Our Optometrist
Dr. Frisch, the optometrist at EyeCare Optometric Center of Northridge, makes it a policy to ensure that all staff members are up-to-date on the latest technology and techniques to make your visit as comfortable and effective as possible. As optometric technology changes, it is even more important to select an eye doctor who has all the right optometry qualifications and understands the latest developments.
Dr. Michael Frisch, O.D.
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 mountain biking, competitive target shooting with various caliber revolvers and hiking. Dr. Frisch resides in West Hills with his wife Sharon, his son Corey and a daschund named Lilli.
