Covina Eyecare Optometry

Covina Eyecare Optometry is an optometrist in Covina, CA, serving families with comprehensive eye care in a relaxed, light-hearted environment. The practice offers a wide range of services, including pediatric eye exams, emergency eye examinations, and therapeutic treatments for minor eye diseases such as dry eyes, allergies, and infections. Specialized care includes contact lens fittings for all types of vision, including irregular corneas and difficult prescriptions associated with keratoconus or post-refractive surgery. The office also provides Mini Scleral Lens designs, Corneal Refractive Therapy (Ortho-K), and co-management for LASIK and cataract surgery, handling pre-op and post-op monitoring in collaboration with ophthalmologists. Patients can select from a variety of prescription glasses and sunglasses, and the staff speaks English, Mandarin, and Spanish to accommodate diverse needs. The practice holds a 5.00 rating from customer reviews.

The clinical team includes Dr. Edwin Wu, the President and an Optometrist who has worked at the practice since 2010. Dr. Wu is board-certified to treat all types of eye problems, including glaucoma, and is an alumnus of the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Kenneth Urriquia, an Optometrist who has been with the office since 2015, is also a graduate of the same institution. Dr. Melinda De Jesus, the third Optometrist on staff, holds a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry and a Master of Vision Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Her clinical training included treating active-duty Navy and Marine personnel at Camp Pendleton, serving veterans at the VA in Salem, Oregon, and working in ophthalmology co-management settings across Los Angeles and Orange County. She also completed advanced training in contact lenses, pediatrics, and vision therapy. The office offers specific discounts, including 10% off services for patients over 62 and 20% off sunglasses after the purchase of full-price contact lenses.

Located at 911 N Grand Ave, the office sits near the corner of Cypress and Grand, between the 10 and 210 freeways. It is about a quarter mile from Kahler Russell Park and roughly half a mile from Ben Lomond Elementary School and Aurora Charter Oak hospital. The practice is known for its positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it, reflecting a consistent record of patient satisfaction in the Covina area.