

Wow, it feels so good to be back as the president of SDCOS. SDCOS is one of the strongest societies in the state and is one of the largest of the state associations. The reason we are at this level is because of our members. We have great members, but more importantly, we have great leaders on our board. I am blessed to have such an incredibly talented board. I am very excited to lead this group into the next year. Dr. Bianes has been a great leader, and I want to continue all she started and take it to the next level.
When I became an optometrist in 1986, at the first meeting, Dr. Dick Skay came up to me and told me that now that I am an optometrist, it is time to get involved and join the board. That was great advice, and I recommend all new graduates get involved in something. The way for our profession to move forward is with involvement. If you want to get involved, just ask a board member, and we will get you involved. Bev said it best and needs another mention from the book; “No Regrets: A Fable About Living Your 4th Quarter Intentionally.”
A couple of highlights coming up are COA House of Delegates on February 9-10 and Legislative Day on February 26th. Our next CE is on February 15th with Andrew Mick. Stay tuned for more announcements.
I am always asked, "Why should I belong to organized optometry like AOA, COA, and SDCOS?" Belong because of the benefits and belong for the good of our profession:
Free/Low-cost CEs: The 2-hour CEs are free, and the 5-hour CEs are only $90. Meals are included.
Free legal advice with COA lawyers: Each month, you have access to some of the best industry lawyers for a 30-minute consultation.
Three-in-one membership: Membership in SDCOS automatically grants you membership in both COA and AOA.
Special Value Registration: COA’s Monterey Fall Symposium and OptoWest.
Access to SDCOS website: www.sdcos.org provides local and state information with an exclusive "member-only" section.
Access to more patients: Membership grants you a listing on www.eyehelp.org, an optometrist locator service via a toll-free number and online search that helps the public find a COA member doctor.
Exclusive deals: SDCOS sponsors offer special deals exclusively to SDCOS members. Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy: COA’s legislative team helps protect your license and enhance your scope of practice.
Dues are tax-deductible. Reduced fees are also available for new graduates—this is why you want to get involved.
The bottom line is SDCOS is the place to be, and I am proud to be the president again. We will have a great year with some incredible projects. Stay tuned for updates. Let’s all work together and make SDCOS even better.
Take care and talk soon.
Eric
Please contact Dr. Judi-Anne Perez, Society Optometrist Relations Liaison at odjobs@sdcos.org to be put on an official list for the following:
This service is offered free of charge to SDCOS members.
Date: Thursday, February 15
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Mick
Topic: Evidence-Based Work-Up for patients with retinal vein occlusion in both old and young patients
Location: Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
https://bit.ly/HiltonMissionValley
2024 CE Schedule


After screening most of the students at Monarch School in late October, the society coordinated with the VSP Mobile Clinic personnel to provide vision exams for those referred for two days in early November.
Drs. Joe Ambrose and Justin Nguyen each joined Dr Bob Meisel for one day to evaluate and prescribe for 52 students and 6 parents
Nine were found to not need any eyewear, 13 Rxs were sent to the VSP laboratory to be made due to high or unusual powers and 36 prescriptions were fabricated onboard the Mobile Clinic and dispensed the same day.
This is an invaluable resource for the students and the school to minimize lost classroom time and to insure the students have the most current prescriptions.
If you would like to join the SDCOS volunteer team in the spring semester, please contact Dr Bob Meisel
rmeisel47@gmail.com
1. Which Optometry School did you attend?
Southern California College of Optometry
2. What year did you graduate?
2020
3. What is your favorite specialty?
Contact Lenses
4. What do you like to do for fun?
Running, weightlifting, rock climbing
5. What is your favorite thing to do in San Diego?
Explore all the different SD neighborhoods with my wife and dog Mako
6. What is something people might not know about you?
My favorite cookie and dessert of all time is oatmeal raisin
1. Where do you work?
I work at Safeguard Southern California. Safeguard is a premier single source supplier for all printing, promotional products and apparel. We provide solutions, products and ideas to help manage and grow your business.
2. How many years have you been in the industry?
I have been in the industry almost 16 years. I started out in life as an automotive engineer and moved into teaching. In 2007 my family asked me to come work in the business and I haven’t looked back. I returned to school and studied marketing, graphic design and printing technology.
3.What are your favorite activities?
I really enjoy traveling to new places with my family. My favorite place is Maui. I enjoy snorkeling with the turtles and watching the whales in the winter. I also enjoy sports cars, racing, autocrossing and restoring classic cars.
4. What is your favorite quote?
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
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 (12/23).
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 (12/23).
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 (12/23).
Exceptional Opportunity: Thriving Optometry Practice & Prime Medical Office Building in San Diego FOR SALE, with the REAL ESTATE. Unlock the potential of your optometry career with this golden opportunity! Highly profitable and growing optometry practice for sale in Central San Diego, together with its modern Medical Office Building. Discover the perfect blend of profitability and growth in this dynamic location (the second most active redevelopment zone, after downtown, in San Diego). Whether you're starting a new practice or expanding an established one, this is your chance to shine in a highly dense area, strategically positioned near more than 80 schools and 9 minutes from Downtown San Diego, and surrounded by 4 major freeways. Step into the future of healthcare with a contemporary medical office building, featuring three separate suites that can be joined if needed into one big clinic and a total of 7 highly upgraded and move-in ready exam rooms. What sets it apart? Half of this impressive structure can be leased to other medical professionals, delivering a steady income stream, while the other half continues to house the thriving optometry practice. Seize the moment to drive your practice's growth while building equity in a high-potential, modern commercial real estate property. This isn't just an opportunity; it's a game-changer for those who dream big. For more details, please reach out via email (bnemati@earthlink.net). (12/23).
Grand Vision Optometry (independent family private practice in North County San Diego) with 2 locations in San Marcos is looking for a Part-Time Associate OD for Fridays (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) and Saturdays (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). $500-$525/day base pay with a production bonus of up to $625/day. Exam appts are booked every 30 minutes, an optical technician will pre-test and pre-chart for the doctor. Please email drmikafu@hotmail.com with your resume to apply.
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) (11/23).
Highly Profitable Spokane Optometry Practice.For more information Contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (WAO110) (11/23).
West Sound Ophthalmology Practice. For more information Contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (WAO109) (11/23).
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) (11/23).
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.com or 425-985-8390. (WAO106) (11/23).
Nicely Appointed Optometry Practice in Bellevue’s Tech Corridor Nicely appointed optometry practice in Bellevue tech corridor. Annual collections are $420,000. Adding additional procedures will increase revenue. Lots of parking available. Patient care hours are just 24 hours/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) (11/23).
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) (11/23).
New Optometry Practice in Temecula Very modern date optometry practice in Temecula, California. Collections keep getting better every year. Lots of growth potential. Located in a beautiful area. Seller is very motivated. For more information Contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (CAO112) (11/23).
Live Where Others Vacation! Well Established High Visibility Optometry Practice in a very Busy Strip Center in the Palm Desert Area. For more information Contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (CAO110).Busy Portland Optometry Practice Opportunity to buy an affordable optometry practice in Portland, OR near daily drivers, restaurants, and entertainment. Ready to operate with an established patient base of families and young professionals with new patients weekly. Excellent equipment package including automated exam lanes, updated diagnostic technology and EHR. Contact Frank Sciabica for more info! at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (ORO101) (11/23).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) (11/23).
Small town Whatcom County vision clinic with 70 years of goodwill. Small Town Optometry practice with 70 years of goodwill. This practice has been in existence since 1949 and has been providing excellent customer care ever since and is very well known in the community. The real estate is available as well. For more information Contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (WAO108) (11/23).
Well established Kirkland Optometry practice
Well established Kirkland practice grossing 425K in a nice professional building next to medical offices. Low key environment with long term staff and low overhead. Seller will stay on for transition. Nicely appointed with room to expand. For more information contact Frank Sciabica at 425-985-8390 or frank@omni-pg.com. (WAO111)
Optometrist needed for Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the Mission Valley Costco. If interested please contact rslikker@san.rr.com or 619.977.7703
Part-time OD is needed for Mondays or Wednesdays. Located in Carmel Mountain Ranch. Starting January. On the 15th. 9-5 pm. Last app at 4:20. $500. Also need December coverage. Flexible days. Dr. Perez 619-508-
2767 drperezoptometry@gmail.com
Associate OD needed at the Vista Costco. 3-4 days per week available. Base pay + bonus. Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6:30 Sat 9:30-5. Email kmichel@vistaoptometry.net with resume and availability

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