meet our optometrists and staff members

  Connie K. Wang, OD

Dr. Connie Wang completed both her Doctor of Optometry and Bachelor of Science degree at the University of California, Berkeley. She has been in practice for over 30 years. Dr. Wang specializes in contact lens, geriatric, and pediatric optometry. She is certified in Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA) and Refactive Surgery (LASIK) Co-Management.

Dr. Wang is currently a member of the American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, and the Alameda-Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society.  Outside of work, Dr. Wang loves classical music, travel, and cooking. She is a mother of three children, two daughters and a son.

Dr. Wang enjoys spending her time with her family and friends, entertaining them with the fruits of her cooking and staying active by going on hikes together.  She is bilingual and speaks fluent Mandarin.

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               Yong Chen

 Yong Chen is our office manager and head optician. He manages the optical portion of our office. He has a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley.  And he is very skilled with repairs, adjustments, and dispensing of eyeglasses.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and watching sporting events.

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Christian VaZquez

Christian Vazquez is our optical technician. He  joined East Bay Optometry in August of 2016 after graduating with a B.S. in biology from the University of California, Berkeley as a premed student.

Christian is responsible for auto-refracting and testing eye pressure for glaucoma. He also performs retinal imaging and visual field tests as part of a comprehensive eye exam. Once the examination is complete, Christian helps our patients pick out the perfect eye wear for their face shape and prescription needs.

Christian also trains new contact lens patients on how to handle their lenses. When you pick up your glasses, rest assured he will make sure your eye wear fits properly and provides optimal comfort and visual acuity. If your glasses are in need of a repair or adjustment, he will have you fixed up in no time. For our Spanish-speaking patients, Christian is bilingual and fluent in the language.

When he is not in the office, he enjoys riding his bike, listening to music, and playing with his cat, Mac.

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Angelica Estrella

Angelica Estrella is our optometric administrator/frame specialist. She graduated from Saint Mary's College in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Performing Arts/Music. She has volunteered in many clinical and educational settings as an undergraduate.  She is currently a second year student attending optometry school at the University of California, Berkeley to become an optometrist. Angelica enjoys assisting patients with pre-testing, frame selection, and dispensing eyeglasses. She also adjusts and repairs eyeglasses. 
 
In her spare time, she enjoys running and playing the clarinet.

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      Jackie Nemanic

Jackie Nemanic is our office receptionist. She has been working in the office for 15 years. Jackie enjoys assisting patients with pre-testing, selecting frames, authorizing vision benefits, and recalling our patients for their yearly exams. She is also our contact lens training specialist. 

In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, entertaining, and playing with her dog.

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veronica polyakova

Veronica Polyakova is one of our student interns/receptionists for the office. She is a recent 2017 graduate of UC Davis and double majored in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior and International Relations.  She enjoys helping patients with frame selections and assisting them in pre-visit exams. In her free time, Veronica enjoys hiking, drawing, volunteering, and cooking.

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