Hi There! I’m Yvette Diaz, OD

San Diego Eye Doctor

Thanks for visiting! I'm your local Optometrist of San Diego. Explore my site to learn more about me, my background and what I have to offer. If you have questions or would like to discuss an opportunity to work together, feel free to get in touch.

Where to find me

Santee Vision Care Center Optometry

Vision to Learn

Warby Parker Fashion Valley/Carlsbad

Bio

My Story

Hello there, I am a licensed optometrist from Marshall B Ketchum University College of Optometry. I am excited for the future of optometry and ready to make a difference.

I was born and raised in sunny San Diego and have returned to my home town to practice and serve my community.

I have depended on refractive correction since I was 10 years old so I know the impact vision can have on everyday life to future prospects. I strive to provide every patient with the best care, hospitality and education. I am always willing to share my knowledge and learn from others.

Keep exploring my site to learn more about me, and reach out directly with any questions.

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Education

Marshall B. Ketchum University

Doctor of Optometry
CA Licensed

UC Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts: Integrative Biology
Focus in Human Biology

Qualifications & Skills

Licensure and TPA Certification
Myopia Control
Pediatrics
Special populations
Glaucoma Management
Scleral Lens
Clinical Spanish
CPR Certified
EMR Experience (Compulink, ExamWriter, and Genesis)

Clinical Experience

Roles & Responsibilities

Optometric Extern

University Eye Center at Ketchum Health
Performed comprehensive exams on all ages, contact lens fitting, vision therapy sessions and low vision, gaining clinical experience in ocular pathology, vision therapy and trialing low vision devices.

Optometric Extern

Naval Medical Center San Diego
Performed comprehensive eye exams on military personnel, gaining clinical experience in efficiency and exposure to individuals in physically demanding careers.

Optometric Extern

Castle Family Eye Center

Performed comprehensive eye exams on all ages, glaucoma and diabetic exams on an underserved hispanic population in Atwater California, gaining clinical experience in diagnostic, treatment and management of glaucoma, diabetes, dry eye, and other ocular pathology.

Optometric Extern

University Eye Center Los Angeles
Performed comprehensive eye exams on the underserved hispanic population in Los Angeles, gaining clinical experience with pediatric and special populations with conditions like autism, Down Syndrome and ROP.

Ophthalmic Technician

May 2019- November 2019

Ketchum Health
* Assisted in imaging for glaucoma exams and QTC Exams
* OCT California, OCT Daytona, Cirrus OCT, Avanti OCT trained
* Eidon, HRT, Octopus Perimetry trained

Research Assistant

February 2019 - May 2019

Marshall B. Ketchum University

* Review research articles

* Create summary of articles for reference at a later date
* Present research findings and answer questions regarding those findings

Ophthalmic Technician

March 2018- July 2018

Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute

* Medical History scribe
* Instruct patients about LASIK, PRK, and cataract procedures

* Oculus, Lipiflow, Topography, and Optovue OCT trained

Optometric Assistant/Vision Therapy Assistant

March 2017- October 2017

San Diego Center for Vision Care

* Prepared vision therapy activities and take home equipment
* Pre-tested patients (i.e. auto-refraction, visual fields, depth perception and color tests)

* Lensometry skills (manual and automatic)

Optometric Assistant

August 2014- May 2016

Golden Gate Optometry

* Pre-tested patients on Humphrey VF
* Billed services to insurances (VSP, Eyemed, Medicare)
* Frame selection and lens options, Glasses Adjustments
* Lensometry skills and experience neutralizing gas permeable contact lenses