Our optometrists and staff serve Castro Valley and Cherryland, taking the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.
Dr. Gary Osias has practiced Optometry for over 30 years, having received his undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Visual Science, and his Doctor of Optometry from the University of California, Berkeley. In 1985, Dr. Osias acquired San Lorenzo Optometry Group from his father, Dr. Leonard Osias. As the practice grew...
Dr. Marc Dea received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from U.C. Davis and his Doctor of Optometry from the U.C. School of Optometry at Berkeley. Before entering private practice, Dr. Dea completed a postgraduate teaching fellowship at U.C. Berkeley. Dr. Dea’s professional philosophy includes forward thinking, preventative care, and...
Dr. Hieu Tran received her undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology from UC Berkeley. After completing her Doctor of Optometry degree (Summa Cum Laude!) from Southern California College of Optometry, she did a one year residency in primary care and ocular disease in Chinle, Arizona. In addition, Dr. Tran has had...
Dr. Kathy Alcid is an optometrist serving the Bay Area. She received her B.S. in Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, Dr. Alcid completed a residency in low vision at the Center for the Partially...
Dr. Helen Xue grew up on the East Coast, and then moved to the Bay Area to receive her Bachelor degree in Chemical Biology from the University of California. She then attended the UC Berkeley School of Optometry to receive her Doctorate of Optometry, where her clinical training included primary...
Lydia Phillips has over 30 years of experience in optometric management and is a Certified Office Manager. She has taught classes in Medicare claim procedures, Managed Care evaluation, and Office Information Systems for a large practice management group, as well as procedural training for a clinical contact lens study. As...
Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision - many of which do not have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses including eyeglasses and contacts.
