Dr. Gary Strickland
Dr. Strickland took over Family Vision Center six years ago and has been practicing for twelve years. Our patients and staff love the energy he brings on a daily basis. He enjoys his job and it shows! He loves seeing patients of all ages and takes great pride in delivering the best eye care in Ventura County. Being certified in medical optometry, he treats glaucoma, co-manages patients with macular degeneration, treats ocular emergencies, and helps his patients see clearly with glasses and contacts. He's really a fun guy, but he takes your vision very seriously. Being born in New Jersey, Dr....
Dr. Gary Lax
Dr. Gary Lax received his Bachelors degree from Cal State Northridge. He then went on to complete his education in optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry where he graduated cum laude. He was certified to diagnose, manage and treat eye disease in 1998. His friendly "How can I help you?" greeting is an expression of his desire to find the answer to your vision related problems and resolve them in the most efficient way. When not in the office, he enjoys reading, golf and spending time with his wife Sally, their two children and his grand children....
Dr. Miran Kim
Dr. Miran J. Kim joined Family Vision Center in 2021 after leaving her private practice of many years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Berkeley and her Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. After graduating, she started her own private practice in Los Angeles. While she was managing her practice, she also worked with the highly reputable ophthalmologists of the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA where she further gained knowledge and skills working with patients in the specialized area of strabismus. In 2003, she moved to Thousand Oaks where she opened...
Dr. Stuart Heller
After 45 years of serving the Camarillo and Ventura communities, Dr. Heller has retired and wishes all his friends and loyal patients the best. He hands his torch over to Dr. Strickland and Dr. Lax to continue providing the excellent care which Family Vision Optometric Center is known for. Join us in wishing Dr. Heller a relaxing and well-deserved retirement. ...
Dr. Jon Sills
Dr. Jon Sills founded Family Vision Center 40 years ago and made it into the great eye care family it is today. It took him a long time to find a doctor who could even come close to offering the level of eye care that he provides, but he is confident in Dr. Strickland and says he reminds him of himself 20 years ago. So, he passes on the torch and wishes all his patients the very best, with these kind words: "It has been a long and terrific journey with Family Vision Center. I've watched my patients grow and...

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