Point Richmond Optometry

Paula C. Asmus, O.D.

Email: drpaulaasmus@yahoo.com

After completing her undergraduate education at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Dr. Asmus attended the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry and received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 1990. She is currently an active member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association and Alameda-Contra Costa Counties Optometric Association.

Her license allows her to prescribe glasses, train eye muscle deficiencies, fit contact lenses, comanage laser vision correction and treat various health conditions of the eye, including foreign body removal, allergy, and conjunctivitis. Her education is ongoing with seminars that keep her and her staff up to date with the latest advances in eye care.

When she is not working, Paula enjoys golf, mountain biking and spending quality time with her husband, Ron and two sons, Derrick and Alec.

Way C. Yu, O.D.

Email: wayyuOD@gmail.com

Dr. Yu received her undergraduate degree at Claremont McKenna College, and her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry. Before joining Pt. Richmond Optometry, she externed at the Portland Veteran Affairs Hospital. Castle Family Health Clinic (in Atwater, CA), the Alameda County Medical Center’s optometry clinic, and the Meredith Morgan Eye Center at UC Berkeley. She is licensed to perform full-scope optometry encompassing the treatment of glaucoma as well as specialty contact lenses fittings (including Corneal Refractive Therapy).

She is currently an active member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association and the Redwood County Optometric Association. Dr. Yu has participated in medical mission trips, most recently to Nicaragua with VOSH International (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity).

Although she was born and raised in Southern California, Way loves the weather and culture of the Bay Area and currently lives in Marin County. When she is not working, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and traveling with her husband, Kevin.

Lisa B. Newsome, ABOC, NCLEC

Email: lisa@drpaulaasmus.com

With more than 24 years of experience, Lisa understands which frames best accentuate every face shape. She also keeps herself educated on the latest lens technology to provide the most satsifying eyewear for our patients. In her spare time, Lisa likes to cook and spend time with her family.

Katrina Carpenter, Optician

After receiving the best training available in the industry, Katrina is an expert in frame selecting and understanding the latest technology in lenses. For over four years, she has loved providing eyecare and helping patients select what is best for their particular needs. In her spare time, Katrina enjoys writing, shopping, cooking and spending time with her husband.

Thao Nguyen

After working in the optical field since 2003, Thao went on the receive her bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Biology at the University of San Francisco. She has worked as an Optometric Technician while attending school, and recently joined Point Richmond Optometry. She is here to assist with every patient's optical need. She is qualified in the role of preliminary testing before exams, repairs & adjustments of glasses, as well as fitting patients with the most appropriate and fashionable eyewear.

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