Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley

I recently had cataract surgery performed in both eyes by Dr. Aizuss with excellent results. Moreover, my entire experience with Dr. Aizuss and his staff from beginning to end was outstanding. All involved were professional, efficient and most of all caring.
For example, once it was determined that it was time to remove the cataracts, I met with the surgery coordinator to begin the process of explaining the entire process to me. We went over everything – what appointments I had to schedule, lenses to consider, finances and prescriptions. No stone was left unturned. All of my questions were answered and my time was valued.
Lastly, Dr. Aizuss was terrific. He is professional, caring, very competent and well-​trained. He made me feel comfortable and in very good hands and I was at ease the day of both surgeries. His attention to detail in all aspects is exemplary.
So thank you Dr. Aizuss and Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley! I highly recommend this practice for your eye care needs.

I called to make an appointment and was able to get one the same week. They asked me to fill out the patient forms online, but the form would not submit. Frustrating… but I was able to print it out and hand it to them at my appointment.
I saw Dr. Saulny, who I was concerned about seeing after reading the reviews, but I liked him. He was thorough and had them do a few extra tests on me due to a condition that I have. He seems like he’s not from CA and he seems to get down to the point quickly. The staff were super friendly and I had a couple of them helping out. They seemed to be enjoying themselves and at the same doing a good job.
We will see how the billing goes and I will update then.
One star lost for parking — that valet situation is absurd and I refuse to park in that building.

Dr. Brad Elkins did an extraordinary job on not one, but two cataract surgeries. When I found out I had a dense, fast-​growing cataract in my left eye, I was alarmed and anxious. When I was driving at night, I noticed things weren’t as sharply in focus. I thought I was too young for cataract surgery, but Dr. Elkins explained that some people who are very near-​sighted, develop cataracts earlier than traditionally expected. (Dr. Elkins was referred to me by the Head of Retinology at the Doris Stein Institute at UCLA, Dr. Stephen Schwartz, on whose parents Dr. Elkins had operated successfully.) Dr. Elkins, his office assistants and surgical team, gently and professionally walked me through every step of the procedure, and eased any concerns I had about the surgery. Initially I was only going to have the cataract surgery done on my left eye, and wait awhile for the surgery on the right eye but, when I could see ²⁰⁄₁₅ with the operated left eye, I couldn’t wait for the right eye’s surgery to be done, and scheduled it a week later. The procedures were painless, and the results very exciting to me. I haven’t seen this well since I was six years old. What a joy to awaken and to be able to see everything with glasses or contacts!
I thank God for the wonderful gift of sight, and for Dr. Elkins. Dr. Elkins is blessed with the gift of healing and, for me, there is none better.

Dr. Kramar is amazing. This is my first visit to this office. The staff was all very nice and so helpful. I was very happy with how the doctor did the exams. I felt like he was very thorough! I had come in with a lot of concerns with my eyes, and I just went on and on explaining so many different things about was happening with them. Most doctors I have been too previously would interrupt me or tell me I was wrong or something. The doctor & staff listened to everything I had to say, & that was so important to me. I didn’t feel like they were rushed either which was nice. The wait was a little long but really worth it! The Dr. even gave me a big discount on the visit! I will definitely be back to see this doctor in the future.

Dr. Saulny and his associates were absolutely amazing. I was given the wrong prescription for glasses by another office and OAV fixed everything right away! The assistants were great, the ladies working in the optometry store were so helpful and helped me find the perfect glasses. All in all it was a great experience and I recommend this office to anyone who wants to take good care of their eyes.

Dr. Kramer may have been well schooled but has poor judgement. He gave a new prescription for glasses at my annual exam and the glasses made my vision worse. My previous prescriptions was great. I can’t read with this new prescription. I would not have spent the money on new glasses if he didn’t tell me this is what I needed. When I discussed it with him later he said it was about getting new glasses – a false assumption. I told him I felt it was about his medical recommendation for my eye health and vision. He then started making assumptions about potential problems with my eyes. When I asked if that was my diagnosis he was very uncomfortable and then said he have to look at my records. He was unwilling to take any responsibility for his incorrect prescription or rambling about medical conditions that he has not said are my diagnosis. What is wrong with this man!!! Also, he was pushing for me to have my glasses made at his office. They are not open retail hours and only open late once a month and never on Saturdays. This doesn’t work for people who work. Do not go to this ophthalmologist if you need good medical judgment, advice and well thought out problem solving.

I went to see Dr. Saulny for a problem I was having with my eye. This complaint has NOTHING to do with the doctor whatsoever. I had missed a day of class due to this problem I was having. I called the office to get a doctors note that I can give my teacher. I didnt give the first person enough information on what I needed, so I ended up getting a doctors note with the wrong date to be excused. I called back and after being put on hold for what seemed like forever, the receptionist told me that she was unable to give me a note and would need to check with the technician first. After I reminded her that the doctor was out of state she said she would check with the technician. She didn’t understand the urgency of this. I asked to speak to the manager. What a mistake that was. A woman by the name of Susan answered the phone, no hello, no how are you, just, «I cant give you a note without speaking to the technician.» She was so rude and sarcastic I just hung up on her. And guess what, still no doctors note. I work at a doctors office myself and I am a strong believer that the staff are a reflection of the doctor. This is why it’s so important to have kind and helpful staff. Dr. Saulny was a good doctor but I would rather find another good doctor with helpful staff.

I recently had the most marvelous experience in having Dr. Saulny perform «droopy eyelid» surgery on me. I had the procedure this past Tuesday. It was as smooth as could be. Today is Friday, I have no bruising, no discomfort of a ny sort and I see much better and look much better. I could not be more pleased nor rate Dr. Saulny any higher. He’s simply the BEST.
Martin Danzig

i have never had such a horrible experience as I have today with Dr. Saulny. I have been going to this group for many years. Dr. Elkins is my regular physicianl, and is great. Dr. Saulny has treated me before for eye irritations, etc. Toda;y, he was impatient, condescending, non informative, and got angry with me because I asked a few questions regarding medications for my eyes. Believe me, my husband was in the room with me, and couldn’t believe it was the same person who we have seen before. I left in tears-​i will say the receptionist Tamara is the best.

Dr. Aizuss, Dr. Saulny, and Dr. Kramar have all provided me with competent and compassionate care for the past four years. They’ve been thorough and good-​humored as I deal with frequent minor eye issues including blepheritis, conjunctivitis, migraine-​related visual disturbances, and central serous retinopathy. Dr. Saulny has been especially mindful of the time limits of my eye plan, VSP. The office staff could be a little better, like when they called me in for a routine checkup after I asked the person on the phone,” will my insurance cover a refraction now?” and «I’m pregnant, will that affect my results?» The answers were no, and yes, respectively. I don’t know if it was a training issue or a not-​listening issue. But I recommend these doctors to all my friends and was concerned to see a lone negative review on Unilocal