North Tustin Ave Optometric takes care to operate each and every day under our core values: respect, integrity, compassion, excellence, and teamwork. Your vision is our passion, and we want to ensure that you get the best possible care so that you can enjoy clear, comfortable vision.
Something for Everyone
We carry a wide variety of high-end frames and sunglass brands, making it easy to find something that celebrates your unique style.
We understand that you want to protect your eyes while also turning heads, which is why we carry luxury styles like RayBan, Coach, Tory Burch, and more!
More Than a Clinic
North Tustin Ave Optometric proudly takes part in charitable giving, and our team regularly volunteers in support of our community.
Rotary International
We proudly support Rotary International, a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers working to implement lasting change across the world. Partnering with Rotary International allows us to take an active role in making the world a better place.
Door of Faith Orphanage
Once a year, we make a trip to the Door of Faith Orphanage in Baja California to provide the children with no-cost eye exams and glasses. We understand the hardships that these children face, and believe that everyone should be able to access optometric care regardless of their income level.
Dr. Hsieh is a born and raised Orange County native. She graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology before traveling to the Bay Area to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. Her extensive training includes clinical externships at San Francisco VA Medical Center, Vandenberg Air Force Base in Lompoc, CA, Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA, Meredith Morgan Eye Center in Berkeley, CA, and OMNI Eye Services in New Jersey.
Dr. Hsieh is a glaucoma certified optometrist, licensed by the State Board of Optometry in California. She is experienced in the detection, treatment, and management of eye diseases including glaucoma, cataracts, allergies, and dry eyes. In addition to prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, Dr. Hsieh provides high-quality care for patients with a wide variety of eye conditions, as well as patients who have undergone LASIK and cataract surgery. Dr. Hsieh is a member of the American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, and Orange County Optometric Society.
Dr. Hsieh is dedicated to providing quality care and education to patients of their vision and eye health. When not caring for her patients, she enjoys traveling, trying out new restaurants, drinking coffee, and spending quality time with her fiancé, friends, and family.
Dr. Emerick “Rick” Nakasone, O.D., Optometrist
Dr. Nakasone was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii, but currently resides in Santa Ana (North Tustin), California. He has been an optometrist for more than 20 years, and an Orange County resident even longer, so he understands the wants and needs of the eclectic lifestyles here in the OC.
He graduated from Orange County’s very own Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, CA, is an Eagle Scout, and was enlisted in the United States Army for three years.
Dr. Nakasone is married and has three successful children and five grandchildren (and counting).
In his spare time, Dr. Nakasone loves track racing, even getting the fastest time at 1st Performance Driving School at Willow Springs Raceway.
“We are your friendly neighborhood private practice serving Santa Ana, Tustin, and the County of Orange for more than 20 years. We are here to help your vision needs or refer you to someone who can. Thank you for trusting us with your vision & eyes.
Aloha,
Dr. Emerick “Rick” Nakasone .”
James Mares, Optician
James got his start in the eye care industry at an early age. He has taken on various roles from being an ophthalmic technician, front office receptionist, and to finally being an optician. He enjoys helping patients choose frames that are functional and fashionable. He strives to give the best patient care and helps narrow down the best lens options for patients’ daily lifestyles. When James is not working, he enjoys reading books, listening to music, and spending time with his girlfriend and their english bulldog.
Jody Kamifuji, Patient Care Specialist
I’ve been so fortunate to work in the optometry business for the past 9 years with wonderful Doctors and co-workers who are so knowledgeable in their profession. I am so proud to be a part of a team that is caring and wants best for the patients. Work hard and have fun is what we do.
Born and raised on Oahu, transplanted to sunny Southern California and living here with my husband, daughter, son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and grand doggies.
I love; walks, going to Angel games, listening to Country and Hawaiian music, learning to dance the hula and spending time with my family (here and on Oahu).