L. Bruce Mebine, O. D., owner

Dr. Bruce Mebine grew up in San Francisco in the Sunset District. He received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees from the University of California at Berkeley. He took the practice over from his father, Dr. Loran Mebine, in 1969. He has been a clinical professor at the UC Berkeley School of Optometry since 1983. Dr. Mebine has served as president for the San Francisco Optometric Society, the Bay Area Optometric Council and the California Optometric Association. He is currently past Chair of the Board of Directors for Vision Service Plan. Dr. Mebine was named Optometrist of the Year in 1991 by the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry and Optometrist of the Year in 1998 by the California Optometric Association. In his spare time Dr. Mebine enjoys his five grandchildren, fencing, photography, and sailing.

Eleanor W. Kung, O.D.

Dr. Eleanor Kung grew up in Oakland and Berkeley, and now calls San Francisco home. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology and Doctor of Optometry from the University of California at Berkeley. (They say that she bleeds blue and gold.) She has had optometric training at the Vandenburg Airforce Base, Fresno Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Dr. Kung is a member of the San Francisco Optometric Society, California Optometric Association, and the American Academy of Optometry. She enjoys cooking, travel, rock climbing and jogging.

Marilyn Overbay, Office Manager

Marilyn has been working as an optometric assistant/office manager for 40 years! She is a sister of Dr. Mebine and has been working for him the last 19 years. She knows how to do everything in the office and coordinates all patient care in the office and makes sure that your visual and eyecare needs are met and that your visit is a pleasurable one. Marilyn is especially proud of her three grandsons and one grandaughter!

Marc Milechman, Optician

Marc, our Optician, was born and raised in New York. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from City University of New York. Marc moved to San Francisco 11 years ago. He has spent 30 years in the optical industry, including managing both retail and wholesale operations. Marc's extensive experience provides him with a unique perspective when ordering new frames for inventory and selecting appropriate lens styles for patients. Marc particularly enjoys helping patients integrate their visual needs with fashion. His hobbies are reading, tennis, and traveling.

Joann Tawasha, Optometric Assistant

Joann was born and raised in San Francisco. She is a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School and received her Ophthalmic Technician certificate from Bryman College. She has worked for L. Bruce Mebine and Associates since 1997. Her primary responsibilities are assisting Drs. Mebine and Kung, dispensing glasses, frame styling and lens design and contact lens training. She enjoys being part of the team that takes care of all our patient's needs.