Curtis W. Keswick, OD, FAAO

Dr. Curtis W. Keswick received his Bachelors of Science and Doctor of Optometry Degrees from UC Berkeley's School of Optometry. He then served in the Navy at Bethesda Naval Hospital from 1975 to 1977 before setting up this private optometry office in the heart of Almaden Valley. In 1978 he started teaching at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and became Chief of the Optometry Section in 1995. He teaches fourth year externs from five different optometry schools and is the residency supervisor for three one year residents after they graduate from optometry school. He has just started a two year program for research in Low Vision as well. Dr. Keswick is a past president of the Santa Clara County Optometric Society and the Alumni Association of the University of California Optometry. He is a recipient of the "Optometrist of the Year" award for the state of California in 2000.

He was on the six person executive committee that just recently convinced the VA nationwide to spend over $43 million to enhance the continuum of care for low vision patients at 52 VA facilities.

Linda M. Yee, OD

Dr. Linda Yee, a native Californian originally from Walnut Creek,  completed her undergraduate degree in Molecular Cell Biology from UC Berkeley  and continued on at the Berkeley School of Optometry to receive her doctor’s degree in 1996. She  did a residency in geriatrics and low vision at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital, where she met Dr. Curtis Keswick, and joined the office in 1997. Past awards include Young Optometrist of the Year for Santa Clara County.  She is currently is a member of the Santa Clara Optometric Society. Dr. Yee is currently on staff at Gardner Family Health Network’s St James clinic practicing geriatric optometry.  She has  been practicing family eye care in Almaden Valley for over 20 years.     

Dr. Yee enjoys many activities, such as hiking, skiing, and camping, that allow her to explore all of California's great outdoors.  In addition , she also participates in many school and sports activities for her two elementary school children.  

Jennifer Hsieh, OD, FAAO

Dr. Jennifer Hsieh 謝佩真 眼科醫生 (pronounced "shay") or  is a graduate of the U.C. Berkeley, School of Optometry. After graduating with honors, she finished a one year residency program there, where she received additional training in specialty contact lenses (overnight Ortho-K / CRT fitting for controlling nearsightedness, bifocal/multifocal contact lenses), specialty contact lens fitting (keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration), laser surgery consultations (LASIK/PRK), low vision, ocular diseases and primary care. 

Dr. Hsieh is certified for treating glaucoma and prescribing medications for eye disease treatment. She is also certified for treating nearsightedness with the Paragon's Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) Ortho-K nighttime contact lenses. She enjoys performing low vision examinations for patients with impaired vision and assessing their need for different low vision devices to help them staying in the workforce and maintaining independence.

Dr. Jennifer, as some of our patients call her, is passionate about her career as an optometrist. She loves her profession and looks forward to providing the best eye care in a friendly and personalized manner for all her patients.

Dr. Hsieh received her Fellowship through the American Academy of Optometry (F.A.A.O.) in 2010, which is considered one of the highest standards for optometric professional competence. She served as the Board of Trustee for Public Relations for Santa Clara County Optometric Society (SCCOS) and the chairperson for the SCCOS InfantSee Program.

She was awarded a nomination for the 2015 American Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year Award. She also won the 2014 California Optometric Association Young Optometrist of the Year Award and the 2013 Santa Clara County Optometric Society Young Optometrist of the Year Award. She was recognized for her dedication and commitment to her patients and profession by the Santa Clara County Optometric Society and California Optometric Association.

When she was a resident, she taught many lectures to other eye doctors in the Bay Area on topics such as retinal detachment, keratoconus and myopia control with Ortho-K contact lenses. She also published numerous papers on retinal detachment, Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) fitting and myopia control, viral conjunctivitis treatment and keratoconus.

In her free time, Dr. Hsieh enjoys spending quality family time with her son Oliver and husband Channing. She also loves reading books in Chinese.
   
You can email Dr. Hsieh at afocdoctors@gmail.com if you have any non-urgent questions.

謝佩真眼科醫師出生於台灣，小學畢業後移居美國加州。他會說普通話，台語，以及英文。 她在加州聖地牙哥大學得到生物及心理學學位後，又去伯克萊眼科讀醫師學位和當實習醫師。謝醫師持有青光眼和近視矯正隱形眼鏡治療執照。

謝醫師曾經發表許多關於視網膜脫離，近視矯正隱形眼鏡，眼角膜發炎與病變的文章和演講。

謝醫師獲得2014年度加州眼科協會最佳年輕眼科醫師獎以及2013年度Santa Clara 眼科協會最佳年輕眼科醫師獎。

在業餘的時間，謝醫師喜歡和兒子，丈夫去戶外活動。

Erika Sotelo, optician

Erika greets our patients with a friendly smile when you enter our office. She has been with the office for many years and is a pro at patient pre-testing, glasses adjustment, frame selection, insurance and billing. She knows the latest frame styles and lens selections, so don't hesitate to ask her any questions that you have regarding your glasses! She loves kids and is really good with patients! She loves to cook, so be sure to ask her for a copy of her chili and salsa recipes! manger.

Lorena Barajas, office manager

Lorena really enjoys working with patients. She has been with Almaden Family Optometric Center for many years! Lorena is an expert in frame and lenses recommendations and adjustment. She loves the outdoors and making art on her free time. If you are looking for a pair stylish and modern eyeglasses that would compliment your face and facial features, she is the person for you! We are very lucky to have Lorena as our office's manager. If you have any questions about your glasses, contact lenses or insurance benefits, she will have the answer for you.

Ashley Marie, office assistant

Ashley is a wonderful new additional to our office. She is very ease to talk to and work with. She current attends school in Hayward. She enjoys working with patients and is very passionate about her job!

VSP Network Doctors

Our office takes many different vision and medical insurances. Our doctors are proud VSP network optometrists!