
The San Diego View
September 2023
THE MISSION OF SDCOS IS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND ITS MEMBERS
THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP.
Happenings of the Society
As we approach the last quarter of 2023, your board is actively making plans for next year. Last month, we had an open board meeting in hopes of attracting other members to step up and assume a leadership role. As a board member, I’ve grown personally and professionally. It’s provided me the opportunity to give back to a profession that has blessed my family and me. If you are interested in joining the board, or just want more information, please reach out to me or any board member.
Additionally, we’re compiling a list of delegates to attend the COA House of Delegates in February 2024. It will be held on February 8-10 in Irvine. Last year was the first time that I attended a House of Delegates, and I was proud to witness the contributions of our legislative leadership in the promotion and defense of our profession. I would encourage everyone to attend at least one House of Delegates in their career.
Dates of the “Society Happenings”
- September 21- Dr. Rachelle Lin, OD 2 hrs. CE Mission Valley Hilton
- November 16- Dr. Melissa Barnett, OD 2 hrs. CE Mission Valley Hilton
- December 1st- Society Holiday Party- Tom Hams Lighthouse
Hope to see you all there!





OD Relations Liaison
Please contact Dr. Judi-Anne Perez, Society Optometrist Relations Liaison at odjobs@sdcos.org to be put on an official list for the following:
- fill-in/part-time work
- full-time work
- purchase/partner in/sell a practice
This service is offered free of charge to SDCOS members.
Other Information
The COA is advocating for an increase in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. Please click this link to send a letter to your local assemblymen and representatives!
The recent state budget deal includes a new funding stream for MediCal reimbursement rate increases and immediate increases for some providers. Optometry services were not increased this year; however, the state will consider additional targeted rate increases next year. Send a message to your legislator if you want optometry rates increased:
https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/CAOA/campaigns/90124/respond
Upcoming CE Meeting
September 21, 2023
Location: Hilton San Diego Mission Valley – 901 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
https://bit.ly/HiltonMissionValley
Speaker: Dr. Rachelle Lin
Topic: TBD
Theme: Western
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Volunteer Opportunities
OD volunteer opportunity:
All Patients are screened with autorefraction and tonometer
Please contact Bob Meisel if interested
619-818-3031
rmeisel47@gmail.com
Suzanne Lee
1. Which optometry school did you attend?
SCCO
2. What year did you graduate?
1989
3. What is your favorite specialty?
Contact Lenses
4. What do you like to do for fun?
Traveling and Cooking
5. What is your favorite thing to do in San Diego?
Watching a sunset at Torrey Pines Beach
6. What is something people might not know about you?
I enjoy cooking and a couple of times a year I will cook dinners for 150 people at my church

Pearls of Wisdom from an OD
John Pack
As our industry continues to evolve and innovate, we are fortunate to have access to a multitude of eyecare products. Whether it be eyewear frames, spectacle/contact lenses, or nutraceuticals, there are several companies that manufacture and sell us products to meet the needs of our patients. The challenge can be deciding which products to use and which companies to support. After 25+ years of operating a private practice, I’ve learned the importance of narrowing your choice of vendors and forming strong alliances with a select few. This strategy allows for you and your staff to become more familiar with the selected company’s products and provides opportunities to participate in more lucrative discounts/rebate programs. Additionally, when selecting a partner company, determine if they support our profession on a local or national level and try to reciprocate that support.


Sponsor Spotlight
Jessie Oviedo
Where do you work?
I work at Retina Consultants San Diego. I've been in this role since mid-December and I'm loving it. Dr. London, Dr. Ammar, Dr. Jain, and Dr. Hanneken are the best!
How many years have you been in the industry?
I have been working in healthcare since I graduated college in 2018. I worked in oncology in Northwest Indiana up until I took the position here. San Diego is quite different from the midwest, but it's great!
What are your favorite activities?
I really enjoy going to baseball games, fishing, riding my bike, and actually most outdoor activities.
What is your favorite quote?
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Richard Rex Memorial Fund
Richard Rex practiced optometry in San Diego for 13 years prior to his death in an airplane crash in 1989 at age 42. He was a member of SDCOS and specialized in contact lenses at Kaiser Permanente.
In 1991 some of his family, and colleagues established the Richard Rex Memorial Fund in his honor. This fund is used to assist patients in need to obtain eyeglasses, contact lenses, or low vision aids from SDCOS optometrists that have donated their exam time. Children are given high priority, as are patients needing contact lenses for medical purposes.
If you wish to contribute to this fund, please make checks payable to:
Dr. Richard Rex Memorial Fund
C/O SDCOS 11835 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite 1304-211
San Diego, CA 92128-4601
Optometrists may apply for payment of a maximum of $100 to cover material costs for such patients. If you have questions or would like to request an application, please contact the SDCOS office at 619 663-8439.
All contributions are tax-deductible.
Classifieds
OPTOMETRY PRACTICE FOR SALE: San Diego, Ca. Over $1.3 million gross, 2 location Optometry office. Great investment and an even better opportunity for first-time buyers. Grossing just over $1.3 million combined from two locations, these offices show a very strong adjusted owner benefit of $350,000 Owner works and sees patients about 25 hours a week. Mostly easy weekday hours. Practice also has a full-time associate. Lots of upgrades. For more information, contact Scott Daniels at Practice Concepts at 877-778-2020 or email scott@practiceconcepts.com (ID#CA-76737) (09/23).
Part-time O.D. available – Donald J. Janiuk, O.D., FCOVD is available 2-3 days per week. I need an office where I can see patients referred to me and your patient’s overflow/vacation. I will work for a portion of the gross I produce, so no financial downside for your practice. For more information call or text me: 858-735-7958. (09/23).
Practice for sale. longtime established practice for sale in La Mesa, CA. –recently remodeled–excellent location, seller wishes to retire. Contact Dr. Levy at 619 -743-1442 or email drlevy@pacbell.net (09/23).
Part-time O.D. is needed 2-3 days/week in Hillcrest – Days are flexible. Practice is located inside a private optical. If interested, email drjbmedina@gmail.com or text 619-800-3627. (09/23).
Practice for Sale: San Diego Optometry Practice grossing almost $700K with strong net. Great optometry practice with excellent net profit. Established over 40 years, this office boasts a strong adjusted net (before doctor wages) of almost $200,000 in 2022 on sales of $665,000. Revenue has been stable through the years. The office is 1,500 sq ft and includes 2 exam rooms, contact lens room, a pre-testing room and dispensary. Located in a busy retail shopping center with several anchor stores. Located in a suburb of San Diego and close to downtown, La Jolla and Mission Valley. Seller would prefer to stay on part time for a few years if possible and will help in a transition. For more information, contact Scott Daniels at Practice Concepts at 877-778-2020 or email scott@practiceconcepts.com (ID#CA-76725) (09/23).
In need of a part-time optometrist with flexible hours and competitive pay to join our incredible staff. Located inside a Target, our community of Eastlake, Chula Vista is warm and family oriented. New equipment in office – Revolution EHR, Marco phoropter, Optos. Email Pariya.od@gmail.com for more information. (09/23).
West Sound Well Established Optometry practice with 35 years goodwill and adjusted net profit of 350K High-Profit Port Hadlock Optometry Practice. Contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (WAO107) (09/23).
Part-time/Full-time OD needed – competitive pay with bonus opportunities. Hours are 10-6:30 pm—location Chula Vista. Send resume to dr.sheck@rdreyecare.com. (09/23).
Very Busy Optometry Practice inside a large busy retailer. Busy Optometry practice inside a major big box retailer in Eastern Washington. Very Profitable! For more information contact Frank Sciabica at frank@omni-pg.com or call 425-985-8390. (WAO104) (09/23).
Full Time OD is needed to join our team at American Eye Associates. Great pay and benefits. Variety of work. Our beautiful National City clinic is home base, but we will train you to perform medical exams at various clinics in South San Diego as well. Contact Clay clayr@americaneyeassociates.com or 760.696.8845 (09/23).
Build Ownership in a Growing Optometry Practice, Even as a New Grad. Growing Practice at the Heart of San Diego with a 25+ Year Veteran of the Optometry Profession, with a successful history of growing multiple practices, is seeking a motivated, self-starter, entrepreneurial optometrist to join a growing optometry practice in City Heights. Practice is in a custom modern office setting, with great visibility and a proven track record of success for medical practices. Working knowledge of Spanish is preferred. Opportunity to get involved (even as a New Grad) in a growing eye care practice from the ground up, earning equity toward part or full ownership. Please email your resume to spousti@live.com (10/23).
Nicely Appointed Optometry Practice in Bellevue’s Tech Corridor. Annual collections are $420,000. Adding additional procedures will increase revenue. Lots of parking available. Patient care hours are just 24 hrs/per week. Performing CRT/ortho K for over 20 years. The selling doctor is willing to train buyers on the overall concepts of CRT care to allow seamless continued care with ongoing patients. Contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com (WAO102) (09/23).
Looking for a motivated business-minded optometrist who is tired of the daily grind of a corporate practice, and wants to be their own boss while building equity. Our dynamic, high-potential private optometry practice is seeking an optometrist who is passionate about providing exceptional eye care and looking to take their career to the next level. With us, you won’t have to work 9 hours a day in a corporate practice, just to make a modest $500-$600 per day. Instead, you can earn much more and work just a quarter of the time you would have to spend in a corporate practice. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to build equity in the practice, meaning your hard work will pay off in the long run. If you’re ready to add a second location or if you are a new grad, we want to hear from you. Please email us at: spousti@live.com (10/23).
Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Eye Care Services Office in Growing Coastal Community with Great Quality of Life. Well-Established Comprehensive Ophthalmology practice grossing approximately $1.4MIL Very profitable. Contact Frank Sciabica for more information at frank@omni-pg.comor 425-985-8390. (WAO106) (09/23).
Optometrist office space available in Mission Valley for lease. 3, 737 SF Available for lease at Las Cumbres Square, across from entrance to Riverwalk, Mission Valley’s new 4,300 residential units. Entire second floor on grade with adjacent parking lot. Space is divisible. CLICK HERE for brochure. For more information contact Reg Kobzi | CBRE | Lic. 00917639 | T+1 858 546 4604 | reg.kobzi@cbre.com (09/23).
Redlands Medical/Dental building for Sale Dental / Medical building in Redlands, CA. Large 18,625 sq. ft. lot with 4,896 sq. ft. building built in 2007. There is more than ample parking with great visibility. Offices are plumbed for medical or dental use. Priced at $2,611,000. Contact Chris Barbour at chris@omni-pg.com, 916-792-5038. (CAR105) (09/23).
Well Established Optometry Practice with 25 Years of Goodwill. Nicely appointed practice just north of Malibu 25 years goodwill in great location. Plenty of parking spaces available with easy access and good visibility. Contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (CAO111) (09/23).
Wanted: Used, good condition, Retinal Camera and Autorefractor. We are looking for a reliable non-mydriatic retinal camera and autorefractor for our optometry practice. If you have recently upgraded and no longer need your used one, we appreciate you reaching out to us. Thank you. spousti@live.com (10/23).
Full-Time OD needed for busy private practice in North County. We offer excellent pay and incentives, bonus opportunities, and medical benefits and utilize the latest equipment and technology. Please email your resume to hrlecompte@gmail.com (10/23).
Part-Time Optometrist Wanted – Saturdays. Join Urban Optiks Optometry as a skilled and compassionate Optometrist on Saturdays. Our state-of-the-art facility, equipped with the latest technology, provides an exceptional personalized patient care environment. Choose from flexible scheduling options: every Saturday, every other Saturday, or customized scheduling. Responsibilities include comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, diagnosis, treatment, and collaboration with our optical team. Qualifications must include strong clinical skills and excellent communication. If you’re passionate about enhancing vision care, email your resume and cover letter to hr@uoosd.com. Be a part of our mission to make a difference in our community’s eye care. (10/23).
Part-time position available for an associate optometrist at Lake Murray Optometric. The practice is in the San Diego/La Mesa area. The position is for 2-3 days per week. No weekends in the foreseeable future. I am looking for someone reliable, with the ability to communicate and provide excellent patient care. Long term goal is to find someone of like mind to help grow the practice and become a partner. The office does a little bit of everything. I am interested in expanding or focusing on a specialty like vision therapy or myopia control. We have lots of equipment that makes life easier and more interesting. Including optos, VF, OCT, Ant seg camera, typographer, and equinox (low-level light therapy) for dry eye. Please send your information to drg@visionsource-drg.com (10/23).
Busy Portland Optometry Practice Well-established 2-lane optometry practice. Great location in Portland. All the latest and greatest equipment. Very busy! Contact Frank Sciabica for more information at frank@omni-pg.com or 425-985-8390. (ORO101) (09/23).
Revenue $800,000 on 36 total OD hours. This opportunity includes two practices co-located in one location—huge potential with more efficient operation under one owner. Recently relocated to terrific buildout in a new location next to the hospital; 4 lanes in 2200 square feet. Long-term employees include a bilingual optician. Photos available. Offered at only $295,000 plus sellable goods inventory estimated at $100,000. Seller financing may be available. Contact info@PracticeConsultants.com (10/23).
Part-time OD needed 2-3 days/week. Located inside the Mission Valley Target Optical. Competitive pay with a rewarding bonus structure. Seeking Fridays, some Saturdays, and possibly one additional weekday. Please email resume to: drmarbun@gmail.com (10/23).
Price Reduced!! High Visibility High Traffic Optometry Practice Near Google Price Reduced!! Long-established, growing practice in close proximity to Google. This practice grosses approximately 650K/year and is still growing. Nicely appointed pleasant, high visibility location. This one won’t last long. For more information contact Frank Sciabica at frank@omni-pg.comor call 425-985-8390. (CAO107) (09/23).
A Well Established Practice in Hillcrest, San Diego with 32 years of goodwill! Ideal corner location with its own parking. 2022 gross income equals $424,211.54. To assure future growth, directly across the street developers are now completing new 7-story apartment buildings. This office has a unique warm interior that patients love, including a brick fireplace in the exam room. A joy to work in and an excellent, knowledgeable staff. If interested contact uptownoptometry@gmail.com or call 619-972-5502. (10/23).
Private Practice looking for an associate OD in San Diego. Generous base pay plus easy daily bonus pay. Please send resume and questions to: miramareyecare@gmail.com (10/23).
Orange County Optometry Practice. Ideal merger candidate. $340,000 gross. 30+ years of goodwill. Great location! Good visibility. Contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (CAO105) (09/23).
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