Dr. Blaze was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Anaheim. He received his Bachelor of Biological Sciences from California Lutheran University in 1978. He then attended the Southern California College of Optometry.
Following this, Dr. Blaze pursued his research and development interests at the Cornea and Contact Lens Research Unit, University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He extensively researched the effects of extended wear soft lenses on cornea swelling and the dehydration rates of various soft lens materials.
Soon after graduation, he joined Stephen Downs, OD, and the Coast Contact Lens Company. In 1982, as optometric clinical director, he worked on the FDA study for the approval of the Hydracon contact lens.
In 1987, Dr. Blaze purchased the clinical practice of Stephen Downs OD, founder of Coast Contact Lens Company, and focused his private practice on specialty contact lenses. He has continued to be involved in new products and patient studies with Allergan, Alcon, and Polymer Technologies. He has been published in several professional journals and continues to lecture at professional meetings.
In 1996, Dr. Blaze worked part-time with Summit Technologies, the first company to introduce an FDA-approved excimer laser for refractive eye surgery. He was involved with pre and post-operative care in the early phases of laser surgery development.
He has successfully managed laser surgery patients with the best laser centers and surgeons in Orange County since introducing the excimer laser.
Dr. Blaze enjoys surfing and softball and has recently picked up golfing. He and his wife Rhonda also like to travel and backpack together!
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You can find us on Warner Avenue just over a mile from the beach. We have plenty of parking out front!