Hecht Eye Institute

Hecht Eye Institute Dr. Hecht is an expert in all aspects of eye care and a leading refractive surgeon. Trusting your vision to a refractive surgeon is a very serious decision.

There are many factors each patient has to consider. Having a skilled refractive surgeon to guide you through the process saves time and gives you peace of mind. After a thorough review, Dr. Hecht will sit with you and explain every aspect of your corrective laser eye surgery. Corrective laser eye surgery is safe, quick and almost always painless. Millions of Americans have successfully received corrective laser eye surgery and Dr. Hecht is a leading refractive surgeon in Southern California. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Hecht today.

Tired of dealing with lost glasses, scratched lenses, or the daily hassle of contacts? LASIK eye surgery may be the solu...
09/29/2025

Tired of dealing with lost glasses, scratched lenses, or the daily hassle of contacts? LASIK eye surgery may be the solution you’ve been looking for.

At Pacific Eye Institute, Dr. Matthew Hecht South Bay’s leader in LASIK provides safe, effective, and FDA-approved vision correction procedures to help you see clearly and confidently.

📍 Offices in Lawndale, Beverly Hills, and Marina del Rey
📞 Call (310) 370-5648 today to schedule your LASIK consultation.

Getting LASIK with Dr. Hecht in one of his offices in South Bay is a great option to restore your vision. Call today to learn more.

Over 40% of people with diabetes develop some form of eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glauco...
09/26/2025

Over 40% of people with diabetes develop some form of eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Left untreated, these conditions can lead to severe vision loss or blindness.

✨ The good news: with early detection and treatment, vision loss is often preventable.

Dr. Matthew Hecht, South Bay’s leader in diabetic eye disease treatment, provides compassionate care and advanced treatment options to protect your sight.

📍 Offices in Lawndale, Beverly Hills, and Marina del Rey
📞 Schedule your diabetic eye exam today at (310) 370-5648.

Patients with diabetes are at a higher risk for developing eye conditions as a complication. Call Hecht Eye Institute today for more info.

Have questions about eye surgery or vision correction? We’ve got answers. 👁️Dr. Matthew Hecht, one of Southern Californi...
09/24/2025

Have questions about eye surgery or vision correction? We’ve got answers. 👁️
Dr. Matthew Hecht, one of Southern California’s leading ophthalmologists, has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help you feel informed and confident about your eye care.

From “What is an ophthalmologist?” to “What is recovery like after LASIK or cataract surgery?”, our FAQs cover it all.

📍 Serving Lawndale, Beverly Hills, and Marina del Rey
📞 Call (310) 370-5648 to schedule your consultation today.

Hecht Eye Institute provides early detection and treatment for glaucoma in South Bay, CA. Call today to schedule your appointment!

With age, the delicate skin around our eyes begins to sag, droop, and form “bags,” often making us look more tired than ...
09/22/2025

With age, the delicate skin around our eyes begins to sag, droop, and form “bags,” often making us look more tired than we feel. Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can address puffiness, loose skin, and vision obstruction caused by sagging eyelids.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Hecht, a leading refractive surgeon in Southern California, provides advanced eyelid surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Lawndale, and Marina del Rey. After a thorough consultation, he will recommend the best treatment to help you look and see your best.

📞 Call (310) 370-5648 to schedule your eyelid surgery consultation today.

With age, the skin around our upper eyelids can start to sag giving way to an old, tired look. Call Dr. Hecht to regain your youthful look.

Did you know glaucoma is often called the “sneak thief of vision”? Most people don’t notice symptoms until the disease i...
09/19/2025

Did you know glaucoma is often called the “sneak thief of vision”? Most people don’t notice symptoms until the disease is already advanced. Understanding the different types of glaucoma and the importance of regular eye exams can help protect your sight.

➡️ Read our full article:

Glaucoma symptoms and treatment can vary upon the type. Learn about the types of glaucoma, diagnosis, and treatment options here.

Cataracts can cloud your vision and make daily activities like reading, driving, or enjoying time with loved ones more d...
09/17/2025

Cataracts can cloud your vision and make daily activities like reading, driving, or enjoying time with loved ones more difficult. At the Hecht Eye Institute, Dr. Matthew Hecht provides advanced cataract surgery to restore clarity and improve quality of life.

Cataract surgery is a safe, quick, and virtually painless outpatient procedure. With today’s modern intraocular lens (IOL) options, many patients enjoy vision that’s even better than before cataracts developed.

📍 Serving patients in Redondo Beach, South Bay, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, and beyond.
📞 Call (310) 370-5648 to request your consultation with Dr. Hecht today!

Dr. Hecht performs many types of vision correction surgeries including cataract surgery in South Bay, CA. Call today to learn more!

Restore clarity and a more natural range of vision with the Crystalens intraocular lens implant. Unlike standard implant...
09/16/2025

Restore clarity and a more natural range of vision with the Crystalens intraocular lens implant. Unlike standard implants, Crystalens is FDA-approved to move with the natural focusing ability of your eye helping you see near, far, and everything in between.

At the Hecht Eye Institute, Dr. Matthew Hecht uses the latest technology to treat cataracts and provide lasting vision improvement for patients across South Bay, Beverly Hills, Lawndale, and Marina del Rey.

📞 Call us today at (310) 370-5648 to schedule your consultation and learn if Crystalens is right for you.

Crystalens intraocular lens implant replaces patients' cataracts & provides some amount of flexibility. Call Hecht Eye Institute today!

At Pacific Eye Institute in Lawndale, Dr. Matthew Hecht offers the latest in aesthetic technology with Optimas a complet...
09/12/2025

At Pacific Eye Institute in Lawndale, Dr. Matthew Hecht offers the latest in aesthetic technology with Optimas a complete beauty suite featuring Forma, Lumecca, and Morpheus8.

Whether you’re looking to smooth wrinkles, reduce pigmentation, or contour your face and body, Optimas treatments are designed to restore your natural glow with safe, effective, and non-invasive solutions.

📞 Call (310) 370-5648 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Hecht today!

Optimas is a full beauty suite with state-of-the-art light, laser, & radio frequency devices for skin care. Call to book an appointment!

🇺🇸 On this Patriot Day, the team at Hecht Eye Institute honors and remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We re...
09/11/2025

🇺🇸 On this Patriot Day, the team at Hecht Eye Institute honors and remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We reflect on the courage of first responders, the strength of survivors, and the unity of communities in the face of tragedy. Today, we remember, we honor, and we stand together.

👁✨ Happy Labor Day from all of us at Hecht Eye Institute!Today we honor the dedication and hard work of our patients, fa...
09/01/2025

👁✨ Happy Labor Day from all of us at Hecht Eye Institute!

Today we honor the dedication and hard work of our patients, families, and community. May your holiday be filled with rest, celebration, and moments that bring everything into clear focus. 🇺🇸

Discover sharper, clearer vision with Allegretto Wave Laser the cutting-edge treatment offered by trusted ophthalmologis...
08/30/2025

Discover sharper, clearer vision with Allegretto Wave Laser the cutting-edge treatment offered by trusted ophthalmologist Dr. Matthew Hecht. Serving patients across Lawndale, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, and Torrance, Dr. Hecht uses this advanced FDA-approved technology to safely and efficiently correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism all while preserving your cornea’s natural shape.

Experience faster treatments, improved night vision, and reduced glare with Allegretto Wave Laser. Ready to see the difference? Call (310) 370-5648 to schedule your consultation today!

Allergretto Wave Laser provides a treatment corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Call Hecht Eye Institute today!

Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older, affecting your ability to see fine det...
08/28/2025

Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older, affecting your ability to see fine detail essential for reading, driving, and everyday life. At Hecht Eye Institute, with offices in Marina del Rey, Beverly Hills, and Lawndale, we offer expert screenings and personalized treatment plans to protect your vision.

Dr. Matthew Hecht, a trusted vision loss specialist and refractive surgeon, will guide you through every step of your care with compassion and expertise.

Don’t wait—call (310) 370-5648 today to schedule your macular degeneration consultation and take control of your eye health.

Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in the elderly. HEI provides macular degeneration treatment in Redondo Beach, CA.

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4161 Redondo Beach Boulevard 3rd Floor
Lawndale, CA
90260

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+13103705648

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Dr. Matthew Hecht

With over 18 years of experience performing thousands of successful LASIK and cataract surgeries, Dr. Hecht and the Hecht Eye Institute provide a full range of personalized vision care.

A leading specialist who also teaches cataract surgery to UCLA residents at Los Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Dr. Hecht is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA who performs procedures with the Allegretto and VISX lasers. Dr. Hecht completed training at the University of Southern California. Dr. Hecht received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota, where he was awarded several honors and scholarships before completing the residency program in ophthalmology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.