Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometrists in Costa Mesa, CA
At Newport Mesa Optometry, we take pride in delivering exceptional optometric care to Costa Mesa, CA, and surrounding communities. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing comprehensive eye health services, combining advanced technology with personalized attention. With decades of collective experience, we specialize in addressing a wide range of ocular needs, from routine exams to complex disease management. Our commitment to patient-centered care ensures every visit is comfortable and informative, fostering long-term trust and satisfaction.By staying at the forefront of industry advancements, we offer solutions like specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and dry eye therapies tailored to individual needs. Our practice emphasizes transparency, education, and accessibility, ensuring patients feel empowered in their eye health journey. With flexible scheduling and a focus on community well-being, we strive to be the regions most trusted partner in vision care.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lens Exams
Specialty Contact Lenses
Myopia Management
Dry Eye Treatment
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Cataract Evaluation
Glaucoma Testing
Macular Degeneration Screening
Computer Vision Syndrome Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in comprehensive and specialty eye care.
- Our team utilizes cutting-edge technology for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.
- We provide personalized care plans tailored to each patient's unique ocular needs.
- Our practice emphasizes patient education and preventive eye health strategies.
- We maintain a welcoming environment with flexible scheduling for family-friendly care.
What people say
Friendly and knowledgeable
Great selection of frames
Smooth check-in
Open on Saturdays
Thorough exam process
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our thorough eye exams assess vision acuity, eye health, and systemic health indicators. Using advanced diagnostic tools, we detect early signs of ocular diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Ideal for patients of all ages seeking preventive care and vision correction solutions.
Dry Eye Treatment
We offer FDA-approved therapies for chronic dry eye, including IPL light therapy and amniotic drops. Treatments target inflammation and improve tear production for lasting relief. Personalized plans address underlying causes like Meibomian gland dysfunction.
Myopia Management
Specialized programs slow myopia progression in children using orthokeratology and multifocal lenses. Evidence-based approaches reduce long-term risks of high myopia-related complications. Regular monitoring ensures optimal treatment outcomes.
Specialty Contact Lenses
We provide scleral, hybrid, and rigid gas-permeable lenses for complex conditions like keratoconus. Custom fittings ensure comfort and visual clarity for patients with corneal irregularities or severe dry eye.
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Annual retinal exams detect early vascular changes in diabetic patients. Non-invasive imaging identifies leakage or abnormal blood vessel growth to prevent vision loss. Co-management with specialists ensures comprehensive care.
People
Dr. Jeffrey Safarik
Optometrist
Dr. Safarik graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1988. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in pre- and post-operative care for LASIK and cataract surgeries. He previously directed quality assurance for 15 clinics and focuses on ocular disease management.
Dr. Alexander Turk
Associate Optometrist
Dr. Turk earned his Doctor of Optometry from SCCO in 2018. He completed externships in diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma management. His expertise includes specialty contact lenses and collaborative care with ophthalmologists for complex cases.
Dr. Jacqueline Vu
Optometrist
Dr. Vu graduated from SCCO with honors in 2016. She specializes in myopia management and dry eye treatment, with externship experience at Minnesota Eye Consultants. She volunteers with vision mission trips and mentors through the Asian American Optometric Society.
Monica Safarik
Director of Operations
Monica oversees daily operations and eyelid hygiene services. With extensive practice management experience, she ensures efficient patient care coordination and maintains high clinical standards across all services.
Questions
What services does Newport Mesa Optometry offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact lenses, dry eye treatments, myopia management, and screening for ocular diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
How often should I get an eye exam?
The American Optometric Association recommends exams every 1-2 years depending on age and health. Diabetic patients and children require annual screenings for optimal eye health.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major vision and medical insurance plans. Contact our office for specific coverage details and verification prior to your appointment.
What makes your dry eye treatment unique?
We offer FDA-approved options like IPL therapy and iLux, combined with personalized care plans targeting the root cause of chronic dry eye symptoms.
