Our Doctors of Optometry

Dr Leonard Forbes

• Graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Zoology.
• Graduated from The Los Angeles College of Optometry with a B.S. in Visual Science and a Doctorate of Optometry.
• Was one of the first optometrists in California to receive therapeutic certification for the treatment of eye infections and eye disease. Joined with Alcon Pharmaceuticals in the final testing for the allergy wonder drug, Patanol.
• Has specialized in contact lens fitting. Was among the first three California optometrists to fit soft lenses in 1971.
• Has done contact lens research for numerous laboratories.
• Was among the original group of optometrists to be certified as an Optometric Associate in Laser Refractive Surgery from UCLA and Summit Technologies..
• Is a member of Flying Samaritans. These are pilots who fly small airplanes to remote areas to provide vision care, free glasses and other medical necessities to tiny villages in Baja and Mexico. Has flown over 750 hours in various Cessna single engine airplanes.
• Created Doctor's Computer Service and other computer companies designed to aid in Computer Ergonomics.
• Has maintained a private practice in Santa Clarita since 1986 and in Sylmar since 1970.
• Interests include computers, woodworking, golf and traveling. 
  

Dr Rene Stevens

• Graduated from University of California at San Diego with a B.S. in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience and a B.A. in Psychology.
• Graduated from The Southern California College of Optometry with a Doctorate of Optometry.
• Won the Hispanic Award and Minnie Flora Turner Award for Optometrists.
• Has received the therapeutic certification for the treatment of eye infections and eye disease. 

Dr Susan Kwong

Dr. Alex Gomez