Dr. John M. Okamoto
Granite Pointe Eye Care’s talented, patient-focused optometrist and dedicated founder.
Experience & Education
Dr. Okamoto earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, before graduating with his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. He then completed his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, focusing on ocular diseases and hospital-based optometry. Dr. Okamoto also worked at an ophthalmology practice for a decade. He specializes in treating dry eye patients and those needing specialty contact lenses.
Dr. Okamoto has over 30 years of experience practicing his compassionate eye care in the Sacramento Valley, and prides himself on staying up to date on the newest and most technologically advanced treatments in the industry today to deliver the best care to his patients.

Services & Specialties
- Comprehensive eye care
- Ocular disease treatment and management
- Dry eye care
- Specialty contact lenses
Achievements
- Featured cover story for Sept/Oct issue of M.D. News — 2007
- Recipient of the first-place award for the 1992-1993 Southern Journal of Optometry Resident Articles Competition — 1993
- Recipient of a research grant from the California Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry — 1990
- Recipient of a research grant from the Beta Sigma Kappa Honors Fraternity — 1990
Memberships
- Member — Roseville Chamber of Commerce
- Member — American Optometric Association
- Member — California Optometric Association
- Member — Sacramento Valley Optometric Society
Get to Know
Dr. Okamoto founded Granite Pointe Eye Care because he wanted to get to know patients on a personal level and truly understand their needs so he can deliver rock-solid care. He is grateful for the opportunity to help keep his patients’ vision crystal-clear and to work with such a grounded and talented group at Granite Pointe Eye Care.
Outside of the office, Dr. Okamoto publishes articles in medical journals, stays current on the latest industry developments, and keeps active within the Roseville community. When he’s not taking care of his patients, he enjoys spending time with his family and loves golfing, fishing, and cycling outdoors.
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