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Dr. Karen Skvarna, OD

Dr. Karen Skvarna, OD

Optometry

Dr. Karen Skvarna, OD is an optometrist in Laguna Hills, CA. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 300 Laguna Hills, CA 92653

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Skvarna's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Skvarna

4.5
8 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Would not answer my questions
I saw Dr. Skvarna to followup on a prescription from another provider. The new prescription gave me blurry long distance vision while correcting vision at about 20 feet. She defended the original prescription, attacked the manufacturer of my lenses, and refused to answer questions I had about how my vision is so different at these distances. Her only answer was '20 feet equals visual infinity' and told me to do my research on the internet. I have never seen such a disrespectful health care provider in my life.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mark D. – Jun 21, 2024
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This is the first time I have ever had a on line follow up . I really appreciate your interest in me and my sight. I highly recommend Dr Skvarna and Harvard Eye.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Chris Clawson in San Clemente , CA – Dec 06, 2018
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Excellent first appointment
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Rich in Laguna Woods CA – Mar 17, 2018
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Dr. Skvarna has helped me significantly with my problematic dry eye syndrome. She is caring and knowledgeable and spends time with me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karen in Laguna Beach, CA – Dec 15, 2017
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I was seen and given medical care within a week of my eye illness. Dr. Karen Skvarna, OD & her staff addressed my eye illness immediately. The immediate medications were given to me while my prescriptions were being filled helped/relieved me tremendously. It has been 7 days with medications and the itchy, sandy, redness, and headaches are gone. Feel a lot better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Raul Gonzalez in Dr. Karen Skvarna, OD – Oct 05, 2017
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I have been working with Dr. Skvarna to correct my dry eye. My eyes are doing great and I am able to wear contact lenses again. Very good doctor, always a pleasure to see her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laguna Beach – Sep 15, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I feel privileged to have the opportunity to care for my patients and their families. My goal is to understand each one of my patients unique visual needs and lifestyle in order to provide the highest level of care so that their lives are enhanced on a daily basis with good vision.

biography

Dr. Karen Skvarna joined Harvard Eye Associates in 2004 after working in South Orange County since 1990. She graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry, in 1989 after receiving undergraduate...read more
  • Optometry

Locations

Practice

Harvard Eye Associates - Laguna Hills23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 300 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Practice

Harvard Eye Associates - San Clemente665 Camino de los Mares Ste 102 San Clemente, CA 92673
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