Clear vision, personal care.
Board-certified eye surgeons and doctors who take the time to listen, explain every step, and care for you like family.
For over 40 years, Baldwin Park and the San Gabriel Valley have trusted this practice for honest, unhurried eye care. You are greeted by a friendly team, receive state-of-the-art testing, and are cared for by eye doctors who personally perform every part of your exam. Physicians trust us with their own eyes, too: we have cared for and performed eye surgery on many fellow physicians and surgeons.
What brings you in?
Cataracts
Cloudy vision, glare and night driving trouble. Modern cataract surgery and premium lens options.
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Glaucoma
Specialist care for glaucoma and high eye pressure, from drops and laser to MIGS.
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Eye exams
Complete medical eye exams, glasses and contact lenses with our optometrist.
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Dry eye
Relief for burning, gritty, tired eyes, with care matched to the cause.
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Vision correction
LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL and lens options for life with fewer glasses.
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Eye conditions
Diabetes, macular degeneration, high myopia and more, followed closely.
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Real doctors, the entire time
There are no intermediaries. Just you and a real doctor who knows your eyes and your history.
Dr. Philip Ngai, MD, MBA, MS
Board-certified, fellowship-trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon. Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2025 and 2026. Expert in MIGS and premium lens cataract surgery.
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Dr. Thomas Vo, MD
Board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained specialist in cataract, cornea and refractive surgery. Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2025 and 2026.
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Dr. Atalie Liu, OD
Medical optometrist with a strong interest in glaucoma management, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and dry eye.
Meet Dr. LiuThe Doctor’s Doctor
When physicians and surgeons need eye care for themselves, they come to us. Our team has cared for and performed eye surgery on many fellow physicians and surgeons, which is why colleagues know us as the “Doctor’s Doctor.”
“I am an optometrist who practices out of state and I needed to find my dad a great surgeon for his cataract surgery and glaucoma evaluation and treatment. I did an exhaustive search for an ophthalmologist who has the skills to address multiple complex ocular issues yet have that personal touch and Dr. Ngai went above and beyond from the very beginning.”
Alan C., optometrist, Yelp reviewer
You receive the same care we give our colleagues: careful, personal and unhurried.
Personal care from your first call to your final follow up
- A real person answers your callAfter a short welcome message, you talk with a person on our team, not a phone tree.
- Insurance verified, with cost transparencyWe check your coverage ahead of time and explain your expected cost before you arrive, so there are no surprises.
- Your surgeon, before and after surgeryYou meet your surgeon at your consultation, and your surgeon and our team of doctors care for you through every step of your recovery.
- Call, text or email, your choiceReach us the way that is easiest for you, and we reply quickly.
See clearly again
Small incision, sutureless cataract surgery with our fellowship-trained surgeons, Dr. Ngai and Dr. Vo, planned around how you live.
- Premium lenses for distance, computer and reading vision
- Astigmatism correcting toric lenses
- Laser assisted surgery when it adds value for your eyes
Protect the sight you have
Glaucoma often has no early symptoms. A fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist customizes your care using the latest treatment options, from drops and laser to minimally invasive surgery, all tailored to your eyes and your life.
- Drops and in office laser treatment
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Advanced surgery for complex cases
Comfortable eyes, clearer days
Burning, gritty or watery eyes are often signs of dry eye. Our doctors, including Dr. Atalie Liu, who has a special interest in dry eye, build a plan around the cause of your symptoms.
- A detailed dry eye evaluation
- Care for oil gland dysfunction and blepharitis
- Prescription drops and in office treatments
Some eye diseases are silent
Glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and early macular degeneration can damage vision before you notice anything. Regular exams find them early, when treatment protects your sight.
Do I need a referral to see you?
Usually not. Most patients can book with us directly. Because several of our doctors are subspecialists, some specialty visits are scheduled after a visit with one of our own doctors. If that applies to you, we take care of it within our office, so there is nothing extra for you to arrange. Separately, HMO, IPA and some military plans may need a referral or authorization from your primary care doctor, so tell us your plan when you call and we will check.
Will you check my insurance before my visit?
Yes. Once you send your insurance information, our team verifies your coverage before you arrive and tells you your expected cost, so there are no surprises at check in.
How long will my first visit take?
Please plan for 90 minutes to 2 hours, just in case, although your visit may be faster. At a first visit we take the time to get to know you, your eye health and your medical history, and a complete medical eye exam may include imaging, other testing and dilating drops, which take time to work. Follow up visits are usually quicker. As a specialty medical clinic, we also make room for eye emergencies and urgent same day patients, which can sometimes add to wait times. Thank you for your patience.
Will I see my surgeon before and after surgery?
Yes. You meet your surgeon at your consultation, and after surgery your surgeon and our team of doctors work together to check your healing and care for you through your recovery.
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Let’s take care of your eyes
Tell us what is going on and a real person on our team will find you a time.