BRINLEY & MORAD OPTOMETRY (LB COASTAL) - Our Practice


BRINLEY & MORAD OPTOMETRY (LB COASTAL)


Noah D Brinley OD

Dr. Noah D. Brinley graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry with numerous honors during his tenure. He performed graduate studies on the effect of refractive surgery on visual performance and remains actively involved in the comanagement and follow-up of these cases in the practice. In addition to this specialty, Dr. Brinley's professional interests include hard to fit contacts and the management and treament of eye disease.

Personally, Dr. Brinley enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Morad, and their son, Tyler, and daughter, Chloe. In his spare time, Dr. Brinley enjoys tennis, golf and playing the piano. As a family, they enjoy travelling and attending local attractions.

Both doctors are involved in professional associations and enjoy offering their time in charitable community events. Patients often remark on their unique, personable approach to each examination. Dr. Brinley explains every step of the exam and makes his patients at ease with his thoroughness and caring style. He sees patients of all ages and also sees patients who need prosthetic eye care.



Stewart M. Forman, O.D.

Dr. Forman resided in Southern California for most of his life, attending UCLA and receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry. He has completed post graduate education in order to receive licensing enabling him to diagnose and theraputically treat eye diseases. Dr.Forman was appointed optometric consultant to the 1996 Summer Olympic games held in Atlanta. He presently serves on the advisory board to TLC - the The Laser Eye Centers in Newport Beach and Torrance. Dr.Forman is one of the few optometrists in the country specializing in the fitting of custom ocular prosthetics (artificial eyes).



Robert Ballard, O.D.

Dr.Ballard grew up in Pasadena,CA and like Dr. Forman, attended local universities, with advanced training and licensing in therapeutic disease diagnosis and treatment.Dr.Ballard presently resides in Long Beach.He is always ready to discuss his special interests in photography, fine wine and restaurants.



Sara Morad, OD

Dr. Morad graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Southern California College of Optometry. Her clinical background is broadreaching in the profession, having had specialized training in Vision Therapy, Ocular Disease Management, and Low Vision Care. Consequently, her interest in the practice are diverse, although she enjoys seeing all primary eye and vision care patients.

Personally, she enjoys spending as much time as possible with her husband, Dr. Brinley, and their son, Tyler, and daughter, Chloe. In her spare time she enjoys reading, exercise, and scrap-booking. As a family, they enjoy travelling and attending local attractions.

Both doctors are involved in professional associations and enjoy offering their time in charitable community events. Patients often remark on their unique, personable approach to each examination. "Dr. Sara" is especially loved by patients for her empathetic style and concern for both the details and the big picture. An examination by Dr. Sara is definitely time well spent.