Our Practice in San Francisco

Dr. Garley Leon was born and raised in San Francisco. She attended Lowell High School and the University of San Francisco, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She moved to Oregon to earn her Doctorate in Optometry degree at Pacific University College of Optometry and further her studies by completing a residency at the Northport Veterans Affair Hospital through the State University of New York College of Optometry. During her residency, she focused on neuro-rehabilitative optometry following traumatic brain injuries, ocular disease, and low vision. Dr. Leon was an Assistant Clinical Professor for the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry for several years before she established Lunettes Optometric. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.

Dr. Leon resides in San Francisco with her husband and their three sons. Her free time is spent tutoring her boys and giving them well-rounded life experiences.

Dr. Ashley Katsikos graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She then attended the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, where she graduated Cum Laude with her Doctorate in Optometry. Dr. Kastikos completed her residency in ocular disease and low vision at the esteemed UC Berkeley School of Optometry. 

Dr. Katsikos is glaucoma certified and certified in prescribing therapeutic pharmaceutical agents for the treatment and management of a full spectrum of ocular diseases. She specializes in diagnosing and managing ocular disease and low vision and is very experienced in treating and managing dry eye syndrome. She completed a 9-month long internship at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida as an assistant research coordinator of a clinical research project that studied dry eye syndrome in a veteran population. 

Dr. Katsikos is also experienced with fitting a full spectrum of soft contact lenses, including spherical, toric, monovision, and multifocal. She is also able to perform specialty contact lens fittings for patients with irregular corneal curvature. She is fluent in Japanese and can perform comprehensive eye exams in Japanese. Dr. Katsikos enjoys doing home improvement projects, crafting, bike riding, and hiking in her free time. 

Dr. Joy Lam, a Houston native, earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a biology minor from The University of Texas in Austin. Her passion for patient care flourished while working alongside optometrists during college. She later earned a Doctorate in Optometry, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Houston College of Optometry.

Her personal experience with PRK sparked a special interest in refractive surgery such as LASIK. Dr. Lam’s dedication also extends to managing conditions such as dry eyes with intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) and TearCare, specialty multifocal contact lenses, and myopia control for children, supported by her certifications for MiSight and Orthokeratology lenses (CRT).

Outside the realm of optometry, Dr. Lam derives joy from culinary exploration, hiking, yoga, and creating treasured travel memories with her husband and two sons, aged 4 and 1. With her holistic approach to patient care, she embodies a commitment to delivering comprehensive and personalized solutions for every patient.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, yoga, boot camp classes, and traveling. After undergoing refractive surgery a few years ago, she is now looking forward to more water activities and becoming scuba certified in the near future!

Amanda was born and raised in the East Bay. She is a proud graduate of Salesian High School and San Francisco State University, where she focused her studies on health science with a concentration in health education. Amanda has worked in the hospitality industry as a manager of a med spa. Currently, she is an optometric technician and assists with managing the front staff at Lunettes Optometric.

Exercise and fitness are essential for Amanda; she appreciates an active lifestyle and likes to keep busy. When not at work, you will often find her at music festivals and various beer tastings.

Sierra was born in Ventura County but raised in San Francisco, she’s been fortunate to experience the best of both worlds, blending the laid-back beach vibes with the vibrant urban atmosphere. With a background as a Starbucks supervisor, her time in the role taught her the value of adaptability and a strong work ethic. She’s thrilled to be pursuing her passion for eye care as an optometric tech. Beyond the workplace, Sierra enjoys reading, traveling, trying different sports, & hiking.

Taylor was born and raised in San Francisco. She has been an optician for several years in the corporate setting before joining Lunettes Optometric. She enjoys all aspects of the optical world and provides patients with personalized attention as she fits and styles them with the perfect pair of glasses to meet their needs. Taylor has two young girls and during her free time, she enjoys traveling, visiting museums, going to concerts, and trying a variety of new foods.

Mia was raised in Daly City. Her career in optics began right after high school, marking the start of her journey in the field she is passionate about. Outside work, she enjoys hiking through the Bay Area’s scenic trails and attending concerts with friends. Mia is also a proud owner of three dogs who keep her active and entertained.