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Faria Islam, O.D. Optometrist DR. ISLAM received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California Berkeley's School of Optometry. As a student, Dr. Islam worked in a variety of optometric settings including community clinics, VA hospitals, and private practices. As a practicing optometrist, she has experience in ophthalmology, retail, and private practice. Dr. Islam is licensed in the use of diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and is certified by the National Board of Optometry in the treatment and management of ocular disease. Dr. Islam loves seeing patients of all ages and backgrounds! She enjoys getting to know all of her patients and designing prescriptions for them based on their lifestyle and occupational needs. In her free time, Dr. Islam enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband Joel. |
Cara Semino, O.D.
Optometrist
DR. SEMINO (seh-mee-n) raised in northern Wyoming. She earned her Bachelors in Kinesiology and Health Promotion on an academic scholarship at the University of Wyoming and later received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California. During optometry school, she found a passion for fitting contact lenses, co-managing refractive surgery, and treating ocular disease. Pursuing that passion, Dr. Semino completed her residency in Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease at the Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health system. During this time, she won second place for best Residency Forum Presentation for her paper on the management of Preseptal Cellulitis involving Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus. Prior to joining the team here, she has been a clinical instructor and clinician for the Indian Health system, educating residents and optometry school students as they progressed in their own optometry careers. Dr. Semino is licensed in the use of diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and is certified by the National Board of Optometry in the treatment and management of ocular disease.
Dr. Semino has spent her life focused on being active and living a healthy lifestyle. She has spent most of her time dedicated to expanding her knowledge in the field of optometry and prides herself on getting to know each patient she meets as an individual. She loves to give back and has volunteered her time to several humanitarian organizations. When not practicing optometry, you can find Dr. Semino on her paddle board in the Newport harbor, hiking on a nearby trail, or learning a new hobby.
Optometrist
DR. SEMINO (seh-mee-n) raised in northern Wyoming. She earned her Bachelors in Kinesiology and Health Promotion on an academic scholarship at the University of Wyoming and later received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California. During optometry school, she found a passion for fitting contact lenses, co-managing refractive surgery, and treating ocular disease. Pursuing that passion, Dr. Semino completed her residency in Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease at the Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health system. During this time, she won second place for best Residency Forum Presentation for her paper on the management of Preseptal Cellulitis involving Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus. Prior to joining the team here, she has been a clinical instructor and clinician for the Indian Health system, educating residents and optometry school students as they progressed in their own optometry careers. Dr. Semino is licensed in the use of diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and is certified by the National Board of Optometry in the treatment and management of ocular disease.
Dr. Semino has spent her life focused on being active and living a healthy lifestyle. She has spent most of her time dedicated to expanding her knowledge in the field of optometry and prides herself on getting to know each patient she meets as an individual. She loves to give back and has volunteered her time to several humanitarian organizations. When not practicing optometry, you can find Dr. Semino on her paddle board in the Newport harbor, hiking on a nearby trail, or learning a new hobby.
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