Our Team

Optometrist

Dr. Jeffrey Safarik O.D., an optometrist, completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of California at Davis in 1984. He received a second Bachelor of Science in Visual Science in 1986 from the Southern California College of Optometry.

In 1988, Dr. Safarik O.D. graduated in the top one-third of his class with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry. He moved to San Diego, joining a large eye care group and was Director of Doctors for over fifty clinics that operated in California.
 

Two years later, he was offered a position at a Southern California vision firm, practicing eight years in the Carlsbad and La Jolla. He was chairman of the Quality Assurance committee for the group’s 15 offices. In order to practice vision care without the restraints of HMO guidelines, he joined Astorino and Associates Eye Center in Newport Beach in 1998. Dr. Safarik was Clinic Director at the eye center for six years, handling many of the day to day operations as well as patient care. His years of experience in pre-operative and post-operative care for LASIK, cataract, pterygium, oculo-plastics and other surgeries has advanced his knowledge and skills building his clinical foundation. He is therapeutically licensed and trained to treat eye conditions including allergies, infections, dry eye disease, glaucoma and Macular degeneration.
 

Dr. Safarik lives in Eastside Costa Mesa with his lovely wife Monica.

Optometrist

Dr. Harrison Van der Linde grew up in San Diego and graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Biological Sciences in 2013. Inspired by a strong bond formed with his own optometrist that began when he got his first pair of glasses at 8 years old, he pursued optometry and earned his Doctorate in Optometry from UC Berkeley in 2019.

During his training, he completed his externship at Miami VA, where he developed a passion and strength in managing ocular disease including glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. After graduating, Dr. Van worked at a private practice in Visalia, CA for 5 years, where he gained experience managing dry eye syndrome and helping pediatric patients, developing a passion for the lifelong impact that can be made on a child’s life by getting them in the right pair of glasses or contacts at a young age.

When he’s not prescribing glasses, Dr. Van enjoys spending time with his wife, Natalie, who is also a local physician. He grew up a competitive swimmer and enjoys running, going to baseball games or concerts, and is an avid guitar player.

Optometrist

Dr. Jacqueline Vu is a California-licensed optometrist dedicated to providing exceptional eye care throughout Southern California. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Healthcare and Social Issues. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree with honors from the Southern California College of Optometry.
 

Dr. Vu received extensive clinical training through externships at Wellish Vision Institute in Nevada, the VA Northwest Medical Center in Arizona, and Minnesota Eye Consultants, where she gained expertise in comprehensive vision care, ocular disease management, and cataract surgery co-management. She specializes in dry eye treatment, myopia management, and specialty contact lenses for conditions like keratoconus and high astigmatism, helping patients achieve long-term ocular health and comfort.
 

She mentors fellow optometrists through the Asian American Optometric Society, supporting professional development and continuing education. Dr. Vu is active member of the California Optometric Association, the Orange County Optometric Society, and Beta Sigma Kappa Honors Fraternity.
 

Beyond her practice, she is passionate about giving back to underserved communities, volunteering on vision care mission trips with organizations such as Special Olympics, Unite for Sight, VOSH, and Lions Club.
 

Dr. Vu's patient-centered philosophy is built on trust, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. She believes that vision care is not just about seeing clearly; it's about enhancing quality of life. Whether managing dry eye, slowing myopia progression, or providing personalized eye health solutions, she is dedicated to helping her patients achieve long-term ocular health and comfort,

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