Summary

Lyon Eye Institute — Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.

Comprehensive Eye Care & Ophthalmic Surgery (Newport Beach, CA)

Welcome to Lyon Eye Institute! To help us provide the highest standard of care, please bring your eyeglasses and avoid wearing contact lenses to your appointment.

To ensure that we do not miss any potential blinding conditions, we perform an extensive evaluation:

  • Comprehensive Examination: Your exam will last approximately 50 minutes.
  • Dilated Eye Exam: One eye is dilated during your visit for safety, allowing us to thoroughly inspect your eyes and eyelids for tumors, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other disorders.
    • Treatment & Next Steps: Following your evaluation, Dr. Lyon will discuss your personalized treatment plan, with your first follow-up exam typically scheduled in about one week.

    Important Patient & Appointment Information

    Action Required: Please call to confirm or schedule your appointment and verify your insurance coverage.

    …Insurance & Payments:

    • PPO Insurance: Processed as a courtesy. Co-pay plus a refundable $225 security deposit per visit is required at time of service due to 50–60 day insurance reimbursement timelines.
    • Medicare: Traditional Medicare (Primary) is accepted without a deposit. Medicare Advantage plans are out-of-network and billed as self-pay.
    • Cancellation Policy: Appointments canceled or missed with less than 48 hours' notice are subject to a $95 fee.
    About Our Practice
    At Lyon Eye Institute, patient safety and exceptional visual outcomes are our absolute cornerstones. Led by board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Christopher Lyon, our Newport Beach practice delivers highly precise, advanced medical and surgical eye care. We pride ourselves on being a patient-first environment, ensuring every individual receives a comprehensive, unhurried, and educational evaluation.

    To maintain the highest standards of safety and care, our practice actively implements innovative training and continuous medical education for both our patients and our clinic staff.

    Our Clinical Services & Areas of Expertise
    We provide comprehensive diagnostics and advanced treatments for a wide range of medical eye conditions, including:
    • Advanced Cataract Assessment & Surgical Care
    • Comprehensive Glaucoma Management & Follow-Up
    • Macular Degeneration Diagnostics
    • Flashers, Floaters, and Retinal Evaluations
    • Lid Lumps, Eyelid Diseases, and Dry Eye Therapy
    • Comprehensive 50-Minute Eye Examinations
    About Our Founder: Dr. Christopher Lyon
    Dr. Lyon brings an elite academic background to the practice, holding four separate degrees spanning medicine, biological sciences, and virology. He earned his M.D. from Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez, completed a prestigious medical externship at the Yale University School of Medicine, and completed his Ophthalmology residency at New York Medical College.

    Our Global Mission: The Blindness Foundation
    Our commitment to sight extends far beyond Orange County. Founded and directed right from our Newport Beach office, Dr. Lyon’s non-profit organization, The Blindness Foundation, is dedicated to eradicating preventable blindness in developing nations.


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    Office Location

    Lyon Eye Institute

    1401 Avocado Ave Ste 401Newport Beach, CA 92660
    MonClosed
    Tue1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    WedClosed
    ThuClosed
    Fri8:30 am - 10:30 am
    SatClosed
    SunClosed

    Quick Facts

    • accepting new patients
    • 4.7
    • 47 years of experience
    • 13 insurance plans accepted
    • speaks English, Spanish
    • New York Medical College
    • 11 written reviews
    • 1 specialty
    • 10 areas of expertise
    • 2 board certifications
    • 1 hospital affiliation
    • 1 office location
    • Male

    Patients’ Perspective

    • Gave an accurate diagnosis
    • Had a good bedside manner
    • Spent time with me

    Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.

    • AARP
    • Aetna
    • Anthem Blue Cross
    • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut
    • Appointments canceled or missed within 48 hours are subject to a $95 no-show/cancellation fee.
    • Cash
    • Cigna
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Medicare
    • Self Pay
    • Traditional Medicare primary is accepted without a deposit, while Medicare Advantage is out-of-network and billed as self-pay.
    • We process PPO insurance as a courtesy, requiring your co-pay plus a refundable $225 security deposit per visit due to 50–60 day reimbursement timelines.

    Medical Specialties

    Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. has the following specialty

    Specialty Expertise

    Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. has the following 10 areas of expertise

    • Blindness
    • Cataract
    • Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Eye Exam
    • Eye Pain
    • Glaucoma
    • Lasik Surgery
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Refractive Surgical Procedures
    • Vision Issues

    Certifications, License, & Education

    47 Years Experience

    Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. is board certified in Ophthalmology and Eye Surgery by the American Board of Ophthalmology and American Board of Eye Surgery.

    Board Certifications

    Board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1986 and board certified in Eye Surgery by the American Board of Eye Surgery in 1990.

    Education & Training

    Residency

    Completed their residency at New York Medical College in 1982.

    Medical School

    Graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and University of Ciudad Juarez, Yale University Externship in 1979.

    University

    Graduated from University of Rhode Island in 1973.

    NPI Number

    Dr. Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.'s NPI number is 1649316753.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What languages does Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. speak?
    Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. speaks English and Spanish.
    Is Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. accepting new patients?
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    Where is Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.'s office located?
    Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.'s office is located at 1401 Avocado Ave Ste 401, Newport Beach, CA, 92660.
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