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38 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Optometrists in Lafayette, CA
Established in 1988, Lafayette Optometric Group has built a trusted reputation in Lamorinda through decades of dedicated eye care. Our team of board-certified optometrists combines advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to address ocular diseases, vision correction, and surgical co-management. With residency-trained specialists in corneal care, myopia control, and low vision rehabilitation, we offer comprehensive services including routine exams, specialty contact lenses, and emergency eye care.Our commitment to continuing education ensures alignment with the latest scientific advancements, while our community-focused approach prioritizes patient comfort and long-term ocular health. Affiliated with leading institutions like UC Berkeley and Wills Eye Hospital, we bridge academic rigor with practical expertise to deliver exceptional care for all ages.
Services
Routine Eye Exams
Medical Eye Exams
Emergency Eye Care
Contact Lens Exams
Specialty Contacts
LASIK Consultation
Vision Therapy
Sports Vision
Sunglasses
Pediatric Eye Exams
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Board-certified doctors with residency training in ocular disease and corneal care
- State-of-the-art diagnostic technology for precise eye health assessments
- Specialty contact lens fittings for keratoconus and dry eye patients
- Comprehensive emergency eye care during clinic hours
- Personalized vision therapy programs for children and adults
Services
Routine Eye Exams
Annual comprehensive exams assess vision acuity and ocular health through retinal imaging, glaucoma screening, and refraction testing. Our doctors evaluate systemic health indicators like diabetes-related eye changes while updating corrective lens prescriptions. Patient education focuses on preventive care strategies tailored to individual risk factors.
Specialty Contact Lenses
Scleral and hybrid lenses correct irregular corneas from keratoconus or post-surgical changes. Our residency-trained specialists perform precise topography-guided fittings, ensuring optimal comfort and visual clarity for patients with complex refractive errors or severe dry eye conditions.
Emergency Eye Care
Urgent treatment for traumatic injuries, chemical exposures, and acute vision loss occurs during regular hours. Our team manages corneal abrasions, foreign body removal, and infectious keratitis with diagnostic tools like corneal staining and anterior segment OCT imaging.
Vision Therapy
Neurologically-focused therapy improves binocular coordination for learning-related vision problems. Customized programs address amblyopia, convergence insufficiency, and visual processing deficits through in-office sessions combined with home reinforcement exercises for patients aged 5+.
Medical Eye Exams
Advanced diagnostics including optical coherence tomography and visual field testing monitor progressive conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Our doctors co-manage post-operative cataract patients and provide systemic disease referrals for diabetes and hypertension-related ocular complications.
People
Melissa Ngo
Optometrist
Dr. Ngo specializes in ocular disease management with residency training from West Los Angeles VA Hospital. She treats glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy while teaching clinical techniques to optometry students.
Frank G. Zheng
Optometrist
Residency-trained cornea specialist Dr. Zheng focuses on myopia control and specialty contact lens fittings. He teaches at UC Berkeley and implements evidence-based protocols for keratoconus and dry eye management.
Emily Choh
Optometrist
Dr. Choh provides comprehensive family eye care with expertise in contact lenses and community health initiatives. Her clinical interests include pediatric vision development and diabetes-related ocular complications.
Nicholas Christie
Optometrist
With 40 years of local practice experience, Dr. Christie specializes in contact lenses and ocular disease management. He contributes to optometric education as a UC Berkeley clinical professor.
Lillian Wang
Optometrist
Pediatric vision specialist Dr. Wang combines residency training with 20+ years of Lamorinda practice experience. She performs developmental eye exams and contributes to children's vision advocacy programs.
Questions
What eye care services does Lafayette Optometric Group offer?
We provide comprehensive exams, specialty contact lenses, emergency eye care, LASIK consultations, vision therapy, and medical management of ocular diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Do you treat eye emergencies?
Yes, we handle urgent cases like corneal abrasions, chemical burns, and sudden vision loss during regular hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend visiting the nearest hospital ER.
Are eye exams covered by insurance?
We accept most vision insurance plans and offer rebates for contact lens purchases. Our staff helps maximize benefits through VSP Premier Program participation and manufacturer discounts.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring current eyewear, insurance information, and medication lists. New patients should complete our online forms beforehand to streamline the check-in process.
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