Who we are:
About Murrieta Optometry
Murrieta Optometry has been the premier eye care destination in the Tri-Valley since 1968. Founded by Dr. Marshall Kamena with a vision of personalized, compassionate care, our practice has grown alongside our community—expanding three times, most recently in 2025.
Our Approach
We believe exceptional eye care begins with connection. That's why we take a one-on-one approach with every patient, taking the time to truly understand your unique vision needs, lifestyle, and goals. We don't just examine your eyes—we care deeply about your outcomes and work closely with you to achieve the best possible results for your vision and eye health.
What Sets Us Apart
Our reputation is built on expert doctors who stay at the forefront of optometric care, a genuinely friendly staff who treats you like family, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment for precise assessments, and an extensive collection of fashion eyewear to suit every style. We also feature every type and brand of contact lens available, ensuring you find the perfect fit.
We Speak Your Language
Our diverse team is fluent in English, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese, making quality eye care accessible and comfortable for our entire community.
Our Mission
To provide you with a clear, accurate understanding of your eye health and visual status, while offering every reasonable method of preserving and improving your vision. Your sight is precious—we're honored to help you protect it.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Scott M Kamena, O.D.
Owner/CEO
Optometrist
Born and raised in Livermore, Dr. Kamena graduated in 1990 from Livermore High School. He graduated with Distinction with a degree in Ancient History from UC Berkeley in 1994. Like most Ancient History majors, Dr. Kamena shifted gears and went to Optometry School. He graduated for a second time from Berkeley with a Doctorate of Optometry in 1999. He got married to his beautiful wife, Jennifer, the same year. They have 3 children: Audrey, born in 2004, attends Yale University; Evan, born in 2008, majoring in Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; and Nolan, born in 2010, who’s still in High School. Dr. Kamena has been an Assistant Scoutmaster for over 10 years, and all 3 children have served as Senior Patrol Leader. The 2 older kids are Eagle Scouts and Nolan is very close to earning his Eagle.
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Dr. Melissa Marie Moore-Jessop, O.D.
Optometrist
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Dr. David Kwok Liou, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. David Liou was born and raised in San Diego, CA. He received his bachelor's degree in Biology at UC San Diego, and obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from UC Berkeley School of Optometry. During his time at UC San Diego, he studied abroad for one semester in Hong Kong, and also attended an immersive language and culture program for one semester in Italy.
In addition to performing comprehensive eye exams, Dr. Liou also fits specialty contact lenses, such as scleral lenses for keratoconus (and other corneal conditions). He also manages myopia in children and teenagers using orthokeratology (aka. ortho-k, using Paragon CRT lenses), multifocal soft contact lenses, atropine, and Essilor Stellest lenses.
Dr. Liou can also speak Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese, and is currently learning Japanese. During his free time, Dr. Liou enjoys watching musicals, going to Disneyland, traveling around the world, and spending time with his fur baby, Perry.
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Dr. Shikha Bhat, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Shikha Bhat grew up in Chicago and now calls California home, where she is raising her family. She studied Psychology at the University of Illinois and went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry. Her clinical training included rotations at the Adam Benjamin Jr. VA and the Center for Blind Rehabilitation at Hines VA.
Dr. Bhat has a deep commitment to eye health around the world. She has joined numerous mission trips to bring vision care to underserved communities in Mexico, Africa, and across the United States, and she carries that same dedication to service into her work here, providing comprehensive primary eye care for patients of all ages.
She speaks both English and Kannada, and she is devoted to caring for patients in Livermore with compassion and attention to every detail of their vision needs.
When she's away from the office, Dr. Bhat enjoys reading and traveling. She treasures time with her husband and their two young children, and the family loves exploring the outdoors together.
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Dr. Josephine V Laurel, O.D.
Optometrist
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Holly
Practice Manager
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Sergey
Operations
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Julie
Optician
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Danielle
Optician
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Denisse
Billing and Insurance
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Thomas
Scheduling Manager
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Monica
Optician
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Daisy
Optometric Technician
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Vanessa
Contact Lens Specialist & Optometric Technician
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Kristin
Receptionist
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Jordan
Optometric Technician
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Nicholas
Optometric Technician
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Noah
Quality Assurance & Optical Lab
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Mina
Optician
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Trang
Optometric Technician
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Trudy
Optometric Technician
Contact us
Ready to experience exceptional eye care? Contact Murrieta Optometry to book your comprehensive eye exam, discuss contact lens options, or ask about our services. We're here to help you see clearly and live better.