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At Shaaf Eye Center, patients seek more than just routine eye care—they come for advanced cataract treatments utilizing the latest innovations in vision correction. From laser-assisted cataract surgery to premium intraocular lens (IOL) implants that reduce or eliminate the need for glasses, our board-certified ophthalmologists in Rancho Mirage provide personalized care and exceptional outcomes.
Below, you’ll find real patient reviews highlighting the difference that expert cataract care, advanced lens options, and some of the best cataract surgeons in the Coachella Valley can make.
These testimonials reflect the compassionate, expert cataract care offered at Shaaf Eye Center—trusted by the Rancho Mirage community and surrounding areas.
Welcome to our patient reviews page for cataract surgery at Shaaf Eye Center. Our practice specializes in premium lens implants, laser cataract surgery, and advanced technology lens options. Read on to see what our patients have to say about their experiences with cataract surgery at Shaaf Eye Center.
Dr. Shaaf is excellent. Have had two cataract surgeries and both went well. He explained what would be done very clearly and answered all my questions. The office staff is outstanding. Very professional and caring. Shaaf Eye Center, Apr-2025, WebMD
The Doctor is simply AWESOME! I have been seeing him since he did my cataract surgery and it’s been nothing less than FANTASTIC!!!!! Shaaf Eye Center, Apr-2025, Google
I have been a patient of Dr. Shaaf’s for many years. He did my cataract surgery several years ago and a post surgery laser procedure. I see him for yearly eye check-ups and feel very confident in the care he gives my eyes. His staff is very professional too. Shaaf Eye Center, Apr-2025, WebMD
Dr. Prendiville recently performed cataract surgery for me. I went to him because he was the only doctor in the Valley to use Light Adjustable Lens, and I really didn’t want to drive to LA. (He did have a 4.9 rating on Google with a lot of reviews, so I felt pretty comfortable going to him). We discussed options and he explained everything in a way I could understand. I left with printouts and he sent me videos about the procedure. He is conservative and calculated in his approach. For instance, I wanted an adjustment sooner and he explained why we should wait. At every turn, he asks me what my goals for sight are. He asks me lots of questions and he patiently answers all of mine! I couldn’t be happier with a treatment provider! Thank you Dr Prendiville. Shaaf Eye Center, Mar-2025, Google
The service, appointments are on time, and I have full confidence in Dr. Shaaf’s work. He is so professional and honest. My cataract surgery on both eyes was amazing. No problems at all. Shaaf Eye Center, Mar-2025, WebMD
Dr. Prendiville did a fantastic job in removing my cataracts. He was very efficient and was open to answering any questions or concerns that I had. Shaaf Eye Center, Feb-2025, Healthgrades
I have nothing but the highest respect for Dr. Prendiville’s professional skills. He has now performed cataract surgery on both my eyes with superb results. At 80, I now have renewed hope and expectations for my remaining years. Thank you Dr. Prendiville!! Shaaf Eye Center, Feb-2025, rater8
I experience with getting my cataract surgery for both eyes. Great explanation of the procedure and the lens options. Shaaf Eye Center, Feb-2025, Healthgrades
He is professional. 1st visit went well. The doctor knows his stuff. I have now had laser treatment on cataract replacement lenses, and an exam for a different issue. I am always impressed with the level of knowledge, professionalism, and efficiency. I would, and have, recommended this doctor and their staff with a 10! Shaaf Eye Center, Feb-2025, Google
I am seeing everything in HD mode after my cataract surgery in both eyes! One was really bad, the other eye was of minor improvement, but extremely happy getting me back to 20/30 in each eye! Shaaf Eye Center, Feb-2025, Vitals
I had my Cataract surgery without any issues, fast recovery and excellent vision. The 1st time in 55 years I have not had to wear glasses. In addition, his surgery staff was accommodating, efficient, professional and friendly. Shaaf Eye Center, Feb-2025, Google
Dr. Shaff is very professional: listened to my concerns, asked insightful questions, took his time to make sure that that I received the results I wanted. I got the Light Adjustable Lenses, which allowed for further enhancements after cataract surgery. I would recommend the Shaff Eye Center to anyone who requires the best experience available. Shaaf Eye Center, Jan-2025, Vitals
Dr. Prendiville is the Rock Star of Ophthalmic Surgeons. I had cataract surgery performed on my left eye, to my total satisfaction. Being able to see clearly again is nothing short of a life altering experience. I highly recommend Dr. Prendiville, so much so, that I have encouraged a family member to also seek treatment from him. Thank you Dr. Prendiville, Cheers. Shaaf Eye Center, Jan-2025, Yelp
“Dr. Shaff is efficient and knowledgeable. I have been seeing him for five years. The first time was for emergency laser. I have been grateful him ever since. He recently did my cataract surgery and I felt very comfortable with him, his staff and kindness shown at office and surgery center.” Shaaf Eye Center, Dec-2024, WebMD
“ I highly recommend Dr. Prendeville for cataract surgery. I had a great experience at El Mirador Surgery Center as well. Very efficient, professional and comfortable.” Shaaf Eye Center, Dec-2024, Google
” Dr. Shaaf is an excellent doctor. Cataract surgery requires crucial skill and also being able to communicate care with the patient. One measure of his care in the follow through once the operation has been done.” Shaaf Eye Center, Nov-2024, Healthgrades
“The surgery was painless and took little time. Dr. Prendiville explained the procedure thoroughly and showed concern for my comfort.” Shaaf Eye Center, Nov-2024, Google
“Dr. Prendivlle did both of my eyes for cataracts and corrective lens. I have worn glasses since I was 8 years old and now, I don’t need them.” Shaaf Eye Center, Nov-2024, Google
“Dr. Prendiville did an excellent job on my eyes. He listened to my concerns and worked to make sure everything went smoothly. In fact, one of the nurses in the surgery area told me that if he ever needed cataract or other eye surgery, Dr. Prendiville was the only doctor he would consider.” Shaaf Eye Center, Nov-2024, Google
“I have been a patient of Dr Prindiville’s since my cataract surgery right before COVID. He has taken excellent care of me concerning any ophthalmic problems. He is professional and deserves an A+ for the thoroughness of his exams. As an RN, I have referred multiple friends to him for their eye care. You will appreciate the quality of his care!” Shaaf Eye Center, Oct-2024, Google
“Excellent service. The staff is on top of their game. I came to the Center on a referral and could not be more pleased. Doctor and his assistant are at the top of their game. Efficient, knowledgeable, professional, yet available for any and all questions. I had a laser treatment for cloudy cataract lens replacement that was painless and 100% effective.” Shaaf Eye Center, Sep-2024, Google
“I have been seeing Dr Prendiville for a few years now. He has performed cataract surgery on both eyes. His work is outstanding. He explains the entire process from start to finish. I would highly recommend him.” Shaaf Eye Center, Sep-2024, Healthgrades
“I had cataract surgery and appreciated the professional, friendly and skilled care. Dr Prendiville met with me personally at every appointment before and after surgery, answered my questions, and clearly explained every step. The staff at the surgery was very reassuring and patiently explained the procedure, which was surprisingly comfortable. I can’t imagine a better experience.” Shaaf Eye Center, Sep-2024, Yelp
“I am satisfied with the results of my cataract surgery. As everyone says, I wish I had done it sooner. Dr. Prendiville and his Staff provided excellent service.” Shaaf Eye Center, Aug-2024, Healthgrades
“Dr. Prendiville is an excellent and caring doctor. After the cataract surgery, I was surprised about the improvement in my vision. Everything went smoothly and I had no problems. I highly recommend him!!” Shaaf Eye Center, Aug-2024, Healthgrades
“Dr. Shaaf is an experienced expert. I am very thankful for his knowledge, expertise and kind nature. I had a highly blocked cataract in my right eye. Dr. Shaaf took care of it! I am happy to have 20/20 vision in that eye. All with no pain or trouble whatsoever. I truly can’t wait to have my other eye done soon! Thank you, Dr. Shaaf, for excellent care. I can see the beautiful clear light of the world again. I thank your team each morning when I wake up!” Shaaf Eye Center, Aug-2024, Google
” Had my cataract surgery and pre-op and post-op appointments with Dr. Prendiville were very successful. and informative. I was well prepared for the surgery, comfortable during surgery and treated with the utmost care by Dr. Prendiville. If I need any eye surgery in the future, I will not hesitate to go to Dr. Prendiville. I highly recommend Dr. Prendiville.” Shaaf Eye Center, Aug-2024, Healthgrades
“Dr. Prendiville was thorough and totally knowledgeable. He performed the first cataract surgery on the left and subsequently followed upon the right. My vision was regained to the same status I remembered in my thirties. I am currently 87 and loving my sight. THANK YOU DR. PRENDIVILLE!” Shaaf Eye Center, Jul-2024, Healthgrades
” This day I continue to marvel at my new vision that I have following cataract removal and lens implant surgery performed by Dr. Prendiville last year. He and his entire staff were wonderful, making certain that I understood every step of the process, and that all my questions were answered. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or outcome. I am grateful every day for the wonderful vision that I have that enables me to enjoy the world even more thanks to the amazing work done by Dr. Prendiville.” Shaaf Eye Center, Jul-2024, Healthgrades
” Dr. Prendiville is excellent his staff is excellent the service is excellent I highly recommend. Cataract surgery with him was an absolute pleasure. He just called me tonight just to see how I was doing. I’ve never had a more compassionate kind thorough doctor in my life. Everybody out there should enjoy the same pleasure of having such a wonderful doctor” Shaaf Eye Center, Jul-2024, Google
“Dr. Prendiville is an exceptional eye surgeon. He has done cataract surgery on each of my eyes with great success. My vision is so much better, and he has opened up a new world for me.” Shaaf Eye Center, Jun-2024, Google
“I just completed my Cataract surgery with Dr. Prendiville. He was amazing easiest surgery ever and no down time. The staff at his office Shaaf Eye Center are all welcoming and professional and kind. The surgery center in Palm Springs also were wonderful. I cannot recommend the doctor and his entire staff enough. my surgery was life changing. I went from 24 hourglass dependency to no glasses at all.” Shaaf Eye Center, Jun-2024, Yelp
“My husband and I have been Dr. Shaaf’s patients for over 12 years. We are very confident of his care. My husband has had cataract surgery with glaucoma stents with Dr Shaaf. This Doctor caught his wet macular degeneration very early and referred him for treatment, which has been very successful. We have both received great care from Dr. Shaaf.” Shaaf Eye Center, May-2024, Vitals
“I am soon to be 70 and have never had my eyes dilated to check for disease or cataracts. My primary referred me to Shaaf Eye Center. Dr. Prendiville is adorable, very professional and customer service oriented as well as his staff. I look forward to seeing him next year for exam. Grateful that I only need reading glasses for now, but you never know.” Shaaf Eye Center, Apr-2024, Google
“Dr. Prendiville and his entire team are incredible. I had cataract surgery on both eyes. Prior to surgery my list of questions was answered. I chose Mono focal IOL Glasses Option and wear glasses for reading. I opted for Femtosecond Laser Assisted Surgery and Opti Wave Refractive Analysis. I am ecstatic with the results. Shaaf Eye Center, Apr-2024, Healthgrades
“I received exceptional care from Dr. Prendiville for my cataract surgeries. He and his staff were very impressive from my first visit until my final visit following both of my eye surgeries scheduled a month apart. I had a very good result from the cataract surgeries, and I am amazed at how well my vision has improved. I highly recommend Dr. Prendiville.” Shaaf Eye Center, Feb-2024, Healthgrades
“Dr. Prendiville performed successful cataract surgeries on both eyes: life changing! He is professional, thorough and totally experienced. The procedures were a breeze. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.” Shaaf Eye Center, Feb-2024, Healthgrades
“Very well-trained technicians and Dr. Prendiville is just superb. He gives me detailed results and addresses all my concerns immediately. I have had Cataract / micro stint surgery by him, and both resulted in improved vision and is reducing the glaucoma causing eye pressures. Jag laser treatment went well also.” Shaaf Eye Center, Feb-2024, Google
“Dr. Shaaf is an excellent ophthalmologist. Very knowledgeable and skillful in cataract surgery controlling glaucoma and taking care of eye health in general. I highly recommend him.” Shaaf Eye Center, Jan-2024, Vitals
“My cataracts removed from my eyes a month ago. Staff was very professional and friendly. Dr. Prendiville was equally professional and made me feel very comfortable and confident all would be well. All in all, things went as perfect as could be expected. Very pleased!” Shaaf Eye Center, Jan-2024, Google
“Great surgeon. I had cataract surgery on my left eye and my vision is 20/20 now. I can see better than ever before and do not need glasses for my left eye.” Shaaf Eye Center, Dec-2023, Healthgrades
“I finished having cataract surgery on both eyes. Never realized how much I missed all the beautiful bright colors I’m seeing now. I no longer need to wear glasses, surgery was a breeze, I can’t thank Dr. Prendiville enough for all his hard work to give me back my sight.” Shaaf Eye Center, Nov-2023, Google
“Dr. Kevin Prendiville is a very knowledgeable and highly professional Ophthalmologist. He is an outstanding Cataract Surgeon. He provided a complete and thorough diagnosis (in terminology I understood) of the type of cataract I had, the surgery process and recovery time, and my available options of lenses. He also answered my questions to ensure I felt comfortable about the upcoming procedure. The follow-up checkups after the surgery were very thorough and, as previously stated, he again answered any questions. The office staff at the Shaaf Eye Center were always very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Dr Prendiville and the Schaaf Eye Center.” Shaaf Eye Center, Nov-2023, Healthgrades
“I have had both my eyes with cataract surgeries, one in September and the other in October, 2023. Very very caring office staff. Plus, Dr. Shaaf is very attentive, professional, caring, and informs you of what to expect every step of the way. All office visits prior to and post-surgery go so smoothly! Thank you.” Shaaf Eye Center, Oct-2023, Healthgrades
“I recently visited Dr Prendiville’s office for a correction to my left lense that was clouded after a few years of cataract surgery. The office staff was polite and friendly. His assistant was very skilled and friendly. I waited a normal amount of time to see the doctor. He quickly saw what needed to be done to correct the cloudiness and within a few minutes the procedure was over. Amazing difference in my vision now. I plan to return in a few weeks and do the right eye as well.” Shaaf Eye Center, Oct-2023, Healthgrades
“My over all experience for 2 Cataract surgeries went very well & since I just recently completed 2nd surgery, both eyes 20/20. Dr SHAAF & office staff are very efficient w/handling instructions & follow up appts. And I even called the office when they were closed & got Dr direct # to call & he answered on first ring & took care of a concern I had & right away. I have been pleased so far with results & now still getting after care for 2nd surgery. He also explains things well when you have questions. So far very good & I would recommend him to anyone needing cataract surgery.” Shaaf Eye Center, Sep-2023, Healthgrades
” I was referred to be seen by Dr. Shaaf by my retinal specialist to get a second opinion about a secondary cataract but was so impressed with the treatment and care provided by Dr. Shaaf and all of his staff, I elected to have him perform the laser procedure to correct this problem. I will now plan to use him as my primary general ophthalmologist.” Shaaf Eye Center, Apr-2023, Google
” I was very impressed with the care I received, from the minute I entered Dr. Prendiville’s office to the completion of my cataract surgery. The staff is friendly and helped to put my mind at ease. Dr. Prendiville was thorough in his exam and took the time to explain the procedure, answer questions, and gave me options as to what I wanted done. I was amazed when the eye covering was removed the day after surgery. Everything was bright and clear. I had the other eye done the following week. I now can see without the help of my trifocals. All in all, I highly recommend Dr. Prendiville for cataract surgery.” Shaaf Eye Center, Oct-2022, Healthgrades
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