FULLERTON, CA – Dr. Atean Asslani was recognized with the Dr. John R. Griffin Memorial Scholarship Award for 2025, an honor given for clinical and academic excellence by Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU). This esteemed recognition highlights Dr. Asslani’s exceptional dedication to providing outstanding eye care and underscores his commitment to excellence in patient service.
“I am truly grateful to receive the Dr. John R. Griffin Memorial Award. It reminded me how meaningful the support of my mentors had been throughout my training.”” -Dr. Atean Asslani, Optometrist of Optical Illusions: An Optometric Practice.
Dr. Atean’s recognition as a Dr. John R. Griffin Memorial Scholarship recipient is a reflection of his exceptional qualities as a prominent clinician in the community. Working at Optical Illusions: An Optometric Practice in San Mateo, San Jose, and San Ramon, he provides high level primary eye care for adults and children, along with advanced services like Dry Eye Aesthetics, Myopia Management, and Specialty Contact Lenses. Dr. Asslani’s compassionate approach to patient care, combined with his commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in eye care technology, has earned him the trust and admiration of his patients and peers.
The Dr. John R. Griffin Memorial Scholarship Award
In 2014, family, friends and colleagues celebrated the life of Dr. John R. Griffin M.Opt., O.D., MS.Ed., Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Southern California College of Optometry. Dedicated in celebration of his life and career, MBKU honored Dr. Griffin with the Dr. John R. Griffin Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to an emerging optometrist who demonstrates extraordinary leadership in and passion for clinical practice in the areas of dyslexia, binocular vision or vision therapy.
This scholarship is awarded as a tribute to the patient-centered approach that Dr. Griffin championed. A preference shall be made for those who display outstanding knowledge in the care and treatment of children with dyslexia and or other reading disorders, binocular vision disorders or vision therapy. In all aspects, the award recipient must demonstrate characteristics for which Dr. Griffin will long be remembered: kindness, compassion, extraordinary interest in helping others and dedication to the optometric profession.
Schedule An Eye Exam with Dr. Atean Asslani
This recognition is a celebration of Dr. Atean Asslani’s dedication, with a heartfelt appreciation and express gratitude for his unwavering commitment to excellence in eye care. Schedule An Eye Exam with Dr. Atean today in San Mateo, San Jose, or San Ramon.
