2025 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Last Updated: 9/29/2025

CITE AND FINE

Al–Hassan, Noor (OPT 34389)
Los Angeles, CA

On March 20, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to Noor Al–Hassan (OPT 34389) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Brown, Laura Kay (OPT 14117)
Bakersfield, CA

On March 20, 2025, a $2,500 citation was issued to Laura Kay Brown (OPT 14117) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying her license renewal the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a)(j), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b)(l)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Chang, Lilly (OPT 34315)
Stockton, CA

On February 4, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to Lilly Chang (OPT 34315) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

El–Nimri, Nevin Wadie (OPT 15150)
San Diego, CA

On July 10, 2025, a $1,450.00 citation was issued to Nevin Wadie El–Nimri, OD (OPT 10132) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle. (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Eye Manager (RDO 71441)
Pak, Sae "Minnie" (SLD 43815)
Buena Park, CA

On February 18, 2025, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Sae "Minnie" Pak, doing business as Eye Manager (Unregistered), for failure to obtain a Registered Dispensing Ophthalmic Business registration and for engaging in the business of filling prescriptions of physicians and surgeons or optometrists prior to obtaining a registration, and advertising the furnishing of the services of an optometrist or a physician and surgeon. (BPC §§ 3040(a), 3110(s), 2543(a), 2555.5(p), 2556.5, 2559.1(a)(1), 2564.90, and 2564.91). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile and click here to view the RDO profile.

Fong, Daniel Keith (OPT 8718)
Sacramento, CA

On March 27, 2025, a $1,500.00 citation was issued to Daniel Keith Fong (OPT 8718) for misrepresenting an eye condition in a patient, and failing to maintain adequate and accurate records. (BPC §§ 3110(e), (q), and CCR § 1510). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Fu, Daisy Hsun–I (OPT 12295)
Baldwin Park, CA

On July 10, 2025, a $650.00 citation was issued to Daisy Hsun–I Fu, OD (OPT 12295) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle. (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Gardner, Joshua Adam (OPT 11637)
Visalia, CA

On June 16, 2025, a $2,500.00 citation was issued to Joshua Gardner (OPT 11637) for a criminal conviction of possession of a controlled substance. (BPC §§ 3110(a), (f), (k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Gilkison, Richard (OPT 9247)
Sonora, CA

On August 19, 2025, a $1,500.00 modified citation was issued to Dr. Richard Gilkison (OPT 9247) for knowingly entering into a partnership and lease agreement with an unregistered individual. (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3112(b), and CCR § 1514). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor�s license profile.

Gill, Mona Kaur (OPT 14052)
Pismo Beach, CA

On March 6, 2025, a $650.00 citation was issued to Mona Kaur Gill (OPT 14052) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Han, Jing Keh (OPT 12733)
El Dorado Hills, CA

On April 15, 2025, a $2,100.00 citation was issued to Jing Keh Han (OPT 12733) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying on his license renewal that the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a) and (j), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536 (b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Howard, Marsha Lucille (OPT 10132)
Signal Hill, CA

On May 1, 2025, a $2,100 citation was issued to Marsha Lucille Howard (OPT 10132) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying her license renewal the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a)(j), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b)(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Huyn, Andrea Chia (OPT 13569)
Irvine, CA

On March 4, 2025, a $1,300.00 citation was issued to Andrea Chia Huyn (OPT 13569) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), and 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Hwang, David Chien–Ta (OPT 14044)
Orange, CA

On February 11, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to David Chien–Ta Hwang (OPT 14044) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctors profile.

Hyman, Martin Alan (OPT 8746)
Los Angeles, CA

On July 17, 2025, a $1,700 citation was issued to Martin Alan Hyman (OPT 8746) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying on his application for license renewal that the CE requirement was met. (BPC §§ 3110(a),(j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Islam, Faria (OPT 34019)
San Francisco, CA

On March 18, 2025, a $1,300 citation was issued to Faria Islam (OPT 34019) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying on her license renewal that the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536 (b),(l)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Katsev, Nina Gottschalk (OPT 10113)
Santa Barbara, CA

On February 18, 2025, a $1,850.00 citation was issued to Nina Gottschalk Katsev (OPT 10113) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Kinney, John Joseph (OPT 5291)
Fresno, CA

On March 18, 2025, a $1,700 citation was issued to John Joseph Kinney (OPT 5291) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying on his license renewal the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a) & (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Koga, Jared (OPT 34339)
Lancaster, CA

On March 18, 2025, a $2,500 citation was issued to Jared Koga (OPT 34339) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying that the requirements were met on his license renewal. (BPC §§ 3110(a) & (j), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b) & (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Lam, Benh D. (OPT 12427)
Eureka, CA

On July 21, 2025, a $2,500 citation was issued to Benh D. Lam (OPT 12427) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Law, Rebecca (OPT 33598)
Los Angeles, CA

On June 5, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to Rebecca Law (OPT 33598) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Mahjoubi, Andrew (Unlicensed)
Beverly Hills, CA

On May 14, 2025, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Andrew Mahjoubi, for the practice of optometry without a valid, unrevoked, unexpired license, and advertising the practice of optometry without a license (BPC §§ 3040(a), 3110(a), 3110(e) and 3110(s)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Michael, Harissa Andrea (OPT 15041)
Alhambra, CA

On July 24, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to Harissa Andrea Michael (OPT 15041) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC § 3110(a), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Min, Zin May Yi (OPT 15290)
Baldwin Park, CA

On July 21, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to Zin May Yi Min (OPT 15290) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Mione, Robert Douglas (unregistered)
Los Angeles, CA

On January 7, 2025, a $1,000 modified citation was issued to Robert Douglas Mione (unlicensed) for the unregistered practice of fitting and dispensing spectacle lenses to a customer and misrepresenting himself as being able to do so as a registered dispensing optician by his actions and his business card. (BPC §§ 2556.5, 2559.1(a)(1), 2564.90, 2543(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Multani, Eisha Kaur (OPT 34149)
San Bernardino, CA

On July 10, 2025, a $650.00 citation was issued to Eisha Kaur Multani, OD (OPT 34149) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle. (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Neighbors, Andrew David (OPT 34012)
Sammamish, WA

On May 8, 2025, a $650.00 citation was issued to Andrew David Neighbors (OPT 34012) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Nguyen, Katelyn Terese (OPT 12503)
Moreno Valley, CA

On February 20, 2025, a $2,500.00 citation was issued to Katelyn Terese Nguyen (OPT 12503) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), and 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctors profile.

Oh, Somi (OPT 7882)
Santa Clara, CA

On April 1, 2025, a $1,700.00 citation was issued to Somi Oh (OPT 7882) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a) and (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Phan, Kathleen Catlan (OPT 34398)
Santa Monica, CA

On July 24, 2025, a $900 citation was issued to Kathleen Catlan Phan (OPT 34398) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying her license renewal the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Prime Optical (Unregistered)
Salcedo, Mariano Jr. (Unregistered)
San Bernardino, CA

On July 7, 2025, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Prime Optical and Mariano Salcedo, Jr. for engaging in the business of filling prescriptions of physicians and surgeons or optometrists prior to obtaining a current Registered Dispensing Ophthalmic Business registration and for the unregistered fitting and adjusting of spectacle lenses. (BPC §§ 2543(a), 2555.5(a), (e), (p), 2556.5, 2559.1(a), 2564.90, and 2564.91(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Reis, Gayle Ann (OPT 5009)
Hemet, CA

On July 25, 2024, a $1,700 citation was issued to Gayle Ann Reis (OPT 5009) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2022 renewal cycle and certifying on her license renewal the requirements were met. The citation was reduced to $1,450. (BPC §§ 3110(a)(j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Soss, Edward H. (SLD and RDO applicant)
San Francisco, CA

On January 29, 2025, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Edward H. Soss (SLD and RDO applicant), for practicing optometry without an Optometrist license, practicing opticianry without the appropriate registrations, fitting and adjusting spectacle lenses without a Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration, fitting and adjusting contact lenses without a Contact Lens Dispenser registration, and dispensing prescription lenses without a Registered Dispensing Ophthalmic Business registration (BPC §§ 3040(a), 3110(s), 2543(a), 2555.5(p), 2556.5, 2559.1(a), 2560, 2564.90, and 2564.91(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Swanson, Romayne Teresa (OPT 7404)
Paso Robles, CA

On May 8, 2025, a $1,700.00 citation was issued to Romayne Teresa Swanson (OPT 7404) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying on her license renewal that the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

The Eyeglass Company (RDO 71385)
Erasmo Soria (SLD 4599)
Westminster, CA

On April 29, 2025, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to The Eyeglass Company and Erasmo Soria, for the unregistered fitting and adjusting of spectacle lenses (BPC §§ 2555.5(a), (o), (p), 2556.5, and 2559.1(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's RDO profile, and SLD profile.

Tong, Khanh Kristine (OPT 11759)
Westminster, CA

On January 16, 2025, a $650.00 citation was issued to Khanh Kristine Tong (OPT 11759) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal. (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctors profile.

Torres, Alvaro Fabricio (OPT 34322)
Indio, CA

On May 20, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to Alvaro Fabricio Torres (OPT 34322) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Tseng, Cary S. Y. (OPT 10867)
Alhambra, CA

On January 30, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to Cary S. Y. Tseng (OPT 10867) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Uniteman Technology Limited dba Coleyes.com (Unregistered)
On July 31, 2025, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Coleyes, a subsidiary of Uniteman Technology Limited (Unregistered), for failure to obtain a Nonresident Ophthalmic Lens Dispenser registration. This registration is required for a business outside the state of California to ship, mail, furnish, or to deliver in any manner, ophthalmic lenses to a patient at a California address. (BPC §§ 2543(a), 2555.5(p), 2564.71(a), 2564.74(a), 3042 and CCR § 1399.278). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Villegas, Rex Barachina (OPT 12668)
Pasadena, CA
On February 25, 2025, a $1,500.00 citation was issued to Rex Villegas (OPT 12668) for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 3110(a), (k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's license profile.

Votlz, Kelly (OPT 34060)
Sausalito, CA

On July 21, 2025, a $2,100 citation was issued to Kelly Voltz (OPT 34060) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a) and (j), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Watanabe, Alysa Emi (OPT 13555)
Monrovia, CA

On February 4, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to Alysa Emi Watanabe (OPT 13555) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Yoon, Joanne Bae (OPT 12676)
Cerritos, CA

On July 24, 2025, a $1,300 citation was issued to Joanne Bae Yoon (OPT 12676) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle (BPC §§ 3110(a), (j), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Yu, Haiming "Raymond" (SLD 40534)
Brighter Optical (RDO 70660 and RDO 70922)
Pasadena, CA

On August 28, 2025, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Haiming "Raymond" Yu (SLD 40534, RDO 70660 and RDO 70922), for practicing optometry without an Optometrist license (BPC §§ 2540, 2555.5(a), 2555.5(o), 3040(a) and 3110(s)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile, the registrant's RDO (70922) profile, and the registrant's RDO (70660) profile.

Yu, Xiaojing (OPT 15136)
Fort Lauderdale, FL

On May 22, 2025, a $650.00 citation was issued to Xiaojing Yu (OPT 15136) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021–2023 renewal cycle and certifying her license renewal the requirements were met. (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

PENDING ACCUSATIONS

Alizadeh, Ashcon (SOL 15050)
Houston, TX

On March 20, 2025, an Accusation was filed against the license of Ashcon Alizadeh (SOL 15050), for Engaging In the Practice of Optometry or Advertising or Holding Oneself Out as an Optometrist Without a Valid License, Use of a License or Certificate Issued by the Board That Has Been Issued By Mistake as a Valid License or Certificate, and Unprofessional Conduct Procuring a License By Fraud, Misrepresentation, or Mistake (BPC §§ 3040(a), 3090, 3101, and 3107). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Diaz Baez, Miguel Angel (CLD 8078)
San Bernardino, CA

On February 3, 2025, an Accusation was filed against the registration of Miguel Angel Diaz Baez (CLD 8078), for a Criminal Conviction Disregard Safety: Evading Police (BPC §§ 490, 2551.1, 2555.5(k), and CCR § 1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

Eyeglass Lens Replacement Specialists (RDO 6360)
Nunez, James Anthony (SLD 4179)
Rialto, CA

On February 27, 2025, an Accusation was filed against the registrations of James Anthony Nunez (SLD 4179), and Eyeglass Lens Replacement Specialists (RDO 6360) for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 490, 2555.1, 2555.5(a), (k), (l) and CCR § 1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile, and Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's RDO profile.

Garcia Vasquez, Guillermo Enrique (SLD# 41195, CLD#8450)
Manteca, CA

On February 4, 2025, an Accusation was filed against the license of Guillermo Enrique Garcia Vasquez (SLD 41195, CLD 8450), for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 490, 2555.1, 2555.5(a), (k), (l) and CCR § 1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile, Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's CLD profile.

Pham, Matt Trong (OPT 11384)
La Mesa, CA

On April 24, 2025, an Accusation was filed against the license of Matt Trong Pham (OPT 11384), for Gross Negligence, Professional Inefficiency, and General Unprofessional Conduct. (BPC §§ 3110(a), and (b), and CCR § 1510) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Salamone, Oscar (OPT 11812)
La Mirada, CA

On March 11, 2025, an Accusation was filed against the license of Oscar Salamone (OPT 10829), for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 490, 3110(k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's license profile.

Waldrop, Gary Daniel (SLD 4661)
Dan's Optical Boutique (RDO 6726)
Dan's Optical (RDO 71138)
Shasta Lake and Redding, CA

On July 29, 2025, an Accusation was filed against the registrations of Gary Daniel Waldrop (SLD 4661), Dan's Optical Boutique (RDO 6726), and Dan's Optical (RDO 71138) for Criminal Convictions, and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 490, 2555.1, 2555.5(k), (l) and CCR § 1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile, the registrant's RDO (71138) profile and the registrant's RDO (6726) profile.

Zoeckler, Brandon Thomas (OPT 14486, SOL 15366, FNP 7211, FNP 6975, SOL 13115)
Beaumont, CA

On July 16, 2025, a First Amended Accusation was filed against the licenses of Brandon Thomas Zoeckler (OPT 14486, SOL 15366, FNP 6975, SOL 13115, and FNP 7211), for Unprofessional Conduct: Committing or Soliciting Sexually Related Crime, Incompetence, Violation of the Optometry Practice Act, General Unprofessional Conduct, and Failure to Notify the Board of Dissolved Corporation Status (BPC §§ 3110, 3110(a), 3110(d), and 3110(m)(1)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile and related licensure.

PETITION FOR REDUCTION OF PENALTY OR EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION

Tien, Peter (OPT 33489)
Burbank, CA

On July 8, 2024, Peter Tien (OPT 33489), with an address of record in Burbank, CA, filed a Petition for Early Termination of Probation (Petition). The Respondent's license was placed on probation for three years. A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on December 6, 2024. The Petition was granted and is effective February 28, 2025. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT

Soria, Erasmo (SLD 4599)
Escondido, CA

On August 7, 2024, Erasmo Soria (SLD 4599), with an address of record in Escondido, CA, filed a Petition for Reinstatement (Petition). Petitioner's Spectacle Lens Dispenser (SLD) registration was revoked effective January 7, 2011, by Default Decision, for failing to pay an administrative fine of $2,500, imposed by a Citation Order. A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on July 11, 2025. The Petition was denied and is effective August 20, 2025. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the SLD registration profile.

PROBATION

Chavez, David Alexander (SLD 43744)
Palmdale, CA
Effective April 24, 2025, David Alexander Chavez's application for registration as a Registered Spectacle Lens Dispenser (SLD 43744) was approved, and on April 25, 2025, the registration was issued, immediately revoked, the revocation stayed, and placed on probation for two years, for Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime, and Knowingly Making a False Statement of Fact on an Application (BPC §§ 2559.2(b), 480(a)(1) in conjunction with CCR § 1399.270, and BPC § 480(e)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

Di Libero, Juliette Ann (OPT 10829)
El Cajon, CA
Effective March 7, 2025, the license of Juliette Ann Di Libero (OPT 10829), was revoked, the revocation stayed, and her license placed on probation for three years for a Criminal Conviction: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 490, 3110(k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

REVOKED

Chuong, Thomas Hoa (SLD 40971)
Rosemead, CA

On April 4, 2025, the registration of Thomas Hoa Chuong, Spectacle Lens Dispenser Registration (SLD 40971), was revoked for multiple probation violations. Thomas Hoa Chuong was placed on probation for three years, effective December 28, 2023, for Conviction of Substantially Related Crimes, and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (§§ 490, 2555.1, 2555.5(a), (k), (l), 2557.1, and CCR § 1399.270). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

Frazier, Jake (SLD 42183)
Carmichael, CA
Effective March 21, 2025, the registration of Jake Frazier (SLD 42183), was revoked for a Criminal Conviction and the Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§ 490, 2555.1, 2555.5(k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile.

SURRENDERED

Granstra, Trina Jean (SLD 6321 & CLD 2176)
Windsor, CA

Effective March 21, 2025, the registrations of Trina Jean Granstra (SLD 6321 & CLD 2176), with an address of record in Windsor, CA, were voluntarily surrendered. Respondent's SLD and CLD registrations were placed on probation effective September 10, 2021, 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.

Nunez, James Anthony (SLD 4179)
Eyeglass Lens Replacement Specialists (RDO 6360)
Rialto, CA

Effective July 7, 2025, the registrations of James Anthony Nunez (SLD 4179) and Eyeglass Lens Replacement Specialists (RDO 6360) were voluntarily surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile and click here to view the RDO profile.

Stewart, James Albert (OPT 7582)
Fresno, CA

Effective July 7, 2025, James Albert Stewart's Optometry License (OPT 7582) was voluntarily surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Young, Lawrence Edwin (OPT 8618)
Coarsegold, CA

Effective February 20, 2025, the license of Lawrence Edwin Young (OPT 8618), with an address of record in Coarsegold, CA, was voluntarily surrendered. Respondent's optometry license was placed on probation effective October 26, 2023, for five years by Stipulated Settlement for Sexual Abuse, Misconduct, or Relations with a Patient, Unprofessional Conduct (BPC § 3110(m)(2)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's/doctor's profile.

STATEMENT OF ISSUES

Rodriguez, Crystal (SLD Applicant)
August 11, 2025, a Statement of Issues was filed against Crystal Rodriguez following the denial of her application for registration as a Registered Spectacle Lens Dispenser. The basis for the denial were Substantially Related Convictions, Unprofessional Conduct: Dangerous Use of Alcohol, and Unprofessional Conduct: Violation of Statutes (BPC §§475(a)(2); 480(a)(1), 493, 2555.5(a), (k), and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Soria, Erasmo (SLD 4599)
Escondido, CA

On August 7, 2024, Erasmo Soria (SLD 4599), with an address of record in Escondido, CA, filed a Petition for Reinstatement (Petition). Petitioner's Spectacle Lens Dispenser (SLD) registration was revoked effective January 7, 2011, by Default Decision, for failing to pay an administrative fine of $2,500, imposed by a Citation Order. A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on July 11, 2025. The Petition was denied and is effective August 20, 2025. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the SLD registration profile.

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