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 various other computer companies designed to aid in Computer Ergonomics.
Has maintained a private practice in Santa Clarita since1986 and Sylmar, California, since1970.
Member of American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, San Fernando Valley Optometric Association.
Interests include computers, woodworking, golf and traveling.

Attended California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo with a major in Biological Sciences.
Graduated Cum Laude from Southern California College of Optometry with a B.S. degree in Visual Science and a Doctorate of Optometry, With Distinction.
Awarded the Telesensory Low Vision Award, the Asian American Optometric Society Award, and the prestigious Barnet Dulaney Eye Center Award
Has received therapeutic certification for the treatment of eye infections and eye disease.
Member of American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association, San Fernando Valley Optometric Association and Asian American Optometric Society.
Certified Associate in Laser Refractive Surgery.
Interests include exercising, roller blading, crafts, and working on her new home in Valencia.