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Pacific Vision Institute

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The leading advanced vision correction clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area. 🏆 Voted Best of the Bay LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, RLE, CLR, cataract surgery

LASIK has been performed in San Francisco for over a decade. The precursor of LASIK was the procedure called ALK. Dr. Faktorovich at Pacific Vision Institute was the first surgeon in San Francisco to perform this procedure in 1994. In the precursor of LASIK, a surgeon would lift the superficial corneal layers with a mechanical device, called the microkeratome. The microkeratome would then be passed over the cornea again, removing tissue of a certain thickness depending on the amount of nearsightedness, and then the superficial layers would be replaced. Excimer lasers appeared in San Francisco in 1995 after they were FDA approved. Corneal surgeons in San Francisco gained a lot of precision using this form of laser vision correction. At first, the laser was applied to the surface of the cornea only. This was called PRK. Although PRK results were excellent, the healing time could be improved. At the same time San Francisco laser surgeon Dr. Faktorovich at Pacific Vision Institute and Pacific Vision started applying the excimer energy to the internal layers of the cornea. To accomplish that, the laser surgeon would use the mechanical microkeratome to lift the superficial corneal layers. Then, the excimer laser energy was used on the internal layers of the cornea to correct myopia, hyperopia, and/or astigmatism. The superficial layers were replaced and healing time was remarkably fast. This procedure was given the name LASIK. LASIK has been performed in San Francisco since 1995. Dr. Faktorovich founded Pacific Vision Institute and Pacific Vision in 1998. In other parts of the world, LASIK has been performed significantly longer. In the United States, all the technology, including LASIK technology must go through a very rigorous review process and only then, it is approved by the FDA. San Francisco community of patients is very educated, discerning, and very critical. Patients demand only the very best LASIK surgeon, the very best LASIK technology, and the very best patient care. In the hands of the best LASIK surgeons in San Francisco, Pacific Vision Institute and Pacific Vision results were remarkable. In many instances, LASIK patients were able to achieve vision better than 20/20.

10/28/2026

Congratulations to this incredible patient on achieving 20/10 vision just one day after LASIK! 👏

10/27/2026

Excited for Nancy - an optician at Dr. Totsubo’s office - for her 20/15 vision after EVO ICL at PVI. So grateful for Dr. Totsubo’s trust with her team and her family’s vision over the years, including her nieces’ LASIK and PRK. ❤️🥇

10/26/2026

Honored to be one of San Francisco Magazine’s Top Doctors for close to 20 years in a row! Proud of our staff and the exceptional refractive surgery practice we have built to deliver outstanding results and exceptional care for our patients. Thank you SAN FRANCISCO Magazine

10/26/2026

We’re grateful to Daniel Melnick, Shirley Hayes, and Matt Keneley for trusting Dr. Faktorovich and Pacific Vision Institute with their vision.

Life looks different when you can finally see it clearly! 💙

10/25/2026

"If a hundred stars were an option, Pacific Vision Institute would absolutely be getting every single one of them!

I initially went in to meet Dr. Faktorovich, and she was the sweetest! She was so attentive, caring, and thorough throughout the entire process. After all the exams, we discovered that LASIK wasn’t the right fit for me. She then introduced me to Dr. Parra, and that’s how my journey to EVO ICL surgery.." says Maria on Google

★★★★★ If a hundred stars were an option, Pacific Vision Institute would absolutely be getting every single one of them! I initially went in to meet Dr. Faktorovich, and she was the sweetest! She was so attentive, caring, and thorough throughout the entire process. After all the exams, we d...

10/24/2026

"Huge thanks to Dr. Parra, Dr. Faktorovich, and the PVI family. Words can't describe how amazing they have all been to me throughout my ICL journey. From day one until the end, I knew I was in good hands, and I knew that I didn't have to worry because they were always there to provide exceptional guidance. No matter how silly your questions or doubts are.

Dr. Parra had been such a wonderful person throughout the whole.." says Nancy on Google

★★★★★ Huge thanks to Dr. Parra, Dr. Faktorovich, and the PVI family. Words can't describe how amazing they have all been to me throughout my ICL journey. From day one until the end, I knew I was in good hands, and I knew that I didn't have to worry because they were always there to provide...

10/23/2026

"Dr Parra did a very phenomenal job of my eye surgery. Incredibly easy and efficient. Outstanding results." says Fatima on Google

★★★★★ Dr Parra did a very phenomenal job of my eye surgery. Incredibly easy and efficient. Outstanding results.

10/21/2026

A new standard in laser vision correction has arrived in San Francisco.

Pacific Vision Institute is the first in the city to offer WaveLight Plus LASIK with ray tracing technology, bringing a level of precision and personalization to vision correction that simply was not available here before.

10/19/2026

Something big is coming from Dr. Faktorovich and Dr. Parra.

We cannot say too much just yet, but if you have ever wanted a clear, evidence-based guide to making better decisions about your vision, you are going to want to stay tuned.

Follow along and be the first to know. 👀

10/17/2026

We are grateful for the opportunity to improve vision for so many patients in our community! Thankful for the trust of our optometric and physician colleagues in helping their patients see great ❤️ We are passionate about achieving outstanding results with many refractive surgery technologies we work with. From EVO ICL to WaveLight Plus LASIK and PRK to Custom Lens Replacement and Advanced IOLs for Cataract Surgery.

Address

1 Daniel Burnham Court Suite 170-C
San Francisco, CA
94109

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14159229500

Website

https://www.pacificvision.org/

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