John Cason's Online Review Report Card

Dr. John P Carlson, MD takes excellent care of my eye post op. I had a complex retina detachment and surgery to fix it in Michigan then moved to California a couple months later where he now treats me. He is very professional and cares about his patients. He respects my need to know about my eye and takes the time to answer the questions I have by tailoring his explanations to my level of understanding. He is great at attempting less invasive methods first seeking to improve your conditions. He found a medicine my swelling responded well to and was able to significantly reduce my swelling almost to the point where there was none. I definitely recommend him!

I am a retired physician. I had cataract surgery November 2021 in Illinois with my own long time opthamologist. On my final post op visit I was told I was at risk for a retinal tear. I then traveled to our winter home in La Quinta, CA. I became concerned I was experiencing early signs of the retinal tear which could compromise my vision longterm. I was referred to DR Carlson from a local opthamologist. The office staff member, Paula, was very understanding of my situation and scheduled me the next morning. I underwent a comprehensive evaluation starting with the technologists and DR Carlson himself. Dr Carlson was excellent. He took much time to examine my eyes, explain and educate me about retinal issues. In addition, he performed an imaging test of the vasculature around the macula and determined I had early macular degeneration. He recommended I begin AREDS 2 supplements and monitor my vision with the Amsler Grid. I traveled over an hour to see him. Highly recommend him.

I have been seeing Dr Carlson for the last few years as a referral from my optometrist, Dr. Doug Soderblom. I had a retina issue that needed evaluation. He has been very thorough in his care, testing, and explanations. He has a gentle demeanor and is very kind and patient to listen and answer my questions. When he learned I was moving out of state in five months, he wanted to see me again to be sure that everything was unchanged. He also told me how to find a competent retinal specialist in my new location. He is a very skilled physician, and I would highly recommend him.

Kind, caring, knowledgeable- saved my vision after a retinal detachment. Cannot speak highly enough of him and the office staff

Dr. Carlson is an excellent professional, he's knowledgable, personable, patient, and a very caring doctor. He has been helping my 86 year old mother with an ocular occlusion. She had no vision in her right eye and started injections to help the inflammation. After 4 months of injections, he wasn't seeing the results fast enough, because time is important for treatment, he switched medicines and it worked. She has significant improvement and can now see out of her eye. The office staff and very patient and helpful.

I highly recommend Dr. John Carlson to anyone with macular degeneration. My vision has improved dramatically while under his care. Dr. Carlson is caring, takes his time explaining my treatments, and answers any questions I have.

I have been seeing Dr. Carlson for almost 8 years for Branch Retina Vein Occlusion (BRAVO). I have a horrible fear of needles and the treatment required regular injections in my eye. Dr. Carlson has been beyond patient and kind. I don't believe any other doctor would have worked with me the way he has. The vision in my bad eye is almost perfect now and that is 100% due to Dr. Carlson. He is a one of a kind doctor. His staff is great too. I HIGHLY recommend him!

Dr. Carlson is the Best. In 2018 i had an eye emergency and after going to a well known eye institute and being treated awful i decided to check out the retina consultants and being that my eye problem was an emergency they got me in right away and in a few days i had surgery and Dr. Carlson saved my eye, i am forever grateful to him and the way he and his staff are so professional, kind and caring.

Dr. Carlson took time to explain my situation and answered any questions I had. I would definitely recommend this doctor. The office staff was friendly and it was a good experience overall.

Recently relocated to area from east coast, had excellent care prior to relocating to this area and after the first visit with Dr. Carlson, he quickly gained my trust with his well explained plan for my care. I would recommend him to my family, friends and loved ones.