Our Team

Which parent is nearsighted?When and why did you decide to work in the Optometric field?
I actually fell into this field in 1995 after leaving Dental School and had to pay bills to make ends meet. I really enjoyed working at Linden Optometry in Pasadena. So, I decided to apply and got into Optometry School, and the rest is history.

What do you enjoy about Optometry? What do you enjoy in your current job?
This is a health-care field that is immediately satisfying when patients regain their vision whether it be eyewear or contacts. The gratification of helping each patient re-energizes me daily. These daily interactions serve as a natural high that keeps me going.

Where did you go (or am going) for your high school? college?
San Gabriel High, UCLA Bachelors in Physiology, UC Berkeley School of Optometry

What are your hobbies?
Tennis, cycling, dragonboat paddling,

What sport team(s) do you enjoy watching?
College football: Go UCLA Bruins and go Cal Bears! Tennis, US World Cup Soccer

What movie or genre do you enjoy watching?
Sci-fi and all documentaries

What food do you like?
All types, but especially South Indian.

What do you like to do on your days off? With family? Where do you plan for your next vacation?
Work out, hang with family, play tennis with my daughter

How has this world pandemic affected you, how have you been coping and live with it?
This pandemic has made me tougher, which reminds me of the song by Kelly Clarkson “Stronger.”
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

Any favorite last words, advice, quotes of wisdom?
“Be the change you seek in the world” – Gandhi

“When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favour.” ― Elon Musk

Dr. Quach is a graduate of Indiana University School of Optometry with Beta Sigma Kappa honors and Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelors Degree in Biology. She spent time in central Mexico serving the indigent. She served as a Captain in the Air Force, where she provided vision for military pilots and other airmen. She is a member of the California Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, and VSP.

She enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family on Disney Vacation Club Holidays.

I decided to work in the optometric field when l was in high school. Since l enjoy photography,the camera is similar to the eye.

I enjoy optometry because l am making a positive impact on society.

My hobbies include being an amateur astronomer,am an audiophile with my home theater system,do film photography ,going to the beach and an occasional bike ride.

I enjoy watching college football and college basketball,and some pro teams.

I enjoy watching documentaries on PBS,movies like Star Wars and drama.

I am considering going to Europe on my next vacation,as well as Big Sur/ Monterey in the near future.

I like all types of food.

She enjoys seeing patients of all ages, especially kids.  She first joined our team since 2022, first as a extern clinician, and now as an Optometrist.

When and why did you decide to work in the Optometric field?
At 17 years old, I enlisted into the Air Force Reserve and chose the job of Ophthalmic Technician. My technical training showed me how great it was to work in Optometry. From that point on, I studied towards becoming an Optometrist.

What do you enjoy about Optometry?
It brings me joy when a patient experiences clear vision for the first time when I show them their glasses prescription. They had no clue what they were missing. 

What do you enjoy in your current job?
I enjoy being able to educate patients about their eyes in English and Spanish.

Where did you go to school?
I earned my Bachelors of Science in Biological Science (Cell and Developmental) with a minor in Chemistry from California State University, Fullerton. Followed by my Doctor of Optometry degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Ca.

What are your hobbies?
During my spare time, I enjoy being with my loved ones, weight lifting, crafting, and photography.

Where do you plan for your next vacation?   
Camping by the beach with my husband and dog.   

Any favorite last words, advice, quotes of wisdom?
Please don’t take your eyes for granted. See an eye doctor every year, if possible, even if you see clearly.   
The American Optometric Association Clinical Practice Guidelines state, “First eye exam at 6-12 months, at least once between 3-5 years, before first grade, then annually thereafter.