Business Details
27 Years
experience
Comprehensive Eye Care & Optometry Services in Alameda
Marina Village Optometry has been dedicated to providing the highest quality of optometric care in Alameda, CA since 1999. Our team of experienced doctors offers comprehensive eye examinations, advanced contact lens fittings, and LASIK pre- and post-operative management. With an on-site optical lab, we ensure quick eyeglass turnaround times while providing personalized styling assistance with our frame specialists. We specialize in refractive testing, binocular vision evaluation, and medical treatment for conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and dry eye. Our practice maintains partnerships with major insurance providers including VSP, Eyemed, and Medicare.Located in vibrant West Alameda, we serve patients of all ages with infant and preschool examinations. Our staff prioritizes patient education about ocular health and treatment options. We maintain the latest diagnostic technologies like retinal photography and OCT tomography. Our commitment to community extends through personalized service and convenient appointment scheduling. With over 25 years of combined experience, our doctors remain dedicated to advancing their clinical expertise through continuing education. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive solution for all vision care needs in a welcoming environment.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lens Fittings
LASIK Co-Management
Eyeglass Prescriptions
Optical Lab Services
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive eye exams including medical evaluations
- In-house optical lab for quick eyeglass turnaround
- Experienced doctors with 25+ years combined experience
- Wide selection of stylish frames and sunglasses
- Participate in major insurance plans including VSP and Medicare
Services
Eye Examinations
We conduct comprehensive eye exams that include refractive testing for nearsightedness and farsightedness, binocular vision evaluation, and screening for eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Our doctors also perform specialized testing for diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. Infant and preschool eye examinations ensure early detection of vision issues, while retinal photography and OCT tomography provide advanced diagnostic capabilities.
Contact Lens Fittings
Our practice offers specialized contact lens fittings for disposable lenses, colored contacts, and multifocal solutions. We provide monovision and bifocal fittings, plus advanced options like gas permeable and SynergEyes hybrid lenses. Our inventory includes CooperVision Biofinity and Acuvue Oasys 1-day and 2-week multipacks, with expert guidance for optimal comfort and vision correction.
LASIK Co-Management
We provide comprehensive LASIK management including pre-operative screening and post-operative care. Our doctors perform detailed evaluations to determine candidacy for refractive surgery, offering consultations about procedure options and expected outcomes. We maintain co-management relationships with local surgical centers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care throughout the LASIK process.
Eyeglass Prescriptions
Our optical department fills prescriptions for corrective eyewear including polarized, transitions, and customized progressive lenses. We carry premium brands like Oakley, Ray-Ban, and 7Eye with Zeiss and Crizal anti-reflective coatings. Safety frames with sideshields and sports-specific eyewear options are available for specialized needs.
Optical Lab Services
With an on-site optical laboratory, we offer same-day and next-day service for most prescriptions. Our technical team processes lenses in-house using advanced equipment to ensure precision and quality. This capability enables faster turnaround times while maintaining strict quality control standards for all finished eyewear products.
People
Chris Young, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Chris Young earned his doctorate from University of Houston College of Optometry in 1995. He has practiced in Alameda since 1999, focusing on comprehensive vision care and medical eye health assessments. He maintains active membership with professional organizations to stay current with clinical advancements.
Katherine Makedonsky, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Katherine Makedonsky graduated from UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 2017. Her experience includes primary care optometry and veterans' eye care services. She specializes in contact lens fittings and comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages.
Sharon Ung, ABOC
Optician
Sharon Ung became certified by the American Board of Opticianry in 2009. With over 10 years at Marina Village Optometry, she provides expert frame styling and lens recommendations. Her technical knowledge ensures patients receive optimal eyewear solutions matched to their vision needs.
Jackie Rosales
Optometric Assistant
Jackie Rosales brings organizational expertise to our front office. As a Coast Guard spouse and mother of three, she understands work-life balance while maintaining professional excellence in patient scheduling and administrative support functions.
Sherese Herr
Patient Care Coordinator
Sherese Herr provides compassionate patient support with over 7 years in healthcare. Born in Hawaii, she focuses on making patients feel comfortable while managing check-in procedures and answering vision care questions with warm professionalism.
Questions
What optometric services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, LASIK co-management, eyeglass prescriptions, and optical solutions with on-site lens processing.
Do you accept my vision insurance?
We participate with VSP, Eyemed, TriWest, Medical Eye Services, Medicare, and Tricare for medical eye services. Check your specific coverage details with us.
Are eye exams available for children?
Yes, we offer specialized infant and preschool eye examinations to detect vision issues early and ensure proper developmental visual health monitoring.
How quickly can I get my eyeglasses?
With our in-house optical lab, most prescriptions can be completed same-day or next-day depending on lens complexity and availability.
Do you offer emergency eye care?
We recommend contacting us during business hours for urgent eye issues. For after-hours emergencies, consult your local urgent care center.
What frame selection do you carry?
Our optical department features stylish adult frames, children's eyewear, sports-specific designs, safety glasses, and premium brands like Oakley and Ray-Ban.
Reviews (3)
Juan Funes
Feb 11, 2021
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My doc for the past 15 years. His staff also rocks. Good selection of frames and their fittings are always good. They always seem to have new equipment to keep up with the times. Highly recommend.
Matt O'Brien
Dec 03, 2017
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Have been coming to Marina Optometry for the last 10 years and every experience has been more than positive. It is great to go somewhere and see familiar faces (thank you, Sharen!) and have them remember you. Dr Young has been excellent and has given me a lot of info on my eyes. My glasses came in more than a week early and I was communicated with regularly. If you are looking for a reliable, professional and excellent optometry office, this is the place!
Bryan Boyle
Aug 21, 2017
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Very professional place, yet maintains a small, friendly office atmosphere amenable to serving the needs of families. We used to live nearer to Alameda, but we trust Dr. Young and his staff so much that my family still goes to MV Optometry even though we now live on the Peninsula. Availability of Saturday appointments is family-friendly as well!
