Notice of Professional Practice Closure and Transition of Care

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Dear Valued Patient,  

It has been a true honor and a privilege to serve as your optometrist. Providing for your eye care needs has brought me genuine joy and purpose, and I’ve cherished our conversations and the opportunity to get to know you and your families.

I am writing to share some important news regarding Eye Connection Optometry. To embark on a new professional chapter and devote more time to family, I will be closing my private practice effective May 1, 2026. Starting in May, I will be moving out of private practice and into a clinical role with Sharp Rees Stealy in Downtown San Diego. I look forward to continuing my professional journey with their healthcare team.

Ensuring Your Continuity of Care:

I know that finding the right eye care provider is personal. You deserve a team that knows your history, listens to your concerns, and uses every tool available to protect your vision. That is why I have carefully selected Dr. Allen Chung and the team at Focal Optometry as my recommended successor Optometrist team and successor Custodian of all patient records so that you can receive uninterrupted, high-quality eye care. They are located just minutes from my current office in Mira Mesa, and I am confident in their ability and commitment to provide excellent, personalized eye care to meet all your needs.

The Focal Optometry office is a caring, energetic team led by Dr. Allen Chung, alongside Dr. Duyen Cao and Dr. Paige Chain, and a team of experienced optical staff offering comprehensive eye care under one roof, including full exams, specialty contact lenses, dry eye treatment, pediatric myopia management, Ortho-K, medical eye care, diabetic eye exams, and LASIK co-management. They pride themselves on having state-of-the-art diagnostic technology that enables precise prescriptions and early detection of eye disease and a curated selection of designer eyewear. 

What You Need to Know About Your Records:

To keep your medical records confidential, safe, and accessible, Focal Optometry has agreed to serve as custodian of all patient records from Eye Connection Optometry, effective May 1, 2026. Your medical records will be securely stored in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

Record Retention:

Your files will be maintained for a minimum of seven (7) years.

No Transfer Fees: For your convenience, Focal Optometry will waive all fees associated with the duplication or transfer of your records to yourself or another provider for the next twenty-four (24) months (through May 1, 2028).

Your Choice: 

Custodianship of records does not obligate you to become a patient at Focal Optometry. You have the absolute right to choose any provider, and your records can be sent wherever you’d like.

Your Next Step:

If you’d like to explore Focal Optometry as your new eye care home, you can reach them directly:

Focal Optometry

9460 Mira Mesa Blvd, Suite A

San Diego, CA 92126

Phone: (858) 566-1756

Website: https://www.focaloptometry.com/

Thank you again for the trust you’ve placed in me over the years. It has been a great honor to be your optometrist.

Sincerely,

Thu K. Nguyen, O.D.

Eye Connection Optometry