on to its staff, despite their lack of professionalism and their rudeness. Perhaps job security makes some of them too arrogant to care. The rudeness
Whitney Piper
Nov 03, 2018
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The receptionist at this place is the absolute worst. I called this morning trying to get a same day appointment because my eye was swollen shut and she literally laughed at me for asking. I understand not having availability, but to be laughed at is unacceptable. When she realized it was a medical appointment and asked my symptoms, she offered me an afternoon appointment which I did not accept. Who would want to go to a place you get laughed at.
Eugenia Berdali
Oct 30, 2018
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I was very upset to find out that my appointment for an eye operation was moved to another time slot without being notified in any way. I am a working person, so I needed to be done early in he day. The scheduler and I agreed in a person to person meeting that my operation would take place at 7:30AM. When I called to confirm, i was told that I did not have a time slot and that someone would call me. After several days when no one called, I called back only to find out that my slot was moved to 12:30PM. No explanation was given and although the person i spoke was very polite the burden was placed
Kathleen M.
Aug 22, 2017
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Dave H.
Aug 14, 2017
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Sara B.
Apr 14, 2017
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Dr. Horn has always struck me as highly competent. God help you if you get Jessica on the phone, though. (At least this is what she said her name was.) She's so snotty it's absurd; it's like talking to a mean 10-year-old. Definitely not the foot you want to put forward in a business. Additionally, the wait time was an hour and a half or so.
Janet S.
Nov 21, 2016
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Don't go to this office if you don't want to wait at least an hour. Customer service is not a high priority for this office. The physicians may be very competent but that is not reflected in the way the office is run. I had an 1130 appointment. I arrived and checked in at 1120. I was called back at 1230 for the assistant to do some basic eye tests and I was told that Dr Horn still had another patient ahead of me and that it would probably be another 15 minutes before he could see me. As I would be having my eyes dilated I would be there another 45 after I finally did see him. She
Greg G.
Oct 17, 2016
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This by far the ideal place for all ur eye/ visual needs Dr. Horn is ur man!
In addition, the staff is rated 5 star platinum. The day I came in for cataract surgery... my ride had a family emergency. Waiting waiting & waiting for my p/u the time was getting later and later. The staff Iris, Jessica and of course Dr. Horn stayed open for me till way past 7:00pm !!!!
If your looking for an Optometrist/ Opthamologist this is ur final destination...I've got one final remark ... The staff the Dr's are helpful fully comprehensive and personable !!
In addition, the staff is rated 5 star platinum. The day I came in for cataract surgery... my ride had a family emergency. Waiting waiting & waiting for my p/u the time was getting later and later. The staff Iris, Jessica and of course Dr. Horn stayed open for me till way past 7:00pm !!!!
If your looking for an Optometrist/ Opthamologist this is ur final destination...I've got one final remark ... The staff the Dr's are helpful fully comprehensive and personable !!
Craig S.
Nov 30, 2015
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Nina M.
Nov 05, 2015
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I almost went blind in my left eye thanks to Dr. Horn. Saw him a couple of times back in March 2015 for flashing lights and some peripheral vision cloudiness and was told it was probably "ocular migraines". Went back in early October 2015 after losing half of the vision in my left eye (which Dr. Horn confirmed with a visual field test) and was told I had "glaucoma." I asked if it might not be a detached retina (symptoms seemed to indicate that as per my research) and he said "absolutely not." Went for a second opinion to Pacific Eye Associates in San Francisco in
Hemant V.
Oct 26, 2015
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Zem Z.
Jul 19, 2015
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Pat D.
May 28, 2015
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Do use Dr. Horn. He is great and seems careful and responsible. HOWEVER, if you could somehow sidetrack his front office that would be recommended.
The wait the wait the wait...be prepared to leave and make another appointment for later when they tell you the wait is an hour, because that means it will be a lot longer.
The billing the billing the billing. A portion of my last bill is going to collections because they did not collect from VSP for my eye exam. Last October I went in for a related (to my June exam) issue, I was asked by one of the (many, yes many - it takes a lot of people to
The wait the wait the wait...be prepared to leave and make another appointment for later when they tell you the wait is an hour, because that means it will be a lot longer.
The billing the billing the billing. A portion of my last bill is going to collections because they did not collect from VSP for my eye exam. Last October I went in for a related (to my June exam) issue, I was asked by one of the (many, yes many - it takes a lot of people to
Irv M.
Apr 14, 2015
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Twelve M.
Feb 16, 2015
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First off, if you're coming to see Dr. Horn, make it as early as possible.
He is the type of doctor that does not dictate his pace by what is on the schedule. He spends as much time with the patient as needed.
Consequently, you get the best and worst of this. You get undeniably very good attention and all your questions asked. He is a very warm and empathetic doctor. However, if you are one of 10 patients and each patient is allotted 15 minutes but takes 30...you can do the math.
I cannot vouch for his technical expertise as he has not performed cataract surgery or any procedure on me
He is the type of doctor that does not dictate his pace by what is on the schedule. He spends as much time with the patient as needed.
Consequently, you get the best and worst of this. You get undeniably very good attention and all your questions asked. He is a very warm and empathetic doctor. However, if you are one of 10 patients and each patient is allotted 15 minutes but takes 30...you can do the math.
I cannot vouch for his technical expertise as he has not performed cataract surgery or any procedure on me
Karla M.
Dec 06, 2014
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Relocating to the Bay Area was challenging because I didn't know many people. I found myself in need of an ophthalmologist. Who in their right mind uses Yelp to find a physician? This girl does, apparently. I was scared when I went to Dr. Horn because I had experienced some drastic changes in vision, and I feared the worst. Before going in I did my research on him, beyond Yelp. His educational background was impressive, and I certainly felt he was qualified to treat my case. When I met him I was very pleased with his caring, friendly demeanor and exceptional bedside manner. I also loved his
Heather Q.
Oct 24, 2014
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Wait time is ridiculous. I had an eye appointment at 9:15 and was not seen until 10:15. Parking is on the street and you have to pay ($3 for 1.5 hours). I had to bring my baby and could not get out to put more money in the meter. They book appointments every 15 minutes and clearly they need to allow more time between appointments.
However, dr. Horn is great.
However, dr. Horn is great.
D. Marie M.
Sep 25, 2014
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Saw Dr. Horn on Powerball Wednesday and although I didn't win the 225,000.000 I still feel like I hit the jackpot finding Dr Horn!
Amazing! He is personable, patient, knowledgeable-I love that he personally called me back, gave eye contact and a genuine smile when introducing himself. He educated me on the risk that I have for certain eye problems and why. The time was used efficiently and the support staff was just great.
Look forward to my next annual ck up!!!!!
Amazing! He is personable, patient, knowledgeable-I love that he personally called me back, gave eye contact and a genuine smile when introducing himself. He educated me on the risk that I have for certain eye problems and why. The time was used efficiently and the support staff was just great.
Look forward to my next annual ck up!!!!!
Kristal F.
Sep 22, 2014
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Clara M.
Oct 01, 2012
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Sophie P.
Aug 31, 2012
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I would like to rescind my harsh review on Dr. Horn. After all, it was his receptionist and not him. Perhaps we were both having a bad day. Obviously from the reviews he is a good doctor and he should not be punished because of this incident. He has reached out to me and as long as his staff has been made aware of the situation, hopefully in the future, when you call for an appointment, it will be a much better experience thanks to me...
Stu S.
Sep 21, 2011
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I never thought I would get an MD referral from Yelp, but when my physician didn''t return my call, and I thought I had an issue that needed quick attention, I turned to Yelp.
Dr. Horn was highly rated, and I see why. He was respectful, thorough, and he explained everything clearly. The office staff was helpful both when I called and with the admin stuff.
Dr. Horn was highly rated, and I see why. He was respectful, thorough, and he explained everything clearly. The office staff was helpful both when I called and with the admin stuff.
