EYE CARE IN NORTHRIDGE & CHATSWORTH
  • Home
  • Location
  • Services
    • Optical Services
    • Frames
    • Contact Lenses >
      • Order Contact Lenses Now!
    • Sports Glasses
    • Eyewear Makeover
    • Latest Technology
    • LASIK Surgery
    • Diagnostics and Treatment
  • Dry Eye Center
    • Dry Eye Treatment
    • Dry Eye Evaluation
  • MEET OUR STAFF
    • Testimonials
    • Optometrics in the News
  • Promotions
  • Patient Forms
  • Featured Vendor
    • Celebrity Wall of Frames
  • Blog
    • Eye Care Articles

   Dr. Kathy Chriqui

Optometrics Doctor
Dr. Kathy Chriqui graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Visual Science and a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry. Prior to settling down in the San Fernando Valley, Dr. Chriqui had a primary care practice in Beverly Hills for 10 years. She served as a staff doctor at the Southern California College of Optometry and has been on staff at Cedar Sinai Medical Center for over 25 years. 

Among her affiliations are the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, the Los Angeles County Optometric Society and the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society. Dr. Chriqui has also co-managed Lasik procedures for 15 years and chooses to work with only the most experienced surgeons who use state of-art technology. 

Since starting her practice in the Chatsworth and Northridge area, she has formed strong ties to the community, becoming part of the local Chambers of Commerce. She often gives back to the community in unique ways, such as having her social media followers nominate their favorite teachers for a free pair of glasses or giving away scholarships to outstanding high school students. 

When Dr. Chriqui is not working she enjoys traveling, cooking and dancing.

  • National Board of Examiners Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease Certified
  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent Certified
  • Lacrimal Dilation and Irrigation Certified
  • Glaucoma Certified

         Dr. Lisa Veal

Picture
Dr. Veal completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry and has received training in Ocular Disease, Low Vision and Vision Therapy. She has completed internships in the Los Angeles area, including at the Downtown VA Medical Center, the Optometric Center of Los Angeles, and the Center for the Partially Sighted.

Dr. Veal is proficient in prescribing and fitting glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision for visual disorders, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.
​

She is fully licensed by the California State Board of Optometry and is certified in the use of diagnostic and therapeutic agents to detect, treat and manage many ocular conditions such as dry eyes, infections, allergies and disease.

Dr. Veal has been in the optometric industry for almost 30 years. She started out as an optometric assistant, went on to become a Board Certified Optician and Board Certified Contact Lens Technician and finally managed an optometric practice before becoming an optometrist.

She has been associated with eye care practices in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Burbank and Valencia and works closely with many different ophthalmologists to provide care for Cataract, LASIK, Pterygium and other eye related surgeries as well as in treatment and care of eye disease such as Age Related Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma.

Dr. Veal has served as a volunteer for the Special Olympics performing screenings for athletes and for the Lyons Club Eyemobile and has also participated in vision screenings for school aged children.

She has been a recipient of the Alcon Case Study Award, the Varilux Student Grant Scholarship, the Great Western Council on Optometry Scholarship and the Drs. Howard, Stanley and David Stein Family Scholarship.

        Kristine

Optometrics Optician

​   ​Kristine  is our office manager and has worked in the optical field for 16 years, 
   in all  aspects  of the front and back office, Kristine is both an experienced optician       as  well as a   knowledgeable   insurance biller.  Kristine is great at helping our     
   patients choose frames that  look  good and fit   well, even for those with the 
   most difficult prescriptions. Kristine handles situations that may arise with a calm
    and professional manner.

   Outside our office, Kristine enjoys spending time with her children and 3 dogs. She        is also a licensed esthetician and enjoys working on her culinary skills. 

        Chiara

Picture
 

               Chiara has worked in the optical field for 11 years, in all aspects of the front and back                 office to optical technician and billing insurances, social media and marketing. She is                   tech savvy and able to repair minor and  difficult breakages on your glasses. Chiara is                 an experienced licensed optician and helps out where  needed in our office.


               Outside of the office Chiara enjoys spending time with her daughters, hiking and the                   outdoors.


            Maya

Picture
     

     Maya 
is our enthusiastic and warm hearted receptionist. Maya is great      with our patients. You'll always get a smile from her when you walk            through the door. Knowledgeable on  insurance carriers and can                answer your general questions when setting up
​    your appointment.


​    Outside our office, Maya enjoys continuing her education and                      advancing her life skills.
​       

         Tiana

Picture
     
 

    Tiana has been in the optical field for 3 years, working in management and is one        of  our experienced opticians. Tiana is great with our patients and knowledgeable        on  custom  lenses and  frame selection. 
       
    Outside our office, Tiana enjoys spending time with her fur babies.

           Shayla

Picture
​ 

​    
Shayla is new to the optical field. Shayla is tech savvy and great with patients.
    She is our  optical technician.


    Outside the office, Shayla is working on getting her masters degree in anthropology.
  • Home
  • Location
  • Services
    • Optical Services
    • Frames
    • Contact Lenses >
      • Order Contact Lenses Now!
    • Sports Glasses
    • Eyewear Makeover
    • Latest Technology
    • LASIK Surgery
    • Diagnostics and Treatment
  • Dry Eye Center
    • Dry Eye Treatment
    • Dry Eye Evaluation
  • MEET OUR STAFF
    • Testimonials
    • Optometrics in the News
  • Promotions
  • Patient Forms
  • Featured Vendor
    • Celebrity Wall of Frames
  • Blog
    • Eye Care Articles