Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye, Cornea, LASIK Eye Surgery
Upland, Eastvale, Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.8
540 Ratings
217 Comments
Dr. Ryan G. Smith is a board-certified ophthalmologist and corneal specialist who has been working at Pacific Eye Institute since 2020.
After his residency in Ophthalmology at Stanford University, Dr. Smith was recognized as one of the top 10 residents in the country by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He then completed a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, Refractive Surgery, and Complicated Anterior Segment Surgery at the University of California-Irvine.
Dr. Ryan G. Smith is a board-certified ophthalmologist and corneal specialist who has been working at Pacific Eye Institute since 2020.
After his residency in Ophthalmology at Stanford University, Dr. Smith was recognized as one of the top 10 residents in the country by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He then completed a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, Refractive Surgery, and Complicated Anterior Segment Surgery at the University of California-Irvine.
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Great ophthalmologist!!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Outstanding professional care
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Smith was great
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Muy buena atencion
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Great doctor, listens, asks follow up questions, remembers history, trustworthy. I highly recommend Dr. Ryan Smith!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Pleasant, personable, good patient interaction. Good doctor.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He gives me an assuring nudge that it will be alright.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Had a good experience, this was a new procedure. I did have discomfort on day of procedure but it was minimal by the next day.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He’s a fantastic eye doctor. Very caring.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Smith is awesome. He is professional, yet personable and works with his patients for the most effective and efficient results. Kudos to Dr. Smith
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Pacific Eye Institute: Upland Office
555 North 13th Ave. Upland, CA 91786
Pacific Eye Institute: Eastvale Office
12442 Limonite Ave Unit 200 Eastvale, CA 91752
Pacific Eye Institute: Hesperia Office
11959 Mariposa Rd Hesperia, CA 92345
Pacific Eye Institute: Rancho Cucamonga Office
8112 Milliken Ave Suite 203 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Dr. Ryan G. Smith is a board-certified ophthalmologist and corneal specialist who has been working at Pacific Eye Institute since 2020.
After his residency in Ophthalmology at Stanford University, Dr. Smith was recognized as one of the top 10 residents in the country by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He then completed a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, Refractive Surgery, and Complicated Anterior Segment Surgery at the University of California-Irvine.
Dr. Smith is excited to provide state-of-the-art cataract surgery including implants that give you both near and far vision, advanced full thickness and partial thickness cornea transplants surgeries (DMEK, DSAEK, PKP), and LASIK surgery to the Inland Empire, utilizing cutting-edge technology to deliver the best possible results while always treating patients like family.
Dr. Smith also believes in making a positive impact globally as well as in his community. He has completed mission trips to Belize and Nepal with the Stanford Belize Kids program and the Himalayan Cataract Project, the latter a nonprofit organization that has revolutionized the way ophthalmology is practiced in the developing world.
He is motivated to pass along his knowledge to the next generation, a passion he pursues by teaching residents and medical students. He holds an appointment as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at UC-Irvine (go Anteaters!) and has published articles in prominent peer-reviewed publications including co-authoring a textbook to teach residents cataract surgery. He has also presented numerous papers at international meetings.
Dr. Smith loves exploring Southern California in all its splendor. He enjoys playing tennis, paddle boarding, hiking, learning to surf, skiing, and gardening.
Great ophthalmologist!!
Outstanding professional care
Dr Smith was great
Muy buena atencion
Great doctor, listens, asks follow up questions, remembers history, trustworthy. I highly recommend Dr. Ryan Smith!
Pleasant, personable, good patient interaction. Good doctor.
He gives me an assuring nudge that it will be alright.
Had a good experience, this was a new procedure. I did have discomfort on day of procedure but it was minimal by the next day.
He’s a fantastic eye doctor. Very caring.
Dr. Smith is awesome. He is professional, yet personable and works with his patients for the most effective and efficient results. Kudos to Dr. Smith