Optometrist (Optometric Center for Family Vision Care and Vision Therapy) - San Carlos, CA

Optometric Center for Family Vision Care and Vision Therapy in San Carlos, California, is seeking an Associate Optometrist to join its respected, family-oriented private practice. This is a meaningful opportunity for a seasoned professional or a motivated recent graduate eager to grow clinically while providing personalized care in a practice known for compassion, advanced technology, and specialized services.

About the Practice

Founded more than 75 years ago by Frank Mann, OD, Optometric Center for Family Vision Care and Vision Therapy has been a trusted part of the San Carlos community for decades. Dr. Carole Hong has served as an owner for over 30 years, and Dr. Cynthia Huang joined as partner in 2023. The practice specializes in vision therapy and rehabilitation, sports vision, myopia management, dry eye care, specialty contact lens fittings, neuro-visual rehabilitation, and evidence-based treatment plans designed to support children, athletes, brain injury survivors, and patients with complex visual needs.

The team includes 2 part-time associates and 3 full-time doctors, fostering a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach with a strong commitment to raising the standard of vision care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, including routine exams, diagnosis and management of ocular disease, glasses and contact lens prescriptions, and ocular emergency care.
• Co-manage LASIK and cataract procedures.
• Support specialty services such as myopia management, dry eye care, binocular vision evaluations, vision therapy, and neuro-visual rehabilitation (training available as needed).
• Deliver thoughtful, personalized care using advanced technology, including Optos Daytona, Zeiss FDT, Myah Corneal Topographer and Biometry, Meibography, Neurolens, Crystal PM EHR, and vision therapy tools.
• Build long-term relationships with patients and their families.

Requirements

• Optometry license in California.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable caring for patients of all ages and visual needs.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with advancements in optometry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in vision therapy, myopia management, or dry eye care (preferred but not required).

Schedule

This role begins part-time at approximately 8–16 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid vacation.
• IRA with matching up to 4%.
• Health benefits for employees who work 32+ hours per week.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Continuing education allowance.
• AOA/COA and/or specialty organization dues (e.g., OVDRA).
• Liability insurance.

About San Carlos

Known as the “City of Good Living,” San Carlos offers a welcoming Peninsula lifestyle with a close-knit community and convenient access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Residents enjoy a lively, walkable downtown, local restaurants and shops, community events, parks, trails, and nearby outdoor escapes.