Business Details
Your Trusted Optometry Partner in Salinas, Marina & Monterey, CA
Peninsula Eye Care has been dedicated to providing comprehensive vision care to families across the Monterey Peninsula for over four decades. Our practice combines advanced medical technology with personalized attention, ensuring patients receive accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans. Our team of experienced optometrists specializes in eye health, disease detection, and corrective solutions, including contact lenses and designer eyewear. We prioritize patient education, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their ocular health. With three convenient locations in Salinas, Marina, and Monterey, we strive to make quality eye care accessible to all ages.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous attention to detail, from precise refractions to thorough retinal imaging. We maintain affiliations with leading professional organizations to stay at the forefront of optometric advancements. By fostering long-term patient relationships, we address evolving vision needs throughout every stage of life. Our optical departments feature over 1,000 frame selections, blending functionality with fashion-forward designs. Through continuous investment in cutting-edge diagnostic tools, we ensure early detection of ocular conditions while maintaining a welcoming, patient-centric environment.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fitting
Glaucoma Testing
Designer Eyewear
Pediatric Eye Care
Highlights and features
- We offer complete vision care for all ages with board-certified optometrists
- Our offices feature the latest diagnostic technology including OptoMap retinal imaging
- We provide personalized frame consultations with over 1,000 designer options
- Our team includes specialists in pediatric optometry and myopia management
- Three convenient locations serving the Monterey Peninsula communities
What people say
Great doctors
Friendly staff
Spotlessly clean
Efficient service
Amazing experience
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our thorough eye exams utilize advanced technology to assess vision health and detect potential issues. Each examination includes refraction testing, intraocular pressure measurement, and retinal imaging. Early detection of conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration allows for timely intervention and treatment planning.
Contact Lens Fitting
We offer customized contact lens solutions for various vision needs including astigmatism and presbyopia. Our specialists fit daily disposables, extended wear lenses, and specialty designs. Proper fitting ensures comfort while maintaining ocular health through regular follow-up assessments.
Glaucoma Testing
Our glaucoma screening includes comprehensive intraocular pressure measurements and optic nerve evaluations. We employ advanced diagnostic tools to detect early signs of this silent vision threat. Regular monitoring helps prevent progression of this leading cause of preventable blindness.
Designer Eyewear
Our optical departments showcase over 1,000 fashionable frame options from top designers. Expert opticians assist with frame fitting and lens customization to match individual prescriptions and lifestyle needs. We offer the latest lens technologies for optimal visual clarity and comfort.
Pediatric Eye Care
Specialized examinations for children focus on developmental vision issues like amblyopia and strabismus. Our optometrists use age-appropriate techniques to assess visual acuity and binocular function. Early intervention ensures proper visual development during critical growth stages.
People
Christian J. Flickner
Optometrist
Dr. Flickner specializes in family eyecare and ocular pathology with expertise in retinal imaging. He graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 2005 and maintains memberships in multiple professional associations.
Jennell J. Bockenstedt
Optometrist
Dr. Bockenstedt focuses on pediatric optometry and high-order aberration correction. She earned her optometry degree in 2005 and contributes to advancing children's vision care through specialized contact lens fittings.
James L. Flickner
Optometrist
With over 45 years of experience, Dr. Flickner specializes in low vision treatment and sports vision optimization. He has served as an international speaker for major optical manufacturers and continues to lead complex contact lens fittings.
Shadi Salsabilian
Optometrist
Dr. Salsabilian provides family eye care with expertise in specialty contact lenses. She graduated from Southern California College of Optometry and offers bilingual services in Farsi and English to better serve diverse patient needs.
Emmeline Jang
Optometrist
Dr. Jang specializes in myopia management for children and family eyecare. She brings experience from New York's SUNY College of Optometry and offers multilingual services in Korean and Spanish to enhance patient communication.
Questions
What services does Peninsula Eye Care offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, designer eyewear, glaucoma testing, and pediatric eye care across our three locations.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Visit our website to request an appointment online or call any of our offices directly during regular business hours.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We work with most major vision insurance providers and can help verify your coverage during appointment scheduling.
What makes your optometrists qualified?
Our doctors hold degrees from accredited optometry schools and maintain active memberships in professional organizations like the American Optometric Association.
Can you help with emergency eye care?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent cases during regular business hours and provide after-hours care instructions when needed.
What eyewear options are available?
Our optical departments feature over 1,000 designer frames and the latest lens technologies including progressive, anti-reflective, and transitional lenses.
