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Dr. Kline graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and obtained his medical degree cum laude from Yale University School of Medicine. He received his training in ophthalmology at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Kline’s field of expertise includes cataract surgery using the newest techniques and lens implants, including advanced-technology intraocular lenses for the correction of near and distance vision and astigmatism. He provides free educational seminars and screenings for refractive surgery and performs many refractive procedures, including LASIK using the latest bladeless techniques. Dr. Kline provides medical eye examinations for both health maintenance and disease conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. In addition, he offers contact lens fitting and spectacle prescription services. He is also trained in functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery including Botox.

Paul Lang, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Lang attended Cornell University, where he graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He then returned to California to attend the Keck School of Medicine of USC, graduating with distinction in research. He stayed to complete his ophthalmology residency training at the USC Roski Eye Institute and LA General Medical Center. Dr. Lang then completed a fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery at the world renowned Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego. In addition to treating cataracts and providing laser vision correction, Dr. Lang offers comprehensive eye care for conditions such as diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and dry eye disease.

Todd Driver, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist at OC Eye Associates in Irvine, California, and a member of the medical staff at Hoag. His practice focuses on cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and corneal disease. He performs cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, including toric lenses for astigmatism, extended depth of focus and multifocal lenses, and the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens, whose prescription can be adjusted after the eye heals. He also uses femtosecond laser assistance and intraoperative aberrometry, and performs LASIK and PRK. Dr. Driver received his medical degree from UCSF, completed his residency at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, and fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the UCSF F.I. Proctor Foundation. In 2026, he was selected as a 2027 Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association. He publishes patient education content at todddrivermd.com.

Dr. Andrew Lee graduated cum laude and with Phi Beta Kappa honors from UCLA. He then went on to complete his medical degree at the NYU School of Medicine. After his internship in internal medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine, he went on to complete his residency in ophthalmology at the Northwell Health Eye Institute in New York where he served as chief resident in his final year. Dr. Lee then went on to receive additional training at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA where he completed a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery.  

  A dedicated clinician scientist, Dr. Lee has published several papers in multiple peer-reviewed medical journals regarding topics in cornea, retina, glaucoma, and pediatric ophthalmology. Notably, he was the first to report on acute angle-closure induced by daratumumab, a monoclonal antibody used to treat relapsing multiple myeloma. He finds tremendous joy and satisfaction in improving the health of patients’ eyes, and remains at the forefront of medical knowledge and surgical skills to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients.    In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Dr. Lee is a native of Irvine, and is thrilled to be back home where he can give back to the community that has given him so much.   Training and Certifications

University Of California, Los Angeles, BS, Cum Laude

New York University School Of Medicine, MD   UC Irvine School Of Medicine, Internship (Internal Medicine)

Northwell Health Eye Institute, Residency (Ophthalmology), Chief Resident

Stein Eye Institute At UCLA, Fellowship (Cornea, External Diseases, And Refractive Surgery)

American Board Of Ophthalmology, Diplomate 

American Academy Of Ophthalmology, Member