Meet Some of the Best Eye Doctors in Honolulu
Jenkins Eye Care brings together an experienced team of ophthalmologists with expertise in LASIK, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, and glaucoma. Get to know the physicians and professionals who have helped make Jenkins Eye Care a trusted destination for advanced eye care in Honolulu and throughout Hawai‘i.
Tyrie Jenkins, M.D.
Dr. Tyrie Jenkins is a board-certified ophthalmologist and one of Hawaii's most experienced eye surgeons. A recognized LASIK pioneer, she performed the first laser vision correction in Hawaii in 1997 and was the first in the state to perform laser-assisted cataract surgery (LenSx) in 2012. A Wills Eye Hospital-trained surgeon and twice-named to the Visx Top 100 eye surgeons in the U.S., Dr. Jenkins founded Jenkins Eye Care to bring the most advanced vision correction technology to Honolulu. Learn more about LASIK at Jenkins Eye Care →
Jeffrey Peterson, M.D., Ph.D.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Dr. Jeffrey Peterson is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. He earned his M.D. and Ph.D. from Weill Cornell Medical College, completed his ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine, and received fellowship training in glaucoma at the Robert Cizik Eye Clinic in Houston. Dr. Peterson is skilled in managing advanced glaucoma using early-detection diagnostics, laser procedures, and micro-incisional glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Learn about glaucoma treatment →
Neda Nikpoor, M.D.
Dr. Neda Nikpoor is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract and refractive surgeon specializing in LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, and refractive lens exchange. She completed both her ophthalmology residency and her cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute — the nation's top-ranked eye hospital — followed by a global ophthalmology fellowship at Stanford University. A published researcher and leader in the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Dr. Nikpoor brings world-class surgical training to patients in Honolulu. Explore vision correction options →
Nicole Chang, O.D.
Dr. Nicole Chang is an optometrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, and ocular surface disease. Born and raised on Oahu and a graduate of Punahou School, she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry and practiced in Los Angeles before returning home to Honolulu. Dr. Chang provides thorough dry eye evaluations and personalized treatment plans, and supports patients through pre- and post-operative care. Learn about dry eye treatment →
Maika Teal, OD
Dr. Maika Teal, is a Doctor of Optometry who supports the practice’s commitment to advanced diagnostics, individualized treatment and patient education. Dr. Teal earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, and his Doctor of Optometry degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Dedicated to helping patients better understand their eye health and treatment options, Dr. Teal is one of two light adjustable lens treatment specialists in our practice. Dr. Teal provides customized treatments utilizing the light delivery device after cataract surgery, tailored to patients individually. Learn more about the Light Adjustable Lens.
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