ABOUT DR. KHOA NGUYEN

Meet Khoa D. Nguyen, OD

Dedicated optometric and medical eye care for the Kailua-Kona and Hawai‘i Island community.

Dr. Khoa Nguyen is a licensed Doctor of Optometry providing comprehensive eye exams, medical ocular disease management, and emergency eye care in Kailua-Kona. For nearly a decade, he has cared for patients across Hawai‘i Island, focusing on patient education, prevention, and compassionate clinical care.

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A Patient-First Clinical Philosophy

At Kona Eye Care, Dr. Nguyen believes exceptional eye care begins with listening. Every eye exam is conducted with unhurried attention, ensuring that you understand your diagnosis, treatment options, and proactive steps to protect your lifelong vision.

Whether evaluating complex diabetic eye disease, managing chronic dry eye flaring from Kona's VOG, or checking a child's vision for school, Dr. Nguyen takes pride in building trusting, long-term relationships with patients and their families.

Bilingual Practice (English & Tiếng Việt)

Dr. Nguyen is fluent in both English and Vietnamese, proudly serving Hawaii's diverse multicultural community and ensuring language is never a barrier to receiving clear medical explanations.

Education, Training & Focus

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD): Rigorous clinical training in primary optometry, ocular pathology, and contact lenses.
  • Clinical Residencies & Externships: Specialized rotations in ocular disease, glaucoma management, diabetic eye care, and refractive surgery co-management.
  • Hawai‘i Licensed Optometrist: Providing patient-centered care on Hawai‘i Island for nearly a decade.
  • Community & Humanitarian Care: Active participation in community vision screenings and outreach programs across the Big Island.
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Coordinated Specialty Care from Kona

When surgery or specialized ophthalmic care is necessary, Dr. Nguyen coordinates directly with leading ophthalmologists across Hawai‘i.

Patients receive seamless referrals for cataract surgery, retinal procedures, and pterygium removal, with pre-operative evaluations and postoperative follow-up visits conducted right here in Kailua-Kona—saving you unnecessary inter-island travel.

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Experience Personalized, Unhurried Eye Care in Kona

Schedule your comprehensive eye exam or medical consultation with Dr. Khoa Nguyen today.

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