Avani Patel, O. D., F. A. A. O., is proud to provide the Los Alamitos and surrounding communities with best-in-class optometric services.

 

Dr. Patel is a graduate of University of California, Irvine and The Southern California College of Optometry, as well as the Low Vision residency program at The Center for the Partially Sighted. She is TPA (Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent) certified.

 

She began private practice in 1995, opening Alamitos Eye care in 2003.  Dr. Patel brings many years of experience and innovative eye care technology to each patient. Her practice includes full scope primary eye care, plus LASIK co-management, contact lenses, detecting and diagnosing eye diseases, pediatric and geriatric low-vision services, education and patient compliance. Using the latest technology, Dr. Patel is committed to evaluating, diagnosing and treating eye health issues, putting the “care” back in eye care!

 

Additionally, Dr. Patel

• Manages the Low Vision rehabilitative program at Long Beach Memorial Hospital as the primary eye care provider for the legally blind. She evaluates visually impaired patients for low vision services and treatment options to enhance remaining sight with specialized optical and devices (refractive, microscopic, telescopic, electronic devices, etc.) and refers patients for additional care/support in activities for daily living.
•  Speaks at professional organizations meetings and seminars to continue to contribute to the knowledge base of practitioners, teaching professionals and patients.
• Volunteers to perform vision screenings and in-services for local community organizations and schools.
• Volunteers at an on-going community based program, which she helped to develop, servicing low income, uninsured children in a collaborative effort with St. Mary’s Hospital and Long Beach Unified School District.