Our Doctors

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!

Dr. Danielle P. Goldberg is originally from Weston, Connecticut, and obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester with a Bachelors of Arts in Biology and Psychology and a minor in Art History. She earned her Doctorate degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA where she was selected to participate in an Accelerated Clinical Immersion Program and was inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. In 2015 she earned recognition at the American Academy of Optometry national conference for her superior academic and clinical performance.

Dr. Goldberg is a member of the American Optometric Association and the California Optometric Association. She has extensive experience in contact lens fittings, glaucoma treatment, dry eye management, pediatric and binocular vision disorders, and cataract co-management.

Dr. Goldberg joins us from a leading private optometry practice in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Her training includes internships at Boston University Medical Center, VA Hospital in Boston, MA and at Perkins School for the Blind in Boston. She also trained at a prestigious ophthalmology practice in Miami, Florida specializing in glaucoma treatment and ocular disease. Prior to earning her Doctorate, Dr. Goldberg spent two years working at one of New York City’s premier pediatric ophthalmology practices specializing in strabismus and amblyopia.

At Coast Optometry, Dr. Goldberg sees patients of all ages for comprehensive eye exams, medical eye care, and contact lens examinations. When not providing patient care, Dr. Goldberg enjoys running, yoga and traveling (having visited 23 countries so far). She is also a passionate skier and loves a great powder day!