Dr. Mehreen Zia was born and raised in Calgary, Canada and graduated from University of Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. She then moved to New York City where she completed her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry in 2011. Dr. Zia completed her clinical rotations specializing in pediatrics at SUNY, as well as in refractive surgery at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. She is the recipient of many academic achievement awards throughout her education. After graduation, she joined a respectable private practice and after practicing Optometry in Canada for 4 years, she made an escape from the cold weather to join a practice in Nevada. While in the desert, she frequently visited southern California and fell in love with beautiful Orange County and decided to make it her new home.
In 2024 Dr. Zia acquired her first Practice, Optometry at The Shops, in Mission Viejo, where she continues to provide comprehensive eye exams while ensuring that her patients receive the highest quality of care. In addition to primary care exams, Dr. Zia and her associate Doctors provide; contact lens fittings, treatment and management of many ocular diseases (including dry eye care), specialized pediatric care, LASIK and cataract consultations and post operative care. She is certified in diagnostic and therapeutic medical privileges in California.
In her free time, Dr. Mehreen Zia loves traveling and is an avid fan of the outdoors. She is a “foodie,” enjoys cooking and also participating in her community. Dr. Zia is fluent in English and Hindi. She served as Vice President of The Calgary Optometric Society and is now a proud member of The American Optometric Association and The California Optometric Association.
Dr. Zia looks forward to meeting you and taking exceptional care of your family's eye health care needs.
Brian is an ABO Licensed Optician who managed a large optical store prior to working at Optometry At The Shops. With years of customer service experience, Brian has excelled in the optical industry as a result of his dedication to quality patient care.
In the past, he has led his teams to provide the very best service and ensured that patient experiences were both smooth and informative. He has now brought this knowledge and experience to care for patients at Optometry At The Shops.
Brian will make sure that you'll receive the very best eye care and that you'll leave the office feeling confident and happy with your new eyewear!
When not working, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. He also enjoys fishing, working on cars, and practicing fine craftsmanship.
James has worked in the Optical industry for over thirteen years. Originally, he began his career working as a technician in an optical lab. An optical lab is where lenses are made for your glasses. He was eventually promoted to be the Optical Lab Manager, where he was responsible for managing ten lab technicians and the overall performance of the lab.
In this role, he gained valuable technical knowledge and ensured that the quality of the spectacle lenses that the lab manufactured exceeded quality standards. James was also responsible for expediting the timeliness of his customer’s orders and managing customer service.
In 2015, driven by his desire to work directly with patients, he took a position in private practice. Most recently, in January of 2020, he joined our team at Optometry at The Shops. Once you meet him, it’ll be obvious to you that James enjoys helping his patients and working with them. When you work with James, to select your frame and lenses, he’ll bring his years of technical knowledge and experience to the table. He’ll make recommendations for you based on the Doctor’s prescription and your specific lifestyle needs.
James and his wife live in Orange County with their two young children, one boy and one girl. He enjoys spending his downtime with his family.
Dr. Mehreen Zia was born and raised in Calgary, Canada and graduated from University of Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. She then moved to New York City where she completed her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry in 2011. Dr. Zia completed her clinical rotations specializing in pediatrics at SUNY, as well as in refractive surgery at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. She is the recipient of many academic achievement awards throughout her education. After graduation, she joined a respectable private practice and after practicing Optometry in Canada for 4 years, she made an escape from the cold weather to join a practice in Nevada. While in the desert, she frequently visited southern California and fell in love with beautiful Orange County and decided to make it her new home.
In 2024 Dr. Zia acquired her first Practice, Optometry at The Shops, in Mission Viejo, where she continues to provide comprehensive eye exams while ensuring that her patients receive the highest quality of care. In addition to primary care exams, Dr. Zia and her associate Doctors provide; contact lens fittings, treatment and management of many ocular diseases (including dry eye care), specialized pediatric care, LASIK and cataract consultations and post operative care. She is certified in diagnostic and therapeutic medical privileges in California.
In her free time, Dr. Mehreen Zia loves traveling and is an avid fan of the outdoors. She is a “foodie,” enjoys cooking and also participating in her community. Dr. Zia is fluent in English and Hindi. She served as Vice President of The Calgary Optometric Society and is now a proud member of The American Optometric Association and The California Optometric Association.
Dr. Zia looks forward to meeting you and taking exceptional care of your family's eye health care needs.
Brian is an ABO Licensed Optician who managed a large optical store prior to working at Optometry At The Shops. With years of customer service experience, Brian has excelled in the optical industry as a result of his dedication to quality patient care.
In the past, he has led his teams to provide the very best service and ensured that patient experiences were both smooth and informative. He has now brought this knowledge and experience to care for patients at Optometry At The Shops.
Brian will make sure that you'll receive the very best eye care and that you'll leave the office feeling confident and happy with your new eyewear!
When not working, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. He also enjoys fishing, working on cars, and practicing fine craftsmanship.
James has worked in the Optical industry for over thirteen years. Originally, he began his career working as a technician in an optical lab. An optical lab is where lenses are made for your glasses. He was eventually promoted to be the Optical Lab Manager, where he was responsible for managing ten lab technicians and the overall performance of the lab.
In this role, he gained valuable technical knowledge and ensured that the quality of the spectacle lenses that the lab manufactured exceeded quality standards. James was also responsible for expediting the timeliness of his customer’s orders and managing customer service.
In 2015, driven by his desire to work directly with patients, he took a position in private practice. Most recently, in January of 2020, he joined our team at Optometry at The Shops. Once you meet him, it’ll be obvious to you that James enjoys helping his patients and working with them. When you work with James, to select your frame and lenses, he’ll bring his years of technical knowledge and experience to the table. He’ll make recommendations for you based on the Doctor’s prescription and your specific lifestyle needs.
James and his wife live in Orange County with their two young children, one boy and one girl. He enjoys spending his downtime with his family.
