RF EYE PC DBA COCHISE EYE AND LASER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in SIERRA VISTA, AZ, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.5 out of 5 from 47 reviews.

RF EYE PC DBA COCHISE EYE AND LASER

sierra vista, AZMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2445 EAST WILCOX DR

SIERRA VISTA, AZ

Service Area

This provider serves patients in SIERRA VISTA and surrounding areas in AZ.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 93/100 (+0 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 94 surveys · 37% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
93+0 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
94+2 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
93-1 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.06%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Google Reviews

2.5
47 reviews
Jonathon Acosta

Jonathon Acosta

Look some else for help with your eyes doctor here cost me my eye. Cause he wish not to help me with my eye. My eye was hitting pressure up to 47 and he said I cant do nothing go home. I got a second doctor to look at it and next day had surgery for laser to lose the pressure but it was to late now I just went thru a eye removal. Wonder if this doctor would of done something would it been better instead of me waiting to get other doctor to look at me and help me.

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Wendy Mulia

Wendy Mulia

Went to the doctor 3 days ago. Because I have allergies, there is still there. No prescription at the pharmacy and I have called the doctor's office.Three times!!! Absolutely nothing has been done. Yet they take my copay, real quick. The immedia

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David Kemnitz

David Kemnitz

Be patient, you sometimes have to wait a while, it is worth the wait. I was originally referred (not by Cochise Eye and Laser) to Tucson for cataract surgery. They put in 2 introcular lens. I asked about toric lens and was told I was not a candidate for that type of lens because of irregular astigmatism. I came back to Sierra Vista and found out I would still need and have to pay for prescription glasses. I went to Cochise Eye and Laser and saw Dr. Aviles. Dr Aviles says he corrects astigmatism all the time and said he could fix it for me. He removed the lens and replaced them with Toric lens. I now have 20/20 vision, I use 2.0 reading glasses from Walmart to read fine print. What a difference a good Dr. makes. If your local optomitrist refers you to Tuscon, think twice and check out Cochise Eye and Laser. My wife is getting her cataracts from Cochise Eye and Laser in the next few weeks.

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Lily Herrera

Lily Herrera

My Mother went here due to her constant eye issues that have lasted over 3 weeks. They told her the first time she went that she eats to much sugar. (they assumed that about her diet.) The second time we went they dilated her eye but were very rude during that. Dr.Aviles constantly assumed things about my Mother instead of helping.

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J McFall (Jmak775)

J McFall (Jmak775)

First appointment and I have been approved for cataract surgery. Very busy office with tons of staff and clientele. I will update through the process. *Second appointment was set for 1 week before first eye surgery. I waited about 10 minutes, oh wait...that is because I was 15 minutes early! They have a detailed process, from checking in, to exam and determining what lense they will implant, to instructions for care prior to surgery, to finance. I moved from one station to the next smoothly, informatively and efficiently. They told me expect 1 and 1/2 hours for this appointment, that was just about right, slightly under that. *Prior to surgery they call with exact time for you to arrive at their office and what time to stop eating (8hrs prior) and what time to stop water or clear liquids (2hrs prior). *Surgery day, the office is quiet, calm, almost deserted. I was told it would take about 3 hours and I would need a driver, I was done in 2 hours. A few staff and doctors. No waiting. Upon arrival, you are taken into a room for eye drops and IV port. Then shortly, you are in a presurgery room and they get you comfortable on a gurney (fully clothed). They covered me with a nice warm blanket. They administered small sedative (I guess as I woke up, but wasn't really aware I had gone out!) During sedative they gave my eyeball a shot, they said. But I didn't know and I am FINE with that. Then they wheeled my gurney into the room for the procedure, but thanks to the sedative and warm blanket I am awake but relaxed and calm. I see a kaleidoscope of light in the eye having the procedure, and minutes later they put me back in the other room. Time to sit up and have your ride ready, they wheeled me outside and it is over. *Day after surgery appointment at their other office where I wait only minutes, even thought I am early again. They make sure everything looks good with my eye and give after surgery instructions. Took about 20 minutes. Again efficient and friendly. Second eye was just as smooth. 5/13, 2 weeks after the first eye. The worst part was not having my coffee and creamer the morning of surgery! These folks are professional and work like a well oiled machine! Also friendly and kind and attentive! r .

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Years in Operation

29 years

Est. 1997

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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