Your Kearny Mesa Optometrist

Dr. Eric White has been in private practice since 1985. He and his wife, Lorie, are high school sweethearts, having celebrating more than 42 years of marriage, they have 3 sons; Tyler, Cameron and Sam. They also have a miniature Dachshund, Louie who is 16 and keeps them busy.

Dr. White is a graduate of University of California, San Diego and Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. White is a consultant to many advisory boards and numerous professional optometric organizations.

He is involved with a start-up company with game changing technology. He is clinical investigator for several contact lens companies and has participated in over 450 clinical studies. He was named the AOA’s first National Young O.D. of the year in 1995 and has published several articles on contact lenses and practice management.

He has lectured extensively in the U.S. Dr. White was one of the lead optometrists in the relief effort during and after the 2007 fires in the San Diego area and was recognized in numerous publications for his generous humanitarianism.

Dr. White was awarded the Transitions National Eyecare Practice of the Year and received these awards;

 2014 Vision Monday National Innovator of the Year for his communication skills with patients

 2015 Brand Ambassador of the Year for North America, Transitions Optical

 2019 San Diego County Optometric Society, Optometrist of the Year

 2020 Eye Care Business Game Changer Awardee

When Dr. White isn’t traveling, he enjoys tennis and skiing or just working around the house. Now more than ever he enjoys being “Papa” to his grandchildren.

When Dr. White isn’t traveling, he enjoys tennis and skiing or just working around the house.

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Dr. Joe Mannen earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona and his Doctor of Optometry degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California.

Dr. Mannen was born in San Diego, California while his father was stationed at the Naval Hospital. He grew up in St. Helens, Oregon; a small town just north of Portland. His parents are both eye doctors who owned and operated a private Optometry practice. This is where Dr. Mannen learned first hand the importance of doctors forming a strong personal relationship with their patients. He is passionate about providing the very best care for his patients and has particular interests in eye disease management and contact lenses.

Dr. Mannen has been a part of the team at Complete Family Vision Care Optometry since early 2018. It is a special place with a long legacy of excellent patient care. Interestingly, his father worked in this very same practice some thirty years ago after his Naval service. Dr. Mannen has been the clinical investigator for numerous contact lens, dry eye disease, and ocular drug studies.

Outside of the office, Dr. Mannen is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys golf, tennis, baseball, and bowling. He spends most of his free time with his wife, Sharon and their French bulldog named Bella. Weekend adventures often include a trip to the beach, visiting a local dog park, or exploring new hiking trails.