A Vision R - Fontana
Fontana, CA
Effective May 3, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to A Vision R - Fontana, (Unlicensed) for failure to obtain an RDO registration and for engaging in the business of filling prescriptions of physicians and surgeons or optometrists prior to obtaining a registration. (BPC§§ 2564.91(a), 2556.5). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Boyle, Richard Bernard
Petaluma, CA
Effective May 13, 2022, a $1,250 a citation was issued to Richard Bernard Boyle, (OPT 5820) for failing to update his optometry license, not retaining patient records for seven years, failed to notify the Board in writing of changes to his primary practice where he is engaged in the practice of optometry, violating any provision of this chapter or any of the rules and regulations adopted by the Board, and for failure to maintain adequate and accurate records (BPC§§ 136(a); 3007; 3070(a); 3110(a); 3110(q)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Kingsolver, Stephanie Corinne (SLD 42780)
Petaluma, CA
Effective October 9, 2022, a $250 a citation was issued to Stephanie Corinne Kingsolver (SLD 42780), for making or giving false statements or information on her application to obtain licensure (BPC§2555.5(j)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

LensDirect.com
Garden City, NY
On July 15, 2022, a $7,500 citation was issued to LensDirect.com for the unlicensed practice of a contact lens dispensary selling and shipping contacts to California clients without a current and valid Non-Resident Ophthalmic Lens Dispenser (formerly known as a Non-Resident Contact Lens Seller) certification. PC §§ 2555.5(a), 2555.5(p), 2564.71(a). Click here to obtain a copy of the action

Licht, Paul (SLD 310)
Berkeley, CA
Effective June 13, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Paul Licht (SLD 310) for failing to update his Address of Record for his SLD registration, insurance fraud, fraud by an optician, and failure to return the certificate of registration to the Board no later than 10 calendar days after the change of ownership is completed (BPC §§136(a), 810(a)(2), 2555.5(e), and 2564.94(a)(1)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the profile.

Lim, Leyen (OPT 12233)
San Fernando, CA
On December 29, 2022, a $1,300 citation was issued to Leyen Lim (OPT 12233) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2020-2022 renewal cycle and certifying under penalty of perjury on her license renewal that the CE requirements were met (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(i)(j) and CCR §1536(b)) (BPC§§ 3059(e), 3110(a)(i)(j) and CCR §1536(b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Nueva Vision Optical, Inc.
Lynwood, CA
On July 6, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Nueva Vision Optical, Inc. for the commission of Fraud, Misrepresentation, or any act involving dishonestly or corruption that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of a registered optician; holding one’s self out as being able to perform or offering to perform, any professional services beyond the scope of the license authorized, and practicing without a valid, unrevoked, unexpired registration (BPC §§2555.5(a), (e), (o), and (p)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Phan, Tith V (SLD 40841)
Sacramento, CA
Effective December 8, 2022, a $500 citation was issued to Tith V. Phan (SLD 40841) with an address of record in Burbank, CA, for a Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime and Dangerous Use of Alcoholic Beverages (BPC§§2555.5(k)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

San Diego, Mark J (SLD 42881)
Palo Alto, CA
On December 1, 2022, a $750 citation was issued to Mark J San Diego (SLD 42881) for knowingly making false statements of material facts or knowingly omitting to state material facts in connection with the application for issuance of a Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration (BPC§§ 475(a)(1), 480(e), 2555.5(j)) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

See U Again Optical (Unregistered)
Gardena, CA
Effective October 29, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to See U Again Optical, (Unregistered) for operating an opticianry prior to obtaining a valid registration, advertising violations, and holding oneself out as being able to perform professional services as an optometrist  (BPC§§ 651(a), 3040(a), 2555.5(g), 2555.5(o), 2555.5(p), 2556.5 and 2564.91(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Site For Sore Eyes (RDO 71222)
Berkeley, CA
On June 13, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Site For Sore Eyes, (RDO 2434) for advertising the services of an optometrist, unregistered practice, engaging in the business of filling prescriptions of physicians and surgeons or optometrists prior to obtaining a registration, for not applying for a new registration and not engaging in the practice until the registration is issued, and further for failing to provide written notice of the change of ownership no later than 10 calendar days after the change of ownership is completed (BPC§§655(d)(5) and (6), 2555.5(p), 2556.5, 2564.91(a), and 2564.94(a)(2)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s profile.

Tang, Daniel S (OPT 11752)
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Effective February 4, 2022, a $1,000 citation was issued to Daniel Stepheson Tang (OPT 11752) for false advertising by advertising as having the certification to diagnose and treat glaucoma without first obtaining Glaucoma certification. (BPC §§3110(a)(e)(g) and (r)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Verb Eyeware LLC (RDO 71210)
West Hollywood, CA
Effective October 27, 2022, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Verb Eyewear LLC, (RDO 71210) for failing to obtain an RDO registration before opening for business, failure to display each certificate in a conspicuous place at the certified place of business, and for engaging in the business of filling prescriptions of physician and surgeons or optometrists prior to obtaining a registration (BPC §§2551, 2553, and 2556.5). The Citation was appealed and effective December 10, 2022, the citation was affirmed and the fine was reduced to $2,500.00. Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Zegarra Optical II
Panorama, CA
Effective April 21, 2022, a $2,500 citation was issued to Zegarra Optical II, (RDO 70666) for operating a spectacle and contact lens dispensary without a current and valid, RDO, Registered Dispensing Opticians registration. (BPC§§ 2564.91(a); 2556.5). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the registrant’s profile.

Becerra, Myra (SLD Applicant)
Effective January 12, 2022, the application for registration as a Registered Spectacle Lens Dispenser of Myra Becerra was denied based on Criminal Convictions for Identity Theft, Petty Theft, and Acts Warranting the Denial of Licensure (BPC §§475, 480, 490, 493, and 2559.2). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Hardy, David McCreery (SLD 41119)
Carmel Valley, CA
Effective December 17, 2022, the registration of David McCreery Hardy (SLD 41119), with an address of record in Carmel Valley, CA was revoked for a Criminal Conviction, and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§490(a), 2555.1, 2555.5(a)(k)(I), and 2557.1). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s profile.

Leventhal, Alan Harvey (OPT 6075)
Los Angeles, CA
Effective January 12, 2022, the license of Alan Harvey Leventhal (OPT 6075), with an address of record in Los Angeles, was revoked for multiple probation violations. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's/doctor's profile.

Smith, Loren Donnell (OPT 7354)
Berkeley, CA
On October 10, 2022, the license of Loren Donnell Smith (OPT 7354), with an address of record in Berkeley, CA. was revoked for multiple probation violations. Probationer Smith’s optometry license was placed on probation for five years, effective February 20, 2018, for a Criminal Conviction, and a Conviction Involving the Use of Alcohol (BPC §§3110(k) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Funnell, Thomas Roy (OPT 6924)
Ventura, CA
Effective December 31, 2022, the license of Thomas Roy Funnell (OPT 6924), with an address of record in Ventura, CA, was voluntarily surrendered.Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's/doctor's profile.

Isbill, Terry Kent (OPT 5085)
Sacramento, CA
Effective January 12, 2022, the license of Terry Kent Isbill (OPT 5085), with an address of record in Sacramento, CA, was voluntarily surrendered. Respondent’s optometry license was placed on probation effective August 6, 2021, for five years by Stipulated Settlement for Gross Negligence, Incompetence, and Failure to Maintain Adequate and Accurate Records (BPC §§3110 (a), (b), (d), and (q)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's/doctor's profile.