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Bakersfield’s Ophthalmology and Laser Treatment Center.

We take a personalized approach and old-fashioned client care, we will work with you to create a vision or aesthetic plan fit for you and your lifestyle.

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Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday : Closed

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Phone: (661) 631-2020
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AESTHETIC LASER TREATMENT

Look Young and Vibrant with Aesthetic Laser.

We take a personalized approach and old-fashioned client care, we will work with you to create a vision or aesthetic plan fit for you and your lifestyle.

Dr. Steven Yaplee - MD, Ophthalmology

Dr. Steven M. Yaplee is an exceptionally trained, board-certified ophthalmologist proudly serving the Bakersfield and Delano, CA communities with specialized vision and comprehensive ophthalmology care.
TOP EYE DOCTOR IN BAKERSFIELD

See the World Through New Lenses.

Time for a new set of prescription glasses? We’ve got you covered. Visit Dr. Yaplee and get treated for all sorts of vision impairments, chronic and acute.

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Our Services

Non-Surgical Services

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RF & Plasma Skin Resurfacing

Skin resurfacing with radiofrequency (RF) and plasma technology at Triangle Eye Institute is a noninvasive cosmetic procedure that utilizes pulsating beams of light to remove damaged surface skin cells layer by layer.

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BOTOX Cosmetic

Forehead wrinkles and facial lines are common signs of aging that often develop as we repeatedly smile, frown, squint, and make other facial expressions throughout our lives. It is now possible to temporarily diminish the formation of moderate to severe forehead creases, Crow’s feet, and frown lines between the brows.

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Facial Fat Transfer

Facial fat transfers are a new popular way to restore facial volume that has been lost due to the aging process, weight fluctuations, or other factors. An aesthetic treatment revered as being a natural alternative to fillers, a facial fat transfer. We withdraw fat from the buttocks, thighs, or stomach and injects it into laugh lines, lips, cheeks, under the eyelid, or other areas of the face.

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Minimally Invasive Services

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YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Cataract surgery removes a clouded lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens to improve your sight. In some cases, the natural membrane that surrounds the new lens thickens over time, causing a nighttime glare, cloudiness, or haziness within your vision. 

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that occurs when fluid pressure increases and damages the retina. Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Steven Yaplee helps manage your glaucoma to preserve your vision and prevent future blindness. Glaucoma treatment may include MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgery), DURYSTA™ injections, laser iridotomy, trabeculectomy, or SLT.

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Cornea Treatment

Good vision starts with a healthy cornea or the transparent outer layer of our eyes. Triangle Eye Institute can improve your eye health and ability to see things clearly in Bakersfield, CA with several procedures. Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Steven Yaplee can perform a corneal transplant to replace a damaged or abnormal cornea with one from a donor.

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Ophthalmology Services

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Diabetic Eye Disease

Diabetes is a prevalent health condition that can have a major impact on eye health and vision, making it essential for patients to undergo regular eye exams with an experienced eye doctor. Without proper care and blood sugar management, diabetes can lead to a collection of eye concerns referred to as diabetic eye disease.

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Retinal Laser Treatment

As a delicate, light-detecting tissue located in the back of your eye, the retina transmits the images you see to your brain. When retinal diseases and conditions occur, board-certified ophthalmologist Dr.

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Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Glaucoma is a common eye condition that results when pressure increases to an unsafe level within the eye. Without proper care, glaucoma can lead to optic nerve damage and ultimately blindness.

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Testimonials

Reviews From our Patients

“I just finished my second Cataract surgery with Dr. Yaplee. It was successful just as the first surgery. Dr. Yaplee is knowledgeable, experienced and personable. His staff members are also friendly and knowledgeable. I thank God that he is my doctor”

– D.C.

“Dr Yaplee was great cataract surgery was great he is very kind and had no pain which was great very nice staff for surgery recommend him if you need eye surgery.”

– P.C.

“Happy, happy, happy. Did I mention I was happy? The staff and the doctor were superb! My wife was treated well and never at anytime during her exam did she or I feel rushed. I commend the doctor and his staff for the expertise they displayed to us and the way they helped us to feel comfortable in their care.”

– T.H.