about almaden eyes

— EST. DEC 2023 —

We are honored to serve the Bay Area and provide individualized eye care experiences for all of our patients!

Almaden Eyes is formerly the office of Dr. Thomas McGrath. After 34 years of serving the community, Dr. McGrath has retired and has entrusted Dr. Vu and the staff at Almaden Eyes to take care of the eyes of this wonderful community.

At Almaden Eyes, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch eye care services to the community of South San Jose. Our commitment is rooted in compassion, ensuring that every patient receives personalized and attentive care. Our focus on personalized service sets us apart from the rest. We understand that each individual has unique needs, and we are here to address them with care and expertise.

Community is at the heart of what we do. We believe in building connections, fostering trust, and making a positive impact in the neighborhoods we serve. We can’t wait to meet you and the rest of the community.


our services

  • Annual wellness exams for the family

  • Myopia management to slow down your child’s rx

  • Detection of glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal problems

  • Management of dry eyes and computer vision syndrome

  • Emergency visits for pink eyes, abrasions, and styes

  • The highest quality contacts, digital and blue blocker lenses

we believe

  • Eye exams can be fun and engaging.

  • Navigating insurance should be easy.

  • Your vision is our passion. We will educate you on the latest advancements to help you see the world more clearly.

  • Glasses are an extension of you, we’ll help you find your style!

  • Reaching us is easy - email for questions or making appointments.

  • Supporting small businesses means giving back to your community and keeping quality jobs local. You deserve to see the people and products behind the services we provide.

our team

doctor hahn vu smiling office

meet dr. vu

founder, optometrist

Dr. My-Hanh Vu is an Ohio native and received her doctorate degree from The Ohio State University. Dr. Vu started her career in the East Coast during her training at OMNI Eye, a surgical center that treats end-stage eye conditions. At OMNI, she developed a vested interest in ocular pathology. She expanded her knowledge of ocular disease at the VA hospital and the ophthalmology department at Case Western. These experiences have shaped Dr. Vu’s dedication to early recognition and prevention of ocular diseases through annual eye exams. She is dedicated to staying on the forefront of contact lens technology, dry eye management and is passionate about patient education. In 2014, Dr. Vu became the practice owner of Herald Square Eyecare in NYC, where she integrated her extensive clinical experience with exceptional patient care. She moved to the Bay Area in 2022.

Dr. Vu strongly believes in giving back to the community both locally and internationally. She conducts eye exams for underprivileged communities, mentors small business owners, serves as a refugee accompaniment volunteer, and is a suicide prevention crisis counselor. When not working she enjoys traveling for food, exploring architectural treasures, hiking, painting, and spending time with her husband and newborn.

Dr. Vu is passionate about preventing ocular diseases, treating dry eyes, and fitting specialty contact lenses, including multifocal and myopia control

  • 14 years of experience providing 5-star service to over 35,000 patients

  • Achieved President’s Club as a top-5 optometrist in the US

  • Built and ran a successful business in the toughest market in the world—New York City. She is excited to now call the Bay her home!


meet dr. lam

therapeutic optometrist

Dr. Joy Lam, a Houston native, earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a Biology minor from The University of Texas at Austin. Her passion for patient care flourished while working alongside optometrists during college. She later earned a Doctorate in Optometry, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Houston College of Optometry.

Her personal experience with PRK sparked a special interest in refractive surgery such as LASIK. Dr. Lam's dedication also extends to managing conditions such as dry eyes with intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) and TearCare, specialty multifocal contact lenses, and myopia control for children, supported by her certifications for MiSight and Orthokeratology lenses (CRT).

Outside the realm of optometry, Dr. Lam derives joy from culinary exploration, hiking, yoga, and creating treasured travel memories with her husband and two sons, aged 5 and 2. With her holistic approach to patient care, she embodies a commitment to delivering comprehensive and personalized solutions for every patient.


meet dr. janovitch

optometrist

Coming soon!