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Richard Petersen, OD, is a skilled and highly regarded doctor of optometry at Antelope Valley Optometric Center in Lancaster, California. Dr. Petersen specializes in comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, LASIK surgery co-management, eye care for children, and treatment of eye conditions like macular degeneration and astigmatism, as well as retinal diseases.

After beginning his education at Antelope Valley College, Dr. Petersen attended the University of California, Berkeley to complete his undergraduate degree. Dr. Petersen then worked as an optometric technician at Antelope Valley Optometric Center to gain valuable experience in optometry before attending the UC Berkeley School of Optometry, where he earned his doctor of optometry degree. Upon becoming an optometrist in 2006, Dr. Petersen rejoined the Antelope Valley Optometric Center.

Dr. Petersen loves his work at Antelope Valley Optometric Center, and he’s passionate about helping patients with all of their eye care needs. When not assisting his patients, Dr. Petersen enjoys spending time with his wife and three dogs, cooking, and staying up with the latest events in the world of sports.

Jeff Clark, OD, is an enthusiastic and highly skilled doctor at Antelope Valley Optometric Center in Lancaster, California. Dr. Clark treats children and adults of all ages for a wide range of eye care needs, concerns, and conditions.

His areas of expertise include comprehensive vision exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, co-management of LASIK surgery, children’s eye care, and treatment of a range of eye conditions, including retinal diseases and issues like astigmatism and macular degeneration.

After completing his undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Dr. Clark then went on to earn his optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California. He has a decade of experience in eye care, and truly enjoys helping his patients with all of their eye care needs.

When not working with patients, Dr. Clark enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He enjoys music and is a self-professed car enthusiast.

Tara Shields, OD, is a highly experienced and skilled doctor of optometry at Antelope Valley Optometric Center in Lancaster, California. Dr. Shields works with patients of all ages, diagnosing and treating a wide range of ocular diseases. Dr. Shields works with patients of all ages, diagnosing and treating a wide range of ocular diseases.

She specializes in comprehensive vision exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, LASIK co-management, pediatric eye care, and treatment of retinal diseases and other eye conditions such as astigmatism and macular degeneration.

Dr. Shields is also certified in diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical privileges, which allows her to diagnose and treat most ocular diseases as effectively as possible.

Dr. Shields earned her undergraduate degree at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. She then went on to earn her doctorate degree at the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California.

In 2007 Dr. Shields relocated to the Antelope Valley, and she’s been a proud member of the community ever since. When Dr. Shields isn’t busy with her work, she enjoys family time with her husband and four children. 

Nicole M. Fuerst, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, California. Dr. Fuerst takes a patient-centered approach to care, treating each patient like a member of the family. She specializes in performing cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. 

Dr. Fuerst completed medical school at the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received multiple teaching awards. She continued her training at the renowned Duke Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina. While at the Duke Eye Center, Dr. Fuerst completed a two-year clinical and research fellowship in cornea and external disease, where she learned and performed the latest techniques in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery.

Committed to her profession, Dr. Fuerst has published many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She’s also been awarded for her research presentations on a variety of topics in the field of ophthalmology.

She has been voted to Southern California Super Doctors Rising Stars 2022-2024 and Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023-2024. Known for her extensive skill and expertise, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye doctors for routine and specialty eye procedures. 

David J. Fuerst, MD is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery at his practice, Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, California. He is one of few refractive surgeons specializing in surgery of the cornea — the part of the eye treated by LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and most other types of refractive surgery. 

Because of his training, experience, and outstanding results, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye care specialists for both routine and complex eye surgery, as well as referrals from his satisfied patients.

After completing his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, Dr. Fuerst continued his training at the University of California, San Francisco’s (UCSF) Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology, completing his fellowship in cornea and external disease. 

Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Fuerst is a recognized mentor and educator. He served as the residency program director at White Memorial Medical Center and as an on-staff teacher at the University of Southern California (USC), which are both located in Los Angeles.

Dr. Fuerst provides compassionate care and treats each patient like a member of his family.

Narbae Avedian, O.D. of VeyeP is a native Californian who cares deeply about the eye health of Los Angeles’ Studio City community. Dr. Avedian has been interested in the medical field since college at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology with honors in 2007.

Dr. Avedian completed his doctoral training in optometry at the Western University of Health Sciences in southern California, where he placed in the top 10% of his class. For four straight years, he earned Beta Sigma Kappa honors and dean’s list recognition.

During his schooling, Dr. Avedian fine-tuned his eye care knowledge with internships at a neuro-rehabilitation office in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; an Army hospital in Fort Belvoir, Virginia; two Veterans Affairs facilities in New Jersey; and a prestigious ophthalmology office in the Los Angeles area. His experience makes him extremely proficient in basic primary eye care as well as the treatment and management of ocular disease including dry eye disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic management, and ocular emergencies.

Dr. Avedian is known for being friendly and taking the time to get to know his patients. His goal is to help patients achieve their vision and general lifestyle goals. During his free time, Narbae enjoys hiking, playing hockey, drums, and spending time with his family, friends, and English bulldog Butters! Contact Dr. Avedian today for a consultation!

At Ooh La La Optometry in Silverlake, California, Ana Vargas, OD, puts a chic spin on vision and eye care. Dr. Vargas has practiced optometry for over a decade since receiving her optometric doctorate in 2006 from the University of California, Berkeley.

You’ll feel at home in Ooh La La Optometry’s elegant office setting and welcomed by a caring and knowledgeable staff. If you suffer from dry eye, pink eye (conjunctivitis), or just plain poor vision, you’ll find relief at Ooh La La.

Dr. Vargas offers a variety of services including eye exams and provides several forms of personalized treatment. Whether you prefer eyeglasses or contacts, Dr. Vargas will ensure that your prescription is accurate and prompt. She also offers corrective treatments such as Lasik Eye Surgery for those who’d like to experience crystal-clear vision unaided by glasses or contacts.

For those who prefer the flair of fancy frames, Ooh La La Optometry carries name brand and designer products, including Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Europa Eyewear, and Oliver People. You’ll leave the office seeing clearly, feeling healthy, and looking your best.

Aira Canlas, OD is dedicated to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge eye care to a diverse, urban population in Los Feliz, California at Sunset Optometric Center. She has special interests in diagnosing and managing binocular vision disorders, LASIK and refractive surgery, and fitting specialty contact lenses for irregular corneas, keratoconus (thinning of the cornea), and progressive myopia (nearsightedness).

Dr. Canlas received her Bachelor of Arts degree in molecular and cellular biology in 2009 from the University of California at Berkeley. She went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree at Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry in 2014. She's a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.

After completing an internship at Natomas Optometry in Sacramento, California, Dr. Canlas became a primary care extern at the Eye Studio in San Diego and later at The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic. In those two institutions, she was proud to serve underprivileged community members and geriatric veterans.

Her dedication to the community includes volunteering at such organizations as the Athletes for Autism Vision Screening in Pomona, California, and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity in El Salvador. She has also given her time and knowledge to local Lions Club chapters and the National Council of La Raza Conference in Las Vegas.

Dr. Canlas is a member of the American Optometric Association and the California Optometric Association. She is fluent in English and can conduct optometry examinations in Spanish.

Dr. Claudia Younany was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She received her Bachelor in Biology from California State University, Northridge and continued to pursue her Doctorate of Optometry from Western University of Health Science’s College of Optometry, where she graduated with honors. Her clinical training was emphasized in specialty contact lenses and management of ocular diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma and dry eye syndrome. With the optometry field evolving, Dr. Younany is continuously learning about the newest techniques and technology to give her patients the best care. Being a lifelong resident of LA, she believes in the importance of establishing a relationship with patients and looks forward to providing the community with quality eye care.

When Dr. Younany isn’t seeing patients, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and spending time with her family.

Dr. Kambiz Silani is the chief clinical director of Beverly Hills Optometry. In 2013, he proudly founded their Advanced Dry Eye Center in Beverly Hills, CA. As a second-generation eye care specialist, Dr Silani’s high-tech practice focuses on utilizing office-based and evidence-based devices to properly identify, diagnose and treat patients for various ocular conditions, most notably ocular surface disease (OSD).

In the optometric community, Dr Silani's modern approach toward the treatment of ocular surface disease including Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), Dry Eye Disease, Ocular Rosacea, Chalazion, and Blepharitis has made him an influencer, thought leader, advisor, consultant, and speaker for several tech & eye care companies including Johnson & Johnson Vision, Lumenis, Sight Sciences, Alcon, Oculus USA, NuLids, PatientPop and more.

He has been featured on the network TV show, The Doctors, and has written as a guest author for numerous publications and media outlets, most notably: Fox News, NBC News, Refinery29, Review of Optometry, Modern Optometry, and Optometry Management. Most recently, he was ranked both locally and nationally in LA Magazine and Newsweek as one of the Best Eye Doctors (2022 & 2023).

His practice philosophy is patient education and patient empowerment. Many of his advanced dry eye patients have lost hope through their dry eye journey. Despite the challenges these patients face, as a dedicated practitioner and dry eye guru, he is committed to restoring their quality of vision and quality of life. For over a decade, he has honed and evolved his unique dry eye protocol and will continue to offer his expertise and experience to those in need.

Dr Silani enjoys traveling, swimming, & delicious cuisine. In July 2023, he proudly welcomed his first newborn, a baby boy named Kian Cyrus Silani.

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Nicole M. Fuerst, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, California. Dr. Fuerst takes a patient-centered approach to care, treating each patient like a member of the family. She specializes in performing cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. 

Dr. Fuerst completed medical school at the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received multiple teaching awards. She continued her training at the renowned Duke Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina. While at the Duke Eye Center, Dr. Fuerst completed a two-year clinical and research fellowship in cornea and external disease, where she learned and performed the latest techniques in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery.

Committed to her profession, Dr. Fuerst has published many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She’s also been awarded for her research presentations on a variety of topics in the field of ophthalmology.

She has been voted to Southern California Super Doctors Rising Stars 2022-2024 and Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023-2024. Known for her extensive skill and expertise, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye doctors for routine and specialty eye procedures. 

David J. Fuerst, MD is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery at his practice, Fuerst Eye Center, which has two locations in Glendale, California and West Covina, California. He is one of few refractive surgeons specializing in surgery of the cornea — the part of the eye treated by LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and most other types of refractive surgery. 

Because of his training, experience, and outstanding results, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye care specialists for both routine and complex eye surgery, as well as referrals from his satisfied patients.

After completing his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, Dr. Fuerst continued his training at the University of California, San Francisco’s (UCSF) Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology, completing his fellowship in cornea and external disease. 

Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Fuerst is a recognized mentor and educator. He served as the residency program director at White Memorial Medical Center and as an on-staff teacher at the University of Southern California (USC), which are both located in Los Angeles.

Dr. Fuerst provides compassionate care and treats each patient like a member of his family.

Dr. Donna Cooper was born in Taiwan, moved to the U.S. when she was two and was raised in Orange County. She attended the University of California at Riverside for her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences, where she maintained a position on the Dean’s honor list. She pursued her doctoral degree in optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry, graduating cum laude. Her work experiences include caring for patients at the Veteran’s Hospital in Los Angeles and the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii. In addition, Dr. Cooper worked at the Center for the Partially Sighted, performing low vision examinations to the visually impaired. Her care has also extended to numerous school districts to perform vision screenings, as well as seeing patients at the JWCH clinic located on Skid Row in Los Angeles. Dr. Cooper is glaucoma certified and manages various eye conditions. 

In her leisure time, she likes to read, bake, and cook. She enjoys spending time with her husband and sons. One of her favorite past times is traveling and New Zealand is her favorite place thus far. A quirky fact is that she is Celine Dion’s biggest fan.

To make an appointment with Dr. Cooper at Cooper Optometry in Santa Monica, please click the book online button or call our office today!

Mary Demirjian, OD, is a dedicated and compassionate optometrist at Wide Eye Optometry. Families in the Encino neighborhood in Los Angeles, Santa Clarita or Palmdale, California, have a valuable resource in Dr. Demijiran for their vision needs. 

Dr. Demirjian was born and raised in San Fernando Valley. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from California State University, Northridge in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angelos, California.

After graduation, she pursued her optometry education at Marshall B. Ketchum University's Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California, where she received her doctorate of optometry (OD). 

Her experiences include providing vision care in the optometry department at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, as well as the Optometric Center of Los Angeles. 

Dr. Demirjian takes great pride in working with the most experienced surgeons and state-of-the-art technology. To stay current with the latest insights into optometry, she is an active member of the American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, and the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society.

Dr. Demirjian is trained and licensed to prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals for vision issues. She can also diagnose, treat and help manage glaucoma. Throughout her career, she has co-managed LASIK procedures as well. 

With each patient who comes into her care, she enjoys discussing with them their goals and benefits of each procedure. Dr. Demirjian can speak fluent English, Armenian, and Spanish with patients while coordinating their vision care.  

When she’s not helping patients at Wide Eye Optometry, Dr. Demirjian enjoys traveling and spend quality time with her husband and their children.

Mary Demirjian, OD, is a dedicated and compassionate optometrist at Wide Eye Optometry. Families in the Encino neighborhood in Los Angeles, Santa Clarita or Palmdale, California, have a valuable resource in Dr. Demijiran for their vision needs. 

Dr. Demirjian was born and raised in San Fernando Valley. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from California State University, Northridge in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angelos, California.

After graduation, she pursued her optometry education at Marshall B. Ketchum University's Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California, where she received her doctorate of optometry (OD). 

Her experiences include providing vision care in the optometry department at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, as well as the Optometric Center of Los Angeles. 

Dr. Demirjian takes great pride in working with the most experienced surgeons and state-of-the-art technology. To stay current with the latest insights into optometry, she is an active member of the American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, and the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society.

Dr. Demirjian is trained and licensed to prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals for vision issues. She can also diagnose, treat and help manage glaucoma. Throughout her career, she has co-managed LASIK procedures as well. 

With each patient who comes into her care, she enjoys discussing with them their goals and benefits of each procedure. Dr. Demirjian can speak fluent English, Armenian, and Spanish with patients while coordinating their vision care.  

When she’s not helping patients at Wide Eye Optometry, Dr. Demirjian enjoys traveling and spend quality time with her husband and their children.

After many years of dedicated service, Jeannine W. Scheinhorn, MD has decided to embark on a new chapter in life: retirement. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude for the years of trust and care you've placed in Dr. Scheinhorn.

Dr. Scheinhorn received her Doctor of Medicine from Tulane University in New Orleans, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She was also cited by the American Medical Women’s Association for scholastic achievement. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at Louisiana State University Eye Center in New Orleans.

Dr. Scheinhorn has served the community of Glendale and La Canada, California for over 30 years. She was voted Best Ophthalmologist, Glendale in 2017 and 2018. She has also been honored for her dedication and support of Glendale Healthy Kids.

Mary Demirjian, OD, is a dedicated and compassionate optometrist at Wide Eye Optometry. Families in the Encino neighborhood in Los Angeles, Santa Clarita or Palmdale, California, have a valuable resource in Dr. Demijiran for their vision needs. 

Dr. Demirjian was born and raised in San Fernando Valley. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from California State University, Northridge in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angelos, California.

After graduation, she pursued her optometry education at Marshall B. Ketchum University's Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California, where she received her doctorate of optometry (OD). 

Her experiences include providing vision care in the optometry department at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, as well as the Optometric Center of Los Angeles. 

Dr. Demirjian takes great pride in working with the most experienced surgeons and state-of-the-art technology. To stay current with the latest insights into optometry, she is an active member of the American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, and the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society.

Dr. Demirjian is trained and licensed to prescribe diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceuticals for vision issues. She can also diagnose, treat and help manage glaucoma. Throughout her career, she has co-managed LASIK procedures as well. 

With each patient who comes into her care, she enjoys discussing with them their goals and benefits of each procedure. Dr. Demirjian can speak fluent English, Armenian, and Spanish with patients while coordinating their vision care.  

When she’s not helping patients at Wide Eye Optometry, Dr. Demirjian enjoys traveling and spend quality time with her husband and their children.