Dagny Zhu, MD — Local services in City of Industry

As an ophthalmologist, I’ve long been aware of Dr. Zhu’s expertise through her research and her presence as a leading voice in ophthalmic surgery forums. She is widely recognized as one of the outstanding minds in our field.

Now in semi-retirement after a 30+ year career in refractive and comprehensive eye care, I’ve developed cataracts primarily affecting my night vision due to glare from headlights. I also recognize a loss in contrast sensitivity, which impacts my overall clarity.

Living in Los Angeles, I recently visited Dr. Zhu’s state-of-the-art clinic in Rowland Heights for an evaluation. Her practice reflects the same priorities I held in my own busy Chicago practice—meticulous diagnostics, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to optimizing outcomes. Her choice of preoperative diagnostic equipment aligns with my philosophy: using the initial consultation to gain a complete understanding of the patient’s ocular health and to guide the best surgical approach, including lens selection in my case.

Having undergone laser vision correction over 25 years ago, I know that my prior surgery complicates cataract surgery calculations, sometimes resulting in minor refractive errors. Dr. Zhu is an early adopter of the latest intraocular lens technology, including the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)—a remarkable advancement that allows fine-tuning of vision postoperatively to achieve optimal results.

To further enhance outcomes, she employs the latest femtosecond laser technology, which automates the most critical steps of cataract surgery with extreme precision. This laser utilizes pulse-doubling to create smooth incisions and a perfectly round capsulotomy, then fragments the cataract for efficient removal. Dr. Zhu then carefully removes any residual microscopic lens material before implanting the LAL. Her meticulous approach mirrors my own surgical philosophy. Additionally, she offers same-day bilateral surgery with a fresh surgical pack to eliminate any risk of cross-contamination.

All of this is performed in her in-house surgical suite, where she also performs laser vision correction. The global fee covers all costs, as she does not accept insurance.

I plan to schedule my procedure in the coming weeks and will report back on my results. This is cataract surgery at its absolute best in 2025. Dr. Zhu—who, as it turns out, grew up nearby—is truly a star in our field. I have complete confidence in trusting my...

I needed cataract surgery. I am deathly afraid of needles, hospitals and hospital surgical centers, as well as traditional physicians. I have vasovagal syncope which is a fainting disorder set off by certain triggers. Mine being just about anything medical! Fair to say that I carried a lot of baggage on my journey to cataract surgery! Enter HyperSpeed Lasik, the phenomenal Dr. Zhu and her incredible entourage of doctors, techs and support staff. HyperSpeed Lasik is truly patient-centric. The first contact that I had was with Evelyn, the patient advocate extraordinaire! Evelyn has a very calming mannerism with a comforting, "take charge", attitude that allows the patient to exhale! She sincerely cares about each one of her patients. She really listens when you speak to her. And, she is an excellent communicator. She is encouraging and upbeat and you just cannot be stressed out around her. She has the ability to make each one of her patients feel as though you are her top priority. She sets the tone for the entire experience. She is a gifted care giver. My tech on the day of my surgery was, Sami...where do I even begin... Sami is highly proficient at his job. You just know that you are in the most capable hands when you are under his care. He is laser focused and superior at multi-tasking. He might be responsible for multiple patients at a time, but when he is with you, he spends whatever time you need to assure you that you are individually very important and that he is committed to the process of this experience with you. Sami is funny and steals some moments to make you smile, and, in my case, laugh outright! He lights up a room and lightens your spirit. It is clear that Dr. Zhu hand selects her team with precision. They mirror her in so many ways and compliment her in others. She is not only a brilliant and gifted surgeon but she is also so kind and compassionate. She truly cares about her patients. As far as the surgery itself, it was needle free, painless and finished very quickly. Dr. Zhu and her surgical assistant keep you informed of each step in a very reassuring way. They both were very comforting to listen to. And, if you listen very carefully, you can hear Dr Zhu ever so lightly humming a very sweet and relaxing melody....

I had an amazing experience at Hyperspeed LASIK! I went in for a consultation to learn more about vision correction surgery, and from the start, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made me feel completely at ease.

Dr. Zhu was amazing super knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to answer all of my questions. She explained everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable every step of the way.

The surgery itself was quick, painless, and much easier than I expected. My recovery was fast, and I was seeing clearly in no time!

The follow-up care with Dr. Zhu was just as great. She made sure everything was healing properly and that I was doing well throughout the process.

If you’re thinking about getting LASIK, I 100% recommend Hyperspeed LASIK and Dr. Zhu. The whole team is fantastic, and the results have been truly...