Office Mission Statement
We, the doctors and staff at Family Vision Care Optometrics are committed to...
Improving the quality of life for our community by providing the highest quality eye care services and products.
Meeting and exceeding our patients visual needs through lifetime relationships in a warm, nurturing environment.
Dr. Gary M. Louie
Dr. Gary M. Louie is a 5th generation Californian and was born and raised here in the East Bay Area! He graduated with Highest Honors from the University of California at Berkeley and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He then received his doctorate in Optometry in 1979 from the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry. Dr. Louie has been serving the vision and health needs of our community since 1980 when he first came to Union City. During those years he also was the staff optometrist at the U.S. Guard Support Center Alameda for 19 years. Dr. Louie also served as an Expert Examiner for the State Board of Optometry assisting in evaluating the clinical skills of optometric candidates applying for licensure to practice optometry in California.
Dr. Katherine Lee
Dr. Katherine Lee always enjoyed visiting her eye doctor as a child. She developed a passion for health care and spent her youth volunteering at hospitals where she learned the importance of empathy. Dr. Lee graduated from UC Irvine, and then earned her Doctorate of Optometry (O.D.) degree from Southern California College of Optometry. She completed her externship training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center, and Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Lee is also certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and the California State Board of Optometry. She is licensed to treat and manage dry eye, eye infections, and ocular diseases including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.
Dr. Lee loves working with children and has performed many school vision screenings. She was also part of a medical team that traveled to El Salvador to provide healthcare services for a children's orphanage and underserved communities. Each year, Dr. Lee volunteers at Remote Area Medical to better serve her community. Dr. Lee is excited to be part of Family Vision Care Optometry! She is committed to providing the best eye care for all her patients, and looks forward to serving you and your family. She also speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. Outside of the exam room, Dr. Lee enjoys photography, playing video games with her husband, and hiking all over the Bay Area.
Dr. Lee loves working with children and has performed many school vision screenings. She was also part of a medical team that traveled to El Salvador to provide healthcare services for a children's orphanage and underserved communities. Each year, Dr. Lee volunteers at Remote Area Medical to better serve her community. Dr. Lee is excited to be part of Family Vision Care Optometry! She is committed to providing the best eye care for all her patients, and looks forward to serving you and your family. She also speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. Outside of the exam room, Dr. Lee enjoys photography, playing video games with her husband, and hiking all over the Bay Area.
Dr. Julie Chen
Dr. Julie Chen grew up in southern California and graduated from UCLA with honors. In 2000, she graduated from UC Berkeley school of Optometry and went on to complete a residency program in geriatrics and primary care optometry at the West Los Angeles Veterans' Medical Center. Dr. Chen is a fellow of American Academy of Optometry and is fluent in Mandarin. Dr. Chen is married with two children who are her pride and joy. In her spare time, she enjoys classical music, hiking, and traveling. Taking care of patients' vision and eye health is a privilege to Dr. Chen.
Opticians & Staff
Our staff is composed of experienced opticians capable of fulfilling your needs. They are eager to help you with your glasses repairs, adjustments, and frame selections. Our opticians have over 25 years experience.
Aileen, Laura, Vicky, Maureen, Rita, Leslie, Jessica, & Phillip.
Aileen, Laura, Vicky, Maureen, Rita, Leslie, Jessica, & Phillip.