Thanh Mai, O.D., F.S.L.S.

Scleral Lenses, Specialty Contacts for Irregular Corneas, Myopia Management

If you need a contact lens to fit right so you can see your best, there is almost no one on this green earth better than Dr. Mai! In particular, he works with patients suffering from corneal diseases such as keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, and damaged corneas from refractive surgery or corneal transplants. Because he is highly nearsighted himself, he has a passion for myopia management with orthokeratology and other methods to slow or stop the progression of myopia in children. He lectures all around the country teaching other doctors these specialties. He aspires to be a YouTube star helping patients here at https://www.youtube.com/@Insightvisionoc

Learn more about Dr. Mai

What do you love about your job?

Being an optometrist is great! If you are reading this and have a son or daughter interested in the healthcare profession I whole-heartedly recommend optometry and welcome them to shadow us at the office or chat over lunch (my treat). The best part of the job is working with patients where you can solve a vision problem that can really impact their lives. Money can’t buy the feeling you get when you can improve someone’s life. In my experience, it’s my patients with keratoconus, past radial keratotomy and LASIK damage whose lives I impact the most. It’s my life’s mission to help these patients achieve the lifelong vision that they need. There are so many undetected visual problems that can interfere with learning and with life in general. If you can have your hand in correcting these deficiencies you can really change someone’s life. Lastly, I love working with all the doctors and staff at Insight, we have a really special team!

How are you involved in the community and what do you hope to contribute to the future?

Insight Vision Center plans to partner in the community with all the residents and local businesses of Orange County. I am a past president of the Orange County Optometric Society which helps me to stay up-to-date with all the latest changes to our profession and promote involvement in community service events. I love teaching students at Marshal B Ketchum how to be the best darn optometrists they can be on top of helping my colleagues at Vision Source. Check out our own blog for the latest information about vision therapy, orthokeratology, and scleral contact lenses.

What’s an interesting fact about you? What are you doing when you’re not checking eyes?

I just started to learn golf and it’s a TOUGH sport to master. You’ll find me hacking away and trying to stop slicing the ball. I love playing board games and spending time with my wife and I have 2 kids (son then daughter). You’ll also find me at the Rose Bowl during the football season cheering on my UCLA Bruins or at Pauley Pavillion staring at John Wooden’s statue.

Insight Vision Center Optometry is a proud member of Vision Source, the premier network of private practice optometrists.

Our Testimonials

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Dr. Chen and the staff are very friendly and professional and can provide patients with sincere service and advice.

Elise Fu

Insight Vision Center Optometry has truly transformed my eyecare experience over the past year. Under the expert care of Dr. Chen, Dr. Schramm, Dr. Lam, and Dr. Mai, I've received unparalleled attention and personalized service. Their commitment to excellence extends beyond the doctors to the outstanding admin and tech team who ensure a seamless and efficient visit every time.

The level of expertise, professionalism, and genuine care exhibited by the entire staff sets Insight Vision Center Optometry apart. From thorough examinations to comprehensive explanations of my eye health, they have created an atmosphere of trust and confidence. It's not just about eye care; it's about an extraordinary commitment to the well-being of their patients.

I wholeheartedly recommend Insight Vision Center Optometry to everyone seeking top-notch optometric services. It's more than an eye clinic; it's a place where your vision is valued, and your experience is exceptional. This team has undoubtedly set the standard for excellence in eyecare.

Nathaniel Choi

Dr. Mai and the entire personnel are amazing! Extremely polite, kind and professional. In addition, I can now see 20/20!!! Thank you, thank you all

Franchezka 777

Dr. Schramm is stellar. He really cares about his patients. Great staff. Scleral lenses are life changing.

Kevin W

My first eye exam in fifteen years. I am so thankful that I found Insight Vision Center. Dr. Lam and staff made me feel like a welcome guest. My eye exam revealed very minor blurriness and Dr. Lam did not pressure me into purchasing eyewear for a condition not necessitating glasses… yet. Maybe next year? I am getting older. They took my VSP insurance. Yay!

Scott H.

Dr. Lam and staff are amazing. Every phone call or interaction is friendly. You can feel the smiles and joy over whatever mode of communication you are interacting with them. Dr. Lam is very knowledgeable and helps you to better understand everything that is going on with your eyes. She made me aware of potential problems I may have with my eyes and walked me through every step of the process. She helped me understand the various factors that could be causing my vision to be a little impaired and followed up with me as I had to see an ophthalmologist. Great team, great office.

Virgilio S.