John J. Riggs, O.D., F.A.A.O. Born in Kansas, Dr. Riggs spent most of his childhood in the Los Angeles area. He graduated from Whittier College in 1977 with a degree in Chemistry. In 1981 he received his O.D. degree and was in the top fourth of his class. His private practice started in 1983. For several years he was Optometry Director at a community clinic in San Diego. In 1990 he became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. In 1996 he served as an Expert Examiner for the State Board of Optometry. He received the San Diego County Optometric Society Optometrist of the Year award in 2005. In 2008 he was the President of the San Diego County Optometric Society. Dr. Riggs and his wife attend Seacoast Community Church in Encinitas. |
Mercedes Mercedes started as our front office manager in June 2006 after completing a nine month 40 hour per week Medical Receptionist/Billing Clerk course. Excited by the optical field, she then completed a year course at Palomar College's ROP Optical Technician program and is now employed as our Optometric Assistant. She is in charge of the optical department and performs pretesting, visual fields, and fundus photos. In addition to pursuing her ABO certificate, she enjoys spending free time with her daughter Natalia. |
Christy Christy is our new front office receptionist and billing clerk. After 6 years of service in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, Christy decided to return to college. She is currently finishing her A.A. degree in Liberal Arts at Mira Costa College. Prior to moving to California, Christy and her Marine husband were stationed in South Carolina where she worked as an Assistant Office Manager at an optometry office. When she is not in school, Christy is happy to greet customers with a friendly smile, make appointments, and obtain insurance authorizations. In her spare time, she likes to go camping and hiking with her husband and two German shepherd dogs. |
Optical Boutique |
Designer Frames These are a few of our Ete frames from Optylux. For more info go to www.optylux.com. |
Pretesting |
Children's Cycloplegic Retinoscopy |
Tonometry (Pressure Test For Glaucoma) |
Punctal Occlusion For Dry Eye |
Channel 8 Live InfantSee Interview |
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Family Eyecare Center |
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