Dr. Lara Umemoto
- Attended California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo with a major in Biological Sciences
- Graduated Cum Laude from Southern California College of Optometry with a B.S. degree in Visual Sciences, and a Doctorate of Optometry, with Distinction in 1997.
- Awarded the Telesensory Low Vision Award, the Asian American Optometric Society Award, and the prestigious Barnet Dulaney Eye Center Award.
- Member of the American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society, and Asian American Optometric Society.
- Has received therapeutic certification for the treatment of eye infections, eye diseases, and can treat glaucoma.
- Has been practicing at this office since 1999 and has developed a close relationship with the patients and the staff by always listening, encouraging and caring about others.
- Speaks limited Spanish
- Interests include spending time with her husband and boys, crafts, working on her home, traveling, and online shopping.
Dr Christine Owashi
- Graduated from NYU with full academic scholarship with a major in Psychology and double minor in Physics and Mathematics
- Was a certified research technician for a national glaucoma study funded by the National Eye Institute at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary prior to her optometry training
- Graduated Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA with a Doctorate in Optometry
- Received the Key Person Award in her class as the study group leader for the national boards exam
- Provided optometric care to an underserved population in Peru during a mission trip
- Completed residency in Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease at a VA Hospital affiliated with SUNY Optometry and presented a COPE approved academic presentation on ocular manifestations of carotid artery disease
- Was the clinical director at a center of North America’s largest LASIK provider and worked alongside the medical director who was named ‘America’s Best Eye Doctor’ in 2021 by Newsweek
- Lectured several continuing education courses to fellow optometrists regarding refractive surgery candidacy and complications.
- Interests include fashion, fitness, traveling, watching UFC with her husband and taking their corgi Niko to the beach
- Speaks limited Spanish and Korean
Dr. Han Tran
- Graduated from University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sciences
- Graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry with Cum Laude honors
- Completed her externships at VA Bakersfield, University Eye Center Los Angeles, Ketchum Health, and Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital
- Volunteered to provide optometric care to underserved populations in Mexico
- Wanted to become an optometrist since she was 11 years old
- Enjoys spending time with friends and family, trying new foods, staying active, traveling, and playing with her dog Bambi and cat Bentley
