Graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton in 1984. She has joyfully served the Long Beach community in providing outstanding vision and eye health care. She is currently a member of the American and California Optometric Associations and is State Board Certified to treat certain eye diseases. She co-manages pre and post laser vision correction and post cataract cases as well.

Graduated from Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University in Fullerton in 2017, in addition to serving as a staff optometrist in the Clinic's Contact Lens Department. She is knowledgeable in general optometry, regular and specialty contact lens fitting, as well as medical care knowledge for treating certain eye diseases such as dry eye, glaucoma and evaluating the health of the eyes.

Michael Tomlin, better known as 'Professor,' has served to share his business acumen over many years to help the practice grow and has assisted with behind the scenes business consultation. Having extensive background in Marketing and Advertising with his former corporate experience, he lends a practical balance to the running of the practice.

Born and raised in the Philippines, I have been privileged to travel over the world and make my permanent home in the United States. Opportunities to serve as an Administrative Assistant, Office Manager as well as a Certified Optician have provided me with the capabilities, duties and responsibilities to accomplish my own personal goal toward excellence. Assisting the Doctor, overseeing operations, and educating patients, helps our office run smoothly and efficiently. Having been in the optometric industry for over 11 years, I believe that informing and educating patients is the best way to guide them to a knowledgeable decision. I am so happy to share the philosophy with the Vision Care Center Team that our ultimate goal is to provide the highest quality of vision care with excellent customer service in a professional, yet personal and gracious environment.

Karen has been with Vision Care Center for over 13 years. She serves to assist with the office's internal quality control of insurance and billing reconciliation as well as laboratory quality measures, making sure the products that we receive from our labs meet the high standards we require for our patients. Her diligence to details and accuracy significantly aids in the office's quality and integrity goals.

Sarah has been part of the Vision Care Center team for over 3 years now. Sarah assists in keeping the office flow orderly. You will find her friendly smile and courteous attitude at the front desk or over the phone. Sarah can assist in finding your insurance benefits as well as checking you in for your appointment. Aside from being great at the front desk, she is also an amazing artist.