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Dr. Kat Yandell named Top Optometrist by Best in Medicine

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SAN JOSE, CADr. Katalina Yandell, O.D. has been recognized as a Top Optometrist in the San Jose, CA region by Best in Medicine Magazine for 2026. Her dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence in Optometry has set her apart from her peers, earning her this distinguished honor. Dr. Yandell will be featured in the upcoming edition of Best in Medicine Magazine’s California Edition in 2026, celebrating her contributions to Healthcare.

I am humbled and honored to be recognized as a Top Optometrist in the San Jose, CA region. It means a lot to be able to provide the best eye care and eyewear for the community and all patients in the Bay Area.” -Dr. Katalina Yandell, Chief Medical Optometrist at Optical Illusions: An Optometric Practice.

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As Chief Medical Optometrist of Optical Illusions: An Optometric Practice in San Mateo, San Jose, San Ramon, and Juneau, Dr. Kat provides a variety of primary eye care for adults, along with advanced services like Dry Eye Aesthetics, Myopia Management, and Speciality Contact Lenses. Dr. Kat‘s compassionate approach to patient care, combined with her commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in eye care technology, has earned her the trust and admiration of her patients and peers.

Best in Medicine Recognition

For more than 5 years, Best in Medicine Magazine has recognized the best healthcare professionals in each region in their annual magazine publication. Inclusion is based on providers who feel the organization has upheld the highest standards in patient care while empowering advancement and opportunity within the medical community.

The organization prides themselves in recognizing exceptional healthacre professionals, celebrating the impact they have made, the trust they have earned, and their dedication to excellence – whether they are a respected veteran in their speciality or an emerging leader making their mark in the field.

Schedule An Eye Exam with Dr. Kat Yandell

This recognition is a celebration of Dr. Kat Yandell‘s dedication, with a heartfelt appreciation and express gratitude for her unwavering commitment to excellence in eye care. Schedule An Eye Exam with Dr. Kat today.

Written by Dr. Will To, OD

Dr. William To, OD has multiple years of healthcare experience providing design-based ocular care, with an optometric emphasis in Pediatrics, Dry Eye Therapy, and Ocular Surface Disease.

He graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and a minor in Psychology and earned his Doctorate in Optometry from Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Will is regularly invited to several Optometric Conferences and Colleges of Optometry each year to lecture to his colleagues and students, having given over 100 lectures and written several published editorials.

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