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Hawaiian Eye Center (HEC) is a private medical practice specializing in eye care, including cataract and dry eye care, eye surgery, and eye emergencies, with advanced technology. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Wahiawa, HI, HEC operates four offices in Hawaii (primarily on Oahu: Waipahu and Wahiawa). The center appears to be active with a small team. The provided location list does not show a Laie address, so there is no confirmation of a Hawaiian Eye Center location in Laie. For Laie-specific service, you may want to contact HEC directly at 808-678-0622 or check their website hawaiianeye.com for current locations and availability.

Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

Wahiawa and Waipahu, Hawaii (Oahu)

Phone

808-621-8448

Email

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Opening Hours

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Services Offered

  • eye care
  • cataract surgery
  • glaucoma treatment
  • dry eye treatment
  • cornea and external disease
  • ophthalmology
  • optometry
  • eye surgery
  • diabetic retinopathy screening
  • macular degeneration management
  • pterygium treatment
  • low vision services
  • eye exams
  • laser surgery (laser center)

Technology & Equipment

  • state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
  • advanced cataract surgery techniques
  • ultra-modern surgicenter

Team

  • Steven Rhee, DO — Medical Director, Cataract Surgeon
  • Terry Wood — MD

Insurance & Payment

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AK/ credit cards, financing available?, cash, checks

Languages Spoken

  • english

Commitments

  • High-quality eye care
  • state-of-the-art technology
  • patient-focused care
  • family-friendly environment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp: 3.6/5 (79)
  • Yahoo Local: 3.5/5 (29)

Patients praise

  • Helpful, kind, and welcoming staff in some instances
  • Homey facility atmosphere
  • Competent surgical results for some patients

Common complaints

  • Long wait times
  • Unorganized or rude staff
  • Issues with records management
  • Dissatisfaction with optical products like glasses

"I had an appointment at 1350, called to confirm at 1315. I got there at 1340, and did not get seen till 1440. Someone came after me, and they were late for their appointment and got seen before me."

— Yelp user review

"I was referred to this place since my ophthalmologist retired. The overall place is nice. Expect a long wait. Unorganized staff. Lost records."

— Yahoo Local user review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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