Keith Tokuhara, MD
Desert Vision Center · Rancho Mirage
What brought you here?
Everyone arrives with a different question. Choose the one closest to yours.
I'm considering cataract surgery
You have questions about the procedure, the lenses, and what recovery looks like. Start here.
→I'm choosing a surgeon
What to look for. What to ask. Why continuity and accountability matter more than advertising.
→Something went wrong with my surgery
There is a path forward. Patients come from across the country for revision and reconstruction.
→I'm nervous about surgery
That's completely normal. Here's what actually happens, from someone who has done this thousands of times.
→My doctor referred me
Welcome. Here's what to expect at your first visit and how we coordinate with your referring physician.
→I already had cataract surgery
Recovery questions, YAG laser, what's normal, when to call, and when you're ready: share your experience or refer a friend.
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Keith Tokuhara, MD
Dr. Tokuhara has served the Coachella Valley home for over a decade. Desert Vision Center, the practice he leads, has been a part of this community for nearly 4 decades. Some of the surgery patients today first came to DVC when their parents needed cataract surgery. That kind of continuity doesn't happen by accident.
Patients travel from across the country for his expertise in complex cataract reconstruction, lens exchange, and revision surgery. But his daily work is simpler than that: careful, unhurried care for the people who live here. If you're researching surgeons for a parent, you're welcome in the consultation room. Bring your questions.
Had surgery somewhere else? Whether it's cloudiness that developed months later, a result that doesn't feel right, or a question nobody answered, Dr. Tokuhara sees patients from other practices regularly. Bring your records, your questions, and your concerns. The first step is always the same: let's look at what we're working with.
Not sure what your insurance covers? Call us at (760) 340-4700. Our team checks your benefits before you schedule. They'll tell you what's covered, what your estimated cost will be, and whether a referral is needed. No surprises.
Questions patients ask us
Why is my vision cloudy months after cataract surgery?
It's probably posterior capsule opacification, a normal biological response. A two-minute laser clears it.
Did I choose the right lens?
If your vision is clear and comfortable, your lens is doing what it was chosen to do. Learn more
My surgery was somewhere else. Can you help?
Dr. Tokuhara sees patients from other practices every week. Bring your questions.
I'm helping my parent research surgeons. Where do I start?
Start by coming to the consultation. You can ask anything. We'll explain the diagnosis, the options, and what to expect, for both of you.
After your surgery, we're still your team.
Whether it's a routine follow-up, a question that comes up six months later, or something that doesn't feel right, our number stays the same: (760) 340-4700.
Ready to talk?
A conversation is the best first step. No pressure. Just answers.
Contact Desert Vision CenterDesert Vision Center
39000 Bob Hope Drive, Wright Building, Suite 105
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
760.340.4700