Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Camara moved to California with his family, where he pursued his undergraduate and doctorate degrees. Joining the practice in 1998, he assumed the role of Director of Optometry in 2008. Dr. Camara is residency trained in ocular disease and takes pride in providing advanced eye care to his patients. He also provides medically necessary contact lens fittings. Outside of work, he enjoys a variety of hobbies including traveling, kayaking, volleyball, and attending cultural and art events. Additionally, Dr. Camara holds a California Real Estate license.
O.D. (Doctor of Optometry)
Salutatorian with Distinction
Southern California College of Optometry
Fullerton, CA, 1995
B.A., Psychology
magna cum laude
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA, 1991
Residency
Ocular Disease
San Francisco VA Medical Center
San Francisco, CA, 1996
Ocular Disease
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, 1996
Internships
Primary Care/Ocular Disease
Optometric Center of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Primary Care/Ocular Disease
Optometric Center of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Ocular Disease
West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center
Los Angeles, CA
Ocular Disease
Los Angeles VA Outpatient Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease, 1994
California State Board of Optometry, 1995
Member — American Optometric Association, 1995
Member — California Optometric Association, 1995
Member — San Fernando Valley Optometric Society, 1995
Member — Local Society PAC, 1995
Member — Public Vision League, 1995
Member — Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, 1991
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry — Marshall B. Ketchum University
