About Us
James R. Dugue, OD
Dr. Dugue 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. Dugue 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. Dugue 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. Dugue lives in Mission Viejo with his lovely wife, Susan. He enjoys outdoor sports, especially fly surfing, mountain biking, and unicycling.
Dr. Dugue 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. Dugue 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. Dugue lives in Mission Viejo with his lovely wife, Susan. He enjoys outdoor sports, especially fly surfing, mountain biking, and unicycling.
Aaron C. Chi, OD
Dr. Chi completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at UC San Diego and received his doctorate degree from Western University of Health Sciences. He graduated with Honors and was on the Dean's List all four years of school. He is knowledgeable in the modern practice and technology in the field of Optometry.
Dr. Chi has clinical experience in a variety of settings such as the WJB Dorn Veterans Hospital (South Carolina) and Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital (Twentynine Palms). He also worked with a LASIK surgeon for three years in the past and currently works with a glaucoma specialist.
Dr. Chi lives in Irvine with his wife and has lived in Orange County since he emigrated from Taiwan over 20 years ago. He loves the cultural diversity found in Orange County and all the different types of cuisine stemming from that. He also enjoys basketball, motorsports, photography, and spending time with his dog, Doodle.
Dr. Chi has clinical experience in a variety of settings such as the WJB Dorn Veterans Hospital (South Carolina) and Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital (Twentynine Palms). He also worked with a LASIK surgeon for three years in the past and currently works with a glaucoma specialist.
Dr. Chi lives in Irvine with his wife and has lived in Orange County since he emigrated from Taiwan over 20 years ago. He loves the cultural diversity found in Orange County and all the different types of cuisine stemming from that. He also enjoys basketball, motorsports, photography, and spending time with his dog, Doodle.
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 2 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 2 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 Mandarin.
Our staff speaks English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
