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Experienced Eye Doctors in the
San Francisco Bay Area

Custom Vision Correction, Tailored to Your Needs

From cataract surgery and corneal treatments, to vision correction surgeries such as EVO ICL and LASIK, our team of expert eye doctors at San Francisco Eye Institute are committed to providing our patients with top quality eye care.

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Vision Correction Surgery

  • Reduce or eliminate need for glasses and contacts
  • Very high rate of patient satisfaction
  • Near-immediate results
  • Short recovery period
  • Comfortable, 10-minute procedure

Cataract Surgery

  • Restore clear vision
  • Reduce glare
  • Reduce sensitivity to light
  • Restore color vision
  • Improve vision with Advanced IOLs

iLux for Dry Eye

  • Reduce dry eye symptoms
  • Reduce sensitivity to light
  • Enhanced eye comfort
  • Non-invasive, in-office treatment
  • No recovery time

Cross-Linking

  • Minimally-invasive
  • Strengthen the cornea
  • Stop or slow progression of keratoconus
  • Stop or slow progression of vision decline
  • Potentially avoid corneal transplant

Vision Correction Surgery

Imagine a life free of glasses!

No fogging, sliding, or pinching during your workouts and activities!

Whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism or presbyopia, we offer customized vision correction surgery to help you reduce or even eliminate your dependence on glasses or contacts. When you meet with us to discuss your vision correction goals, we’ll assess your lifestyle, desires, and eye health to determine the best option for you. You can take our free online vision correction quiz to get started.

Cataract Surgery

Take back your freedom! Don’t let cataracts get in the way of living your best life.

Cataracts impact nearly one-half of all Americans by the age of 75, and can cause blurred or distorted vision, the muted appearance of colors, and difficulty seeing at night. Fortunately, this can be quickly treated with cataract surgery, which is one of the most frequently-performed surgical procedures. We also offer customized cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lenses that can help reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery.

iLux® for Dry Eye MGD

Are you tired of struggling with dry, irritated, or watery eyes?

Restore comfort and health to your eyes with iLux®.

At San Francisco Eye Institute, our dry eye specialists are pleased to offer innovative, non-surgical treatment to alleviate dry eye symptoms caused by Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). With the SystaneⓇ iLux device, we can clear gland blockages that cause many dry eye symptoms, including red, itchy, watery, or gritty-feeling eyes in as little as 15 minutes.

Cross-Linking

Stop the progression of keratoconus or corneal ectasia with Cross-Linking

At San Francisco Eye Institute, our cornea specialists have extensive experience in treating keratoconus and corneal ectasia. With minimally-invasive corneal cross-linking, we can stiffen and strengthen the cornea, helping it to maintain its shape and preventing the progression of symptoms like distorted or blurry vision, light sensitivity, and increasing nearsightedness. We are one of the first practices in San Francisco to feature the only FDA-approved cross-linking device, the Glaukos iLinkTM system.

Our Physicians Dedicated To Your Vision Goals

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Dr. Helena Cheng
Dr. Steven Cohen
Dr. Gary Aguilar
Dr. Sandeep Kaur
Dr. Lee K. Schwartz
Dr. Thomas M. Swift

Margaret P. Liu, M.D.

I provide compassionate and skilled care in comprehensive ophthalmology as well as specialized treatment for cataracts and corneal diseases, such as Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy and Keratoconus.

Helena Cheng, O.D.

I offer comprehensive eye care which includes examination of eye health, diagnosis and treatment of various eye diseases, glasses prescription and contact lens fitting.

Steven Cohen, M.D.

Board Certified, Cornell educated. 36 years of experience in medical and surgical evaluation and treatment of the eyes. I offer full service contact lens care, including gas perm, soft, multifocal and toric lenses.

Marc Cruciger, M.D.

Dr. Cruciger is a board-certified ophthalmologist who recently joined us in 2019 after having been in practice in San Francisco for over 37 years. He offers comprehensive ophthalmological care.

Gary L. Aguilar, M.D.

In addition to comprehensive eye care, I specialize in vision correction surgery and surgical treatment of complex eye conditions.

Sandeep Kaur O.D.

Optometrist Dr. Sandeep Kaur is passionate about eye health and vision care. She is experienced in comprehensive eye exams, prescribing and fitting contact lenses and glasses, and more.

Lee K. Schwartz, M.D.

I am an ophthalmologist with more than 53 years of experience in treating ocular disease. I specialize in consultations for cataract surgery and advanced vision correction procedures.

Thomas M. Swift, O.D.

With more than 40 years of experience as a board certified Optometrist, I specialize in comprehensive eye care.

Patient Experiences You Can Trust
4.9/5 Average Rating based on over 200 reviews
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I can only say good things about the San Francisco Eye Institute [SFEI]. The doctors and staff are the greatest. I have been immediately recognized and called by name by both the doctors and staff. Their care for my eye problems is the best. I highly recommend the San Francisco Eye Institute [SFEI] to all.

Marcial G.

Worth the drive over the bridge. Dr. Cheng is the best! Friendly, warm and knowledgeable. [She] makes me feel right at home and never [makes me] feel rushed. Same goes for the staff and Dr. Lui. Highly recommend [them].

Agatha L.

Easy to access, polite and efficient. Dr. Cruciger [is] very knowledgeable and explains everything, answers every question. My whole family uses San Francisco Eye Institute.

Kathy G.

[I am] so extremely happy with the doctors there and they attend to all my questions — even questions I didn’t think to ask. Highly recommend this practice!

Deb

In the Media

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Dr. Liu Featured in Parade Article About Face Mask Side Effects

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Dr. Liu Highlighted as a Featured Expert Discussing Advanced IOL Options in Ophthalmology Management Magazine

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Dr. Liu Featured In WebMD Article on Signs of Astigmatism

Ensuring the highest level of vision care and individual attention possible.

Whether you just need a general eye exam, or if you are interested in reducing or eliminating your need for glasses or contacts, our team is here to help! Contact us to book an appointment today!

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