2021 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Last Updated: 3/6/2023

CITE AND FINE

Alpha Viana Inc. (RDO 71017)
El Monte, CA

Effective December 2, 2021, a $2,500 citation was issued to Alpha Viana Inc., (RDO 71017) for engaging in the practice of optometry without a license (BPC § 3040). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant's profile.

Huang, Andy Chien Hsun (OPT 11308)
Marina Del Rey, CA

Effective December 16, 2021, a $2,500 citation was issued to Andy Chien Hsun Huang (OPT 11308) for operating business under a Fictitious Name Permit that is expired and practicing optometry under false or assumed names without first obtaining a written permit from the Board.  (BPC §§3078 and 3110(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Nabhan, Sara (OPT 33790)
Granite Bay, CA

Effective December 16, 2021, a $1,000 citation was issued to Sara Nabhan (OPT 33790) for actions leading to the unlicensed practice of Optometry (BPC § 3110(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Sire’s Crown, Luxury Eco Optical LLC dba Sire’s Eyewear (Unlicensed)
Baldwin Park, CA

Effective October 27, 2021, a $5,000 citation was issued to Sire’s Crown, Luxury Eco Optical LLC dba Sire’s Eyewear, (Unlicensed) for failure to obtain an RDO registration before opening for business, failure to display each certificate in a conspicuous place at the certified place of business, and for engaging in the business of filling prescriptions of physician and surgeons or optometrists prior to obtaining a registration (BPC §§2551, 2553, and 2556.5). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Stanton Optical #31 (RDO 70824)
Bakersfield, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $4,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70824) with an address of record in Bakersfield, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, failure to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business, advertising optometry services and for unprofessional conduct: advertising the furnishing of services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2551, 2556(a), and CCR §1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #76 (RDO 70946)
Chula Vista, CA

Effective September 23, 2021 a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70946) with an address of record in Chula Vista, CA, for failure to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #108 (RDO 70952)
East Fresno, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70952) with an address of record in East Fresno, CA, for failing to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #15 (RDO 7597)
Fair Oaks, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $2,400 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 7597) with an address of record in Fair Oaks, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, advertising optometry services, failure to submit an RDO renewal application prior to the expiration date of the RDO registration, and unprofessional conduct: advertising the furnishing of services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2556(a), CCR §§1399.222, and 1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #18 (RDO 70534)
Fresno, CA

Effective September 23, 2021 a $3,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70534) with an address of record in Fresno, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, advertising optometry services, failure to submit an RDO renewal application prior to the expiration of the RDO registration, and unprofessional conduct: advertising the furnishing of services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2556(a), CCR §§1399.222, and 1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #67 (RDO 70827)
La Mesa, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $4,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70827) with an address of record in La Mesa, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, failing to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business, advertising optometry services, and for unprofessional conduct: advertising the furnishing of services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2551, 2556(a), and CCR §1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #111 (RDO 70985)
Lodi, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70985) with an address of record in Lodi, CA, for failure to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #64 (RDO 70936)
Merced, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70936) with an address of record in Merced, CA, for failure to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #05 (RDO 7570)
Modesto, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $4,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 7570) with an address of record in Modesto, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, advertising optometry services, failure to submit an RDO renewal application prior to the expiration date of the RDO registration, and for unprofessional conduct: advertising the furnishing of optometry services (BPC §§651, 2556(a), CCR §§1399.222, and 1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #79 (RDO 70937)
National City, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70937) with an address of record in National City, CA, for failing to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #89 (RDO 70909)
Oceanside, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70909) with an address of record in Oceanside, CA, for failure to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #13 (RDO 7575)
Roseville, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $4,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 7575) with an address of record in Roseville, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, advertising optometry services, failure to submit an RDO renewal application prior to the expiration date of the RDO registration, and unprofessional conduct: advertising the furnishing of services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2556(a), CCR §§1399.222, and 1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #14 (RDO 7572)
Sacramento, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $2,200 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical, (RDO 7572) with an address of record in Sacramento, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, advertising optometry services, failing to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business, and unprofessional conduct: advertising the furnishing of the services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2556(a), CCR §§1399.222, and CCR §1399.251). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile..

Stanton Optical #63 (RDO 70826)
Salinas, CA

Effective September 23, 2021 a $4,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70826) with an address of record in Salinas, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, failing to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business, advertising optometry services, and for unprofessional conduct: advertising the furnishing of the services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2551, 2556, and CCR §1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #113 (RDO 70958)
San Diego, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70958) with an address of record in San Diego (Stonecrest), CA, for failing to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #66 (RDO 70951)
Santa Maria, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70951) with an address of record in Santa Maria, CA, for failure to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #62 (RDO 70828)
Santee, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $4,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70828) with an address of record in Santee, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, failing to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business, advertising optometry services, and unprofessional conduct: for advertising the furnishings of services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2551, 2556(a), and CCR §1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #32 (RDO 70825)
Stockton, CA

Effective September 23, 2021 a $4,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70825) with an address of record in Stockton, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, failing to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business, advertising optometry services, and unprofessional conduct: for advertising the furnishing of services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2551, 2556(a), and CCR §1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #19 (RDO 70535)
Visalia, CA

Effective September 23, 2021, a $3,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70535) with an address of record in Visalia, CA, for disseminating misleading and deceptive advertisements, advertising optometry services, and failure to submit an RDO renewal application prior to the expiration date of the RDO registration, and unprofessional conduct: for advertising the furnishings of services of an optometrist (BPC §§651, 2556(a), CCR §§1399.222, and 1399.251) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #94 (RDO 70953)
Vista, CA

Effective September 23,2021, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70953) with an address of record in Vista, CA, for failure to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Stanton Optical #57 (RDO 70945)
Yuba City, CA

September 23, 2021, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Stanton Optical (RDO 70945) with an address of record in Yuba City, CA, for failing to obtain an RDO registration prior to opening for business (BPC §2551). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Verb Eyeware LLC (Unlicensed)
West Hollywood, CA

Effective October 27, 2021, a $5,000 citation was issued to Verb Eyewear LLC, (Unlicensed) for failure to obtain an RDO registration before opening for business, failure to display each certificate in a conspicuous place at the certified place of business, and for engaging in the business of filling prescriptions of physician and surgeons or optometrists prior to obtaining a registration (BPC §§2551, 2553, and 2556.5). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Yen, Lucy (OPT 12476)
San Jose, CA

Effective January 6, 2021, a $1,000 modified citation was issued to Lucy Yen, (OPT 12476) for using a fraudulent or misleading name, practicing optometry under a false or assumed name, failing to use the suffix of "O.D." after her name while using the prefix of "Dr.", and holding oneself out as having special knowledge of optometry (BPC§§ 651(e), 3078, 3098, 3100, 3110). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

PETITION FOR REDUCTION OF PENALTY OR EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION

Dawson, Martin E (SLD 42036 AND CLD 8596)
San Diego, CA

On August 4, 2021, Martin Earl Dawson (SLD 42036 & CLD 8596), with an address of record in San Diego, CA, filed a Petition for Early Termination of Probation (Petition). Respondent’s Spectacle Lens Dispenser and Contact Lens Dispenser registrations were placed on probation effective April 2, 2020, by Proposed Decision for three years for Criminal Convictions of Murder and Robbery, and a Conviction of Robbery – Acts involving Dishonesty, Fraud, or Deceit (BPC §§480(a)(1), 480(a)(2) in conjunction with 2559.2(b)). A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on August 27, 2021. The Petition was granted and is effective October 29, 2021. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s Spectacle Lens Dispenser profile and Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s Contact Lens Dispenser profile.

Hoeft, Wayne Whitmer (OPT 4256)
Burbank, California

On June 30, 2021, Wayne Whitmer Hoeft (OPT 4256), with an address of record in Burbank, CA, filed a Petition for Early Termination of Probation (Petition). Respondent’s Optometry license was placed on probation effective March 22, 2018, by Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order for four years for Unprofessional Conduct: Repeated Excessive Acts of Prescribing, and Prescription of Controlled Substances Beyond Limit (BPC §§ 3041(c)(14), 3110(n), and (y)(2)). A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on August 27, 2021. The Petition was denied and is effective November 28, 2021. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Lampers, Sarah (SLD 40145, CLD 8011)
Riverside, CA

On October 12, 2020, Sarah Lampers (SLD 40145, CLD 8011), with an address of record in Riverside, CA, filed a Petition for Early Termination of Probation (Petition). The Respondent’s registrations were placed on probation for five years for a Criminal Conviction for DUI (BPC §§490, 2555.1, 2559.3, and 2563), effective April 20, 2018. A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on May 21, 2021. The Petition was granted and is effective June 16, 2021. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s Spectacle Lens Dispenser profile and click here to view the CLD profile.

Son, John (OPT 11215)
Torrance, CA

On November 30, 2020, John S. Son (OPT 11215), with an address of record in Torrance, CA, filed a Petition for Early Termination of Probation (Petition). The Respondent’s Optometry license was placed on probation for two years for conviction of a substantially related crime and use of alcohol to an extent or in a manner dangerous or injurious to himself or others (BPC §§490, 3110(k), (l) and CCR title 16 §1517), effective July 18, 2019. A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on May 21, 2021. The Petition was granted and is effective June 16, 2021. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

PROBATION

Avedian, Narbae Vahik (OPT 15088)
Studio City, CA

Effective January 6, 2021, the license of Narbae Vahik Avedian (OPT 15088), with an address of record in Studio City, CA was revoked, the revocation stayed, the license placed on probation for five years, and suspended for 30 days from the effective date for Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime, Dangerous Use of Alcohol, Action or Conduct Warranting the Denial of a License, and Violation of the Optometry Practice Act (BPC §§490, 3110(a), (f), (k), (l),  and CCR title 16 §1517). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Granstra, Trina Jean (SLD 6321, CLD 2176)
Redwood Valley, CA

Effective September 10, 2021, the Spectacle Lens and Contact Lens Dispenser registrations of Trina Jean Granstra (SLD 6321, CLD 2176), with an address of record in Redwood Valley, CA were revoked, the revocation stayed, and respondent’s registrations were placed on probation for three years for a Criminal Conviction, (BPC §§490, 2559.3, and 2563). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile and click here to view the CLD profile.

Isbill, Terry Kent, (OPT 5085)
Sacramento, CA

Effective August 6, 2021, the license of Terry Kent Isbill, (OPT 5085), with an address of record in Sacramento, CA was revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license was placed on probation for five years due to Gross Negligence, Incompetence, and Failure to Maintain Adequate and Accurate Records (BPC §§3110(a), (b), (d), and (q)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

REVOKED

Caliwag, Filip B. (SLD 6243)
Anaheim, CA

Effective January 6, 2021, the registration of Filip B. Caliwag (SLD 6243), with an address of record in Anaheim, CA was revoked for Criminal Convictions (BPC §§490, 2555.1, 2559.3, and CCR title 16 §1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s profile.

Nalbandyan, Ara (SLD 4222, CLD 1263)
Glendale, CA

Effective January 6, 2021, the registrations of Ara Nalbandyan (SLD 4222, and CLD 1263), with an address of record in Glendale, CA, was revoked for the Unlicensed Practice of Optometry, Holding Oneself Out as an Optometrist, and Violations of the Optometry Practice Act (BPC §§2555, 2556(a), 2559.3, 2563, 3040(a), (b), 3041(a), (b)(1), (b)(2),(c)(8), 3110(s), 4040, HSC §11150, CCR title 16 §§1399.270, and 1567) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s SLD profile and CLD profile.

For a summary of the disciplinary action, please contact the Board at 916-575-7170.