
Dr. Emily Nickles is a California native who grew up in Westminster California. She is a graduate of the Southern California College of Optometry where she was the student president of the Lions Club and was involved in the AOSA. Dr. Nickles strives to provide high quality, compassionate eye care to all patients. In her free time, Dr. Nickles enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and reading.
O.D. (Doctor of Optometry)
Marshall B. Ketchum University
Fullerton, CA, 2024
M.S., Global Medicine
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA, 2019
B.S., Biochemistry
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA, 2018
Residency
Ocular Disease
Azul Vision (Inland Empire)
Redlands, CA, 2025
Internships
Ocular Disease
Anadarko Indian Health Center
Anadarko, CA
Primary Care
Beverly Hills Vision Center at Cedars-Sinai
Beverly Hills, CA
Ocular Disease
Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health
Riverside, CA
Comprehensive Optometry
University Eye Center at Ketchum Health Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease, 2024
California State Board of Optometry, 2024
Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2025
Highly recommended this Doctor she very pretty at the same time very professional very passionately take care of the clients i don’t have any behavior issues with my clients during the procedure perfectly well done..rater8 Verified Patient
Apr-2025
Very beautiful with a good heart and very professional has a good personality and very passionately as Doctor she’s the only Doctor that seen my client very peaceful no behavior during the checkup…I highly recommended her.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
Great eye doctor genuinely cares about her clients and always comes to your needs. I had issue with my dry eyes and she sent me to labs to try and figure everything out. She’s a sweet Person and amazing doctor definitely will be coming backPatient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Nickles. She is very friendly , very thorough has a great personality ! She listened to me. Explained everything. Very happy with her advice. Great job doctor 👍🏼!! See you soon..😊Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
Always enjoy going to my appointment!!... I was very happy with Dr Emily. My first time seeing her and hope to see her again next visit..She was great... Very friendly, professional and answered all my questions and gave me very good positive ideas... Thank you Dr Emily ☺️Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
I very MUCH enjoyed my visit at Azul-Redlands. From the second I walked thru the doors, to my time spent with Dr. Nickles, who answered every one of my questions with as much detail as I needed, to my overly satisfied exit, I was amazed and treated like I was the only patient there. The office was beautiful, the vibe was warm and comfortable, and the care was top notch. Thank you all for taking such good care of me today. I think I've found my familys new optometry home! 🤩Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
The best OD I have had! It was for my dad who is a Spanish speaker; I went to translate. Dr. Nickles did her best speaking Spanish to him, educating him on eye health, and very attentive when he was talking. My dad left amazed at her service.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
Dr. Emily Nickels is an amazing ophthalmologist. She made me feel very comfortable and made sure I understood everything that was going on. The time I was there it felt like I was truly being listened to and wasn’t being ripped off. If you’re looking for a clinic and a doctor you can trust, this is the place to go.Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2024
I was a little on the scared side when I went in, but Dr Nichols made me feel very comfortable. She is one of the sweetest and attentive people I have met. Usually when I see a new doctor I am not looking forward to going back to see them, but she was so wonderful, I don't mind going back to see her in 2 weeks.Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2024
Dr.Nicholls was extremely professional and addressed me with extreme friendly and helping attitude. I will be happy to return for all future eye care. She was clean, no tattoos , no piercings, no wild colored hair. Good job Dr. Nicholls 😊❤️Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2024
(Translated by Google) The doctor is amazing!! He helps a lot and makes a lot of effort to speak Spanish!! The Best experience!! (Original) La doctora es increíble !! Ayuda mucho y se esfuerza mucho para hablar español!! La Mejor experiencia!!
Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2025
Excellent experience with Azul and Dr. Nickles. Dr. Nicole's clearly and thoroughly answered my questions and assessed existing eye health. Professional and comfortable appointment. I'll continue forward with the Upland office.