Patrick Utnehmer, OD
Rancho Vision Center After 6 months tried to charge me additional $1000 fee for Lasik

About 18 months ago I had Lasik on my eyes at Temecula Laser Center (Rancho California Vision Center) and was given a discount for my treatment. Dr. Patrick Utnehmer gave me the discount because of their bad business climate and they really wanted to get some patients in for the surgery.

About 6 months ago I got a demand letter from Dr. Utnehmer for an additional $1000. He was taking back the discount. I couldn't believe it. This guy is a double dealing liar who will do anything for money. I thought this is about the lowest thing I have every heard of from a doctor.

One of my friends had also had Lasik there & told me that they had some bad eye infections right after the surgery, called "Sands". They were told in was ok & it was very common & they were given steroids. After hearing that I did some research on the "sands" & found out it is usually caused by unclean equipment. About.com states "Many outbreaks can be traced back to improperly disinfected diagnostic instruments." If I would have know about this before hand I would never had my Lasik done there. I was in fact told by Dr. Utnehmer & his staff that they had never had any problems with their Lasik. Obviously they neglected to tell me about the Sands infections. I am sure they must have forgotten to mention it.

I had a friend who was just contacted by them for surgery. He told them no way.
Is anyone else having problems with this practice?

Company: Patrick Utnehmer, OD
Country: USA
Address: 27580 Ynez Rd
Phone: 9516761955
Site: ranchovision.com

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