David Camara, O.D.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Camara relocated to California with his family, where he completed both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees. He joined the Cal Eye team in 1998 and has been serving as our first and current Director of Optometry since 2008. He is passionate about providing advanced optometric care to his patients, specializing in advanced contact lens fitting. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, kayaking, playing volleyball, and attending cultural and art events. Additionally, he holds a California Real Estate license.

Education:

Undergraduate:

B.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, California State University Northridge — Northridge, CA, 1991

Optometry School:

O.D., Salutatorian with distinction, Southern California College of Optometry — Fullerton, CA, 1995

Residency:

Optometry, Veterans Affairs Medical Center — San Francisco, CA, 1996
Optometry, University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, CA, 1996

Internships:

Optometry, Optometric Center of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, CA, 1995
Optometry, Optometric Center of Fullerton — Fullerton, CA, 1995
Optometry, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center — Los Angeles, CA, 1994
Optometry, Los Angeles VA Outpatient Clinic — Los Angeles, CA, 1994

Licensures and Certifications:

National Board of Examiners in Optometry: Treatment and Management of Ocular Diseases, 1994
National Board of Examiners in Optometry: Patient Care, 1995
California State Board of Optometry, 1995
California State Board of Therapeutic Drug, 1995

Clinical Instructor:

Southern California College of Optometry — Fullerton, CA