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Your Encinitas Eye Care Experts Since 2005
At Blue Mountain Optometry, we prioritize our patients above all else, delivering cutting-edge eye care to ensure clarity and comfort in daily life. Our practice is built on honest, professional care at the highest standards of modern optometry, combined with a friendly, customer-oriented environment. With a focus on advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment, we invest in new technologies and equipment to address a wide range of eye conditions, including dry eye therapy, myopia management, and specialty contact lens fittings. Our experienced team, led by Dr. Catherine Tan, draws from decades of clinical expertise and a commitment to continuing education, ensuring patients receive the most current and effective care.We maintain a patient-centric approach from initial contact through follow-up, fostering trust and long-term partnerships in eye health. Our state-of-the-art facility in Encinitas, California, offers a wide selection of eyewear and optical products, streamlined insurance processing, and accessible emergency care. Every service we provide reflects our dedication to excellence, community engagement, and the highest ethical standards in optometric practice.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Pediatric Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fittings
Dry Eye Therapy
Refractive Surgery Consultations
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Neurolens Prescriptions
Emergency Eye Care
Myopia Management
Scleral Lens Fitting
Highlights and features
- Our team includes ABO-certified opticians with over 30 years of combined experience
- We offer specialty contact lens fittings for complex cases like keratoconus
- We provide urgent eye care services for red/pink eye emergencies
- Our practice utilizes advanced diagnostic technologies like OCT imaging
- We maintain flexible hours including early morning and selected Saturday appointments
What people say
Excellent selection of frames
Thorough eye exams
Friendly staff
Expertise in specialty lenses
Prompt emergency appointments
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Advanced diagnostic evaluations that assess visual acuity, eye health, and systemic health indicators. Our exams include glaucoma testing, retinal imaging, and personalized treatment recommendations. The process takes 45-60 minutes with state-of-the-art equipment ensuring early detection of eye diseases and vision correction needs.
Dry Eye Therapy
Customized treatment plans for chronic dry eye using advanced technologies like LipiFlow and intense pulsed light therapy. We combine prescription medications, specialty contact lenses, and lifestyle modifications to restore tear film balance and provide lasting comfort for patients.
Orthokeratology
Non-surgical vision correction using specialized contact lenses worn overnight. This FDA-approved treatment reshapes the cornea to improve daytime vision clarity without glasses or daytime lenses, particularly effective for myopia control in children.
Pediatric Eye Exams
Development-focused evaluations for infants through teenagers, including binocular vision assessment and amblyopia screening. We use age-appropriate techniques to ensure accurate diagnosis of vision problems that could affect learning and developmental milestones.
Neurolens Prescriptions
Custom prescription lenses featuring contoured prism technology to alleviate symptoms of digital eye strain and headaches. These lenses are specifically designed to address misalignment between the eyes' focusing and binocular vision systems during near-vision tasks.
People
Dr. Catherine Tan
Optometrist
Dr. Tan holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from Salus University and a Biochemistry degree from UC San Diego. With experience in VA hospitals and specialty practices, she specializes in ocular disease management and advanced contact lens fittings. Her continuing education focuses on myopia control and dry eye innovations.
Izzy Villegas
Lead Optician
ABO-certified optician with 35+ years experience in lens technology and frame selection. Manages optical inventory trends while providing personalized eyewear consultations. Fluent in Spanish and English, he specializes in complex prescription eyewear solutions.
Peyton Jones
Patient Care Coordinator
Trained in patient intake protocols and insurance verification. Coordinates pre-exam preparations and ensures efficient clinic operations. Utilizes organizational expertise to optimize patient flow and appointment scheduling processes.
Ayumi Boose
Dispensing Optician
ABO-certified optician specializing in spectacle frame adjustments and insurance processing. Combines retail expertise with technical knowledge to assist patients in selecting optimal eyewear solutions. Fluent in Japanese and English.
Questions
Do you offer emergency eye care services?
Yes, we provide urgent care for red/pink eye, foreign body removal, and sudden vision changes during regular business hours.
Do you accept vision insurance?
We accept most major vision insurance plans and offer direct billing assistance for patient convenience.
Are Saturday appointments available?
Yes, we offer appointments on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month until 2:00 PM.
What advanced diagnostic technology do you use?
Our clinic features Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), corneal topography, and digital retinal imaging for comprehensive eye health assessments.
Do you provide pediatric eye exams?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive exams for children using specialized techniques appropriate for different developmental stages.
