Kimberly A. Michel, O.D.

A Professional Corporation

Welcome!

We are an Independent Optometry Practice located inside of the Vista Costco Warehouse. We are excited to provide a friendly and convenient experience for your eyecare needs. We serve Vista, Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos and the surrounding areas. Our doctors are eager to work with you to detemine the best solutions for your vision needs and will evaluate the health of your eyes using the latest technology available, such as Optomap Digital Retinal Imaging.

Business Hours

Mon - Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
Appointment Only
We take walk-in appointments based on availability. We recommend scheduling an appointment via our Online Appointment Request for quickest response or calling our office at (760) 631-0654.
Online Appointment Request

Our Services

We offer comprehensive eye examinations including vision testing and ocular health testing using the latest technology. We are excited to be able to offer Optomap Retinal Imaging to our patients.
Learn more about our Services

Before Your Appointment

In order to provide an efficient experience for your eyecare needs, there are a few things we ask that you bring with you to your appointment. One of which is a Patient Registration Form. Please visit the "Appointment Checklist" page for more information.
Appointment Checklist

Dr. Kimberly  Michel 

Optometrist/Business Owner
Dr. Michel has been practicing at this Costco location since 2015 under Dr. Richard Rodriguez and became owner of the practice when he retired in 2020. She thoroughly enjoys patient care in the Costco setting. Her passion is working with her patients to determine the best optical solution for their lifestyle needs. She particularly enjoys multifocal contact lenses. 

She is a North County San Diego native, but briefly ventured to chilly Chicago for Optometry school at the Illinois College of Optometry. 

Dr. Tania Waskiewicz

Optometrist

Dr. Waskiewicz joined our practice in 2024. She enjoys dry eye management and fitting soft contact lenses as well as multifocal contacts. She is excited to empower her patients with preventative daily practices to avoid eye strain, fatigue, and accelerated cataract development.


Dr. Waskiewicz attended UCSD and the College of Optometry at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona. She lives here in San Marcos with her husband and enjoys art, traveling, succulents/gardening, and playing video games.

Dr. Vanessa Kashak

Optometrist
Dr. Kashak joined our practice in 2018. She enjoys fitting contact lenses, managing Dry Eye Syndrome and treating Amblyopia, a vision condition that kids need corrected early on to have better vision for the rest of their lives.

Dr. Kashak attended Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton. She enjoys spending her days off with her husband and two children. 

Dr. Sharon Leong

Optometrist
Dr. Leong joined our practice in 2021. She enjoys fitting contact lenses and managing ocular disease. She enjoys patient-centered eye care and making sure that patients are satisfied with their glasses and contact lens options. 

Dr. Leong attended New England College of Optometry in Boston and lives here in San Diego with her husband and two children. 

Dr. Richard Rodriguez

Optometrist, Retired

After 17 years at this location, Dr. Rodriguez officially retired in December 2022. We know he had many loyal patients over those years and we look forward to continuing to provide quality care to those patients in the future.


He has been plenty busy during his retirement. He has been spending his extra free time with his wife and two border collie puppies. He also is involved in car clubs and line dancing classes!

Contact Our Office

We'd be happy to answer your questions or help you schedule an appointment over the phone!
Call us (760) 631-0654

Request an Appointment Online

Let us know what days and times work for you and we'll call you back to schedule.
Online Appointment Request

Where to find us:

1755 Hacienda Dr., Vista, CA 92081
Conveniently located inside of the Vista Costco
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