Orange County Eye Project

Orange County Eye Project is focused on providing care to underserved communities in Orange County, CA & the larger SoCal region.

The group photo from the OCEP afternoon clinic last Saturday.We had Dr. Sara Javidinejad, Optometrist at PIH Health, who...
12/09/2025

The group photo from the OCEP afternoon clinic last Saturday.

We had Dr. Sara Javidinejad, Optometrist at PIH Health, who staffed the clinic. Thank you Dr. Javidinejad for your help. We look forward to seeing you in the clinic again soon!

We also thank all the OCEP personnel and volunteers (some of whom are not in the picture) who worked hard to get the patients ready for Dr. Javidinejad to evaluate and provide her advise. Thank you everyone!







Group pictures from the OCEP morning clinic last Saturday.We appreciate and thank Dr. Daniel Chao, ophthalmologist and r...
12/09/2025

Group pictures from the OCEP morning clinic last Saturday.

We appreciate and thank Dr. Daniel Chao, ophthalmologist and retina specialist who previously was a faculty at Shiley Eye Institute at UCSD () and is now a visiting faculty at UCSF and also affiliated with Surrozen, for taking the time to come from San Diego to evaluate patients and help with treatment, as well as educate the volunteers who shadowed him. Thank you Dr. Chao.

We also thank each and every volunteer and personnel who worked hard to make sure the clinic stays on time.







Today is International Volunteer Day. We take this opportunity to thank every who has walked in the door of the clin...
12/05/2025

Today is International Volunteer Day.

We take this opportunity to thank every who has walked in the door of the clinic since our first clinic on June 12, 2021.

You are appreciated for your time, effort, help and support, today and every day.

Each of you is part of the 1 billion volunteers worldwide who help contribute to initiatives in every way possible, but to us, you are one in a billion. Each of you.

Thank you.

We’re excited to announce that tomorrow’s afternoon clinic will be staffed by Dr. Sara Javidinejad, Optometrist at PIH H...
12/05/2025

We’re excited to announce that tomorrow’s afternoon clinic will be staffed by Dr. Sara Javidinejad, Optometrist at PIH Health specializing in ocular disease, diabetic eye exams, and pre/post-operative care. 🩺👁️

This will be Dr. Javidinejad’s first time at , and we’re thrilled to have her join us! 🙌

Thank you, Dr. Javidinejad, for your time, expertise, and dedication to patient care. We can’t wait to see you in the clinic! 👏

Tomorrow's clinic will be staffed by Dr. Daniel Chao, who lives in , and is coming to the OCEP clinic for the first t...
12/05/2025

Tomorrow's clinic will be staffed by Dr. Daniel Chao, who lives in , and is coming to the OCEP clinic for the first time! Welcome Dr. Chao.

Dr. Chao has been a faculty at UC San Diego School of Medicinel / UC San Diego and is currently associated with UCSF UCSF Health and .

We look forward to seeing you Dr. Chao in the clinic! Thank you for your time and help. 🙌

To our incredible team - providers, staff, volunteers and supporters - your vision, service, and kindness illuminate eve...
11/27/2025

To our incredible team - providers, staff, volunteers and supporters - your vision, service, and kindness illuminate every life you touch.

This Thanksgiving, we honor the hands and hearts that make our mission possible.

Thank you.

In the clinic last Saturday, we witnessed one of the most meaningful parts of what we do: a provider, in this case Dr. J...
11/24/2025

In the clinic last Saturday, we witnessed one of the most meaningful parts of what we do: a provider, in this case Dr. Jim Wang, Ophthalmologist & Retina Specialist from Kaiser Permanente Fontana, sitting with a patient, taking the time to explain their eye condition, discussing every possible treatment option, and helping them understand what outcomes they can expect.

No rush. No judgment. Just compassion, clarity, and partnership.

These conversations empower patients to make informed decisions about their vision and their future. And in a free clinic, where many patients have never had access to this level of care, these moments can be life-changing.

This is why we do what we do—because knowledge brings hope, and hope brings healing. 💙✨

At the OCEP eye clinic, ocular ultrasound (B-scan) plays a vital role in helping us evaluate patients when the view insi...
11/24/2025

At the OCEP eye clinic, ocular ultrasound (B-scan) plays a vital role in helping us evaluate patients when the view inside the eye is limited due to conditions like dense cataracts, corneal opacities, or vitreous hemorrhage.

Using this quick, painless imaging technique, our team can:
🔹 Detect retinal detachments
🔹 Identify tumors or masses
🔹 Assess vitreous hemorrhage
🔹 Evaluate optic nerve abnormalities
🔹 Guide urgent treatment decisions

In this patient, the Provider Dr. Jim Wang, Ophthalmologist & Retina Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Fontana who was staffing the clinic last Saturday, is performing an of the eye to check on the status of the retina since he could not see the back of the eye due to bleeding within the eye related to diabetes.

Ultrasound allows us to “see” beyond what the eye shows on the surface—helping ensure every patient receives safe, timely, and accurate care, regardless of their access to resources.

Providing quality vision care for all. 💙

A huge thank you to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible Dr. Jim Wang, Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist ...
11/24/2025

A huge thank you to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible Dr. Jim Wang, Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Fontana, and volunteers who helped and supported patient care last Saturday! 🙏

Your dedication, care, and kindness made all the difference during the clinic.

To Dr. Wang, thank you for your expertise and for making every patient feel so comfortable throughout their appointment. Your attention to detail and compassion are truly appreciated! 💙

And to all the wonderful volunteers who make everything run so smoothly — you are the heart of this clinic! Your time, energy, and smiles brighten every visit. 🌟

Thank you for making the world a better place, one patient at a time. We are so grateful for all that you do! 👏💕

Goldmann applanation tonometry using the slit lamp with cobalt blue light is the gold standard for accurately measuring ...
11/22/2025

Goldmann applanation tonometry using the slit lamp with cobalt blue light is the gold standard for accurately measuring intraocular pressure (IOP).

Using fluorescein dye and cobalt blue illumination helps us clearly visualize the mires, allowing for precise adjustment and reliable IOP readings.

Accurate pressure measurement is essential for diagnosing and managing conditions like glaucoma and monitoring overall ocular health.

In the pictures, Dr. Anjali Tapadia, Ophthalmologist & Cornea Specialist at Tapadia Eye Care, checks the eye pressure of a patient. You can see the mires on the TV screen that shows a live image of what the Provider is seeing through the slit lamp.

🔵 Cobalt blue light
🔍 Precision IOP measurement
👁️ Gold standard technique

Keeping a close eye on eye pressure—one patient at a time!

A huge shoutout to our amazing clinic team members, Yurixi and Adrianna, who are doing an exceptional job with exit coun...
11/21/2025

A huge shoutout to our amazing clinic team members, Yurixi and Adrianna, who are doing an exceptional job with exit counseling! 🙌

They make sure every patient leaves the clinic understanding their diagnosis, the provider’s recommendations, and the next steps in their care.

They also take time to explain important lifestyle changes—like diet, exercise, and healthy habits—that can help manage and stabilize chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. 💙

Their dedication empowers our patients and truly elevates the care we provide. Thank you for all that you do! 💛

Today at OCEP, we had an Oculoplasty clinic, which was staffed by Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema, Ophthalmologist at UCI Heal...
11/19/2025

Today at OCEP, we had an Oculoplasty clinic, which was staffed by Dr. Lilangi Ediriwickrema, Ophthalmologist at UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and UC Irvine School of Medicine, and a specialist in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and orbital disease.

Apart from evaluating patients with oculoplastic issues, Dr. Ediriwickrema also performed a chalazion surgery in the clinic - though a minor procedure, it was the first time ever!

Thank you Dr. E for your support and help. We appreciate you taking the time and helping the patients who needed your expertise. Look forward to seeing you in the clinic again soon!

Thank you also to the volunteers and staff who came to the clinic and helped out with the patients. We value and appreciate your support and help.







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801 N Tustin Avenue, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA
92705

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https://www.retinaglobal.org/ocep

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