PW OPTOMETRY
Doctors
Dr. Pinto Ng Zhao, OD
Dr. Pinto was born in Venezuela and was raised in Memphis, TN. He majored in Microbiology at University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Dr. Pinto received his Optometry training at the prestigious Southern College of Optometry. At the best developmental and behavioral optometry program in the country, Dr. Pinto developed a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of vision development. It was inspired by mentors who showed him the profound impact vision improvement can have on unlocking an individual's full potential. In his free time, Dr. Pinto is an active member of the Poway-Scripps Rotary community, where he dedicates himself to service and philanthropy. He has also extensive experience leading medical service trips with Remote Area Medical, Lions Club and VOSH, providing free eye exams to underserved communities in the United States and abroad, including Jamaica, Honduras, and Mexico.
Dr. Pinto enjoys family time with his wife, Dr. Wai, and their baby girl, Emelyn. He loves being a girl dad. Dr. Pinto's interests include hip hop, Simpsons, and tai-chi.
Dr. Patricia Wai, OD
Dr. Wai, an accomplished optometrist, graduated from UCSD before earning her Doctorate of Optometry with Honors from Western University of Health Sciences. She completed her internships at the VA Hospitals in Colorado and Connecticut, and also at the San Diego Naval Base. In 2022, she and her husband, Dr. Pinto, opened their own private practice to provide personalized eye care for patients from a holistic approach. Dr. Wai practices full scope optometry, and is licensed in treating ocular disease with therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, glaucoma, and lacrimal irrigation and dilation. Fluent in a multitude of languages, including Mandarin, Cantonese and English, she ensures effective communication with a diverse range of patients. Beyond her profession, she enjoys cooking new recipes with her husband and daughter.
Vision Therapists
Katelyn Alvarez
Vision Therapist