Welcome to Granite Pointe Eye Care

Dr. Feucht (pronounced Fike) was born and raised in California. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, where she performed a yearlong senior thesis project on eyes and ultraviolet light exposure. After taking two years off from school, she attended Southern California College of Optometry, earning her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2011.

Frances Leung holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis, and a Doctor of Optometry from the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry, which she earned in 1994. Her internships include: the Sacramento Veteran’s Administration Eye Clinic, the Palo Alto Veteran’s Administration Low Vision Clinic and the Colorado Optometric Center. She is an active member of the UC Davis and UC Berkeley Alumni Associations.

Mitra Ayazifar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California of Berkeley, Berkeley, and a Doctor of Ophthalmology from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, D.C., which she earned in 1997. She did her internship in Internal Medicine at Washington Hospital Center in 1998. Dr. Ayazifar did her residency in Ophthalmology at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical Center in 2001, and was Clinical Assistant Instructor/Chief Resident, Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Medical Center in 2002. She is an active member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and Sacramento Women of Optometry

Dr. Alyssa Matsuo was raised in Sacramento. She received her bachelor of science in biology from the University of California at Los Angeles, and she earned her doctor of optometry at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry.

Jessica joined our practice in 2019 with a year of experience in the ophthalmic industry. She was inspired to work in optometry since she loves helping people see the world in the most beautiful way. Her hobbies include musical theatre and spending time with her 2 cats.

Jennifer joined our practice in 2018 with over 2 years of experience in the ophthalmic industry. She was inspired to work in optometry since she has had a high prescription as a child. She likes to help patients have their vision corrected just like hers. Her hobbies include baking cookies and cake pops and anything to do with animals.

Kara joined our practice in 2018. She was inspired to work in optical for 22 years because the industry combines two of her favorite things: helping people and fashion! She finds it very rewarding when she can help someone see so they can enjoy their lives and help them look great at the same time. Originally from California, Kara and her husband have two fur babies, and enjoy spending time outside in nature, especially hiking and camping.

Donna joined our practice in 2007 with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in the ophthalmic industry. She is a skilled member of our optical department and is eager, willing and loves to give you the attention you deserve when selecting the perfect pair of glasses. She also has a thorough knowledge of the front office procedures and insurances. She is married with two beautiful children and is very engaged with their school and sports.

Kristina joined our practice in 2018 with over 12 years of experience in the ophthalmic industry. She is the ophthalmic assistant and surgical coordinator for Dr. Mitra. She truly loves helping people and giving patients the best medical care she can. She enjoys spending time with her kids and family as well as cooking. She has two beautiful boys, Cole who’s 4 years old and Cooper who’s 1 and 1/2 years old.

Dylan joined our practice in 2011 with over 5 years of experience in the ophthalmic industry. Always eager, willing and dedicated to helping you with all your eye care needs; she is an experienced ophthalmic technician and a skilled member of the optical department. A new nephew, who is “the light of her life”, keeps her on her toes.

Kassie joined our practice in 2015 with over 8 years in the ophthalmic industry she has a comprehensive background in contact lenses and training. She is extremely dedicated to helping patients enhance their lives through vision and is an excellent addition to our office as an ophthalmic technician. Originally from the Reno area, she and her husband have recently relocated here and are enjoying time with their active baby boy.

Natasha joined our practice in 2015. She has over 4 years of experience working in optometry practices. She is an experienced optometric technician and also assists in our optical department. She is inspired by helping patients with their eye care needs and likes witnessing the joy patients express when they can see clearly. She is a recent newlywed and shares her life with her husband Zack, mother, brother and her dogs. In her spare time, she loves attending concerts and traveling, especially enjoying recent trips to Disneyland and Europe.

Sarah Olson joined our practice in March 2017 with over 13 years experience working in optometry offices. Her caring and friendly personality will make your time spent at our office a pleasure. She enjoys helping people with their eye care needs and making them feel and look good in their eyewear choices. She is married and has three very active children in activities including year-long baseball, competitive cheer, and karate. In her spare time, Sarah likes to go camping, read and spend time with her family and friends.

Tami joined our practice in 2005 with over 20 years of experience in the ophthalmic industry. She entered the industry early since her father owned and operated an optical lab when she was a child. She has comprehensive knowledge of the industry with a wide-range of experience in frames, lenses, problem solving, and a strong knowledge of insurances. When she is not at work, she spends time with her loving husband and many animals.

Alyssa joined our team in August 2020 and has 3 years of Optical/Optometric experience. Her love for helping people and serving her community is what inspires her to be all that she can be. She enjoys learning new things and is excited to grow within the industry. She loves helping out in her community, fashion, and design, so optical married many of her favorite things!

In her spare time, Alyssa loves spending time with her family and 3 big dogs. She also coordinates weddings and events on the weekends!

Jenny joined our team in August 2020 and has 3 years of Optical/Optometric experience. Jenny loves meeting new people every day. Her inspiration for the industry comes from patients that come in with blurry vision who get contacts/glasses, and are amazed at how crisp and clear everything looks!

Outside of work, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new places, and relaxing by the pool.

Michelle became a Granite Pointe Eye team member in 2019! In her second year as an Optician, she knows that this is the right career for her. What’s so appealing about being an Optician to Michelle? In addition to having a love of taking care of people, it allows her to combine her 2 favorite things: styling customers in fashionable frames and educating customers on lens options that will allow them to receive the best vision. When she’s not helping customers with their style and vision, Michelle loves to spend time with her husband and her two cats. It wouldn’t be surprising to find the 4 of them enjoying a good movie together!

Laura has 2.5 years optical and 5 years optometric assistant. She loves working with patients and educating them on all the new and upcoming technology and styles that are coming out. 

Laura has an 8-year-old daughter that loves sports so she and her husband spare time they are hiking or at the park!. Been married going on 10 years and also have an outgoing Australian Sheppard that she adores.

Shea joined our practice in 2020. She is the ophthalmic assistant and surgical coordinator for Dr. Mitra. Shea has been in the Optical/Optometric industry for 6 years and enjoys her job because she likes working with people.

In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, camping, hiking, and spending time with her daughters.