Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Orinda Optometry Group a proud provider of vision care products and services in Orinda.
Dr. Kristine Eng, O.D.
Dr. Kristine M. Eng graduated from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 1998, but she has been working in the Orinda office since she was in junior high school. She went to school in Orinda, and then went on to complete her undergraduate degree at UC Davis. Dr Eng is TPA Certified, which allows her to treat eye diseases with oral and topical medications, and in January 2001, she took the Glaucoma Certification Course.
Dr. Eng is an active member of the American Optometric Association, the American Public Health Association-Vision Care Section, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and Charter member of Women of Vision. She currently serves as a member of the American Optometric Association Membership Committee, Ambassador for the American Academy of Optometry, and Mentorship Coordinator for Women of Vision. She is Past-President of the Bay Area Optometric Council, Past-President of the Alameda-Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society and Membership Chair for the California Optometric Association.
In 1999 she was named the Alameda/Contra Costa Country Optometric Society’s Young Optometrist of the year. In 2005 she was named the American Optometric Association’s Young Optometrist of the year and in 2006 she was nationally recognized as one of Vision Monday’s 50 Most Influential Women in Optometry. In 2016 she was named Alameda’s Optometrist of the Year.
Her focus includes bifocal and specialty contact lenses, laser surgery co-management, and children’s vision.
Dr. Eng lives in Orinda with her husband Michael T. Smith, their son, Pierson and daughter, Anarose. She is currently a Sleepy Hollow Outreach coordinator and the VP of UC Berkeley’s Optometry Board. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, scuba diving, traveling, and exploring the Bay Area with her family.
Dr. Kelly Shintani, O.D.
Dr. Shintani has practiced optometry in the Bay Area for the past twenty years and focuses specifically on primary care and ocular disease. In addition to the top notch individualized care she offers her patients, her strong commitment to community service and professional leadership is a superb addition to the Orinda Optometry Group and the local community.
In addition to being on the Clinical Faculty at the U.C. Berkeley School of Optometry, she was active as Past President for the Alameda Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society, the largest in the state. She has enjoyed coordinating the vision screenings at the annual Sakura Kai Health Fair in El Cerrito and the Tri-Valley Expand Your Horizons conference in San Ramon.
While in Optometry school, Dr. Shintani participated in many vision screenings through the Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity and Help the World See organizations in developing countries such as China, Belize, Mexico, and Peru. Dr. Shintani also enjoyed serving on both the Scholarship and Civil Rights committees for the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League and held positions on the California Vision Foundation committee (California Optometric Association’s charitable arm) and the Advisory Committee for the President’s Council of the California Optometric Association. In the past, she was a member of the Berkeley Kiwanis as well as the Berkeley Breakfast Club.
For her leadership, service, and dedication to the professional community, she was named California’s Young Optometrist of the Year (2004) and Alameda Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society’s Young Optometrist of the Year (2003).
Dr. Matthew Enos, O.D.
Dr. Enos grew up around Optometry and he was inspired to become an Optometrist by his dad who has been in the business as an optician for 40 years! Dr. Enos was the first in his family to attend college. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Cal. Go Bears! Dr. Enos earned his doctorate of Optometry in NYC at SUNY College of Optometry where soon after his brother followed in his footsteps and also became an optometrist! Dr. Enos returned to the Bay Area for residency training where he had the pleasure of caring for our nation’s veterans at the SF VA Hospital. It was here he received extensive training with UCSF faculty on managing glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and various other ocular diseases. He completed his training in 2014 after which he spent 5 years living and practicing in San Francisco where he built up a great reputation for exceptional optometric care. His patients over the years have attested to this in several online reviews and in 2018 he was voted “Best Optometrist in SF,” by SF Examiner’s annual people’s choice awards. This past summer he, his wife, and their newborn son decided to make a permanent move back to East Bay, and we are excited to have him as a permanent addition to the team here at Orinda Optometry Group. Dr Enos prides himself in providing thorough and high-tech eye care with an emphasis on patient education so you can fully understand your eye health. Dr. Enos is currently serving as the president-elect of the Bay Area Optometric Council.
When not getting to know his patients you might see him top-roping or bouldering at a local rock climbing gym, on the Tahoe ski slopes, hanging out with his son, at a Cal football game, or listening to a podcast.
Dr. Weylin Eng, O.D. – Retired
Please join our staff, patients and community in congratulating Dr. Eng on his well-earned retirement. Recently, Dr. Eng and his wife Rose celebrated this milestone with a 3 week trip to Asia. Dr. Eng has also been spending more time at his farm in Williams, CA.
Dr. Weylin Eng is married to Roselyn , and they have four daughters, Kristine, Tiffany, Shannon, and Aimee. All four daughters are graduates of Miramonte High School in Orinda and are all active in the community as well. Dr. Eng’s father, Raymond Ng, began this practice 75 years ago. Dr. Eng’s hobbies include clinical research with aviation medicine, mounted patrol, farming and collecting Asian artifacts.
For his outstanding service to the profession, Dr. Eng was named Optometrist of the Year by the Alameda Contra Costa County Optometric Society in 2006. Although Dr. Eng recently retired from practicing optometry, he stays active in his many other interests.
Ronnie Garcia, ABOC
Certified Optician – Ronnie has been a certified Optician for over 20 years. He has experience in assisting patients with their optical needs in ordering spectacles prescriptions, eye wear dispensing, adjustment, repairs, optical lab work and training first time contact lens wearers. He was an optician with Orinda Optometric Vision Center with Dr. Benjamin Gaynor and Dr. Jeffrey Lewis for 15 years and recently joined the team at Orinda Optometry Group. In his spare time he enjoys walking around Lake Merritt, listening to jazz music and watching football games.
Tara O’Connor, ABOC
Tara, a licensed optician for over 10 years, has a fantastic eye for fashion. Her goal is to make everyone’s visit more of an experience than just an appointment. She strives to deliver the latest technology in everything from the most exclusive eyeglass designer lines to cutting edge lens options to assure each customer of the boutique only the highest quality products and services. “One of the most rewarding experiences will always be the moment when a person puts on new glasses and for the first time or the first time in a long time, is able to see clearly”, says Tara.
In her free time you’ll find her spending time with her two boys, boxing at the gym or traveling.
Becky Elfont
Becky is a recent graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor’s of Science and currently an Alum for her sorority Delta Gamma. In her teenage years, she was a competitive gymnast which led her to coaching young children. Her prior work experience also included working in a restaurant, and being a physical therapist intern before graduating. She is the Billing Coordinator and a clinical liaison at Orinda Optometry. Being a part of this team will help her pursue higher education in the medical field.
In her free time, she is a health enthusiast, loves morning walks with her dog, spending time with friends, binge-watching TV shows, and has a fear of birds!
Catherine Joy Buban
Catherine is the new Front Office Coordinator. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with concentration in Physiology from San Francisco State University. Her background includes working as a certified nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility, a medical records director, weight loss consultant for Jenny Craig and a part-time fruit expert at Edible Arrangements on the weekends. She joined the Orinda Optometry Group recently and hopes the opportunity will grow into a career in the medical field.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, photography, and creating video journals. She welcomes new beginnings and is always looking for the next adventure! Cheers!
Lorena Ramirez
Lorena is currently working her way through college in order to get into Optometry school, and become an Optometrist. Her work experience includes 7 years in different medical fields such as a Cancer Institute, Pediatric, Ophthalmology, and Optometry. She currently is working in the optical department and as an optometric technician. She hopes to be a part of a pleasant experience during your visit to Orinda Optometry Group.
On her free time, she enjoys reading books, watching movies, going to the gym and occasionally going out dancing!
Gabby Garcia
With her previous experience as a receptionist, she strives to provide the most welcoming and pleasant experience for every patient and answer as many questions as possible to provide the best customer service. She recently has moved from Florida looking for new adventures and also hoping with this experience at Orinda Optometry Group, help her gain knowledge within the Medical Field.
In her free time, she hangs out with friends, goes fishing, explores new hiking trails, enjoys going to the farmer’s market in San Francisco, and facetiming her beloved pet pig back home.
Kelly Cheng
Kelly is currently working as an optometric technician at Orinda Optometry Group. She received her Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior with a minor in Psychology from UC Davis. Her previous experience includes working as a lab assistant and interning at Sutter Health and UC Davis Medical Center. She recently moved back home to the Bay Area in order to gain experience and further pursue a career in health. She hopes to assist patients to the best of her ability during their visits to the office!
In her free time, she enjoys dancing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with loved ones.