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Dr. James K.
Kurata
Dr. James K. Kurata was born and raised in
southern California. After graduating with a Bachelor of
Arts from Whittier College in 1977, he received a
Bachelor of Science in Ocular Science and a Doctor of
Optometry in 1984 from the Pennsylvania College of
Optometry.
Dr. Kurata attributes his desire to
pursue optometry to his older brothers: the oldest, an
optometrist, and the second oldest, an ophthalmologist
at East West Eye Institute, both with whom he maintains
close, personal and professional relationships.
When he was younger, Dr. Kurata was an avid surfer and
sports car enthusiast, participating in SCCA (Sports Car
Club of America) and IMSA (International Motor Sports
Association) racing events. He still maintains an active
lifestyle, enjoying woodworking and playing a round of
golf with his wife, Kathy, a nationally ranked amateur
golfer.
Dr. Kurata is currently a member of both the American
Optometric Association and California Optometric
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Dr. Kelly C.
Trinh
Dr. Kelly C. Trinh is a new associate at the
Kurata Eye Care Center. Dr. Trinh was born and raised in
Southern California and completed her undergraduate
studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Dr. Trinh’s volunteer work at the Jules Stein Eye
Institute as an undergrad led her to pursue her
education at the Southern California College of
Optometry, where she received her Doctorate of
Optometry.
Dr. Trinh’s main focus is primary care optometry with an
interest in ocular disease and contact lenses. She is
also board certified to treat and manage eye disease
such as glaucoma, eye infections, ocular allergies, and
dry eye syndromes.
Dr. Trinh is fluent in Teo Chew (Chinese dialect),
Mandarin, basic Cantonese and Spanish to better serve a
diverse background of patients. In her spare time, she
enjoys volunteering for organizations such as the
Special Olympics Opening Eyes Program, Remote Area
Medical, as well as community vision screenings.
Dr. Trinh is also a member of the American Optometric
Association and California Optometric Association. |
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