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Dr. Bryan Ma offers the full scope of optometry services to patients of all ages at his practice, Bryan Ma, O.D. Optometry in Orange, California. Whether you need a comprehensive eye exam, eyeglasses, contact lenses, or ongoing care for chronic eye diseases such as glaucoma, you can count on Dr. Ma’s exceptional training and experience in eye care.

Dr. Ma was born and raised in Southern California, so it was natural for him to receive his bachelor of science degree at the University of California, Irvine. From there, he went to the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) in Fullerton, California, where he graduated cum laude. During his education at SCCO, he worked a diverse externship schedule including the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, the Veterans Affair Health Clinic in Las Vegas, and the Wellish Vision Institute in Las Vegas.

Aside from his deep dedication to caring for patients’ eyes, Dr. Ma spends his free time cycling, running, snowboarding, and playing with his two dogs. He also speaks Vietnamese and clinical Spanish.

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At Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma, cataract and glaucoma surgeon Anand Bhatt, MD, provides comprehensive vision care to adults living in Orange County, California.

Dr. Anand Bhatt is a leading expert in Orange County in the fields of cataract and glaucoma surgery. Prior to his decision to enter private practice, Dr. Bhatt was full-time ophthalmology faculty at the UC Irvine Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and the Veteran’s Hospital in Long Beach, CA. While at UC Irvine, Dr. Bhatt was involved in the cataract and glaucoma surgery training of more than 30 fellow ophthalmologists, including 7 other glaucoma specialists, many of whom practice locally and was recognized by his trainees for his excellence in surgical education with a teaching award.

During his career, Dr. Bhatt has been awarded by Southern California Super Doctors and has been selected as one of the Orange County Physicians of Excellence by Orange Coast Magazine for 4 consecutive years. Dr. Bhatt has also published many peer-reviewed scientific papers in the field of cataract and glaucoma surgery and served as a member of the American Glaucoma Society’s Patient Care Committee.

Dr. Bhatt graduated as valedictorian of his International Baccalaureate High School in Palm Harbor, FL, and was then admitted into a direct 6-year BS/MD program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. During his time in medical school, he discovered his passion to save and restore vision, so he pursued a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX. While in residency he was amongst the first surgeons in the U.S. to use astigmatic and multifocal lenses for vision correction with cataract surgery.

Dr. Bhatt subsequently completed a fellowship in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma at UC Irvine. After his fellowship training, he was recruited to remain on faculty at UC Irvine where he helped to preserve and restore vision in some of the most difficult surgical cataract and glaucoma cases and gained extensive experience in all varieties of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.

Dr. Bhatt treats each individual with the same care he would want to be provided to his own family. He uses the most advanced technology and surgical techniques to ensure the best treatment outcomes for various eye-related health problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, blurred vision, dry eyes, macular degeneration, and floaters. Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma can provide care to patients for general ophthalmology needs, including general eye exams or diabetic eye screenings. 

Dr. Bhatt performs femtosecond laser refractive cataract surgery with Symfony®, Vivity™, PanOptix®, and toric lenses to optimize vision and reduce dependence on glasses. Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma also specialize in all types of glaucoma surgery and lasers, including iridotomy, trabeculoplasty (SLT), trabeculectomy, Ahmed and Baerveldt glaucoma implants, Xen shunt implantation, canaloplasty and vasodilation with the OMNI® surgical system, goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade®, and iStent® inject. 

Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma does not charge any facility fee to patients, and our office has ample free parking on the ground level outside of our office building for your convenience. Dr. Bhatt is on staff at the St. Joseph Hospital Orange and performs outpatient surgery at the Pavilion Surgery Center. To receive comprehensive vision care, call Dr. Bhatt and the team at Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma. Book online to schedule an appointment or call the office today.

Christine Nguyen, MD, is a skilled, board-certified ophthalmologist at Westminster Eye Center in Westminster, California. Dr. Nguyen specializes in diagnosing and treating eye disorders, with a particular expertise in cataract and glaucoma surgery. 

In 2008, Dr. Nguyen graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, California, with a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology. She then went on to attend Georgetown University’s School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. After finishing medical school, Dr. Nguyen moved on to postgraduate training. She completed a fellowship at the Doheny Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in its glaucoma division, as well as residency training at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in its ophthalmology department. 

In her research career, Dr. Nguyen has had her ophthalmology findings published in many renowned medical journals. As a practicing ophthalmologist, she excels at working with patients. They appreciate her friendly demeanor and dedication to personalized treatments. Dr. Nguyen performs eye exams, diagnoses and treats disease affecting the eyes, prescribes medications, and performs minimally invasive eye surgery, including cataract surgery with special lenses, and laser glaucoma surgery. 

She holds membership in several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Glaucoma Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She is also Board Certified by the American Academy of Ophthamology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthomology.

Dr. Nguyen speaks both English and Vietnamese. To set up an appointment with Dr. Nguyen, call the office or use the online booking tool today.

Dr. Ling Bei MD is a fellowship -trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon with a particular interest in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She provides the most advanced medical, laser, and surgical techniques personalizing care for the individual's needs and lifestyle. She also performs laser-assisted cataract surgery with specialty intraocular lenses to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses.

Dr. Bei graduated magna cum laude from Duke University with a double major in Biomedical Engineering and English. She completed her medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh and her ophthalmology residency at Washington University in St. Louis where she was honored to receive the Resident Research Award. She further received dedicated glaucoma surgical training at the University of California - San Diego with world-renowned leaders in the glaucoma field and was chosen to receive the Fellow Teaching Award for her contributions to mentorship of other ophthalmologists. She has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals and is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society.

In her free time she enjoys fitness, travel, and water-sports with her two children and husband.

Dr. Brandon Chuang grew up in Irvine, CA before attending University of California San Diego. He graduated with a BS in Biology in 2013. He then earned his Doctorate of Optometry from New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA in 2018.

After graduation, he pursued a residency in ocular disease and primary care at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital of Brockton, Massachusetts. At his residency, he worked closely with world renowned ophthalmologists, comanaging glaucoma, dry eye, uveitis, cataracts, and retinal diseases like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. After finishing residency, Dr. Chuang returned to his alma mater as a professor, where he worked as faculty training future optometrists for 2 years before returning to Orange County.

Dr. Chuang has been described as a compassionate eyecare provider who is committed to high quality patient care. His specialty is glaucoma, but he considers himself a jack of all trades given his various clinical experiences. He also enjoys treating dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and fitting contact lenses. "It's important for me to be able to give the best level of care to all of my patients, so I stay up to date on all aspects of my clinical care and new technologies."

Outside of clinic, Dr. Chuang enjoys playing tennis, watching NBA basketball, hiking, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Siuchi Suen, O.D. is a therapeutic and glaucoma certified optometrist who provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. Her experience includes diagnosing and managing a wide range of eye conditions, including refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism), amblyopia, dry eye, red eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Suen is a proud alumna from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology and a minor in East Asian Studies. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2010 from the University of California Berkeley with recognition by the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. Dr. Suen is excited to join the team at OC Eye Associates. Her mission is to connect, communicate and work collaboratively with her patients to ensure her patients achieve their best visual potential.

Rheela Kim, O.D. was born and raised in San Diego, California. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine. After graduating, she began a career in hospitality before realizing her true passion lies in serving patients through healthcare. Dr. Kim went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with honors as a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.

Lindy H. Hoang, O.D. is a Board Certified optometrist. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from The New England College of Optometry (NECO) and has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California, Riverside. She has completed several externships throughout the greater area of Boston, Massachusetts, including the Joslin Diabetes Center, Veterans Affairs Brockton, and various community health centers and private practices. Dr. Hoang strives to provide quality, comprehensive eye care and contact lens services for all her patients.

Dr. Susan Ghodsi, O.D. is an experienced optometrist at OC Optometry Group in Newport Beach, CA, with more than 25 years of experience providing comprehensive eye care to patients throughout Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and surrounding Orange County communities. Known for her compassionate approach and extensive clinical expertise, Dr. Ghodsi specializes in comprehensive eye exams, complex contact lens evaluations, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, and LASIK co-management.

Dr. Ghodsi earned her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine before receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1996. She remains passionate about helping patients maintain lifelong healthy vision through personalized, patient-centered care.

As a mother of two sons, Dr. Ghodsi understands the importance of protecting and preserving vision for every stage of life. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends in Orange County. Dr. Ghodsi is currently accepting new patients at OC Optometry Group in Newport Beach.

Dr. Hawaa Ali, OD, is a highly skilled and experienced optometrist at the OC Optometry Group in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Ali helps patients with a wide variety of ocular care and issues, including eye exams, pediatric vision care, contact lenses, ocular disease treatment, ocular trauma treatment, computer vision syndrome, and dry eye syndrome.

Dr. Ali earned an undergraduate degree at the University of California, Irvine, and then went on to earn a Doctor of Optometry and glaucoma certification at Marshall B. Ketchum University Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California. Dr. Ali worked as an optometric intern in a variety of facilities, including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, the Veterans Affairs Los Angeles Ambulatory Center, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital in Sacaton, Arizona, and the eye care center at the Southern California College of Optometry.

Dr. Ali's main goal is to deliver top-quality eye care in a supportive way. Patients highly recommend Dr. Ali because they feel confident about the high level of care they receive every time they are at the OC Optometry Group.

Dr. Kara McEachern, O.D. is a trusted optometrist at OC Optometry Group in Newport Beach, CA, with extensive experience providing family eye care and pediatric optometry services since 2008. She is passionate about helping patients of all ages achieve and maintain healthy vision through personalized, comprehensive eye care. Patients from Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and surrounding Orange County communities rely on Dr. McEachern for thorough eye exams, contact lens evaluations, and pediatric vision care.

Dr. McEachern earned her undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University before returning to California to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry. Her clinical training included specialized internships in pediatrics, binocular vision, contact lenses, low vision, ocular disease, and surgical co-management at respected institutions including the Meredith Morgan Eye Center, Alameda County Medical Center, VA Medical Center Livermore, and multiple California university health centers.

Originally from San Diego, Dr. McEachern now lives in Aliso Viejo with her husband and three children. She is proud to continue serving the Orange County community as part of OC Optometry Group and is currently accepting new patients.

Eric T. Ikeda, OD, is an esteemed optometrist at Optometric Vision Care Associates, Inc., a part of the DeyeNAMICS Alliance. The practice serves patients in Bellflower, California.

Dr. Ikeda earned his Doctor of Optometry from Marshall B. Ketchum University, formerly Southern California College of Optometry, in Fullerton, California. He also holds a fellowship from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. 

With a rich history of leadership, Dr. Ikeda is a past president of both the Optometric Extension Program Foundation and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA). His dedication to the field has earned him numerous accolades, including the Advancement of Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Award, the President's Award, and the prestigious "Founding Fathers Medal."

Dr. Ikeda played a pivotal role in establishing the Neurooptometry Clinic at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation. He currently serves as a vision rehabilitation consultant for several rehabilitation facilities, including NeuroRestorative and Centre for Neuro Skills, and is set to collaborate with the California Rehabilitation Institute.

An experienced educator, Dr. Ikeda has served as a clinical associate professor at Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry and is an active member of the American Optometric Association Vision Rehabilitation Committee.

Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, fishing, and golfing. Dr. Ikeda's extensive expertise and commitment to patient care make him a leading figure in optometric vision rehabilitation.