Our Doctors
In order to perform very technologically advanced procedures, the Assil Eye Institute insists on the highest standards of care. Many of our surgeons have been repeatedly selected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to conduct studies that have resulted in pre-market approval for many of the refractive surgery options available today, including the Excimer laser, the advanced laser that makes LASIK possible.
Dr. Kerry K. Assil is regarded as one of the world's foremost experts in refractive surgery, having made significant advances in the field with his numerous inventions. Additionally, he has the unique distinction of having trained thousands of eye surgeons in the latest refractive surgical techniques. Read More.
William K. Christian, M.D. is a nationally recognized leader in cataract and refractive surgery and a highly acclaimed eye surgeon. A noted speaker, he frequently lectures throughout the country; educating other eye surgeons on customized cataract, refractive and laser eye surgery. Read More.
Loren Yasunari, O.D. is a native of Oahu, and graduated from the University of Hawaii. Dr. Yasunari obtained his Doctorate in Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry. He has also been an Optometry officer for the United States Army during his time of service. In addition to general eye care and exams, Dr. Yasunari also dispenses devices for low vision patients with macular degeneration. He also co-manages refractive, cataract, and glaucoma patients. Read More.
John May, O.D., graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with two majors: one in art history, the other in biology. He earned his Doctorate of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry, completing clinical rotations at Montefiore Medical Center and the West Haven VA Medical Center. Dr May then finished a residency in primary eye care and geriatric optometry at the West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center. His responsibilities included clinical instruction of student from the Southern California College of Optometry, lectures and organizing grand rounds. Read More.
Lindsay Harris, O.D. was born and raised in Port Royal, a small town in central Pennsylvania. She started her education at Juniata High School and completed her undergraduate work at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. Dr. Harris continued her education at Pennsylvania College of Optometry where she received both a bachelor’s degree in vision sciences as well as a doctorate of Optometry. Read More.
Emily Vogel, OD was born and raised in Michigan. She graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology. Dr. Vogel graduated magna cum laude from the Michigan College of Optometry where she received her Doctorate in Optometry. Read More.In addition to participation in FDA studies, many of our doctors are internationally recognized for their ability to lecture and publish about refractive surgery, to conduct laboratory investigations and to teach these techniques to other eye surgeons. This is what separates our doctors from the rest. While many doctors are learning new technologies to stay at the forefront of vision care, the doctors of the Assil Eye Institute are leading the way.
