About Us
James R. Dugué, O.D.
Dr. Dugué performed his undergraduate studies at UCLA and received his doctorate degree from UC Berkeley in 1982. In 2003, he went back to school to be certified to diagnose and treat glaucoma. Dr. Dugue makes continuing education a priority in order to stay at the forefront of quality family eye care.
Dr. Dugué has been in private practice for over 30 years. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to provide vision screenings for the Lyon's Club, Indian Reservations and Mission Lutheran Preschool. He also offers consultations and pre/post-operative care for laser refractive surgery, as well as cataract and other eye surgeries. Additionally, Dr. Dugué participates in multiple clinical contact lens and solution research studies every year. This allows him to be among the first to offer the latest and greatest in contact lens technology to his patients. He also serves as an adjunct clinical professor for fourth year optometry students from Western University of Health Sciences to educate the profession's future.
Dr. Dugué lives in Mission Viejo with his lovely wife, Susan. He enjoys outdoor sports, especially fly surfing, mountain biking, and unicycling.
Dr. Dugué has been in private practice for over 30 years. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to provide vision screenings for the Lyon's Club, Indian Reservations and Mission Lutheran Preschool. He also offers consultations and pre/post-operative care for laser refractive surgery, as well as cataract and other eye surgeries. Additionally, Dr. Dugué participates in multiple clinical contact lens and solution research studies every year. This allows him to be among the first to offer the latest and greatest in contact lens technology to his patients. He also serves as an adjunct clinical professor for fourth year optometry students from Western University of Health Sciences to educate the profession's future.
Dr. Dugué lives in Mission Viejo with his lovely wife, Susan. He enjoys outdoor sports, especially fly surfing, mountain biking, and unicycling.
Kathy T. Hoang, O.D.
Dr. Hoang was born in Vietnam. She comes from a family of six who migrated to the United States after the war. Grateful for the opportunity of coming to the United States, since a young age was determined to further her education to help her family from a tragic event in history.
Dr. Hoang received her Bachelor’s degree at California State University of Long Beach and graduated with a Bachelors in Science- Biology. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from Western University of Health Sciences. She has additional clinical training in primary eyecare, specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, orthokeratology and myopia control, neuro-optometric rehabilitation (vision therapy), and ocular disease. At John Wesley Community Health (JWCH) Institute in Los Angeles, she gained a tremendous amount of experience in treating and managing diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and corneal pathologies.
Dr. Hoang’s mission is to connect, communicate, and work collaboratively with each of her patients to offer the highest quality and personalized eye care possible. She finds joy and satisfaction in serving the visual needs of the community and is proficient in the newest procedures to bring state-of-the-art care to her patients. Dr. Hoang speaks English and Vietnamese.
In her free time, Dr. Hoang enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling, cooking, and hiking.
Dr. Hoang received her Bachelor’s degree at California State University of Long Beach and graduated with a Bachelors in Science- Biology. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from Western University of Health Sciences. She has additional clinical training in primary eyecare, specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, orthokeratology and myopia control, neuro-optometric rehabilitation (vision therapy), and ocular disease. At John Wesley Community Health (JWCH) Institute in Los Angeles, she gained a tremendous amount of experience in treating and managing diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and corneal pathologies.
Dr. Hoang’s mission is to connect, communicate, and work collaboratively with each of her patients to offer the highest quality and personalized eye care possible. She finds joy and satisfaction in serving the visual needs of the community and is proficient in the newest procedures to bring state-of-the-art care to her patients. Dr. Hoang speaks English and Vietnamese.
In her free time, Dr. Hoang enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling, cooking, and hiking.
MEET OUR STAFF
Vicki
She has worked with the practice for over 35 years in all aspects of patient care. Her caring manner makes every patient feel special and well taken care of. Vicki's specialties are frame styling and contact lens training. She lives in Mission Viejo with her husband Len, and dogs Buddy and Bella.
She has worked with the practice for over 35 years in all aspects of patient care. Her caring manner makes every patient feel special and well taken care of. Vicki's specialties are frame styling and contact lens training. She lives in Mission Viejo with her husband Len, and dogs Buddy and Bella.
Peggy
She has been with the practice for over 10 years. She assists with patient testing before and after their exam. Peggy also helps patients with frame selection and does their routine vision billing. She is patient and knowledgeable. Peggy lives in Mission Viejo and has two beautiful grandchildren.
She has been with the practice for over 10 years. She assists with patient testing before and after their exam. Peggy also helps patients with frame selection and does their routine vision billing. She is patient and knowledgeable. Peggy lives in Mission Viejo and has two beautiful grandchildren.
Michelle
She has been with the practice for over 3 years and has been in the eye care industry for over 7 years. She is knowledgeable in current trends and fashion with eye wear and assists the patients in testing and frame selection. She also speaks fluent Spanish.
She has been with the practice for over 3 years and has been in the eye care industry for over 7 years. She is knowledgeable in current trends and fashion with eye wear and assists the patients in testing and frame selection. She also speaks fluent Spanish.
Candace
She has been with the practice for over 10 years and has experience in eye care for over 15 years. She works behind the scene to make sure your visit here goes smoothly. Prior to your appointment, she verifies your insurance and confirms your appointment. Her kind and caring attitude make her an indispensable member of our team. Candace lives with her husband and three children in Ladera Ranch.
She has been with the practice for over 10 years and has experience in eye care for over 15 years. She works behind the scene to make sure your visit here goes smoothly. Prior to your appointment, she verifies your insurance and confirms your appointment. Her kind and caring attitude make her an indispensable member of our team. Candace lives with her husband and three children in Ladera Ranch.
Languages Spoken:
Our staff speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Our staff speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
