Our Practice in Yorba Linda

Dr. Charles F. Bittel (also known as Dr. Chuck or Dr. Bittel Senior) is a long-time resident of Orange County. He attended Western High School in Anaheim and completed his undergraduate degree in medical microbiology at California State University, Long Beach.

He began his professional career as an educator, teaching biology, physiology, and chemistry at Villa Park and Canyon High Schools. While teaching, he received a master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of San Francisco.

Having originally intended a career in the health profession, Dr. Bittel returned to school and completed his doctorate at the Southern California College of Optometry. After graduation, he established his practice at the remote eastern ridge of Yorba Linda, which today is the town’s population center.

Dr. Charles F. Bittel III (also known as Dr. Charlie or Dr. Bittel Junior) was introduced to the world of optometry in 1983 at his father’s graduation from optometry school. He is a graduate of Servite High School in Anaheim and received his degree in psychology from UCLA. Dr. Charlie Bittel graduated summa cum laude from the Southern California College of Optometry in 2006 and was the class salutatorian.

Dr. Charlie Bittel, owner and primary optometrist at Charles Bittel III, OD, enjoys all aspects of family eye care and is happy to see patients anywhere from 4–104 years old. In the last few years, Dr. Charlie has developed a passion in dry eye disease and myopia management and has embraced the challenge of incorporating these areas of interest into his family practice. He has also had the honor of being a part of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care’s Professional Affairs Consulting team and Speaker’s Bureau. And, most recently, he has partnered with their LipiFlow team to help fellow optometrists incorporate dry eye clinics into their practices.

In his spare time, Dr. Charlie Bittel enjoys watching UCLA athletics and spending time with his amazingly talented wife Drew, who owns a successful photography business. He has 2 children, Brayden, who loves theater and swimming, and Kennedy, who lives to dance. Dr. Charlie Bittel and his family are proud members of the Yorba Linda community.

Dr. Olivia Honda graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) Class of 2019. Before completing her doctorate, she attended Point Loma Nazarene University, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology. During the completion of her doctorate, she was involved in various leadership roles, including her time as the vice president of her class for 2 consecutive years and as the vice president for SCCO’s private practice club.

She has gained vast experience in primary care, ocular disease, and contact lenses during her rotations at Veterans Affairs at the Southern Nevada Healthcare System, University Eye Center of Los Angeles and Anaheim Hills, and the San Diego Naval Medical Center. She is passionate about primary care, fitting contact lenses, and diagnosing and managing ocular diseases to encompass full-scope optometric care.

When she is not providing eye care, she loves to work out, go on hikes with her husband (Oscar) and dog (Vader), watch movies, and try new coffee places. She recently moved to Yorba Linda with her family and is loving the community. She loves private practice and is so excited to be a part of Dr. Bittel’s amazing team!

Dr. Joo Hae Chi grew up in the Bay Area, where, as a high school student, she was introduced to the world of optometry. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of California, Irvine. She then pursued her career and received her optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA, in 2005. Dr. Chi resides in Fullerton with her husband and 3 children, Madelyn, Isaac, and Jacob.

Our team consists of passionate individuals who are kind, friendly, caring, and have more than 100 years of optical experience between them. They are very knowledgeable.

They are dedicated to finding the best frame and lens styles to meet your lifestyle needs and are committed to helping you use your vision insurance to its fullest potential. Our team will also advise you of any cash discount offers and contact lens rebate programs available. They are as committed as the doctors to a patient-centric experience that exceeds expectations.