Anne Tasaki

Anne Tasaki, OD, FAAO, serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry (UCBSO), where she teaches third and fourth year optometry students and mentors pediatrics, primary care, and community health residents. She concurrently practices pediatric optometry at Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael, integrating academic instruction with clinical service to advance child vision care.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from University of California, Berkeley (2013)
• Residency in Pediatrics and Primary Care at University of California, Berkeley (2014)

Dr. Tasaki's research focuses on pediatric vision health, emphasizing early intervention strategies and equitable access to eye care in underserved communities. Her expertise spans myopia progression management, public health approaches to vision screening, and community-based vision programs. She actively bridges clinical practice with population health initiatives to address vision disparities among children, particularly in low-income settings.

Her publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward evidence-based integration of public health frameworks into pediatric optometry, with emphasis on myopia control protocols and community vision screening effectiveness. This work highlights evolving clinical standards for childhood refractive errors and systemic approaches to vision care delivery.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)

Dr. Tasaki mentors optometry students and residents while serving as COA-AOA Faculty Liaison and Continuing Education Committee member at UCBSO. Her leadership extends to professional societies, having previously served as President of the Alameda, Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society.

She has significantly contributed to community vision health through the See Well to Learn Program, delivering comprehensive eye care to preschoolers in underserved communities, and remains actively engaged in expanding access to pediatric vision services through policy advocacy and educational outreach.