
To make an appointment, call the Optometry Department at (858) 534-2602.
The Student Health Optometry Department has been in operation since February 1975. Because the department is non-profit, services are provided to students at a low cost. Our mission is to facilitate the retention, academic advancement and graduation of UCSD students by maintaining their maximum eye health.
View our Department Highlight here.
Kathryn Wandel, O.D. - Optometrist
Dr. Wandel has been with the Optometry Department since July 2008. Dr. Wandel received both her B.S. and O.D. degrees from Indiana University.
Robert Whittaker, ABOC - Optician
Robert is a board certified optician who has worked in the field of optometry since 1994. Previous to working at UCSD, Robert worked as an optical lab manager for a local optometrist. Robert has been with SHS since 2000.
Carol Purcell - Optometry Assistant
Carol has been with Student Health Service since 2004.
Lovely Dimalanta - Optometry Assistant
Lovely has been with Student Health Service since 2006.