Our Eye Exam Team

A California native, Dr. Michael Frisch earned his Doctor of Optometry from The New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA in 1985.  He did his undergraduate work at University of California, Los Angeles and California State University, Northridge receiving his Bachelor of Arts in the biological sciences in 1981.  He founded EyeCare Optometric Center (of Northridge) in 1989.

Dr. Frisch serves as a senior clinical examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry supervising other optometrists and testing optometry candidates for licensure.  He served as a clinical teaching assistant in the past. 

Dr. Frisch has a strong interest in diseases of the eye and is board certified by the State of California in the treatment and management of ocular disease.  He has completed additional postgraduate work in laser vision correction and corneal refractive therapy.  Other interests include dry eye therapies, keratoconus, hard to fit contact lenses and Gentle Vision Shaping (wearing a contact lens overnight, removing it in the morning and eliminating the need for corrective lenses during the daytime).  He also co-manages and is a consultant for laser refractive surgery.

Outside of the office Dr.Frisch has a passion for landscape photography. His gallery can be viewed at http://www.galleryfphotography.com. His work has won several awards. Other interests include hiking, target shooting with various caliber revolvers and mountain biking. Dr. Frisch resides in West Hills with his wife Sharon, his son Corey and a daschund named Lilli.

Shira, also a California native, has been a member of our team since the summer of 2003. Shira is our optician and office manager. She is well versed and will help you with all of your optical needs. She enjoys learning new and challenging skills to better serve our patient's needs.

She has a talent for helping our patients select eyewear that is best suited to their lifestyle. She prides herself on her fun and down-to-earth personality.

Shira enjoys traveling, live music and the outdoors when she is not work. Her last travel venture was in Africa teaching children for 4 months.

Lyra was born in the Philippines and raised in So. California. She has extensive experience in the fashion industry and has a flair for style. You can be assured the eyewear she recommends is best suited for your personality. She has been a dedicated member of our team since February 2008 and will serve you beyond your expectations.

On her days off Lyra enjoys rock climbing and especially shopping. She will be happy to entertain any shopping-mall related questions you may have!

Sharon, a native "valley girl", has left the practice of nursing to work with her husband at EyeCare Optometric Center (of Northridge).  She is a board certified recovery room nurse with many years of experience in a post-surgical hospital setting.  She is proficient in advanced life support and graduated with clinical honors.  We are proud to be the sole optometric office that has a clinical nurse on board full time.  In her spare time she enjoys reading and keeping the doc in line.  She is always happy to answer any health related questions you might have.