Pacific Vision Institute

Pacific Vision Institute The leading advanced vision correction facility in the San Francisco Bay Area. 🏆 Best of Bay 2025 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.

Grateful to Dr. Angela Tam for trusting us with her practice manager’s Contoura LASIK care. 👁️✨
01/12/2026

Grateful to Dr. Angela Tam for trusting us with her practice manager’s Contoura LASIK care. 👁️✨

"I had PRK done in July 2025 and had a wonderful experience with this clinic. The staff are attentive and available to a...
01/09/2026

"I had PRK done in July 2025 and had a wonderful experience with this clinic. The staff are attentive and available to answer any questions you might have. One of the doctors was a little pushy on the deferred interest loan which rubbed me the wrong way initially but everyone else was outstanding. Expect them to sell this loan when you come in for a consultation. I ended up signing up for it but wasn’t prepared for the hard.." says Ash on Google

★★★★★ I had PRK done in July 2025 and had a wonderful experience with this clinic. The staff are attentive and available to answer any questions you might have. One of the doctors was a little pushy on the deferred interest loan which rubbed me the wrong way initially but everyone else was...

We’re excited to share the latest edition of eFocus, our publication for the Bay Area Optometric Community. 👁️✨This issu...
01/09/2026

We’re excited to share the latest edition of eFocus, our publication for the Bay Area Optometric Community. 👁️✨

This issue highlights a practical guide to co-managing today’s advanced IOL patients, the innovations shaping modern eye care, and more!

👉 Read the full publication at the link below.

https://www.pacificvision.org/news-media/

"Did lasik this week with this great team of doctors and nurses. Took great care with the procedure and very pleased wit...
01/08/2026

"Did lasik this week with this great team of doctors and nurses. Took great care with the procedure and very pleased with my 15/20 vision!! Overall a very smooth experience and highly recommend this place for lasik!" says Sripriya on Google

★★★★★ Did lasik this week with this great team of doctors and nurses. Took great care with the procedure and very pleased with my 15/20 vision!! Overall a very smooth experience and highly recommend this place for lasik!

"I’ve been wearing coke-bottle thick glasses since I was four, 100% dependent on them, called four eyes, mistaking a bro...
01/08/2026

"I’ve been wearing coke-bottle thick glasses since I was four, 100% dependent on them, called four eyes, mistaking a broom for a man. Never did I imagine a life where I wouldn’t need them. Unthinkable. Why would I dream big? I’m no fool. Fast forward now, 62 years and ‘blinder' than ever, with nearsightedness and far-sightedness, I had cataracts. Adding further insult, I have Dry Eye Disease, putting a zillion eye-drops.." says Ranjan on Google

★★★★★ I’ve been wearing coke-bottle thick glasses since I was four, 100% dependent on them, called four eyes, mistaking a broom for a man. Never did I imagine a life where I wouldn’t need them. Unthinkable. Why would I dream big? I’m no fool. Fast forward now, 62 years and ‘blinder...

01/07/2026

Listen in as Dr. K shares a few insights since joining the PVI team—from working alongside Dr. Faktorovich to the moments that make patient care so rewarding. 👁️✨

Celebrating 20/10 vision for this wonderful patient! 💙
01/05/2026

Celebrating 20/10 vision for this wonderful patient! 💙

Dr. Ella Faktorovich was recently featured in sharing the eye symptoms she would never ignore. 👁️ 📰In the article “9 Th...
01/02/2026

Dr. Ella Faktorovich was recently featured in sharing the eye symptoms she would never ignore. 👁️ 📰

In the article “9 Things Eye Doctors Would Never, Ever Ignore,” Dr. Faktorovich explains why sudden flashes, new floaters, eye pain, redness, or changes in vision can be early warning signs of serious eye conditions and why timely evaluation is critical for protecting long-term vision.

Visit the link below to read the full article. 💙

https://bit.ly/499fTN7

Considering LASIK and wondering what sets WaveLight Plus apart from standard LASIK? 👁️✨In our latest blog, we break down...
12/31/2025

Considering LASIK and wondering what sets WaveLight Plus apart from standard LASIK? 👁️✨

In our latest blog, we break down how WaveLight Plus uses advanced 3D eye mapping and ray-tracing technology to deliver a more personalized, precise approach to vision correction and why that can make a meaningful difference in clarity, contrast, and night vision.

Visit the link below to read the full blog and learn which option may be right for you. 💙

https://bit.ly/45iJJ0y

12/29/2025

We’re excited to share Dr. Ella Faktorovich’s latest conversation with ! 👁️✨

She joins the podcast to explore how laser vision correction and lens implant surgery have evolved, why today’s procedures are safer and more effective than ever, and how improved vision can restore energy, independence, and clarity, especially for patients over 40.

12/26/2025

If you’re thinking about a future in optometry, gaining real-world exposure early makes all the difference. 🔍📚

Dr. Kodira shares her top tips for optometry students, from exploring different modalities and specialties to experiencing a variety of practice settings and even different parts of the country. The more you see, the more confident and well-rounded you’ll become.

Have questions about optometry school or career paths? Send us a DM or leave them in the comments below. 💬

Grateful for our incredible team, trusted optometric partners, and wonderful patients who make what we do so meaningful....
12/23/2025

Grateful for our incredible team, trusted optometric partners, and wonderful patients who make what we do so meaningful.

Happy Holidays from Dr. Faktorovich, Dr. Seibel and the PVI team! 💙

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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

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+14159229500

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