Our Team

Dr. Ryan Yuan first discovered his passion for optometry in college when he had the opportunity to shadow Dr. Gee at this very office in Carson. Seeing Dr. Gee serve his patients thoughtfully and skillfully inspired Dr. Yuan to pursue the same career where he would be able to serve his patients as well. He graduated from UC Riverside with a major in Biology and minor in Philosophy, and then went on to graduate from Southern California College of Optometry with a doctorate in Optometry. 

He has an array of clinical skills, which includes experience from performing eye exams for the military at Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital in Oceanside, Indian Health Services at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital in Arizona, and at Castle Family community clinic in Merced, CA. 

Dr. Yuan aims to bring quality and compassionate care to each and every patient he interacts with. In his spare time, Dr. Yuan enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, weightlifting, making music, and rooting for the Lakers and Dodgers!

Dr. Vione Wong-Yuan graduated from UC Irvine with a major in Biological Sciences and went on to earn her doctorate from the Southern California College of Optometry. Her clinical training includes experiences at Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, Indian Health Services at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, University Eye Care Clinic in Los Angeles, and Castle Family Community Health Clinic. 

Dr. Wong has obtained a wealth of experiences in a variety of optometric subspecialties, including ocular disease, contact lenses, pediatric, and low vision care. Dr. Wong has a passion for working with kids! She strives to serve her patients to the best of her abilities with compassion and care. When she is not at Avalon Optometry, Dr. Wong is providing eye care for the homeless population in Downtown Los Angeles.

She enjoys chasing her toddler around, cooking new recipes, rewatching Friends, volunteering at church, and spending quality time with her husband, Dr. Yuan!

Dr. Erin Osako decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and pursue a career in optometry. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from U.C. San Diego, she earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry. Dr. Osako began working at Dr. Gerry Gee Optometry shortly after graduating and has over 20 years of experience in a variety of optometric subspecialties, including ocular disease, contact lens, pediatric and low vision care. Dr. Osako considers herself blessed to not only help patients see as well as possible, but also help them understand the nature of their ocular and visual concerns. 

When not at the office, Dr. Osako stays busy volunteering at her two sons’ school and extracurricular activities, serving at church and cheering on the Dodgers with her family!

Dr. Grace Jung first started working with Dr. Gee as an optometric assistant in 2007 and has since earned her bachelor's degree from UCLA and Doctorate of Optometry. from Southern California College of Optometry. She has had clinical training in ocular disease, contact lenses, pediatrics and vision therapy. Dr. Jung especially enjoys working with children!

Outside of the office, Dr. Jung and her husband keep busy with their three young daughters and church involvement.

Dr. Jocelyn Lee was born and raised in Southern California. She attended UCLA for her bachelor's degree and Western University of Health Sciences for her Doctorate in Optometry. Her clinical training included time at the VA in Long Beach, CA and Newington, CT and the Manatee County Rural Health Services Optometry Clinic in Bradenton, FL. She first worked for Dr. Gerry Gee as a technician and scribe when she was still a student in 2012 and returned to work as a doctor after she graduated in 2015. Dr. Gee was incredibly influential as a mentor to Dr. Lee and still informs the way that she practices and treats her patients today. After working at a community clinic in Koreatown for 7 years, Dr. Lee is thankful for the opportunity to be back at Avalon Optometry.

When she is not at the office, Dr. Lee enjoys swimming, playing tennis and spending time with her family at Disneyland.

Dr. Misty Mello earned her bachelor’s degree from UCR in neuroscience and Doctorate of Optometry from Western University of Health Sciences. Her clinical training involved spending time in not one but two Veterans Affairs Clinics in VA Florida and VA Portland! She has had clinical training in ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, pediatrics, and geriatric optometry!
Some of her hobbies include long distance running, hiking, and going to Disneyland with her husband!