Keith G. Tokuhara, M.D.
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- Keith G. Tokuhara, M.D.
Serving Rancho Mirage and the Coachella Valley
Ophthalmologist in Rancho Mirage
Cataract
Surgeon
Elevating eye care through innovation and integrity to transform patients’ lives.
Complex Cataract & Anterior Segment Surgery
Dr. Keith Tokuhara is a board-certified ophthalmologist with experience in complex cataract surgery and anterior segment reconstruction. He evaluates patients seeking cataract care, second opinions, and management of complex surgical cases.
At Desert Vision Center, patients receive physician-led care, a detailed evaluation, and recommendations based on their individual eye health and vision goals.
Dr. Tokuhara’s academic achievements include being valedictorian, an Advanced Placement National Scholar, and a UC Regents Scholar. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biology with a minor in Philosophy from the University of California, Riverside, and was recognized with multiple prestigious awards for his research and musical performance.
He completed his medical degree at the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine, followed by ophthalmology residency at Loma Linda University, where he trained under world-renowned cataract surgeon Dr. Howard Gimbel. He further advanced his expertise with a Retina Fellowship at Loma Linda, focusing on complex diseases of the eye.
Dr. Tokuhara is known for his perspective on cataract surgery, lens technology, and patient care, and patients can learn more during their consultation at Desert Vision Center.
Dr. Tokuhara has participated in international surgical missions, providing care in the Philippines, Micronesia, and Guam. Locally, he’s been instrumental in advancing surgical techniques in the Coachella Valley, becoming the first surgeon in the area to perform innovative procedures such as KDB Goniotomy, Yamane secondary lens fixation, Vivity Lens, and PanOptix Pro trifocal lens implantation.
Are You a Candidate for
Cataract Surgery?
Candidates for cataract surgery often notice blurred vision, glare at night, and trouble enjoying favorite activities like driving or reading.
Take Our Cataract Self-TestWhy Choose Dr. Tokuhara as Your Rancho Mirage Eye Doctor?
Dr. Tokuhara offers same-day bilateral cataract surgery for appropriate candidates, allowing both eyes to be treated during one coordinated surgical experience. The CLEAR in a Day process combines diagnostic testing, surgical planning, lens selection, and follow-up care around each patient’s needs.
A consultation is required to determine whether this approach is suitable for an individual patient.
- Valedictorian | UC Regents Scholar | Advanced Placement National Scholar
- Medical Degree: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
- Ophthalmology Residency: Loma Linda University (mentored by Dr. Howard Gimbel)
- Retina Fellowship: Loma Linda University
Dr. Tokuhara has presented original research at national conferences, including ASCRS, and has published work on complex cataract surgery techniques. His surgical experience includes:
- Yamane Technique for scleral-fixated secondary lens implantation
- KDB Goniotomy for glaucoma
- Bilateral PanOptix lens exchange in a single surgical session
- Vivity Lens Implant
- PanOptix Pro Lens Implant
Dr. Tokuhara evaluates complex cataract cases and patients seeking second opinions after an unsatisfactory surgical outcome. His work includes anterior segment reconstruction, lens repositioning, iris repair, and secondary lens implantation.
Dr. Tokuhara is actively involved in ophthalmology education, having co-founded an ophthalmology residency program and serving as a clinical instructor and board examiner. Locally, he supports the Coachella Valley Visually Impaired Community Services and mentors future eye care professionals.
Dr. Tokuhara became the owner and medical director of Desert Vision Center in 2016. The privately owned, physician-led practice focuses on careful evaluation, individualized recommendations, and continuity of care.
Patients meet with a surgeon who reviews their eye health, explains appropriate options, and helps them make an informed decision about cataract treatment.
Fellowship Trained
Loma Linda University
Our Video Tour
Welcome to Desert Vision Center
Dr. Keith Tokuhara takes you on a video tour of Desert Vision Center in Rancho Mirage.
Outside the Office
Dr. Tokuhara is a dedicated family man, happily married with five children. His approach to medicine reflects his personal values, treating every patient with the same care and respect he would want for his own loved ones.
Attention Patients
Dear Valued Patients of Desert Vision Center,
Dr. Tokuhara is a highly skilled cataract surgeon, specializing in advanced anterior segment surgeries, including complex glaucoma and cataract procedures. He focuses on patients who need surgical intervention or are at risk of severe vision loss.
While Dr. Tokuhara offers comprehensive eye care for his own surgical patients, he does not provide general eye care or post-operative care for patients of other surgeons. When you choose Dr. Tokuhara, he becomes your trusted eye doctor for life.
A Note About Ethical Care
In our community, some providers engage in illegal financial kickbacks, accepting payments for cataract surgery referrals. Desert Vision Center firmly rejects this unethical practice. We follow the highest ethical standards, complying with the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, ensuring that your care is never influenced by financial incentives.
We believe referrals should always be based on what’s best for the patient not financial gain. If you’re being evaluated for cataract surgery, we encourage you to ask questions and be mindful of these referral arrangements.
Choose the surgeon who prioritizes your vision and your well-being not one chosen for someone else’s profit.
Sincerely,
Desert Vision Center