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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in LEWISTON, ID, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 66 reviews.

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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC

lewiston, IDMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

3330 4TH AVE.

LEWISTON, ID

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(208) 746-2025

Service Area

This provider serves patients in LEWISTON and surrounding areas in ID.

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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.

Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)6
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.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 64 surveys · 41% 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
96+3 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 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
95+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.

0.00%

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.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

What to Expect: Cataract Surgery
The procedure, the day of, and how vision changes after.
What to Expect: LASIK
Who it suits, what it costs, and recovery.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4.7
66 reviews
Jody Caldwell

Jody Caldwell

I had the most awesome experience with the Lewiston office. All of the people in that office are top-notch and very compassionate. I recommend them to anyone. I also really appreciated the prayer before we went in and I thank the Lord Jesus for you people

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Randy Paulin

Randy Paulin

These folks are amazing. Everyone there is friendly and genuinely solicitous of their patients’ well-being. They are also a very professional bunch. I am delighted and grateful I went to them for my cataract surgery. I could not have asked for a better experience, and the results were nothing short of amazing.

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Nikele Brown

Nikele Brown

I had LASIK surgery at PCLI one month ago & I couldn’t be happier with my results or the care I received! Across the board every single person here is so kind & friendly. The entire process was smooth as butter. I even lost my post surgery antibiotic eye drops on a Saturday night & called that Monday morning to let them know! They told me to head down & provided me with a new bottle at no extra cost! I would recommend them to anyone considering LASIK.

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Raqual Lewis

Raqual Lewis

From the moment I walked into the office I was put at total ease. The office was beautiful and comfortable. The staff was caring, extremely proficient and the procedure was quick and easy. I had excellent results and after care!

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Mary Barker

Mary Barker

I was nervous about having my eye worked on, but it wasn't scary at all. The staff were nice and calming and the procedure itself was over in minutes. So far, I'm very happy with the results. I had my second eye done about a month after the first eye. The first eye my sight was almost perfect from the time I left the surgery room. With the second eye my sight was blurry. That made me very nervous. The people there told me that was actually more normal than my experience with the first eye. Although I felt they knew what they were saying, I was again very nervous. However, after a week my sight in that eye is very good. I visited my regular eye doctor yesterday and he was very pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend PCL.

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Contact

Phone

(208) 746-2025

Website

www.pcli.com/lewiston.html

Years in Operation

24 years

Est. 2002

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAASF

Operating Rooms

1

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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