About Our Practice in Fresno

Delivering Excellent Eye Care

At Lifetime Optometric, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent eye care by using advanced technology for accurate diagnoses, tailored treatments, and effective monitoring.

Whether you’re seeking eye care for yourself or your child, no matter where you’re at with your eye health, we’re here to help.

If you’re ready to give your eyes the care and attention they deserve, book an appointment with us today! We look forward to meeting you.

iWELLNESS

Among the top 3 leading causes of blindness are glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy—all of which can show little to no signs of symptoms. However, iWellness exams can help us detect changes sooner, helping to prevent damage. 

For a nominal fee, you can elect to have the iWellness exam and their comprehensive eye exam.

Patient Referrals

At Lifetime Optometric, we gladly accept referrals from fellow practitioners. Our dedicated team is focused on diagnosing and addressing eye health issues for everyone. 

Feel free to fax the referral to 559-432-2203, or you may contact our welcoming staff to learn how we can help you today!

• 20% off non-prescription sunglasses for contact lens patients who order a year’s worth of supply from our office.
• When purchasing an annual supply of contact lenses, enjoy free shipping to your home or work and 50% off a special collection of non-prescription Polarized Sunglasses (only a good 30 days from purchase).
• 60-day prescription check: We offer one recheck of your glasses prescription within 60 days of the original prescription date.
• 1-year manufacturer warranty on frames with a $30 processing fee for each transaction.
• 1-year warranty for anti-reflective coatings and a $30 processing fee for each transaction.

Shop Online

At Lifetime Optometric, we believe in equipping our patients with all the tools and resources they need to maintain optimal eye health. This is why our online store offers eye care products, contacts, frames, and vitamins. Enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of buying quality products from an established practice.

Cancellation & No-Show Policy

At Lifetime Optometric, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. When you schedule an appointment, we reserve a specific time for you with the doctor so that they are available to meet your vision and medical needs.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please get in touch with our office at 559-432-2200 at least 24 hours in advance. You can text or leave a voicemail, and we accept messages 24/7. This helps us accommodate other patients who may be waiting for an appointment. We will respond to texts and voicemails during business hours.

Please note that missed appointments or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will incur a fee of $50. This fee is charged to the patient, not the insurance company and any outstanding balances must be settled before future appointments can be scheduled.

If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, you may need to reschedule so that patients who arrive on time are seen promptly. Thank you for your understanding!

Meet Our Team

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Dr. Margie R. Recalde

Doctor of Optometry (OD), Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)

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Dr. Staci Hamamoto

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Dr. Margie R. Recalde, Doctor of Optometry (OD), Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)

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Dr. Margie Recalde is a passionate optometrist who owns Lifetime Optometric, a practice she purchased from Dr. Michael Hayashi. She and her team are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care with a warm and welcoming approach, continuing Dr. Hayashi’s legacy of “modern eyecare…old-fashioned caring.”

Dr. Recalde earned her Bachelor of Science from California State University, Fresno, and her Doctor of Optometry degree with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley. She further enhanced her clinical skills by completing a post-doctorate ocular disease residency at Fresno’s Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center.

She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and an active member of the Central California Optometric Society, California Optometric Association, and American Optometric Association.
Dr. Recalde has expanded her focus on treating dry eyes, including speaking at dry eye-specific events. She is the first doctor in Central California to offer LipiFlow, an effective treatment for meibomian gland disease (MGD), a leading cause of dry eye.

She is also the first doctor in the region to provide OptLlight, an FDA-approved intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy for MGD-related dry eye disease. Dr. Recalde’s goal is to help patients improve their vision and overall eye health to enjoy a lifetime of optimal vision.

In addition to dry eye treatment, Dr. Recalde provides comprehensive eye care for all patients, using Lifetime Optometric’s innovative technology to detect and treat eye diseases such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and keratoconus.

Her skilled staff helps deliver smooth and efficient care, and after the exam, opticians help patients choose eyeglasses that fit their needs and lifestyle.

Dr. Recalde is passionate about giving back to those in need and has provided free vision screenings and eyeglasses in Peru, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

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Dr. Staci Hamamoto, Doctor of Optometry (OD)

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Originally from Fresno, Dr. Staci Hamamoto has been the associate optometrist at Lifetime Optometric since 2006. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry.

Before optometry school, Dr. Hamamoto worked as a lab assistant at UCCE Kearney Agricultural Center in Parlier and earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Dr. Hamamoto’s education has allowed her to work with a diverse range of patients with eye conditions. She is fluent in Spanish and has volunteered for Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, a non-profit organization providing international eye screenings in Peru.

Outside of work, she enjoys volunteering as a camp counselor and is active in her religious organization. She is also passionate about TV, photography, hiking, and traveling.

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Lifetime Optometric, we’re passionate about protecting our planet. As the demand for eco-friendly products rises, our dedication to sustainability remains at the forefront of our mission. Did you know that 94% of contact lens wearers in the U.S. prioritize keeping plastic out of our oceans? We do, too!

That’s why we collaborate with brands like CooperVision to offer net plastic neutral contact lenses and partner with Bausch & Lomb and Terracycle to recycle contact lens packaging in our offices every quarter. Through this initiative, offices across the country have successfully recycled over 41 million units of contact lenses and lens care materials—keeping nearly 27 million of those out of landfills!

We’re also proud to feature Vision Source Smart Eco frames—ECO (Earth Conscious Optics)—which are crafted from environmentally responsible materials. Our ECO Biobased frames contain 63% biobased materials, while ECO Recycled frames boast an impressive 95% recycled content. When you wear these frames, you’re contributing to a cleaner planet.

ECO’s commitment to sustainability extends to its “One Frame, One Tree” initiative in partnership with Trees for the Future. For every ECO frame sold, a tree is planted—resulting in over one million trees planted to date!

For us, sustainability is our responsibility to the Earth and future generations. Join us in making a difference!