David Chu, O.D.
                                                                       David Chu, O.D.

In practice since 2005, Dr. Chu received his Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry.  Prior to that, he received his B.S. in Biology from the University of California, San Diego.

His clinical background includes the VA Hospital Los Angeles where he focused on ocular disease such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.  At the Center for the Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, Dr. Chu treated patients with partial vision loss for which he received the Eschenbach Scholarship.  He also worked alongside the best in optometry at the Optometric Center of Los Angeles and the Eye Care Center in Fullerton. His specialties include primary eye care, ocular disease, and specialty fit contact lenses.  Dr. Chu is a member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, and Infinity Vision Alliance.

Aside from eye care, Dr. Chu enjoys sports and family life.  He especially looks forward to spending time with his wife and son.  They are expecting their second baby this year and Dr. Chu is eagerly awaiting the new addition to the family!
Hawaa Ali, O.D.
                                                          Hawaa Ali, O.D.

Dr. Ali received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry and her B.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine.

Prior to joining Aliso Optometry, Dr. Ali worked at the National Naval Medical Center in Maryland, the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, and HuHuKam Memorial Hospital in Arizona.  In addition to primary eye care, these clinical experiences provided her with extensive patient care in ocular disease, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma management.  She also treated patients at the Eye Care Center in Fullerton and received the PEN Scholarship for her clinical skills in the area of ocular disease.  Her specialties include pediatric eye care, contact lenses, dry eye management, and geriatrics.  She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, and the Orange County Optometric Society.

Dr. Ali is a long-time friend and colleague of Dr. Chu and is honored to have joined Aliso Optometry in 2009.