To provide a wide range of eye care with excellence in order to deliver both the best outcomes and the finest experience. We always operate in the best interest of our patients while showing the highest degree of caring, ethics and respect to our patients and each other.For over 40 years, the caring, highly trained professionals at Shepard Eye Center in Santa Maria have provided comprehensive eye care using the most current, state-of-the-art techniques and procedures.
Today, the tradition of dedication continues. At Shepard Eye Center and Kendall-Shepard Eye Center we are committed to providing exceptional care—an experience that combines the highest degree of professionalism with warmth, openness and understanding.
Our centers are renowned for exceptional ophthalmology facilities and comprehensive care:
- Cataract Surgery that can be performed for most patients with no needles, no stitches and no patches in our state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center. A variety of advanced artificial lens options are available.
- Vision Correction Surgery that corrects a variety of problems, including near-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism using laser techniques such as LASIK, CustomLASIK, as well as the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and the ReSTOR bifocal implant.
- Eye Disease Surgery & Treatment that helps conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus, sagging eyelids and macular degeneration. Diabetic eye care (retinopathy) and vitreoretinal surgery are also among our areas of specialization.
- Cosmetic & Aesthetic Facial Care that includes eyelid surgery and brow lifts as well as chemical peels, acne care, cosmeceuticals, wrinkle fillers and BOTOX treatments.
- Routine Vision Care that includes eye examinations, glasses, contact lenses and other vision aids. Our modern optical dispensaries, Optical Trends in Santa Maria and Kendall-Shepard Eye in Lompoc, offer the finest frame selection and service in our area.
Outstanding Facilities
Outpatient surgery offers patients convenience and safety at a lower cost than procedures performed at a hospital. Our close personal attention and same-day, state-of-the-art eye surgery enables patients to recuperate in the comfort of their home.
Our clinic facility in Santa Maria includes:
- 19 eye-examination rooms
- 3 operating rooms
- 3 special testing rooms
- Full service optical
Our facility in Lompoc includes:
- 9 examination rooms
- 3 special testing rooms
- 1 operating room
- Full service optical
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Laser Vision Correction
Vision Correction Surgery that corrects a variety of problems, including near-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism using laser techniques such as LASIK, CustomLASIK, as well as the Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and the ReSTOR bifocal implant.
Laser Vision CorrectionCataract Surgery
Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the world, and cataract surgery is the most commonly performed surgery in America. Cataracts, or clouding of the natural lens in the eye, affect over 50% of people over age 50 and over 70% of people over age 70. This is usually an age-related disease, although it can also result from eye trauma, steroid use, diabetes and other diseases.
Cataract SurgeryRetina Treatments
Our board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Dan Shepard, is fellowship-trained to treat medical and surgical disease of the vitreous and retina. Our retinal services include treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, eye trauma, evaluation of floaters, and much more.
Retina TreatmentsCosmetic Services
BOTOX injections are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. BOTOX or botulinum type A is a medication used to relax the muscles of the face that create wrinkles. The injection causes a temporary paralysis of the muscle, and the effect wears off after several months.
Cosmetic ServicesOptical Services
The optical store showcases our extensive frame selection as we continue to provide the finest eye care available. Our optical dispensary offers the largest selection in Lompoc and our licensed opticians are experts in glasses fitting and service.
Optical Services