Meet the Team



It is the mission of everyone at Heritage Valley Eye Care Optometric Center to serve you, the patient, and provide the services and products necessary to improve, protect and preserve your vision for life.



Dr. Aaron Luekenga



Dr. Luekenga grew up in Nampa Idaho, earned his bachelors degree from Brigham Young University and his doctorate from Southern California College of Optometry.


Dr. Luekenga began optometry practice as an officer in the U.S. Navy working with F18 fighter pilots, their crew and families. Honing his skills with the most visually demanding patients in the world he was also trained in treating ocular trauma, eye disease and laser eye surgery.


Previous work in hospital settings provided Dr. Luekenga the opportunity to practice with physicians of all specialties from pediatrics to geriatrics and radiology to surgery, allowing him to better help and understand the needs of the entire patient, not just their eyes.


Since joining Heritage Valley Eye Care in 2005 Dr. Luekenga has enjoyed the relationships he has developed with his patients. Aside from work and volunteering in various organizations Dr. L spends his free time with his wife and their four children.



Dr. Emily Farlow



Dr. Emily Farlow, O.D. was raised in Ventura County, California. She completed her undergraduate education at CSUCI, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She went on to graduate in 2021 as the Valedictorian of her class from the Southern California College of Optometry with her Doctor of Optometry.


Dr. Farlow is glaucoma certified and enjoys managing a variety of ocular conditions including dry eyes, retinal disease and treating kids for myopia control.


In her free time, she likes baking, painting, hiking, and exploring new cities.



Dr. Daryl Lipsun



Dr. Lipsun was born in the Philippines and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences- Medical Biology. She later earned her Doctorate of Optometry at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry.


Dr. Lipsun is glaucoma certified and her training includes retinal disorders in an ophthalmology setting, ocular disease at the VA in The Villages, FL and private practice. She aims to provide thorough and compassionate exams to each individual patient.


When not in clinic, Dr. Lipsun can be found hiking or eating her way through town with her husband and son.



Carina



Lab Supervisor



With over 20 years at Heritage Valley Eye Care as an optician Carina runs our optical and will make sure your glasses are perfectly crafted.



Lorena



Optician



With decades of experience Lorena has been helping our patients for over 20 years and is our backbone in Fillmore



Blanca



Receptionist



More than a friendly voice on the phone Blanca is an expert with answering questions and sorting out insurance problems



Ashley



Optician



Able to help with everything Ashley keeps our optical and contact lenses organized



Teresa



Optician



Whether assisting you with glaucoma or macular degeneration testing or adjusting your glasses, Teresa does it all.



Araceli



Office manager



If you need assistance with anything Araceli can help you.



Sophia



Optician



With 30 years experience in the optical industry Sophia can help you get the perfect look and clearest vision with your glasses.



Stephanie



Optician



An expert with patient testing and helping you with our glasses or contacts Stephanie is happy to help you



Adriana



Optician



Adriana is here to help you with your glasses, contact lenses or any other eyecare and eyewear needs you have



Leilani



Technician



A technical genius, Leilani will assist you get all the tests right for the patient and the doctor





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