Looking for Dr. Oat Sinchai, MD or Sinchai Eye?
Continue your care seamlessly with 17th Street Optometry — trusted eye doctors in nearby Tustin, known for longer, unrushed exams; exceptional dry eye, glaucoma, and refractive care; and smooth surgical co-management.
Now welcoming new patients who previously saw Dr. Sinchai at Sinchai Eye Center.
Your Vision Care, Continued — Without the Rush
Our optometrists provide comprehensive medical eye care with extended appointment times so every concern is addressed thoroughly. We manage your care until — and only if — surgery is recommended, at which point we coordinate directly with the ophthalmologist best suited to your needs.
What We Do (Optometry)
- Comprehensive eye exams & advanced diagnostic imaging
- Dry eye therapy & meibomian-gland treatments
- Glaucoma detection, monitoring & medical management
- Refractive care & specialty contact lenses (scleral & hybrid) for irregular corneas
- Post-operative visual rehabilitation
When Surgery Is Needed
- We arrange timely surgical consultations with trusted local ophthalmologists who specialize in the condition being treated.
- We manage pre- and post-operative care to ensure continuity, and keep things efficient for our patients
- If Dr. Sinchai returns to practice, we can coordinate with him for surgery upon your preference
- Transparent communication between your doctors at every stage
Why Former Sinchai Eye Patients Choose 17th Street Optometry
| What Patients Value | How We Deliver |
|---|---|
| Longer, unrushed visits | Generous exam slots with time for questions and detailed testing |
| Continuity of care | We manage care year-round and coordinate surgery only when you need it. Being separated from the surgeon's office helps to ensure that you receive an unbiased opinion and that surgery is only recommended when clinically appropriate. |
| Advanced diagnostics | We have advanced imaging technologies and testing devices that go well beyond that of most offices. |
| Specialized experience | Dr. Elson’s advanced training with corneal deformities and scleral contact lenses helps patients even after complex surgical outcomes |
| Trusted collaboration | We co-manage with ophthalmologists across many subspecialties for cataract, refractive, and corneal surgeries to ensure optimal outcomes. |
About Dr. Alex Elson & Our Team
Dr. Alex Elson, OD, FSLS leads our practice’s advanced refractive and medical contact lens services. Our office has long co-managed patients with ophthalmologists (including sharing many patients with Dr. Sinchai) and serves as a referral center for complex post-surgical vision issues due to Dr. Elson’s experience with corneal irregularities and scleral lenses.
If You Previously Saw Dr. Sinchai
- Book your visit: Request an appointment or call 714.838.9664.
- Bring your information: Current glasses, medications, and any recent testing or surgical paperwork.
- Request your records: Contact the record custodian listed on SinchaiEye.com to forward your chart to our office.We can obtain this from Sinchai Eye Center on your behalf to help with that process if you prefer.
We’ll review your history, update testing, and establish a clear plan for ongoing care. If surgery becomes indicated, we’ll coordinate the right surgeon and remain your primary contact throughout.
FAQ
Do you perform surgery?
We are not going to be performing surgery as part of the care in our office. We provide comprehensive medical eye care and if surgery is needed, coordinate with an ophthalmologist who specializes in the particular condition being treated for surgical surgical intervention.
Can I continue with Dr. Sinchai if he resumes practice?
Yes. If Dr. Sinchai returns and you prefer his surgical care, we’re happy to coordinate and ensure continuity with him.
Do you treat dry eye, glaucoma, and post-surgical vision problems?
Absolutely. Our clinic focuses on dry eye disease management, glaucoma care, and advanced refractive solutions such as scleral contact lenses for corneal irregularities and post-surgical vision rehabilitation.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes to assist patients seeking continued care.