That Little Extra Step Toward High-Quality Vision Care

Dr. Eric To, OD, FSLS

Dr. Eric To is a board-certified optometrist who is a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society. He is extremely passionate about helping patients achieve their highest levels of visual potential. He is DPA and TPA/TPG certified, which means he can effectively use high-performance pharmaceutical agents to diagnose and treat ocular diseases.

Dr. To studied Sociology and Biology at the University of California, Riverside, and obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry. With a background in mentoring and tutoring underserved children, Dr. To is dedicated to ensuring that all patients leave his exam room with a complete understanding of their visual systems and eye health.

Dr. Valerie Hoshizaki, OD, FAAO

Dr. Valerie L. Hoshizaki is a residency-trained optometrist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. She graduated from Wheaton College in Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and then received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry.

After graduation, Dr. Hoshizaki was chosen by the post-doctoral residency program at the Southern California College of Optometry to further develop her specialty lens-fitting technique. She is excited to be a part of the Lumen team to continue her passion for fitting specialty contact lenses and to provide the most excellent care for all her patients.

Dr. To and Dr. Hoshizaki’s areas of concentration include:

• Providing comprehensive eye & contact lens exams.
• Myopia management, which means slowing the progression of nearsightedness in children.
• Fitting scleral lenses for patients with keratoconus, LASIK complications, and severe prescriptions.
• Fitting Neurolenses to alleviate chronic eye strain, headaches, and migraines.

Rosie – Optical Manager

Rosie studied Pharmacological Sciences with a specialized focus on extemporaneous and sterile compounding of medicine and chemotherapy. During her practice, she also educated and instructed pharmacy students in hands-on laboratory procedures for retail and hospital / infusion settings within Los Angeles and Orange County medical colleges. 

She later discovered her passion for optometry and decided to pursue her career in the optical industry. With over 12 years of patient care experience in the medical field, Rosie continues her passion for providing outstanding medical care for our patients here at Lumen Optometric!

Sabrina- Optician

Sabrina has a Bachelors of Fine Arts in animation. Her passion for drawing and working with color has made her a frame-fitting natural. There’s nothing she loves more than helping you find your perfect next pair. Here at Lumen, she has found a different type of art – the artwork that’s found within the iris. She says that each pair of eyes is unique to any other pair, and she likes to bring that unique quality back to her own art. She is excited to further her knowledge of the optical industry and thrives to interact with you to deliver the best care possible.

Leilani – Optician

After completing her undergraduate degree studying General Biology at the University of California, San Diego, Leilani knew that she wanted to take her education to pursue a career in health care. Curiosity struck Leilani from a young age as to why it’s possible for some to see more clearly than others which lead to her love for the optical industry.

Leilani thrives on being given opportunities to work with others feel their best. She is extremely passionate about helping improve a patient’s quality of life by improving their visual needs!

Aavan Amin – Optician

Aavan is a highly detailed individual with a Bachelors of Art in Film and Television, specialized in Art direction and Production Design. Prior to working at Lumen she built film and commercial sets. In addition, she worked in the fashion industry for seven years, styling anyone who wanted a makeover. At Lumen she has a keen eye for visualizing someone’s lifestyle and choosing what best suits their visual needs, either by finding the right pair of frames or training on specialty lenses. Aavan loves to take her time making sure each person looks and feels their best no matter what their visual needs are.

Anney Lin – Optician

Anney graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a bachelor’s degree in Education with a concentration in child development. She has previous experience in behavioral therapy and teaching, as well as personal experience wearing Ortho-keratology for the past 15 years. She incorporates her passions and patience into training both kids and adults in specialty contact lenses. Anney’s happy and fun-loving personality always keeps our environment warm and welcoming for patients of all ages.

Danielle Whitley – Optician

After pursuing photography in New York for the past four years, Danielle traded east coast for west coast in spring of 2022 and joined the Lumen family. Having always aspired to join the healthcare field, she is nearing completion of her Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration with a specialty in organizational leadership and change management. Danielle prides herself in utilizing her attention to detail and strong work ethic to ensure patients look and feel their best in a new pair of glasses.