Bio

Dr. Fisher completed her Doctorate of Optometry at UC Berkeley. She also completed a residency in Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation at the State University of New York College of Optometry. During her residency, she worked extensively with children on the autism spectrum and with special needs. In addition, she had extensive training in treating patients with Acquired Brain Injury, as well as Vestibular Dysfunction. Dr. Fisher has been an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Binocular Vision clinic at UCBSO since 2015. She also works part time at Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Fisher is a Bay Area native, and grew up in Moraga, California. She currently lives in Oakland with her husband, and she has a daughter (age 3.5 years) and son (age 15 months). She loves hiking, going to the zoo, and fruit picking with her kids (strawberry, cherry, pumpkin to name a few!).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology,
      University of California Berkeley

Doctor of Optometry
      UC Berkeley School of Optometry

Residency
      State University of New York, College of Optometry
      in Vision therapy and Vision rehabilitation

Current practice

UC Berkeley Optometry
Binocular Vision Clinic
200 Minor Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
http://www.caleyecare.org/general-info/our-clinics

Kaiser Permanente
3772 Howe St.
Oakland, CA 94611

Email: acccos.legislation@gmail.com

Co-Director of Legislation
Page Yarwood, OD

Bio

Dr. Yarwood has been practicing since 1976. He retired from Kaiser Permanente Oakland after 35 years and serving as Chief of Optometry for 28 years. He is currently practicing at Iris Eye Center in Oakland, since 2011.

Dr. Yarwood has served as President of the California Optometric Association, Alameda Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society, Bay Area Optometric Council and was bestowed as Optometrist of the Year by the COA and ACCCOS. He has been a member of the American Academy for Optometry for over 25 years.

Dr. Yarwood has been an Art Docent with the Oakland Museum of California and served as President of the Docent Council. He is an avid collector of early California paintings and photography.

Education

Bachelor of Science
      University of California Berkeley

Doctor of Optometry
      UC Berkeley School of Optometry

Masters in Healthcare Administration
      St. Mary’s College

Current practice

Iris Eye Center
4251 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
https://www.iriseyecenter.com/

Email: acccos.legislation@gmail.com

Trustee
Katherine Lai, OD, FAAO

Bio

Dr. Katherine Lai is originally from Southern California but moved to Northern California to complete her BS in microbiology and minors in business and chemistry at San Jose State University. After graduating from UC Berkeley School of Optometry (UCBSO), Dr. Lai moved to New York to pursue the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation residency at State University of New York.

Dr. Lai is currently teaching at UCBSO as well as a staff optometrist at Kaiser. Her goal is to spread the knowledge about vision rehabilitation and how she can help patients with a history of stroke, concussion, and other brain injuries.

Dr. Lai is a food enthusiast and has a passion for trying new things. She enjoys cooking, playing tennis and finding new restaurants to try.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
      San Jose State University

Doctor of Optometry
      UC Berkeley School of Optometry

Residency
      State University of New York
      in Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation

Current Practice

UC Berkeley School of Optometry
Binocular Vision Clinic and Sports Vision and Concussion Clinic
www.caleyecare.org/general-info/our-clinics

Kaiser - Oakland and Richmond locations

Email: acccos.past.president@gmail.com