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About the practice

A small practice, on purpose

Luminous Optometry is intentionally personal: one doctor, one optician, and a thoughtfully managed schedule that gives each patient the time and attention they deserve.

The optical at Luminous Optometry in Santa Ana, with frame boards along one wall and seating for fittings
Your optometrist

Loi Thanh Mai, O.D.

Welcome to Luminous Optometry! I’m Dr. Mai, and I’m honored to be a part of your eye care journey. My passion for vision health began at UCLA, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in Physiological Sciences. I then continued my education at Western University of Health Sciences, earning my Doctorate of Optometry and becoming certified in the treatment and management of ocular diseases.

Providing personalized, high-quality eye care is my priority. Whether you need a routine exam, specialty lenses, or management for an eye condition, my goal is to ensure you receive the best care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Outside of the office, I love to travel—especially to Japan, a place that holds a special place in my heart. Most recently, my greatest adventure has been welcoming a newborn into my family, a journey that has been both exciting and rewarding.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you see the world more clearly!

Dr. Loi Thanh Mai, O.D., optometrist and owner of Luminous Optometry in Santa Ana
Freddy, lead optician at Luminous Optometry in Santa Ana
Your optician

Freddy, lead optician

Freddy is an experienced optician with over 10 years of expertise in frame fitting, lens recommendations, and eyewear styling.

He combines technical knowledge with a strong eye for fashion to help patients find glasses that are comfortable, functional, and suited to their personal style.

Outside of work, Freddy enjoys photography, spending time with family, and trying out new foods from all around the county. His commitment to providing exceptional service ensures that every patient leaves with eyewear they love and the confidence that their vision is in expert hands.

How we work

The details that change the experience

Thoughtful eye care is not just about what we test. It is how closely we listen, how clearly we explain, and how carefully we follow through.

You leave knowing what we found

Dr. Mai reviews your results with you in plain language, so you understand what is healthy, what has changed, and what—if anything—needs attention next.

Your prescription and eyewear are treated as one decision

Your exam does not end when the prescription is written. We consider how you work, drive, read, use screens, and wear your glasses before recommending lenses or frames.

Your care does not restart at every visit

Because you continue seeing the same doctor and optician, changes in your vision, eye health, prescription, and eyewear can be evaluated in context—not as isolated appointments.

The office

Take a tour of our office

The Oaks office building on East 4th Street in Santa Ana, home to Luminous Optometry

Look for The Oaks. We are upstairs in Suite 280.

Pre-testing room with autorefractor and retinal imaging equipment

Pre-testing. Ten minutes, and nothing here touches your eye.

Examination lane at Luminous Optometry with exam chair, phoropter and slit lamp

The exam lane, where most of the hour is spent.

Book your appointment

Booking online takes under a minute. Prefer to talk it through first? Call and you will reach our front desk, not a phone tree.

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