Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make EyeGen Vision Center a proud provider of vision care products and services in Huntington Beach.
Dr. Gregory Smith
Dr. Smith has over 20 years of professional experience in private practice. He enjoys working with patients of all ages. He has specialized in hard to fit contact lenses to help patients with their unique visual needs. He is certified in the use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents to treat and manage ocular diseases including glaucoma, and comanages cataract surgery and refractive surgery. Dr. Smith is a member of the California Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. His hobbies include rock climbing and hiking.
Dr. Gregory Smith earned a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from U.C.L.A. He received his Doctorate in Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Smith has won several awards in chemistry and contact lens research. He has also co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in the fields of chemistry and contact lenses. He is a member of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and among a select group who are certified to prescribe MiSight 1-Day contacts for myopia control in children.
**Get to know Dr. Gregory Smith**
Favorite Movie: 4 Eyes and 6 Guns
Memorable Challenge in Your Life: Climbing Mt. Langley
Favorite Color: Blue
Dr. Ana Chang-Smith
Dr. Ana Chang-Smith is a Huntington Beach local. Dr. Chang-Smith feels fortunate to be serving the community where she was raised, grew up, and continues to reside today. She enjoys taking care of the ocular health of many of her childhood friends and their relatives.
Dr. Chang-Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UCLA and received a Doctorate in Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry. Her primary focus and passion revolve around treating and managing Ocular Surface Disease (OSD)/Dry Eye Disease (DED). Given the recent advancements in this field, innovative treatment approaches have emerged, offering hope for alleviating the severe ocular discomfort experienced by numerous patients. She is also a therapeutic optometrist with glaucoma certification and has extensive training in the treatment of eye diseases and disorders. She also completed the APhA’s Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Program.
Dr. Chang-Smith has served on the medical staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She has also served on the clinical faculty as an Assistant Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Chang-Smith is a member of the World Council of Optometry. Her hobbies include traveling, ballet, and cooking Peruvian food. She speaks Spanish fluently.
**Get to know Dr. Ana Chang-Smith**
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Color: White
Favorite eye care product: One-day disposable contact lenses. I started wearing contact lenses at 11 years old, when contact lenses were worn for an entire year (or more). Contact lenses were super expensive for just one pair, plus cleaning was tedious. Today, I wear a fresh pair everyday, and enjoy crisp vision without the maintenance.
Jessica Garcia
I enjoy helping patients from choosing glasses to training for contact lens wear. This field allows us to meet new people everyday, which is exciting and interesting. I look forward to forming connections with patients and seeing them every year. My goal at the end of the day is to have patients leave happy and with the best care!
**Get to know Jessica**
What is your favorite part of helping patients with their vision?
It’s great finding the right solution for patients when it comes to glasses. From choosing the right lenses, to choosing the perfect frame. I love assisting patients in finding their glasses and will always be happy to lend a hand in choosing between frames. The hard part of needing glasses is having to choose a frame. We wear our glasses all the time and they become part of our look; we’ll want them to be comfortable and stylish.
A favorite hobby you enjoy outside of work
My favorite hobby would have to be playing video games with my friends. We all meet up online around the same time, it’s become a routine at this point. I specifically enjoy team games since they can include more of my friends. It’s also fun to see what kind of dynamic we’ll have when playing team games. I love doing this because it’s a great way to chat with my friends, especially the ones that live in a different city.
Do you wear glasses or contacts yourself?
I wear both glasses and contacts, but I tend to wear my glasses most of the time. Since they are an essential accessory, I like having multiple types of frames that I can coordinate with different outfits. On hotter days, I’ll wear my contacts more often but, still find myself wearing some non-prescription sunglasses.
Dikshya Shrestha
I consider vision to be the most precious of our five senses, so it is great to be part of a team that helps people properly take care of theirs. I also love getting to know the patients and their lifestyles to see what type of glasses/lenses would work the best for them.
**Get to know Dikshya**
What is your favorite part of helping patients with their vision?
My favorite part of helping patients with their vision is when I get to know them a little bit better to help recommend the best eyecare product for their lifestyle, whether it be glasses, contact lenses or something else.
A favorite hobby you enjoy outside of work
I enjoy painting and reading in my spare time.
Do you wear glasses or contacts yourself?
Yes, I used to wear glasses and soft contact lenses depending on the occasion. Right now, I am wearing Ortho-K lenses overnight, so during the day, I am able to see perfectly without glasses or contact lenses!
Therese Garcia
I enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories. I want to make sure that every patient feels heard, understood, and respected.
**Get to know Therese**
What is your favorite part of helping patients with their vision?
My favorite part is sharing my personal experience with contacts and various frames to help patients decide on their eyewear. I enjoy helping patients to find eyewear that reflects their personality and everyday activities.
A favorite hobby you enjoy outside of work
I enjoy collecting K-Pop albums and going to concerts. I also love trying out new coffee shops and playing online games with my friends!
Do you wear glasses or contacts yourself?
I used to wear glasses when I was little for about two years, but then I switched to Ortho-K when I was 9 and I still wear it today! Now I enjoy my vision since it corrects it overnight.
Brandon Cai
I take a lot of pride and enjoyment in learning new things. Becoming a part of Team EyeGen, I’ve learned many new things about the eye such as myopia, hyperopia, cataracts, etc. I’ve grown a new found respect for the eyecare field and the importance of proper eyecare.
**Get to know Brandon**
What is your favorite part of helping patients with their vision?
I enjoy the feeling I get from helping patients with their vision and understanding it’s going to make their work, hobbies, and time spent with others easier and more enjoyable with clear vision. I also like simply getting to know patients and seeing their various personalities and unique lifestyles.
A favorite hobby you enjoy outside of work
My favorite hobby is training and teaching Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. It keeps me healthy while also stimulating me mentally. It’s instilled strong morals and values in me. I also enjoy spending time with my two dogs. One is a Shiba Inu and the other is an Australian Shepherd. I take them on walks, play fetch, and take them to the beach. They are a handful.
Do you wear glasses or contacts yourself?
I wear contacts daily when I’m out and about or simply going throughout my day. When I’m relaxing at home or enjoying my weekend I typically wear my glasses.