Santa Barbara Eyecare: Ophthalmologist Santa Barbara
Optometry • Santa Barbara, CA
About
Santa Barbara Eyecare is a local ophthalmology practice in Santa Barbara, CA, offering comprehensive eye care for over 30 years. The clinic is led by Drs. Douglas, Nina, and Cailyn Katsev, with a small team and a focus on ophthalmology and optometry services. Key details: - Location: Santa Barbara, California - Services: Ophthalmology and optometry (vision care including cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye) - Contact: appointments@santabarbaraeyecare.com; phone numbers: (805) 451-8180, (805) 967-9990, (805) 883-3898 - Website: santabarbaraeyecare.com - Web presence: modest traffic with strong local focus (Top country: United States) If you’re seeking an ophthalmologist in Santa Barbara, this practice presents as a long-established local option with a small, stable team.
Clinic Type
Optometry (multi-location group)
Address
2946 De La Vina St., Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone
(805) 967-9990
Appointments@santabarbaraeyecare.com
Opening Hours
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday varies by location; see site for details
Telehealth
Not specified
Emergency Care
Not specified
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
appointments, phone scheduling, online scheduling, Online pay, Credit card, Cash, Checks
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services does Santa Barbara Eyecare provide?
Comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services including cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment, and management of macular degeneration and diabetes-related eye conditions.
What services do you offer?
Ophthalmology and optometry services including comprehensive eye exams and a range of eye care treatments.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Aggregate): 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- MyVision.org (Aggregate): N/A (Aggregate) (202 reviews)
- WebMD: 3.5/5 (23 ratings (6 reviews))
- Vitals: 4.5/5 (11 ratings (2 reviews))
Patients praise
- Significant vision improvements following surgeries like LASIK and cataracts
- Highly regarded surgical expertise and reputation of Dr. Douglas Katsev
- Professional, efficient, and modern office environment/facilities
- Personalized patient care and attentive bedside manner
- Knowledgeable and helpful staff in many instances
Common complaints
- Occasional complaints regarding long wait times
- Instances of perceived unprofessional or condescending staff behavior
- Some reports of contradictory information provided by staff or doctors
- Short duration of time spent with the doctor during visits
"Dr. Katsev is an excellent doctor with great bedside manner. He did my cataract surgery which was very successful. I was happy with the entire process."
— WebMD Review"The lady at the front desk... was condescending. The younger woman helping me initially struggled... When the rude woman came to assist, she was disrespectful."
— Birdeye Review"Saw two doctors there and they gave me contradictory information. The wait time to see a doctor is long, and the time spent with the doctor is very short."
— Yelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SEE Vision Care Attends the Santa Barbara Senior Expo - SEE International — Oct 30, 2025
- Women's Fund Members Experience the Impact of Their Investment at SEE International - SEE International — Jun 26, 2026
- SEE Vision Care at Casa de la Raza - SEE International — Apr 14, 2026
- SEE Vision Care Partners with United Way's Fun in the Sun Program - SEE International — Jun 30, 2026
- Celebrating a $100,000 Investment in SEE Vision Care from the Greater Goleta Santa Barbara Lions Club - SEE International — Jun 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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