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Get to Know Carmel Mountain Vision Care's Friendly Eye Doctors


Our team of skilled optometric professionals, located in the heart of San Diego, brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to optometry. Our eye doctors—each with a unique set of skills—are united by their shared commitment to providing personalized care to every patient who walks through our doors.

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Your Trusted San Diego Optometrists

Our optometrists take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options, and listen to your eye care needs. Maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, so we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing, and treating potential vision problems.

Our Optometry Team

Dr. Connie Tan, O.D.
Dr. Tan is a dedicated optometrist with a decade of experience in medical eye care. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated with honors. She pursued to advance her education with a residency in Ocular disease at the State University of...
Dr. Barbara Bytomski, O.D.
Dr. Bytomski, an esteemed graduate from the Illinois College of Optometry, has been a dedicated practitioner in Rancho Penasquitos since 1986. Her distinguished career includes serving as a past president for the San Diego chapter of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.  Her professional passions are centered around pediatric...
Dr. Earl Sandler, O.D.
Dr. Sandler started on his journey in optometry in South Africa, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Optometry, followed by further training at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, where he achieved his Doctorate of Optometry in 1996. His professional interests are deeply rooted in specialty contact lenses and...
Dr. Lori Bende, O.D.
Raised in Southern California, Dr. Lori J. Bende was inspired to pursue optometry from the young age of 12, driven by her meticulous nature and deep concern for others' well-being. She excelled academically, graduating with honors from California State University at Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Dr....