Hwang, David Chien-Ta (OPT 14044)
Orange, CA
On February 11, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to David Chien-Ta Hwang (OPT 14044) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021-2023 renewal cycle (BPC§§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctors profile.

Mione, Robert Douglas (unregistered)
Los Angeles, CA
On January 7, 2025, a $1,000 modified citation was issued to Robert Douglas Mione (unlicensed) for the unregistered practice of fitting and dispensing spectacle lenses to a customer and misrepresenting himself as being able to do so as a registered dispensing optician by his actions and his business card. (BPC §§ 2556.5, 2559.1(a)(1), 2564.90, 2543(a)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Soss, Edward H. (SLD and RDO applicant)
San Francisco, CA
On January 29, 2025, a $5,000.00 citation was issued to Edward H. Soss (SLD and RDO applicant), for practicing optometry without an Optometrist license, practicing opticianry without the appropriate registrations, fitting and adjusting spectacle lenses without a Spectacle Lens Dispenser registration, fitting and adjusting contact lenses without a Contact Lens Dispenser registration, and dispensing prescription lenses without a Registered Dispensing Ophthalmic Business registration (BPC §§3040(a), 3110(s), 2543(a), 2555.5(p), 2556.5, 2559.1(a), 2560, 2564.90, and 2564.91(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action

Tong, Khanh Kristine (OPT 11759)
Westminster, CA
On January 16, 2025, a $650.00 citation was issued to Khanh Kristine Tong (OPT 11759) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021-2023 renewal. (BPC §§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR §§ 1536(b) and (l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctors profile.

Tseng, Cary S. Y. (OPT 10867)
Alhambra, CA
On January 30, 2025, a $650 citation was issued to Cary S. Y. Tseng (OPT 10867) for failing to meet the continuing optometric education (CE) requirements within the 2021-2023 renewal cycle (BPC§§ 3110(a), 3059(e), and CCR § 1536(l)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor's profile.

Garcia Vasquez, Guillermo Enrique (SLD# 41195, CLD#8450)
Manteca, CA
On February 4, 2025, an Accusation was filed against the license of Guillermo Enrique Garcia Vasquez (SLD 41195, CLD 8450), for a criminal conviction of Driving Under the Influence and Dangerous Use of Alcohol (BPC §§490, 2555.1, 2555.5(a), (k), (l) and CCR §1399.270).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's SLD profile,Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's CLD profile.

Tien, Peter (OPT 33489)
Burbank, CA
On July 8, 2024, Peter Tien (OPT 33489), with an address of record in Burbank, CA, filed a Petition for Early Termination of Probation (Petition). The Respondent's license was placed on probation for three years. A quorum of the California State Board of Optometry heard the Petition on December 6, 2024. The Petition was granted and is effective February 28, 2025. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or to view the doctor’s profile.

Young, Lawrence Edwin (OPT 8618)
Coarsegold, CA
Effective February 20, 2025, the license of Lawrence Edwin Young (OPT 8618), with an address of record in Coarsegold, CA, was voluntarily surrendered. Respondent's optometry license was placed on probation effective October 26, 2023, for five years by Stipulated Settlement for Sexual Abuse, Misconduct, or Relations with a Patient, Unprofessional Conduct (BPC § 3110(m)(2)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's/doctor's profile.