


Mission statement
At Visualeyes Optometry, it’s not just about the warm and friendly staff, the knowledge of the optometrist, the
fashionable eyewear, or the state of the art technology utilized.
It’s about how you feel. It’s about the experience.
About the practice
Located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, Visualeyes Optometry has been in its current location on
Ventura Blvd since 1991. Dr. Lee Dodge, O.D. joined Visualeyes Optometry in September 2006, assuming the
responsibilities of Dr. David Stein, O.D. who had practiced in the San Fernando Valley for over 45 years. A few
years after that, in 2010, the practice was getting busier and Dr. Manisha Chowdhry, O.D. was hired to help
with patient care. Built almost purely on patient referrals, Visualeyes Optometry has quickly become one of the
best known optometric centers in Southern California.
Insurance
We accept most vision plans, including UFCW, VSP, MES, Eyemed, Davis Vision, and Spectera, among many
others.
We also accept most PPO medical plans, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Avesis, Aetna, Cigna,
United Health Care, and many more.
Se habla español
Dr. Dodge and most of his staff are fluent in Spanish.
A note from the managing optometrist
This is truly a great time in the history of medical advances for the eye. New research is continually being done
in the areas of diagnosing and treating eye diseases, safer and more comfortable contact lenses, and
refractive surgery (LASIK). I have been in the optical field since I was 18 when I got my first job as an optician.
The changes that have been made in only the past few years truly fascinate me.
Today, I have never been so proud as to be able to teach my patients that nearly everyone can have the type of
correction they desire. Patients who have been told they can’t wear contact lenses now can! Patients who have
been told they have to wear glasses or contacts for the rest of their life are now having the surgery that they
could not have before! Patients with blinding eye diseases that have been missing out on certain activities can
now perform them with specially prescribed low vision devices! The opportunities are endless.
Since opening my own practice, I have been dedicated to educating and improving the lifestyle of all my
patients. I hope that when you enter my office you can sense that feeling, not only from me, but my entire staff
as well. We use only the finest equipment and products here at Visualeyes Optometry. It is this fact, along with
the caring and experienced staff, that will leave you feeling safe and well cared for.
I honestly can’t think of any other profession that I would rather be in. I look forward to seeing you very soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Lee Dodge
Managing Optometrist
