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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Young... knowledgeable.... good personality... considerate very professional
Best eye doc Ive seen in 10 years!
Dr. Nakatsuka is an incredible doctor and surgeon! He did a wonderful job on my cataract surgery.
He's an exemplary ophthalmologist. Always pleasant, compassionate, very knowledgeable and a great educator. He conducts thorough exams and incorporates my input in the treatment plan.. I feel safe in his care.
Understanding, caring, attentive and very responsive
Dr. Nakatsuka is great!
Dr. Nakatsuka is as pleasant in his demeanor as he is professionally competent.
Most capable and professional.
Dr. Nakatsuka showed me a lot of compassion and understanding about my condition and the other issues I am facing with my health. I felt listened to and understood.
He has been very kind and caring of my eye problems
Dr. Nakatsuka is an incredible practitioner. He provides superlative care, listens to his patients, and is concerned about his patients as individuals.
Exceptional care provided by Dr. Nakatsuka
Dr. Nakatzuka is a great doctor and I trust him with my eye sight!
He explains everything so we can understand what is going on.
He is always concerned, and on top of your care!
Very personable, Courteous, thoughtful, understanding, professional, efficient, great, "AWESOME" INDIVIDUAL!!!
Es in plaster para mi haberlo conosido y que me opero de las cataratas y glaucoma que tenia
Excellent care!
Dr. Nakatsuka was very knowledgeable, extremely pleasant, courteous, and spent plenty of time with me explaining the issues, options and solutions. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a physician of his caliber.
Un doctor muy amable eficaz y sobre todo muy eficaz en su diagnstico gracias doctor Dios lo bendiga
easily puts patient at ease
I feel very confident Dr Nakatsuka thoroughly examined my eyes to determine my condition.
Dr. Nakatsuka is extremely knowledgeable, thorough in the tests he required, and took time to explain how he considered all data to make a diagnosis and treatment plan. I am in the best of medical hands!!
Dr Austin Nakatsuka is the best . He is my idol
Had an excellent experience talking openly with Dr Nakatsuka about the best treatment for my eyes, the treatment is still ongoing with a second surgery scheduled for February 28, 2023.
Hes the most personable yet professional doctor I have had experience with recently. Hes got a calmness about him that makes it easy to be calm even when I might have been worried. Im impressed and pleased with the experience I had with him as my doctor
He listened to me on my first visit. He ordered the tests to accurately diagnose my eyes medically. Ordered the medication I needed. The best care.
Dr Nakatsuka listened and worked with me as a patient to try to solve the issues I was experiencing. I greatly appreciated his attention and opportunity to treat my issues. He was great!
Dr Nagasuka is fantastic. He really cares about me as a patient and he is extremely talented
Dr. Nakatsuka was wonderful. I am so lucky to have had him as my surgeon. He is a great surgeon and a very attentive and warm doctor.
Excellent
I was very pleased with the calm and professional manner that Dr. Nakatsuka explained my situation and how he was going to correct it. The entire team was very friendly and helpful. Everyone was more than happy to answer all of my questions.
Good
Very good healthcare explained and other options for possible success of vision in my right eye.
Everybody was especially nice and informative.Even had one eye adjusted without having to reschedual. The other eye will be adjusted in 3 weeks per my request. Dr Nakasake(?) is wounderful and even has great "bedside manner".
Dr. Natkatsuka is amazing! I'm referring him to all I know. I work in healthcare and absolutely appreciate his skill, professionalism, knowledge and ability to honestly, genuinely CARE for his patients.
Right after the fellow finally came in to examine me, he was called to surgery and I had to wait another 30 minutes before the doctor returned. I was at the clinic 2 hrs 45 min total.
Dr. Nakasuka was exceptional. I much prefer him to Doctors I see at home in Palm Springs, CA
Dr. Natkasuka is an extraordinary doctor. Smart, kind, listens carefully, explains everything clearly and patiently, friendly and humble (a quality not often seen in physicians). I am so lucky to have been assigned to him.
Dr. Nakatsuka is top notch. He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, patient, explains things in a clear and concise manner. I feel very lucky to have him as my provider, and would recommend him to anyone needing the type of care he provides.
Very Professional and kind.
Amazing doctor in every way!
He was perfect with both my cataract lens replacements, and he did a complicated procedure to correct my wife's botched lens replacement by an incompetent doctor who subsequently retired from eye surgery.
Doctor naka suko was thorough and professional, Listening to my concerns and giving me excellent feedback.
He is wonderful. He is kind and gentle and compassionate. He really cares about how I feel and does his best to ease my concerns. Seeing a new ophthalmologist after being with Dr Crandall for 35 plus years has been really hard but Dr Nakatsuka has made it not so scary and a little easier.
Dr N is the best!
Dr. Nakatsuka provides exceptional care.
Dr. Nakatsuka provides exceptional care.
I highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka. He is one of the best doctors I have ever seen, and I've been seeing ophthalmologists for 40 years. He's extremely knowledgeable, patient and thorough.
He listend and answerd my comcerns. Didnt hurry me through my app.
I am very nervous about my eyes and surgery, but Dr. ,Nakatsuka made me feel much better about things
Very pleased with his examination and explanation of purposed treatments .
Dr. Nakasuka is a very qualified doctor in his expertise¿
Austin S Nakatsuka, MD, is a great person that listens to his patients and he is concern about their health
Awesome surgeon. I feel like he saved my sight. I am very grateful
I definitely recommend Dr Nakatsika
In the world of big business, Insurance accounting and process controlled world, Dr Nakatsuka has been able to bring eye care down to a personal level. Not just a run of the mill assembly line process but working to find something that works.
He cared about mine. I'm scheduling issues, and I had the schedule to call me that day. Usually was scheduled calls you the next week. Brenna called me right away.
Excellent caring compassionate physician
Dr. Nakatsuka seems very professional and knowledgeable in both Cataract surgery and Glaucoma care, so I don't have to go to two doctors to take care of my eyes. I hope things go well for January 2026.
Dr. Nakatsuka, very knowledgeable and professional.
Dr. Nakatsuka was above and beyond my expectations. His explanation of what needed to be done was very clear and concise. He also made it abundantly clear that it was my decision on how I wanted to proceed. I would absolutely recommend him without any hesitation.
From re edition, to the MAs to Dr. Nakatsuka, I have received compassionate and careful care. I ha e been with Dr. Nakatsuka for a few years, and the care I have received has been consistently high quality. I am so grateful for the care from Dr. Nakatsuka and the Moran eye centers.
Dr. Austin S. Nakatsuka,, I couldn't ask for a better attending physician. His positive attitude made me feel very comfortable with the procedures and his abilities to perform them. He answered all my questions in a timely manner and effectively. I would highly recommend them.
Dr. Nakatsuka has gone above and beyond over my last 3 visits to look for answers to my painful eye condition. I'm very grateful for the time and energy he has invested in helping to find a diagnosis and treatment for me.
Very knowledgable and told me what I needed to know about my cataracts.
Doctor Nakatsuka took over my case when Dr Crandall passed. Doctor Nakatsuka stepped up and flawlessly assumed my complicated eye health and history. He listens, offers suggestions and options, is always clear in describing procedures and/or problems with my eyes. He is personable and thorough. I really appreciate that about him.
Very impressive excellent job can't thank you enough for bringing my eyes back thanks again
I'm very comfortable with Dr. Nakatsuka. I respect him and am thankful for him to be the doctor that will perform cataract surgery on me. I'm in good hands.
I am incredibly grateful to have Dr. N as my physician, I have unique issues that have been addressed personally and with incredible satisfaction.
Excellent knowledge on glaucoma
Great
He knows what he is doing and making sure I take care of my A1C to get it under control so I won't get any problems going threw the surgery. Thanks to
Austin cares about his patients and is very thorough.
Dr.N is very professional and has a great bedside manner. I felt I could trust the information he told me. He answered my questions and did not rush me. I will see him again.
I would recommend Dr. Austin S. Nakatsuka to others because it is clear that he is very passionate about his work and it shows in the way he presents himself with each visit. I felt comfortable with him from the beginning and through the entire process of surgery.
Excellent communicator. Spent time to patiently explain everything very carefully. Wonderful personality. Very kind and understanding. I have a great deal of confidence to be under his care.
Great person
HE IS A GREAT PROVIDER
Dr Nakatsuka is what I would hope and expect from a Doctor. He listened as much or more than he talked. I had a couple of issues I've been concerned about and he listened and took them seriously whereas previous doctors have just ignored me. I don't know, when I get one eye pointed in one direction and the other in a completely different direction and I have severe double vision for 2 or 3 hours I tend to think, "WTF is going on here?". Yah, other Doctors acted like it was no big deal! Like it happens to everyone? Anyway Dr Nakatsuka has me scheduled for cat scans and more. Good dude.
Thank you Dr. Nakatsuka for giving me hope and peace in continuing to receive sight for the remainder of my life, You have taken amazing care of me since I first met you as a resident. I will be eternally grateful to you for your care of me. Your patients are extremely blessed to have you as their doctor.
This is a doctor who can be trusted to deliver the best care for a patient's situation. He's just terrific.
HeÕs the best!
Dr. Nakatsuka, MD is professional and caring for me as his patient. He answers my questions and makes me feel confident in his care.
Extremely satisfied with treatment and care. Excellent outcome!!
Amazing Doctor!
He cares a great deal about his patients. He takes the time to explain everything.
An excellent physician who embraces many of the superb qualities of his predecessor, Dr. Crandall.
Amazing! Friendly very professional and answered all my questions before I even asked!!
A very good professional.And a very pleasant person.
I felt the doctor was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable about what needs to be done.
He is very compassionate and a talented surgeon.
Excellent doctor! Caring and attentive towards his patients.
Positive in every way. Impressed with his knowledge and professionalism!
Dr. Nakatsuka and his team were so thorough, informative, answered all of my questions, and gave me one of the best eye exams I've had. He was honest and kind and really cared for me as a patient. I appreciated his expertise and professionalism.
A great doctor who will follow in the foot steps of Dr. Crandall.
Great care, He takes the time to make sure you understand your treatment. He cares about your health and well being. He make sure you are included in decisions about your care
Dr. Nakatsuka is a very caring and knowledgeable. He goes out of his way to identify issues and explores solutions to those problems. I feel very fortunate to be his patient.
Very good
He's the Dude!
Dr. Nakatsuka seems to be up to date and has the ability to explain what I need clearly. He goes out of his way to answer my wife's questions.
He is very kind and very helpful and concerned.
Dr. Nakatsuka has been great to work with. He listens to your questions and provides helpful feedback. I trust his opinions and follow his directives.
He is a gentleman.
Dr Nakatsuka was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the options available to me.
Dr. Nakatsuka and his staff are the best MD and staff I have ever had. He made sure all pertinent information and details were explained. He took a great deal of his time to discuss and work through the technical details to select the needed IOLs that would provide me with my requested focusing distances for monovision. Dr. Nakatsuka made sure that all of the benefits, compromises and consequences were thoroughly explained to me.
I would highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka to family and friends. He is very knowledgeable in his field and up to date on the most recent research. His diagnostic skills are strong, he is very in tune to patient needs and knows which questions to ask to gain a complete picture of patient care. Even though he is very busy, he takes time with each patient and they never feel rushed.
His genuine concern.
He worked hard, very hard, to resolve the issue with my lens replacement, and I thank him for that.
He's great, just overbooked
Professional, academic knowledge and skills of Dr. Nakatsuka are matched by his personal skills of care, concerns and ability to communicate.
Very knowledgeable , courteous , and professional
I felt cared by a confident and knowledgeable doctor.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very knowledgeable and concerned about my condition. He is gracious and thorough in my treatment. I have great confidence being in his care.
I highly recommend Austin S Nakatsuka, MD., to anyone with Cataract or Glaucoma issues; He is the most skilled and knowledgeable doctor in his field. I have had the best experience with my Glaucoma issues with him.
Outstanding doctor!
I can't say enough about how much I appreciate and respect Dr Nakatsuka's brilliance and ability to do his best for his patients. I feel very fortunate to have found him for my cataract surgeries.
Austin is very caring and very professional
Dr. Nakatsuka is a master of his profession. Beautiful results for both my husband and me. Thank you!
Dr. Nakatsuka has been treating us for our glaucoma issues for over a year now. My wife's surgery was so successful she's been able to stop taking her drops in that eye. He is always pleasant, efficient, and willing to discuss treatment options. We've referred him to others without hesitation.
I was very impressed with Dr. Nakatsuka's care and concern. He explained everything completely, gave me the options to think about and put me very much at ease. Very thoughtful and considerate. I would recommend him as an excellent physician.
Knowledgeable, friendly and professional ¿ takes the time to explain and answer questions ¿ highly recommend!
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Dr Nakatsuka and his team are really extraordinary. They are all well-informed, professional, friendly and compassionate. I had a problem about which I was very worried and no one diminished my concern, instead reassuring me that they would take care of it.
Very good
I've been wearing glasses since the age of 10 and at my current age of 67, I've never experienced the excellent quality of care given to me by Dr. Nakatsuka. He is a gem!
Good
The only issue I have was with Dr. Barlow's lack of an explanation that my glaucoma seemed to be progressing, and that's why he was referring me to Dr. Nakatsuka. I would have kept an appointment 3 months earlier (and hence 3 months earlier treatment had I known)!!!
The Dr was very quick to get me to the specific specialist I needed and has even called me to follow up on certain aspects also. Huge plus
I wish I could be able to recommend everyone that I know, but I recommended my cousin even if she is not in the USA
Good
Very professional, so friendly and explains everything!
He's an excellent doctor and explains every detail to you as a patient.
Best Doctor for eye he cares a lot for all patients if you have HMO is not fault of DR get BCBS REGENCE PPO will not cost you anything and better healthcare indeed.
Excelente el Dr. Nakatsuka es un médico con muchísima ética profesional y da un trato muy respetuso y humano a sus pacientes
Dr Nakatsuka has a great bedside manner You can tell he cares about you and your well-being
Dr. Nakatsuka is very knowledgeable in his specialty area of glaucoma. He takes time to share data and involves the patient in decision making related to this data. I am fully confident in his care.
Dr Austin was excellent; professional and first class ¿ especially delivering NOT so great news
Dr. Natkatsuka is a brilliant physician and a friendly and kind human being. He is incredibly busy but always gives the impression of having time for you.
We love dr Nakatsuka.
Dr Nakatsuka was very professional and confident
Dr. Nakatsuka seems to be competent and a good doc, but he seems to be always "in a hurry", making asking questions and having a discussion about treatment less approachable.
Exceptional care
Very professional and friendly.
Excellent at his profession. Very thorough.
He passed me on to another Dr. to decide what should be done to my eye.
Dr Nakatsuka is the reason i come to Moran. He is the best
Dr. N is great. He spent time explaining the options for my care.
Dr Austin is awesome. He is kind and compassionate, he listens and he is very thorough in his exams. He is very knowledgeable as well. Highly recommend
He is a brilliant physician. Anyone who is his patient is lucky
Dr Nakatsuka went beyond normal treatment in accommodating both emergency surgery as well as fitting me into his busy schedule for post op surgery which was critical in monitory my eye, not many Dr's would go out of norm.
Every one was very kind to all they seen.
He is such a caring, knowledgeable doctor. I trust him to be direct but kind no matter what my visit brings and will discuss outcomes with you. Super great at what he does!
He is a great doctor.
Incredibly kind and compassionate doctor, that has your best interest in mind!
I had a Cataract removed and he did a great job. He will be doing my next one son.
He is very knowledgeable seems to be on edge of new technology
He is a very good at his work, and it shows in the way he treated me. He explained what was needed for my treatment, then completed my surgery with ease.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very good at what he does and takes the time and care that patients need. He is an exceptional doctor with compassion and commitment to his patients. It's unfortunate that the people in charge of scheduling his appointments don't take that into consideration and space his appointments more appropriately. He is always late and it's not his fault. Do better with scheduling!
As a physician myself, I have great confidence in Dr. Nakatsuka.
Very knowledgeable and friendly
Dr. Nakatsuta was a pleasure to meet with during my appointment. The way he carried himself, with great knowledge of his work, was impressive to me. He seems to understand a lifetime of knowledge for a wise young man. I can tell immediately that he will be one of the best doctors patients can have, for many years to come.
Dr. Nakatsuka is the best doctor! He is always kind, professional, answers all of my questions, and is most knowlegeable. He does a thorough assessment and is the best when it comes to eye care. I highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka and can count on his care.
Incredible physician with excellent skills & compassion
Dr. Nakatsuka was so gracious, kind, and compassionate. He has a great bedside manner and worked hard to assemble a team to get me the help I needed as I have other health issues that makes any surgery a significant risk. I was turned down for surgery from two other providers because of those risks. In fact I was turned down at Morain Eye Ctr at first. Dr Nakatsuka personally called me, twice, to try and work out a plan to help me. We live in Arizona, and due to my other health issues, it is not easy for me to travel long distances. Nevertheless he told me that if we were willing to make the trip he would do what he could to make it happen without guarantees. It worked! Thank you Dr. Nakatsuka from the bottom of my heart.
Dr. Nakatsuka has been a wonderful addition to your team, after the unexpected loss of Dr. Crandall.
Austin is a fine young and experienced specialist and I would trust all of the advice that he gives one. There are no surprises with Austin but genuine care for the best results!
Dr Nakatsuka was simply outstanding in every respect.
I am so glad I found Dr. Nakatsuka. He is keeping a close eye on my glaucoma and informs me of each step I need to take further. Yes!
He was very friendly and kind. It made my worries dissappear. I wish all doctors could be like that.
Dr Nakatsuka gave me all the choices he/we could choose from including doing nothing and losing all vision. I appreciated that vs only going for the surgery route.
Dr Nakatsuka is very good at what he does.
My partner has Alzheimers and he told the doctor that. I introduced myself. I was sitting in the chair provided to me. The doctor talked so fast and never spoke to me. My partner did not understand anything he said. I caught most of it. He was eager to leave the room fast. He said his surgery scheduler would be in. She was very efficient and helpful. Maybe the seating could be changed so the doctor could see both the patient and there family member. Also it would be nice if the doctor would not talk like he is in a rush.
Very knowledgeable and personable. Dr. Nakatsuka is one of a kind and he cares about his patients!
Very professional person
Dr. Nagatsuka is excellent! His diagnosis was thorough and he explained everything in understandable terms,I trust him completely for my care and would recommend him without reservation to anyone who needs ophthalmologic care.
I so glad I chose Dr Nakatsuka. I had been avoiding cataract surgery for several years. After consulting with Dr. Nakatsuka i felt much less anxious. The results are amazing.
He was very concerned about the treatment and wanted to do it right for the best results.
Very personable, young man and new exactly. How do we explain to us about the CERT cataract surgery? Happy to have him as our surgeon.
I am Very Confident to have Dr. Nakatsuka as my doctor. I am grateful he is at the Moran Eye Center.
Doctor Nakatsuka is a Professional and Executes is Plan for Your care in every detail and Makes very sure that You know every detail about Your procedure and what to expect during the procedure and Your recovery You could not ask for a better Doctor or His teem Members Thanks Doc!!!!!Dennis Morgan.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very knowledgeable and an expert in his field. He performed an excellent eye surgery, taking into account and being careful with some difficulties with my particular surgery. He is caring, friendly, and easy to talk to. I feel he cares about the final outcome with my eye and feel fortunate to have him treating my eye.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very kind, patient, and personable. He also sports a very dapper bow tie.
Wonderful doctor, very willing to listen and work through any concerns
Dr. Nakatsuka was very thorough and kind. The entire team was very thorough and knowledgeable. Although I did not get the best news, I trust this team and especially Dr Nakatsuka. I will return for follow up.
He's friendly, helpful and he explains everything clearly. He's very thorough and very reassuring.
He is an outstanding Doctor.
Great doctor. Utah is lucky to have you.
Dr. Nakatsuka was great, his demeanor is wonderful and he shoes he cares.
Awesome provider. Immensely pleased with care received
He's a fabulous doctor. Excellent skill and staff. Super friendly and great listener.
Dr. Nakatsuka is an excellent provider. In fact, I recommended him to all my family members. He is very prompt, caring, and thorough. I completely trust him and his abilities as a care provider.
The most caring and thorough Eye Doctor.
He's a very kind and knowledgeable physician, so appreciate all he does to contribute to further eye care and vision.
He is a great Doctor!
He was very kind and clear with his diagnosis.
He is an excellent doctor and I would recommend him to another patient without hesitation.
An excellent and thoughtful professional
Highly recommend
Dr. Nakatsuka is amazing! He is consistently kind, understanding, a great listener, explains everything clearly and thoroughly, he's well informed, highly skilled and considers my history and concerns in his advised treatment plans. He listens well to my concerns. He is a compassionate doctor and I'm fortunate he is on my care team.
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Dr. Nakatsuka is always very professional, checking all potential areas of concern and even noticed a condition that needed attention- hadn't even realized! He listened and we agreed to follow-up and future treatment plan.
Bad!!!!
Best eye doc ever!! "Fellow" very good also...
I was impressed by Dr. Nakatsuka's Interactions with my orthopedic doctor over the use of steroids In light of my glaucoma.
Wonderful care
Dr. Nakatsuka is excellent!
Explained my issues very thoroughly. Set up follow up for me.
He saved my vision with his quick action and attentiveness. He encouraged my successes and was good at explaining what was happening.
I was looking for a second opinion. He provided detailed explanations. Plus I love the University Health System. I will stay with him as my Glaucoma Dr.
All good
Dr. Nakatsuka is compassionate, competent, articulate and efficient. He is a hero in his own right and I cannot rate him highly enough.
DrNakatsuka took over for Dr Crandall at a very difficult time. He has been successful in a very good way.
My wife and I are both under the doctor's care for glaucoma. He came highly recommended and has guided our journey with professionalism and sincere concern.
He listens to what I have to say and takes his time explaining what is wrong and what needs to be done in a manner that I understand.
He listens to concerns, explains procedure in future care.
Dr Austin is great.
Very good. Dr. Nakatsuka explained everything very thoroughly. He has a very pleasant personality.
I have great confidence in his skills as a doctor.
Dr. Nakasuka is very professional and knowledgeable. And has a Dr. Nakatsuka very good bedside manner.
Feel like he is often in a rush and does not have time to talk or listen to me very much.
This is my first visit with Dr. Nakatsuka. I was very pleased with the care and concern he expressed.
He is a very nice and caring dr.
My experience has been perfect across all areas.
DR. NAKATSUKA IS OUTSTANDING IN ALL WAYS!!
Dr. Nakatsuka was very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional in his visit with me.
I have been seen by many providers over the years, and without a doubt, Dr. Nakatsuka is by far the best of the best. He is compassionate, caring, explains everything to you in detail, and truly cares about his patients.
The best doctor!
Exceptional medical care.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very thorough and knowledgeable. He uses multiple sources of data to make his diagnoses. His explanation for an action plan of treatment is clear. He involves me in the treatment plan and gives me clear options. He is very caring and takes time with each patient even though I know he is very busy!
Dr. Nakatsuka is extremely knowledgeable, professional, courteous, has a great bedside manner, explains things clearly and cares about his patients. I would recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a very accomplished physician who provides excellent care.
Dr. Is very knowledgeable highly skilled and cares immensely about his patients health and recovery after care is huge and he is very interested and follow up, etc. I would recommend him to anybody
We are so happy with Dr Nakatsuka that we almost dont want to get all finish because we will miss seeing him. He is an amazing Doctor and an amazing person.
Caring, competent and thorough
Kind, caring, knowledgeable
Very patient and thorough.
Dr Nakatsuka is the best
Amazing Dr cared about me and understood i had to travel a long distance to see him.
Very nice and caring doctor one of the best
Outstanding young man and doctor
Dr. Nakatsuka is one of the best ophthalmologists! He is very well rounded with his education & skills. He's very personable, yet professional. I'm thankful that he's my provider!
Dr. Nakatsuka is giving me great eye care. I've been going to him going on three years. He is detailed in his exams and explaining what is progressing with my eyes that we are keeping track of. He is so personal and easy to talk with, which is always appreciated by a patient. I would never think of changing my eye care because he is the best!
He is my idol Dr.
Dr N is great!! First time I met with him & I would do him again!!
Dr. Nakatsuka is taking good care of me and my eyes.
Mi experiencia co el doctor Nakasuca es muy buena
Very professional, friendly and answered my questions regarding my surgery. [TRANSLATED]
he is the best eye doctor i have ever seen. very skillful
Highly professional and personable.
The doctor was very kind and helpful. He also gave me free samples of eye drops.
Great bedside manner
Dr. Nakatsuka is extremely friendly and easy to talk to. Listens to my concerns and addresses them in a clear and concise manner. I always come away feeling like I've been treated personally not like an assembly-line patient. Extremely confident in him!
Dr. Nakatsuka is always professional without being cold. He is warm, attentive and has a great sense of humor. I trust my very eyes to him!
He was a no-nonsense kind of guy; very simple in his explanations, and very forthright when it came to where I should get my prescription filled.
Yes!! Anyone looking for a great eye Dr. He's the one.
Often fear is a part of getting eye surgery and Dr. N and his staff easily washed that fear away. His genuine approach to to his patients is continual. He answers questions whenever asked. He was kind, down to earth, very approachable, and did a fantastic job.
Great Doctor!
Dr. Nakatsuka is outstanding in his knowledge, care and concern for the patient. I have the highest praises for the care I have received as his patient!
Very impressive doctor and very kind. No questions were stupid questions. He was totally there for all of us old people!
Awesome smart doctor. One of the best. Great personality and cares about you and your situation..
A great doctor!
Very caring my husband had surgery last year and I wouldn't trust anyone else so I have nothing to worry about I'm in great hand trust him 100 thank u for being so caring
Austin was great. What I would have preferred he had prioritized me more and got to me closer to my appointment time. Additionally where he has opportunity is sharing more of his recommendations as opposed to asking me what I wanted. I went to see him because he is the professional that knows what I should do and it felt like he just wanted to do whatever I wanted to do.
A very careful and confident doctor with a deep knowledge and a terrific way of explaining a complicated diagnosis. Instills confidence.
He's the best !!!
Dr. Austin Nakatsuka, Is very compassionate,committed,and professional.Im very happy to have him as my Glaucoma Dr.Specialist.
Dr Nakastuka is a great physician. He takes his time to listen to your issues and explains what is doing, He explains what is medical issue is and next steps. He is caring, friendly and thorough in the care or his patients.
He is a very knowledgeable and caring person.
Not impressed. I have been seeing Moran providers for 13 years. There are those that are better than others. This is one that is not my favorite. Very short and rude with me. Talked to me like I was stupid. News flash, I am VERY familiar with Moran providers, schedules and this was exactly why I get calls from Patients escalated at 7am
Very thorough and listened to what I was experiencing before making a diagnosis.
His care is the best, he explains every procedure carefully
The wait for the doctor was more than one hour. I would appreciate if they could address that issue. Everything else was excellent, kind, caring
Very personable and professional and cares about his patients
I received excellent care at the Moran Eye Center.
I feel like Dr. Nakatsuka is giving me the best care. He answers all my questions honestly and helps me when it comes to decisions I need to make. He is a very good surgeon with excellent results and I will definitely have him do my next surgery .
Excellent.
he explains everything
The dr explained what to expect and why we needed to go to the main center for an ultrasound
I have high regard for Doctor Nakatsuka. I think he did a great job for me and he follows up to make sure things are going well.
I had some concerns with previous appointments during, and post surgeries. Dr. Nakatsuka listened and was very sympathetic, and that meant a lot to me. Dr Nakatsuka has empathy and really listens to me as a patient. have a Dr who cares for me as a patient is the most important. And I found that in Dr Nakatsuka. I am very pleased and happy with the treatment I receive and continue to receive from him. Thank you, [NAME REMOVED]
So thorough, answered my questions, easy to talk to, doesn't rush.
I am very happy with my treatment plan and outcome. Dr. Nakatsuka is truly an elegant provider.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very thorough and answers all my questions. He explains everything related to my treatment in a clear and precise manner.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a Wonderful person, and a great doctor as well. I would recommend him for the special treatment for the eyes. You can look him up online!
He was SO KIND AND CARING! We left wit confidence in the upcoming Surgery!
He's the best treated us with upmost respect and care. We appreciate all these done for us and is continuing to do for us recommend him extremely highly [NAME REMOVED]
Dr. Nakatsuka was excellent. He took very good care of my son and did a very good job explaining his condition and treatment.
Dr. Nakatsuka is an outstanding doctor. He is knowledgeable in the latest research/treatment related to glaucoma. He takes time to clearly explain data related to my situation and the rationale for my treatment. Dr. Nakatsuka is following up closely with any possible deterioration. I feel like I am getting the very best medical treatment.
Very pleasant individual and knowledgeable.
Dr Nakatsuka is a very kind, caring doctor. He takes time with you and is very generous.
Dr. Nakatsuka is an extremely knowledgeable physician with multiple fellowships that have enhanced his broad understanding of eye diseases and repairs. He is easy to understand and relates details succinctly and with confidence. Even the most difficult medical details become easy to understand as he explains them. He is clearly in a profession which is his passion as well as the desire to provide patients with the best possible outcome fromvarious complicated procedures. He is able to make me, as a patient, confident I will be in the best possible hands.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a blessing. We are so fortunate to have him here. I wouldn't want to go to anyone else. We are definitely in good hands.
He is easy to talk to, honest, polite and efficient
He explained everything and was very thorough what he had discovered.
Dr Nakatsuka in every way, diagnosis, surgery, treatment, is extremely kind, explains the best possible treatment, and follows up with continued care.
Dr Nakatsuka provided great care. He really cares about you and your well-being.
He was amazing.
Dr. Natkasuka is the most compassionate, considerate, polite and relaxed physician. He explains things clearly and patiently and in a friendly manner. I am lucky to have him as aProvider.
Dr Nakatsuka was very helpful with explanations and treatment discussions.
Dr Austin is great.
Dr. Nakatsuka was not only an amazing surgeon (he did cataract surgery and helped my glaucoma) but he also showed real Interest and listened!
A total professional! Totally trust this doctor.
It was my 1st time Doctor N as my cataract caretaker Since doctor crandall passed. He obviously read The past reports of my issues And after a few extra tests, He was very informative for And gave me his opinion on some options to look into
I greatly appreciated his examination and his understanding and his honesty.
Amable, seguro y genera confianza
Very personal and friendly
Dr. Nakatsuka answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable about having cataract surgery. He took the time to explain the procedure and made sure I was comfortable.
He is kind and professional.
Dr Nakatsuka was very pleasant, and thorough in his approach to care for the condition of my eyes. Post evaluation, I agree with his diagnoses to further assist me with treat both eyes with cataract surgery which has been scheduled for [DATE REMOVED].
Dr. Nakatsuka is an excellent specialist, with a great chairside manner.
Dr.Nakatsuka provided me excellent care and advice.
He is an exceptional doctor. I trust him with my care and any future surgeries I may need. First of all, he is very friendly and cheerful. He seems to enjoy what he does. Also, he Is very knowledgeable, skilled and thorough. Because he provides a lot of teaching and explanations, I feel reassured and understand his instructions and treatment guidelines. I am trying to get my spouse to see him.
Dr Nakatsuka promised to call me to make an appointment of the surgery of my eyes last week, but he did not call me.I was so disappointed.
Dr was great but not what I needed
Dr. Nakatzuka is a great doctor. He's very knowledgeable and explains things so I can understand them. I trust him with with my sight and that's saying a lot.
He was friendly, helpful and efficient. He took the time to explain everything and listened to my concerns
If you are patient with Dr. Nakatsuka, you will be rewarded. Over a short time, my eyes have improved way faster with Dr. Nakatsuka than other ophthalmologists. He is awesome!
Dr Nakasuka is an excellent Ophthalmologist. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and very nice. He is an excellent doctor.
He is a very qualified Dr. His knowledge is exceptional. He is very friendly and kind. He has a good heart!! We love him!!
Dr. Nakatsuka is a wonderful and caring MD and person. He seems to care about me as a patient and tries to obtain the best results possible for me.
Dr Nakatsuka is a gifted clinician. His work on the PCO I was experiencing resolved all of the related issues and I am very grateful.
Just super man and Dr.
Very professional;listens to what I say
Even though Dr. Nakatsuka was very busy, and my visit was right against an important meeting, he still came to check on me, examine my eyes and let me know what his plan was for continuing care. I felt cared for and valued.
Had to wait over an hour to see Dr Nakarsuka.
He is a great doctor.
A very caring doctor! My wife and I both have complete confidence in Dr. Nakatsuka. We trust he has my best interest at heart.
Dr. Nakatsuka is not only a most accomplished surgeon, he is genuinely committed to the patients concerns and well being.
Very professional and informant about my procedures.
He did a great job helping us out and telling us what is going to happen with the surgery and that it is going to make me see better we can't wait until the surgery to get done thank you for your help....
Dr. Nakatsuka is very pleasant and easy to deal with, and a top-notch and competent surgeon and ophthalmologist.
Austin was a great dr. Very efficient.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very thorough and caring physician. I know my eyesight is in good hands.
Very knowledgeable, explained things down on my level.
Best eye exam I had. Explained my options for eye care and expected outcomes for each in great detail. I left feeling quite comfortable that I made the right choice. I can also say that I made a well informed decision after talking with Dr. N
Very qualified and very professional in all he does.
He takes his time with you and explains everything to you
Very competent, thorough and professional.
Gave me a great deal of confidence in the outcome of my surgery. Very high skill level.
I feel like I'm with a close and trusted friend who is personally concerned about me.
Dr Nakasuka is an easy physician to work with. He explains his considerable knowledge easily and leaves final decisions up to the patient.
A comptent, and thoughtful physician, Dr Nakatsuka, assured that I received a thorough exam and gave me options for possible treatment and clear advice about timing for optimal vision health. I could not have asked for more.
Extremely kind, thorough, and efficient. Obviously very busy, he nevertheless knew exactly why I had requested this special appointment, and it's much appreciated.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a wonderful man and true professional doctor
Dr N is great and helps me through the tough eye decisions, I felt good up front when he said, I am not here to sell upgrades but to give you the best vision, and when it saw my cataract was hard he said with confidence that's why I am here, he represents confidence overall, thus we chose him for my surgery! A plus in my book!
The dedication to work, the patience towards my son, meeting the needs, the clear explanation, the right amount of time for the patient [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Nakatsuka was cordial, addressed my concerns & explained things well. He is very thorough.
Excellent. If you are looking for cataract surgery, look no further. You've just found the right doctor!
Great knowledgeable Doctor
He's wonderful!
Seems to be a good doctor just didnÕt do my surgery right. Did help my glaucoma!!
Very good
Very caring and concerned!
Dr Nakatsuka is the perfect balance of knowledge and expertise'which inspires great confidence ¿to humility, caring, and engagement. He is the best surgeon I've ever worked with.
Dr. NAKATZUKA did a great job on my eyes. He's very knowledgeable and i trust the decisions he's made. I'm glad I found him. He's also very nice.
Dr. Nakatsuka is extremely competent and very personable. He took time to explain things to me in a way I could understand them. I felt he cared about me and my personal needs. He greatly eased my concerns and anxiety about the procedures. I feel very fortunate he is the doctor that will perform the surgery on my eyes.
He is fantastic at what he does. Amazing. Hoping to have a beautiful healed eye!
Dr Nakatsuka is extremely knowledgeable and is a rare provider who gave me the sense he was putting my best interest first. Originally I saw him to get a second opinion. He was easily my first choice when it came to having a procedure done. As a physician myself, I recognize good care when I see it, and Dr. Nakatsuka provided great care.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a caring, knowledgeable, and experienced ophthalmologist. I feel confident that my eyes are in skillful hands.
You will never find a better eye doctor than Dr. Natasuka! His staff is incredible, and they are highly organized and knowledgeable. My husband and I will never go to another doctor for our eyes. We highly recommend him.
He is great and very professional in his work. I felt cared for and that I was in very good hands. I have no idea how a surgeon is able to repair an eye, but am I so very grateful that he was the doctor that work on my case. Everyone was so very so nice and made me feel I was in good hands. Again I'm so thankful that I was able to receive the best care possible from Dr. Nakatsuka.
Listens and explains very well.
Very personable and able to communicate succinctly. Gave us a good deal of confidence.
We are glad to have caring Doctor with highest knowledge. With great care why go somewhere else . Unofficial Utah has a lot of great doctors but chances getting a great one is lot lot more than Intermountain.
Dr. Nakatsuka has always been very easy to talk to and he always treats me with graciousness and respect.
The best Dr
So grateful to Dr Nakatsuka for removing a foreign body from my cornea. Thank you!
He knows his job and cares about patients
Dr, Nakatsuka is the best! He is a great surgeon and my cataract surgery was easy. His explanations for post op instructions were explained clearly and he was happy to answer my questions. Follow up appt was easy. He will continue to be my new optamologist.
Great. Doctor! Does a fantastic job!
Austin S Naktsuka, MD is a life saver
Respectful, knowledgeable
Dr. Nakatsuka is very thorough in his diagnosis and treatment of Glaucoma. He takes time to show me test results and explains how he uses data for his conclusions. I feel very confident that I have the best eye care and treatment with Dr. Nakatsuka.
He knows what he is doing and he uses his knowledge to benefit his patients
Great and have good bed side manner sharp intelligent with high amount of caring.
Dr. Nakatsuka has always been a pleasure.
I recomend him to my friends.
Great Doctor
Very personable and thorough.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a wonderful doctor and human being. He was very happy and helpful.
Dr Nakatsuka is very polite and very professional. He is one of the best doctors I've met so far.
Dr Nakatsuka is a great man who cares about people.
She was very polite wth all my questions
Maran Eye Center is a right place to be treated
He's so great. He knows what he's doing and truly cares.
Dr Nakatsuka skill, knowledge and training are excellent as well as his skill to communicate with the patient.
He made me feel very comfortable in his care. Explained things really well
He was informative, friendly and caring. Explained questions I had in a way to easily understood.
A very patient understanding doctor. Takes time to fully explain needs and treatment
I was very pleasd of the car I was shown
Excellent provider
Dr Nakasuka is very knowledgeable, and willing to answer our questions. He was clear in describing my condition and willing to share his thoughts on future options and potential outcomes of my difficult eye. Easy to talk with.
Very efficient and he knew what he was doing
He was a pleasant person .
Friendly.
First class surgeon and kindly person.
Dr Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD is always attentive to the patient and he shows how much he cares about his patients improvement. I can read on his face how he is worried about my health...
Dr. Nakatsuka is a great doctor. His bedside manner is outstanding and I feel I'm receiving the best care possible.
Dr Nakatsuka is exceptional. When my slower healing could have been discouraging, his knowledge and skills gave me confidence. He has knowledge and training in all areas of the eye. He communicates well.
Good Doctor
Dr. Nakatsuka was terrific very personal and took great care of us. Got me a new appointment when I had to cancel my first one.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very comforting in regards to my fears concerning my eyesight. Realistic but compassionate. Thank you Dr. N
Great experience. Pain free. Efficient. Professional and friendly. Patiently listened and answered all questions.
Answers all my questions explained the process and approximate timeline to when we would do the cataract surgery
Dr. Nakatsuka is kind and willing to listen and help with my needs. He takes the time to explain everything. I was so worried about changing doctors when mine passed, but he has been amazing.
Dr. Austin S. Nakatsuka, MD Is a fantastic provider. I feel very fortunate at have him on my healthcare team.
Friendly and professional.
Friendly and knowledgeable. He took his time in explaining what are causing my vision issue.
Dr. Austin was Wonderful.
Overall the experience was very good.
Dr. Nakatsuka is always responsive to any questions I have and has made me feel extra comfortable in his presence.
Actually we spoke about a research project that would cover my condition.
The Doctor was excellent
Dr. Nakasuka is AMAZING! It is not convenient for us to go to him, but he is so thorough, and explains everything so well, and we feel the utmost confidence in him!!!
Very kind and understanding. I appreciate that he took the time to describe the issue with my eyes and then described the alternatives that he thought would be helpful. He took the time to answer my questions and then together we created a plan to move forward.
He is great, He seems to really care about my eyes. He is one of the few Dr. 's I have had in my lifetime I could be friends with
Outstanding service! Very knowledgeable and addressed all my concerns!
Dr Nakatsuka is the best. He explains the options available for my treatment and the pros and cons. He is thoughtful and professional. He is finest Doctor I have ever worked with.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very thorough, explains information clearly, and cares about the patient.
He is an exceptional young doctor with good experience. He is professional, easy to talk to and guides me thru a meaningful visit. I appreciate his knowledge and candor. I understand what he feels would be best for my treatment. I trust his manner and opinion.
Dr. Nakatsuka provides exceptional medical care.
Dr. Nakatzuka is a great doctor who cares about my eye problem and tries to do his very best for me. He's very kind and personable.
He's amazing, does a very good job with bedside manner and really explains things in a way a non Dr can understand.
Always professional but warm and caring!
Todo un Profesional el Doctor Austin Nakatsuka, muy atento en todo momento con su paciente, los felicito por tener un gran médico en sus filas, bendiciones.
He seems super qualified. He found a problem that I suspect my former Ophthalmologist never mentioned to me. They never contacted me when it was time for an eyeglass check. My husband had a great experience with Dr. Nakatsuka and made the appointment for me. He takes good care of me too.
Dr. Nakatsuka is wonderful, very very caring, listens carefully and creates a plan of action which is explained. He was a fellow of and trained by Dr. Alan Crandall, the best of the best in the world. I look forward to being his patient. I travel from Arizona to SLC just to see him.
Exceptional care.
After having a problem with my surgery, Dr. Nakatsuka kept working with me until it was solved.
I know he is a great doctor. The only thing I don't have confidence in are the lenses themselves as my first attempt did not go well. I believe the doctor is great it is just the device that was not the best for me.
Exceptional care
Dr. Nakatsuka always greets me with a smile -- friendly and professional. I feel that he really knows me and cares about my visual problem. He always answers any questions I might have. I am thankful for such a fine physician that cares for me.
He has an excellent bedside manner. He spends a lot of time, answering questions and understanding your needs. He's obviously very knowledgeable in his field of expertise and will let you know honestly, if he doesn't have the answers to your questions. I would highly recommend him
Excellent physician. Very pleasant and interesting to be with. I trust his judgement completely.
I have recommended Dr. Nakasutka because he cares, listens and communicates very well with patients and family members.
Very good taking care of you and they explained very good about anything
Dr Austin is wonderful. He is kind and compassionate and very competent. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
caring, precise and gives the feeling of competence
Courteous and serious professional who involves rhe patient in treatment decisions and talk to the patient about the meaning of test results
His concern and knowledge were outstanding.
This man is awesome. My health is his concern
I love being under his care! He is just super and carefully explains things!
I could not have had a better experience than the care and professionalism Dr. Nakatsuka provided. The results of my surgery surpassed all expectations and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking care for glaucoma or cataract issues.
The very best eye Dr. Effective treatment of glaucoma., Very clear explanation of problem and treatent. Personable and thorough with eye problems.
He is excellent in everything.
Dr N is fantastic. He is very skilled in his practice of eye care.
Very professional
(based on prior visits, didn't actually see Dr. N this visit)
He is great he listens to everything I say Very encouraging
We feel like Dr. Nakasaka is a friend as well a very competent physician.
Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and kind
A very caring thorough doctor. Knows his stuff and has taken great care of me
He's the greatest.
Great doctor. Really cares about his patients.
Professional and personable.
Impdezzed.
I trust him with my eyesight. Nothing more to say
Dr. Nak is very thorough and takes good care of me.
Extremely knowledgeable and professional.
He explained everything very clearly. He is friendly and seems to really care
very friendly and thorough
I am grateful Dr. Nakatsuka chose to practice at Moran.
I appreciated Dr Nakatsuka's thorough explanation of the procedure and follow up care.
Fantastic bed side manner. Made me feel special.
Dr Nakatsuka, MD has been an excellent health provider for me and my mother.
I really like doctor Austin Nakatsuka. He is very knowledgeable about his profession and takes extra care when dealing with patients. I would recommend him to anyone needing help with eyesight issues
Very good care.
Dr Austin Nakatsuka is an extraordinary doctor. He stuck with a problem until he could solve it for me. He is highly skilled and cares for patients. His team is always welcoming and efficient.
Young and very professional and knowledgeable.
Very attentive and informative. Kind and friendly. Awesome!
Very professional, explanation of findings easy to understand. I was very comfortable with Dr. Nakatsuka and will follow up with him.
Nice Dr. Friendly. Personable. Colt was so good, too. So nice to me, an 89 yr old. Very patient and helpful.
Hes the best!
He listens carefully to my concerns, explains in a way I can understand. I feel very comfortable in his care!
Dr. Nakatsuka was wonderful! We appreciated his wisdom and the way he communicated with us. Thank you Dr. Nakatsuka!
I trust him with my sight.
He was helpful and gave us the choice of making the final decision
Great
The team can make the leader as a bad leader even if he is a good leader. Dr Austin Nakatsuka is the best Dr I have never met. With his team that took care of me, Dr Austin Nakatsuka might be the best of the Best Dr in the United States of America . Five Stars to hime and his team.
Great!
Love this doctor
Knows his stuff must have been listening in class
I feel Dr. Nakatsuka and his team are superstars¿ The world needs more doctors like him and his team.I am Ecstatic about my Outcome¿ Could not be more happy¿
From the very first time I met Dr. Nakatsuka he has been very professional in his personal interest in his assessment of me as his patient. He always treats me with respect and listens carefully as he evaluates and diagnosis my treatment plan. I fully trust his assessment and judgment as we discuss my treatment plan going forward. I would highly recommend him to my friends and family as being completely learned and educated in his field of choice.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a genuine, thoughtful and caring human being. He explains the surgical procedures so I can understand them and I feel a part of my care. Dr. Nakatsuka thinks out of the box and is very detail oriented, which I love. Dr. Nakatsuka is a lot of fun and teases well. My husband is a major tease, and Dr. Nakatsuka survived him very well. I loved his excitement at my post op, seeing that the job he did was done exceptionally well. I felt very comfortable and well cared for by Dr. Nakatsuka. All doctors need to be more like him. Thank you Dr. Nakatsuka for being my doctor and taking such good care of me. Thank you Annie and Brett for your care and helping Dr. Nakatsuka. I really appreciated all of you. Many thanks! Sincerely, [NAME REMOVED]
Very thorough, very knowledgeable, very kind
Quintessential professional. I would want only Dr. Nakatsuka to care for my eyes.
Ha sido lo mejor de mi expencia
Over an hour wait to see the doctor
The MD was great it was just the long long wait and no one came in to explain why the ongoing wait until over an hour had passed than they said doctor would be in shortly and than it was still 30 minutes or more that went by before doctor came in. Just poor communication.
Dr. Nakatsuka was very pleasant and made sure that we left feeling very confident that we understood what the plan was and what we were to do to proceed in the next few days for surgery.
He is helpful, thorough, efficient and friendly. He takes the time to explain everything and answer my questions
I'm trusting my precious eyesight to Dr. Nakatsuka. He did a fabulous job putting new lenses in my husband's eyes and I trust he'll do the same for me.
Dr. Nakatsuka listens to you and is so caring and kind. I highly recommend him!
Dr. Nakatsuka is concerned, intelligent and competent.
Great Doctor! Thanks
Dr. Nakatsuka is the best. He truly cares about his patients and is very knowledgeable and thorough, exlains everything in detail and patiently listens to concerns and questions. I highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka, as I consider him one of the best in the field.
Everything I appreciate in a specialist. Expert knowledge, personable, good communicator.
I have been going to opthalmologists for almost 45 years, and without a doubt, Dr Nakatsuka is by far the best doctor I have ever had take care of me. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring, explains in detail, has great communication, and is overall a great doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.
Professional, made me feel comfortable about the surgery.. And my condition with my eyes.
Dr. Nakatsuka provides exceptionally compassionate medical care.
We discussed and d decided together future care
Great doctor, explains everything, very caring
Such an amazing eye doctor, and extremely knowledgeable.
He seemed rushed.
He is very good.
Everyone I speak with
Good experience
Wrote inaccurate information into my file. He did t seem to be able to spend time with me and felt very rushed. In and out after waiting so long.
Dr. Nakatsuka is an outstanding doctor. My review of him is again very positive. He listens well, hears my concerns and takes into account my medical history and issues I've encountered. He is very knowledgable, skilled, compassionate and explains things very well. He clearly explains his treatment recommendations and reasons, and is genuinely concerned about finding right treatments for me including discussions and openness of my considering complementary therapies. I am fortunate to have a doctor of his caliber on my care team.
Excellent care
This was my first time seeing Dr. Nakatsuka and I was very impressed with him. He takes enough time to answer questions and explains everything In detail. In future I will be returning to see him for ongoing treatments.
Really great. Felt satisfied with visit this time.
I cannot hear very well, but Dr. Nakatsuka talks to my daughter who brings me to my appointments.
I'm very pleased with the care Dr. Nakatsuka provided to me. I will be seeing him again to follow up on my eye condition and receive other tests as needed. I would recommend Dr. Nakatsuka to anyone wanting a qualified, knowledgeable, and trustworthy eye dr.
The Dr took the time to call me on thanksgiving to see how I was doing because I was out of town. He was concerned how the protective lense was working. He gave me the name of a Dr to contact if I had an issue while out of town.
He made feel very confident that he was the right doctor for my surgery.
Very capable and caring
He was very helpful and efficient
Very concerned about helping me resolve my problem
Had a great experience at the University of Utah Eye Center having Dr Austin S Nakatsuka performed the first eye surgery to remove cataract of the left eye. I do have the upmost confidence at the work, as Dr. Austin Nakatsuka as an Eye Surgeon. He is very precise explaining the procedure and what I should get out of it. I feel very comfortable and confident having him as my Eye Surgeon at anytime. My right Eye surgery has been scheduled for January 24th. I am happy that I made the right choice call to have Dr. Austin Nakatsuka as an Eye Surgeon. Great experience!
I felt very much at ease and that I was a partner in my health care decisions.
Seems extraordinarily and went out of his way to fix a problem.
He is competent and thorough. Interested in what I think or have to say. Always has a big smile.
Dr. Nakatsuka has had excellent training and treats his patients with warmth and genuine interest.
He saved my eye sight he is the smartest doctor Ive ever met and Im so grateful for him.
Dr. Nakatsuka has been one of the most compassionate providers we have ever had. We have been going through a trauma with our daughters eye for almost a year with multiple complications. Dr. Nakatsuka has been very easy to get in contact with even giving us his cellphone which he has responded very quickly. Dr. Nakatsuka even met us at his clinic after hours on a weekend and was able to fit her in twice now for emergent surgery. We feel extremely lucky to have him as our doctor and would highly recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Nakatsuka is unquestionably one of the most caring, competent, knowledgeable, and capable providers I have visited in the 20 years of coming to the Moran.
He was very nice and answered all my questions.
He listens and explains all your questions.
I trust Dr. Nakatzuka with my eyesight. He's very knowledgeable, friendly and listens to me. I'll recommend him to others.
This provider is current with the latest procedures and technologies (from my experience and as related to cataract and glaucoma treatment). He is experienced, well trained, kind, respectful, complete and precise in his explanations, and answers all questions with detail and thoughtfulness. I highly recommend him.
Very highly skilled, very personable, eye surgeon
Dr Nakatsuka is an amazing doctor and does all he can to help people.
Excellent care from someone that fully understands all aspects of care and addressed my concerns fully.
I feel very safe and well cared for with Dr Nakatsuka. Thank you for having him on the Moran team.
Great doctor.
Excellent provider!!
Dr. Natasha is very professional, easy to talk to and I feel very confident with his care for me!
He is an amazing provider. He is very knowledgeable and personable.
We found Dr. Nakatsuka to be most expert and personable.
A great doctor who's willing to do his best to make you comfortable and happy.
He patiently listens and answers your questions. I totally trust him with my eyes. Very knowledgable. Definitely recommend for glaucoma and cataract problems.
Dr.Nakatsuka is very direct and polite. He listens, answers and still has a happiness that makes you feel alright about what will happen.
I'm fortunate to have Dr. Nakatzuka as my doctor. I trust him and I know he will do his very best. He's very kind and I like him a lot. He explains things which is always nice.
I came home and immediately recommended Dr Nakatsuka to my neighbor.
I would be blind with Glaucoma today if it wasn't for Doctor Austin S Nakatsuka I'm very grateful he is my doctor.
He genuinely cares about his patients and works to provide the best procedures for their care.
I made the right choice to switch my glaucoma Dr. to Dr. Nakatsuka. He is always interested in my eyes, their treatment, the surgery and the wonderful outcome.
He is an expert in all he does.
Dr. Nakatsuka is amazing and I'm so grateful I found him.
He's very kind and very professional.
Dr. N is very clear in what he feels is needing to be done. Very calming and answers questions clearly and doesn't rush.
Expert skills, knowledge and personal skills.
Very proficient doctor with excellent communication skills
Very happy I was able to have Dr Nakatsuka become part of the team I have trying to save my eyesight.
He was friendly, he explained everything clearly and gave me options, he listened and answered my questions in a way that was easy for me to understand
Dr. Nakatsuka was very friendly and attentive.
Dr. Nakatsuka performed excellent cataract and glaucoma stent surgeries. He gives you detailed follow up appointments. I totally trust him and recommend him.
Cares for his patients. Explains things clearly.
Very knowledgeable and wiling to sit and explain my options.
Nakatsuka is a nice guy, very respectful guy.. [TRANSLATED]
Explained options well. Very detailed assessment.
Very helpful and understanding! Great Doctor.
I'm so glad I trust my eye care to Dr Austin Nakasuka. He is a very talented and experienced eye surgeon. I am blessed to have him as my doctor.
I never thought I would find a doctor as good and professional as him. [TRANSLATED]
As a physician myself, I very highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka!
He was great!
Dr Nakasuka is extremely knowledgeable about eye diseases and is very willing to take the time to explain his findings to his patients. And he doesn't push for surgical interventions if they are unnecessary.
He's the greatest on my eye care.
He explained the procedure and did a great job.
Quite simply, he saved my vision!
He was very kind and gave me a sample to try which worked very well.
Great doctor!
Dr nakatsila helped after I lost Dr Crandall. I'm so happy he's there for me.
Doctor Nakatsuka is a professional, deeply concerned doctor about the care that he provides. While I am disappointed that we have not had a solution, he has been patient with pursuing options. He is serious and respectful at all times.
Very good
Dr. Nakatsuka must be considered the best in his field!
I trust Dr. Nakatsuka to let me know what I'm dealing with.
Excellent care!! Very knowledgeable and genuine concern for the patient!
Dr.Nakatsuka is extremely knowledgeable and concerned with the wellbeing of his patients. I am very happy and grateful for his excellent care!
Dr. Nakatsuka is very professional, kind, and competent. He explains things well and takes time to listen to my questions and concerns. I'm so happy he is my doctor!!
Dr. Nakatsuka is the go-to doctor for your eyes. He's brilliant, warm, and professional and listens to you so he can help you get the best results possible.
I didn't actually see the doctor on this visit. I just came in for a test scan.
I appreciated that he took the time to answer my questions and concerns & that he was current with the care that I required.
I had an exceptional experience with Dr. Nakatsuka. His medical care and overall attention were very professional. [TRANSLATED]
A very professional, caring surgeon.
I am continually impressed with this young doctor. Always on his game and always willing to help improve my eye sight.
I consider myself truly fortunate to have Dr Nakatsuka as my doctor. He is compassionate, caring and very candid when discussing my eye problems.I trust him implicitly.
HeÕs just wonderful!
Very positive made you feel good about your surgery
Dr Nakatsuka is very concerned about his patients is always attentive. Outstanding doctor that listens completely to all questions and responds courteously to every one of them. An fabulous doctor. We are very fortunate that we found him.
Good personality. And good care
Dr. Nakatsuka was very personable, patiently answered my questions and was knowledgeable about my medical condition.
Wonderful caring and skilled physician!
He is a wonderful doctor! Very easy to talk to and explains everything!!
Dr. Nakatsuka is a wonderful doctor, & I am always in a happy mood after interacting with him. His knowledge is vast, & his manner is engaging & comforting.
Dr. Nakatsuka was very professional in helping me to decide which lenses would be best for my interests and what I have been used to in the last several years - having worn contact lenses for many years. I have rarely worn any glasses - so mono vision lenses were my choice. He answered several of my concerns. I went away feeling confident in having him work on my eyes.
Friendly, very engaged in helping his patients.
Very personable and knowledgeable, but the quality of the appointment was affected by the length of time of the appointment, not leaving enough time for questions. Dr. Nakatsuka seemed to be rushed. However, I still think that he is providing overall excellent care.
Simply EXCELLENT [TRANSLATED]
i'm already enjoying life with post-cataract surgery clarity! thank you Dr. and your team!
He is am amazing surgeon. Great with patients and always willing to give me the time to answer my questions
Dr Nakatsuka is excellent. He is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, very caring and helpful.
Dr. Nakatsuka is a brilliant, compassionate, physician who listens carefully, explains things clear and is always patient.
Great eye doctor. Very caring and very informative
Dr. N kept apointrments on time. Very knowledeable. Good experience
Dr Nakatsuka is the most caring and concerned Doctor I have ever know in addition to being a terrifically talented and thorough Doctor.
Muy humano y profesional
Knowledgeable in his field, respectful and kind.
Excellent doctor!
Have a great deal of confidence in Dr. Nakatsuka!
Very caring, listens and explains everything so that you understand and can make an informative decision that is in your best interest.
seems to be very competent and friendly, but rushed
There is no time for my very crucial appointment to be scheduled at the U of U where the surgery has to be done.
So helpful, respectful and kind. A very smart and kind man. We need more people like him on this planet. Thanks.
Very please with the care received from Dr. Nakatsuka.
Great physician and put my mind at ease.
Dr. Nakatsuka went out of his way to discuss the pros and cons of a complex like surgery I may need in the future.
I was very happy
Excellent care by Staff and Dr Nakasuka
I have always been treated like I'm important & respected.
Very caring and compassionate. Excellent bedside manner. Keeps excellent records of all my visits.
So FAR Drs at u health are great keep great job. If any one give you less than 5 is not fair.
I highly recommend Dr. Austin S. Nakatsuka to anyone with Glaucoma issues. He has experience with anything that has to do with your eyes. We feel very lucky to have found him to treat the health of our eyes.
He is a genius
Patient, kind, respectful
Treated with utmost respect and beyond expectations
Excellent care I received and he is a great listener!
Dr. Nakatsuka provides exceptional medical care
Dr. Nakatsuka provided clear explanations to my questions and concerns. He is a skillful surgeon and I am pleased with the results.
Very helpful and informative Doctor. Dr. Austin always answers my questions thoroughly
Pleasant, personable and very attentive to each of my questions. I am in good hands.
I was very impressed with Dr. Nakatsuka. He explained everything in detail regarding my eyes.
I would absolutely tell others about Dr Nakatsuka
Dr Nukatsuka Is very professional and very down to earth he's a wonderful doctor. Explain things well he's very kind and friendly.
He was prompt, courteous and very professional.
Previously, I was a patient of Dr Crandall, but was transferred to Dr Nakatsuka after Dr Crandall passed away. Dr Nakatsuka is easy to talk with, he explains his findings, and listens to my concerns. I'm grateful to be one of his patients. He's a fantastic medical professional.
Terrific. I have great confidence in Dr Nakatsuka. He is a terrific communicator and relates to me. Thanks.
Hes a wonderful Dr.
Dr. Nakatzuka is a very compitant Glaucoma doctor. He is very personal and addresses my concerns. I'm very happy with him.
If you have Glaucoma issues, Dr. Natasuka is the only doctor I trust. I highly recommend him.
Excellent, professional care!
Extremely skillful surgeon, very nice and respects my input. Great Doctor. Recommend his services.
Dr Nakatsuka projects confidence and competence. After an airline glitch resulted in our late arrival, he fit us in at the end of the day. He gave of his time generously and didn't conclude the visit until our needs were satisfied.
Dr. Nakatsuka is friendly and attentive. He always takes the time to answer my questions and it is evident that he genuinely cares about his patients. I was so scared to go to anyone else after Dr. Crandall passed but he immediately put my fears at ease and has been an amazing provider.
Awesome Doctor. Did a great job.
Dr Nakatsuka is a nice guy that treat me with respect
Excellent physician
Best Doctor from Utah with highest respects from all patients and his professor from IRAN thought him excellent surgeon with 99.9 accuracy.PHD Moshirifar his professor was glad that I go to him and said you will always be good hands with him I almost gone to him for 2 years.A big Thank you to DR Nakatsutka
Dr Nakatsuka is the best of the best. He's really care, listen to his patients.
Dr Nakatsuka's clinical and interpersonal skills are top grade. He's knowledgeable and inspires confidence and trust. He's the lynchpin in a system where individual activities are carried out well, for the most part, but coordination among them is inconsistent. Often leaving it up to the patient to connect the dots.
best doctor I have ever had. he explained what and why he is making certain decisions
I'm only saying fair on the recommendation because it's too difficult communicating with the actual office. I wouldn't subject a friend to that.
He was very concerned and took very good care of me!!
Oh, my goodness, I am so fortunate to have found Dr. Nakatsuka. As we follow and treat this glacuoma diagnosis, my pressures have continued to decrease every four months. Thank you so much!
I was impressed by Dr. Nakatsuka. He was both knowledgeable and efficient.
Nothing short of exceptional. The quintessential professional.
Truly a concerned , caring, knowledgeable provider. I have referred colleagues to him.
Dr. Nakatsuka listed to my concerns, answered my questions honestly and respectfully. I have great confidence in his care and surgical skills. I definitely feel I made the best choice in an eye surgeon.
He is very personable and knowledgeable. He explains procedures clearly and makes you feel relaxed for upcoming surgery. I had an excellent result.
Listen:s well. Explains things well. Kind & efficient. Laughs @ my jokes/teasing. Takes me seriously when appropriate.
No proper or adequate after hours on-call coverage. After hours I get the brush off. Dr. Nakatsuka is ok, but there's no proper on-call coverage at all.
Kind and professional
Dr. Austin Nakatsuka is a wonderful doctor, very professional and knowledgeable.
I feel I am in the best care with Dr. Nakatsuka!
He seemed very concerned about my eye and explained what needed. Awesome Dr.
Very happy that he answered all our questions and he took his time to make sure he had answered all my concerns
I hope to have Dr. Nakatsuka as my eye specialist for an indefinite number of years to come. Practitioner continuity is a priority to me. I believe it ultimately leads to better patient care outcomes.
Drs. Nakatsuka and Li were wonderful. Explained everything clearly, listened carefully to my questions and were friendly and kind.
I was very happy with Austin. He was very kind and patient. Very informative. He answered all my questions and taught me things that I really needed to know. He was worth waiting for.
Dr Nakatsuka and his staff are extraordinary. Compassionate, intelligent, well informed and generous with information.
I've had glasses for distance for about 52 years. Due to Dr. Nakatsuka's expertise, I am now 20:20 on my long range distance vision. I couldn't be happier with him and all of his staff!
I hoped someone could follow Dr Crandall, and I believe Dr Nakatsuka will!
Dr Nakatsuka sees me as a person and spoke to me respectfully and professionally, with humor and compassion.
He was friendly, polite and on time. He wanted to know if I had any concerns. He seemed to really care.
Dr Nakatsuka is a brilliant Eye Surgeon that has shown to be knowledge of eyes. He has good approach explaining my concerns with the Left eye.
very patient and informative putting me at ease
Very good, polite explains very well. Knowledgeable, friendly and caring.
Dr. Nakatsuka was wonderful! He reassured and advised me in a calm, professional and educational way.
excellent
I feel like I am in the best of care.
He explains things that I can think about and makes me feel part of my own health decisions.
He is awesome both in care and bedside. I feel 110 percent confident in him and his team
Dr. Nakatsuka is a first-rate physician. I would recommend him to anyone receiving cataract surgery.
Dr. Nakatsuka is an exceptional physician and a very compassionate caregiver.
Very personable.
very interested in improving the treatment and results
Quick smart caring and thorough
Dr Nakatsuka is very good at he does.He has a great bed side manner. You can tell he cares about you and your well being
excellent doctor very skilled surgeon
I appreciated him taking the time to explain things to me concerning the recovering from my eye surgery.
He care about you well being Great to work with Includes you in your treatment
Dr Nakatsuka is very proactive, highly skilled, and a good listener. He has explained every step of the tests and procedures I have undergone and made sure I understood what was happening and what my options were. I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Very smart and very capable
Very talented, professional
If you want an excellent doctor that is understanding and cares he is the TOP choice. I am very greatful to him and his knowledge.
He's the best!
He's awesome.
Dr. Nakatsuka is caring and competent. I feel fortunate he is my doctor. My vision was restored.
Know, eligible, efficient, friendly, and finding new opportunities for my eyeglasses
He is a very good Doctor explained everything very well.
Dr Austin was extremely impressive -very kind and had a great approach to care and treatment. He took time to lsten to me and ask me questions. He then gave me his insight for treatment. I'd highly recommend him to any patient needing his expertise.
Dr Nakatsuka is concise and professional without sacrificing understanding and kindness. I am very fortunate that he has been my physician for my vision issues.
Great doctor
Dr Nakatsuka is a wonderful doctor who probably saved my vision. He is exceptionally caring and capable. We appreciate him very much.
Dr Nakatsuka has consistently given me the best care! He is thorough and knowledgeable, and works with the patient for the best results to tackle the issues at hand. He shows genuine concern and is so kind and friendly. Would most definitely recommend him to friends/family needing care!
Very good eye specialist who was working well to help control my glaucoma as well as improve my eyesight.
Dr. Nakatsuka is an exceptional Doctor. He is clear, concise, confident, and has appropriate bedside manner. Currently he is assisting my family navigate a case of congenital glaucoma with our toddler son - something that has been very difficult. I would highly recommend Dr. Nakatsuka and the entire team at the Moran Eye Center / Children's Hospital.
I've already put this in writing above and you're welcome to use that too, but I've been blessed to have a doctor that cared and found a way to treat this cancer that was in my eye Dr. Nazuka treated me as a person in order to another patient, I'm very grateful for his Help and now we think we've killed the cancer out there and are watching it carefully. I recommend him and the Moran Eye very highly doctor. Nakatsuka is a wonderful man.
I feel very confident that I received the best care.
Dr. Nakatsuka has always been professional and given me the medical advice that I need.
Kind and professional
Dr. Nakatsuka is very thorough.
He's wonderful and he's the best!
Wonderful doctor! Shows great caring and concern for patient. Very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend him!!
He was very knowledgeable and explained the procedure and options
A very good Doctor
Dr. N has taken care of my eye problems from the beginning. I went in with cataracts and severe glaucoma. He has done surgery on both eyes twice and is still working his best to help me with my vision. I trust his wisdom and honesty. He's a great Doctor!
Dr. Nakatsuka was friendly, polite, knowledgeable, skilled and the best. I feel confident while in his care.
He is great. Good with people. And is bright alert and informed. Very practical
Excellent doctor who has been able to correct all my eye problems!!
Dr. Nakatsuka is an exceptional ophthalmologist. He is extremely talented. His expertise is second to none. I am very fortunate to be under his care.
Doctor Nakasuka is excellent [TRANSLATED]
I only saw the technician this visit for tests on my eyes. I did not meet with the Dr. today
Dr Nakatsuka was very polite and very knowledgeable. I look forward to having my surgery.
Determined
Dr. Nakatsuka is a very capable provider who shows empathy for his patients and has a great bed side manner. He is kind and patient and listens to any concerns. Highly recommended.
terrific caring doctor!
Dr. Nakatsuka is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. He explains everything very well and cares about follow up to ensure me as a patient is doing as well as possible.
Did not meet with physician.
He listened to my concerns and had Brenna, surgery scheduler call me right away instead of waiting a week.
He saved my eye site love him!!!!!
Is a great doctor. He did a great job with my cataract surgery.
Dr. Nakatsuka is wonderful - I recommend him highly.
very good doctor and caring explains very clearly
efficient compassionate skillful confident
Competent, experienced, knowledgeable, and explains the situations.
Feel very confident and safe with Dr. Nakatsuka's care.
Dr Nakatsuka took time with me explaining everything. He also answered my questions. He's a very kind doctor.
I was relieved when I met him at the hospital. I felt he was concerned about my eyes and he would seek to do his best for me. I continued through my treatment to feel I was in good hands. After all it was my eyes. I appreciate this opportunity to say thank you.
Dr Nakatsuka was excellent
Thorough, professional, and exactly what I was looking for. Im glad he is reviewing my condition and we have a folllow-up call.
A caring, competent, doctor
Dr Austin Nakatsuka is compassionate and wears patients feelings. I can read on his face this sentence: IF IT WAS ME.
Dr. Austin is very knowledge and knows how to explain to you in words that make iwhat you need or want to know.
Dr. Nakatsuka is an excellent doctor. I'm blessed to have him as my doctor. I will be seeing him soon for my other cataract surgery. I have and will recommend him.
Dr. Nakatsuka is very knowledgeable and professional. He makes sure you understand the plan for your care. His passion shines through in his attention to detail and willingness to think outside the box for your care. Highly recommend!
He's wonderful and kind.
Amazingly energetic, knowledgeable, and skilled. He is personable and reassuring.
Dr. Nakatsuka provides exceptional care.
Very professional and efficient
Doctor Nakatsuka is always clear and concise in his directions and answers my questions.
A wonderful young doctor. He was very kind and cheerful. I have complete confidence in him He works very hard and seems to enjoy it. Thank you for letting me say kind words about him. [NAME REMOVED]
The Dr seemed rushed (probably due to an overload, since the wait time to see me seemed excessive)
Personable and professional.
Excelente
I have a serious medical condition that will impact the success of recommended surgery. I need to talk to him about these considerations and need to do that. Didn't get a chance to. I think that Dr. Nakatsuka is skilled and knows what he's talking about. I also appreciate his bedside manner and kindness. He explained my condition and answered my questions in a kind way and thorough way. The big drawback is the amount of waiting time. His schedule, in my opinion, is too packed. I had an appointment in December that I had to reschedule and it took until May to get in.
Great bedside manner. Patient. Thorough.
From the moment we meet him he made us feel at ease and answered all of our questions and was knowledgeable and skilled. Not only was his work exceptional but we feel like he is a great friend!
Como quieran es un doctor exelente y muy csincero
He is a very good doctor
Arrogant and in a hurry. Did not listen at all to my concerns. Did not even schedule a follow up appointment.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Psychobiology - University of California, Los Angeles | B.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Residency | Transitional Year - Hawaii Residency Programs, Inc. | Resident |
| Residency | Ophthalmology - University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital | Resident |
| Chief Resident | Ophthalmology - University of Texas Medical Branch/Houston Methodist Hospital | Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | Ophthalmology, Cornea and Refractive Surgery - University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center | Clinical Fellow |
| Fellowship | Ophthalmology, Glaucoma and Anterior Segment - University of Utah, John A. Moran Eye Center | Clinical Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Kelkar N, Eid K, Nakatsuka AS, Johnson C, Mamalis N, Werner (2025). Severe intraocular lens tilt after the Yamane technique. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 51(2), 126-132.
- Nakatsuka A (2024). The lens that would not stay put. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 50(3), 304-305.
- Sharma M, Johnson C, Carpenter CM, Ofori-Atta BS, Brintz BJ, Polski A, Nakatsuka A (2025). Post-Operative Outcomes at One Year of STREAMLINE Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery Combining Micro-Goniotomy and Focal Ab-Interno Canaloplasty. Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.), 19, 3381-3387.
Letter
- Nakatsuka AS, Lin (2020). Ocular management of acute Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a 14-month-old child. Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie, 55(6), e213-e214.
- Nakatsuka AS, Mifflin M (2020). Response to "Risk Factors for Dry Eye After Refractive Surgery". Cornea, 39(8), e22.