Burbank Optometric Center, Inc.: Lori Nishida-Eugenio, OD, FCOVD

Dr. Nishida-Eugenio is a developmental optometrist and owner of Burbank Optometric Center, Inc. She is a 1992 graduate of the State University New York College of Optometry, one of the most prestigious schools for vision therapy.  She earned her Fellowship in Vision Development in 2007. She provides a wide range of eyecare services including testing for learning-related vision problems, vision therapy for strabismus and amblyopia for adults and children, specialty contact lens fitting, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, cataract co-management as well as LASIK co-management.
Dr. Nishida-Eugenio spends time volunteering on the Board for the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society (she held the position of President in 2010-2012).  She is a member in good standing of the San Fernando Valley Optometric Society, the California Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.  She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for vision therapy, giving educational seminars to parent groups, healthcare professionals and schools.  Dr. Nishida-Eugenio is active in her community, volunteering her services for the Kidsight Noon Lion's Club and local health fairs. She also provides pro-bono eye exams for organizations such as InfantSee, California Vision Foundation and Burbank Temp Aid. Dr. Nishida-Eugenio is an independent contractor providing vision therapy services for LAUSD, BUSD AND GUSD students.
Dr. Nishida-Eugenio is married to her high school sweetheart. They have been gifted with three beautiful daughters and one son.  She attributes her personal and professional success to her wonderful and supportive family, to her son who has Autism and God's grace... 
"I love what I do and that passion carries over into the patient encounter.  My patients appreciate the high standard of care and the personal attention I give them. My personal experience with my special needs child gives me a unique perspective, enabling me to approach each patient with patience, understanding and compassion." 
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10