Ventura Eye Institute, Inc.

I can’t recommend Dr. Stark highly enough! His thoroughness and attention to detail are truly impressive—every visit feels like he’s genuinely invested in getting to the root of any issue. He’s incredibly professional yet has this laid-back approach that instantly puts you at ease. It’s a rare combo that makes appointments something to actually look forward to. If you’re looking for an ophthalmologist who’s both top-notch and approachable, Dr. Stark is the one!

I just finished my last eye drops for after my cataract surgery. Dr. Stark was the surgeon, and it was a positive experience from the beginning to the end. Once I decided to have the surgery, the process went quickly painlessly. I now have tremendous respect for Dr. Stark's knowledge and advice throughout the whole process. I was unsure which lens to settle on and he was patient and instructive. He assured me that I would be happy with the results, and he was right. The Staff were professional and thorough. The Ambulatory Surgery was excellent.

Staff was extremely professional and very caring. They answered any and all questions I had, made me feel comfortable with everything before the procedure, and took amazing general care of me. I was in great hands with Dr. Stark, and now I have a life-changing treatment done that I am forever grateful for!

Every employee was pleasant, supportive and kind. Dr. Stark did a great job. I was very scared of procedure but the doctor assured me that it was simple and mostly pain-free. I am grateful that I have found this doctor/office after my former ophthalmologist retired.

It took awhile to get in for an appointment to see Dr. Ragan but the wait was worth it. When it comes to eye surgery, a second opinion is a necessity. In my case, it was a game changer. I felt that the Dr. didn't try to "sell" me on a procedure or send me to another specialist. He had a much more cautious approach than to automatically go under the laser and I feel less anxious about my direction to improve my vision. I was also impressed with the staff. They were efficient and had good communication skills. At my other eye appointments, the staff never cleaned the forehead or chin guard. Not only did Dr. Ragan's staff wipe those areas down, they did a double swipe at the areas so there was not residue. And the directions during the exam was very precise. I couldn't be happier for my experience.