Our Eye Exam Team

Karen is our Office Manager and Lead Optician.  She has more than 20 years of experience in the Optical field and Optometric field.  Karen is ABO Certified (American Board of Opticianry) and NCLE (National Contact Lens Exam) Certified.  From eyewear frames, eyeglasses lenses, contact lenses, and to eyecare, Karen is one of the most knowledgeable in the field.  There is very little subject matter that Karen does not know about in Opticianry and Optometry.  If you are looking for something special in eyewear frames, Contact Lenses, or Eye testing talk to Karen.  She can help you find what you need.  Karen has a love for river rafting, camping and outdoor activities.

Pamela is our Receptionist and Optometric Assistant.  She has been responsible in taking in our plentiful telephone calls and maintaining our schedules.  Pamela's always pleasant nature makes it easy for you to talk to her.  Many of our patients have remarked that she has been wonderful in returning calls and providing customer service.  She has been a wonderful team player by being able to help out in all areas of the office from the front desk, pre-testing, the contact lens department and even in our lens laboratory department.  If you need help, call for Pamela.  If she is not able to help you, Pamela can find help for you.  When Pam is not at work, she loves watching movies and is a movie buff!

Sheila is our "Mrs. Hawaiian Sunshine".  She was born and raised on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and came to California in 1999.  In addition to American English, Sheila can also converse in Tagalog, Japanese, and Pidgin!  Sheila cheerfully services our office as our main Optometric Assistant with her more than 15 years experience working in Opticianry, Optometry, and Ophthalmology.   Her phenomenal  memory and knowledge amazes all of us and her happy nature makes you wonder if she ever has a "bad day".  Sheila will pleasantly educate you as she performs her duties in special-testing, frame styling, or contact lens training.  If you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask Sheila, she will answer them pleasantly for you or find out the answers for you.  Sheila has been happily married for 10 years and has 3 wonderful "keikis" (children) with whom she spends most of her spare time with.  She also enjoys working on crossword puzzles, playing Wheel of Fortune, and keeping in touch with friends and family on My Space and Face Book. 

Eric is an optometric assistant and also works in the optical lab.  He is originally from Nebraska as he graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2004.  He attended the Southern California College of Optometry for 2 1/2 years and gained a tremendous amount of knowledge on the eyes, contact lenses, and spectacle lenses.  He has more than 7 years experience as an optometric technician/optician.  When he is not at South Coast Optometry he is busy watching sports or being an avid film critic.  He likes to play tennis, racquetball, and especially enjoys snow skiing.  Also, he has grown to love the Southern California beaches.  He has been married for almost 5 years to Kandice and has two dogs, Daisy and Darla.  Eric is constantly getting praises from our patients as being very helpful and pleasant to work with.  We are sure he will be more than eager to assist you in whatever optometric or optical needs you may have.