Your eyesight affects nearly every part of your life, from reading and driving to working, traveling, and spending time with the people you love. At Optima Eye Care, we believe you deserve clear answers, thoughtful guidance, and treatment recommendations based on what is best for your eyes.
Our Hayward practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and refractive eye care for patients throughout the Bay Area. Whether you need routine monitoring, treatment for an eye condition, cataract surgery, or a procedure to reduce your dependence on glasses, our experienced team is committed to helping you understand your options and feel confident in your care.
A Comprehensive Approach to Eye Care
No single treatment is right for every patient. Optima Eye Care offers a wide range of services so our doctors can recommend care based on your eye health, prescription, age, lifestyle, and long-term vision goals.
Our services include:
- Comprehensive eye evaluations
- Cataract diagnosis and surgery
- LenSx laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Standard and advanced lens implant options
- Light Adjustable Lens treatment
- All-laser and Wavefront LASIK
- PRK laser vision correction
- EVO ICL
- Custom Lens Replacement
- Keratoconus diagnosis and treatment
- CTAKS for eligible keratoconus patients
- Dry eye treatment
- Retinal disease care
This broad range of expertise allows us to care for patients with routine concerns as well as complex corneal, refractive, cataract, and retinal conditions.
Meet Our Ophthalmologists
Optima Eye Care brings together doctors with advanced training in complementary areas of ophthalmology. This collaborative approach helps patients receive coordinated care, even when a condition affects more than one part of the eye.
Mark R. Mandel, MD, is a fellowship-trained corneal and refractive surgery specialist and one of California’s most experienced cataract surgeons. He trained at Oxford University, earned his medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine, and completed a corneal transplant fellowship at the University of Iowa. Dr. Mandel is known throughout the Bay Area as the “Doctor’s Doctor” because many physicians and eye care professionals have chosen him to perform surgery on themselves, their families, and their staff.
Robin Kuriakose, MD, completed his ophthalmology residency at Loma Linda University and advanced fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at Northwestern University, where he was named Fellow of the Year. He has a strong interest in technology, innovation, patient education, and helping people understand how treatment can improve their daily lives.
Shirin Barez, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina specialist. She is also a Clinical Professor of Health Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley, where she has contributed to research focused on the early detection of diabetic retinopathy. Her experience includes the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, and other vitreoretinal conditions.
A Team Dedicated to Advanced Surgery
Our doctors are supported by a highly experienced team of optometrists, registered nurses, laser technicians, surgical technicians, patient counselors, and administrative professionals. Many of our team members have worked together for decades, creating a cohesive system of care that helps each visit and procedure run smoothly.
More than one-third of our Hayward staff is dedicated to advanced cataract and refractive surgery. Their responsibilities include:
- Preparing patients for treatment
- Performing specialized diagnostic testing
- Assisting during surgical procedures
- Explaining preparation and recovery instructions
- Coordinating follow-up visits
- Answering questions throughout the process
Our team is knowledgeable, approachable, and focused on making your experience comfortable and well organized.
Advanced Technology With a Personal Approach
Technology is an important part of modern eye care, but it is only effective when paired with careful evaluation and experienced judgment. Optima Eye Care uses advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment to measure the eyes, plan treatment, and perform precise procedures.
For laser vision correction, our technology includes the Allegretto laser with active tracking and large-pupil capabilities, as well as IntraLase and Ziemer femtosecond lasers for all-laser LASIK. We also offer advanced cataract technology and personalized lens implant choices, including the Light Adjustable Lens.
Our doctors take the time to explain what each technology can and cannot do. You will receive honest guidance about your candidacy, expected results, recovery, and alternative options.
Why Patients and Doctors Trust Optima Eye Care
Selecting an eye surgeon is an important decision. Experience, training, technology, communication, and long-term support all matter when your vision is involved.
Patients choose Optima Eye Care because we offer:
- Fellowship-trained specialists
- Decades of surgical experience
- Multiple treatment options
- Advanced diagnostic and surgical technology
- A dedicated cataract and laser surgery team
- Clear, personalized patient education
- Coordinated care before and after treatment
We are honored that many eye doctors and physicians refer their patients to our practice and have trusted our surgeons with their own care.
Experience Personalized Eye Care in Hayward, CA
Whether you are concerned about changes in your vision or exploring a procedure that may reduce your dependence on glasses, Optima Eye Care is here to help you make an informed decision. Our doctors and staff will evaluate your needs, explain your choices, and create a plan designed to support clearer, healthier vision.
Call Optima Eye Care at (877) 210-2020 to schedule a consultation and meet our experienced eye care team in Hayward, CA.
