Dr. Derrick Woo, OD, Lakewood, CA | Optometrist

About Dr. Derrick Woo

Derrick E. Woo, OD, graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 2001. He has worked in numerous optometric disciplines, including a large group practice, high end boutique practice and a contact lens specialty practice. In addition, he has provided care for a vast spectrum of patients, including at a military hospital, at an Indian Health Service center and at a Veteran’s Affairs service unit. He has administered vision care to the under served both domestically and internationally. His travels have taken him to Guatemala City, Guatemala and Ensenada, Mexico, where he has partnered with health care teams to treat eye disease and dispense glasses to those in need. Naturally, he speaks Spanish. Locally, he is part of the Los Angeles Mission health care team providing services to the disadvantaged in downtown Los Angeles. As a practitioner certified to perform the fullest scope of optometry under California state law, he is licensed to treat glaucoma perform procedures associated with wet and dry eye prescribe oral and topical antibiotics remove foreign objects from the cornea and treat red eyes. He brings this wealth of experience with a caring and creative touch to the office. Having been an optometry patient since the age of 5, long before he became an eye doctor, he knows that every patient deserves a patient, clear and easy to understand explanation of their visual and eye health. He feels that every concern that you may have should be attended to carefully and addressed in a manner that exceeds your expectations. Dr. Woo is certified to fit Paragon CRT, a contact lens that is worn at night so that correction does not need to be worn during the day. He is also authorized to treat patients with keratoconus with Kerasoft IC, a soft contact lens that improves vision on an irregular cornea. He utilizes ICD FlexFit scleral lenses to improve comfort for patients that need rigid contact lenses.

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Popular visit reasons

Cataract Consultation

Computer Vision Syndrome

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Glaucoma Consultation

Routine Eye Exam

Cataract Consultation

Computer Vision Syndrome

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Office location

Pacific Vision Care, Optometric Services, Inc.

5532 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713

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Education and background

Practice names

Pacific Vision Care, Optometric Services, Inc.

Education and training

Marshall B. Ketchum University, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1831106491

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What practice does Dr. Derrick Woo work with?

Dr. Derrick Woo works with Pacific Vision Care, Optometric Services, Inc..

Where is Dr. Derrick Woo's office located?

Dr. Derrick Woo's office is located at 5532 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Derrick Woo?

Dr. Derrick Woo frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Derrick Woo on their profile.