Doctors & Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Point Richmond Optometry a proud provider of vision care products and services in Point Richmond.

Paula C. Asmus, O.D.

After completing her undergraduate education at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Dr. Asmus attended the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry and received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 1990. She is currently an active member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association and Alameda-Contra Costa Counties Optometric Association.

Her license allows her to prescribe glasses, train eye muscle deficiencies, fit contact lenses, comanage laser vision correction and treat various health conditions of the eye, including glaucoma, foreign body removal, allergies, and conjunctivitis. Her education is ongoing with seminars that keep her and her staff up to date with the latest advances in eye care.

When she is not working, Paula enjoys playing tennis, golf, mountain biking and spending quality time with her husband, Ron and two sons, Derrick and Alec.

Way C. Yu, O.D.

Email: dryu@pointrichmondoptometry.com

Dr. Yu received her undergraduate degree at Claremont McKenna College, and her Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry. Before joining Pt. Richmond Optometry, she externed at the Portland Veteran Affairs Hospital. Castle Family Health Clinic (in Atwater, CA), the Alameda County Medical Center’s optometry clinic, and the Meredith Morgan Eye Center at UC Berkeley. She is licensed to perform full-scope optometry encompassing the treatment of glaucoma as well as specialty contact lenses fittings (including orthokeratology).

She is currently an active member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association and is a Board member of the Redwood County Optometric Association.

Although she was born and raised in Southern California, Way loves the weather and culture of the Bay Area and currently lives in Marin County. When she is not working, she enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, reading new books and traveling with her husband and two sons.

Allison Chu, O.D.

Dr. Chu has been a part of the Point Richmond Optometry family since 2025. She is a double graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, getting first her undergraduate degree and then her Optometry Doctorate. Allison is a wicked tennis player. She is also a green thumb — ask her about the vegetable garden she is growing in her backyard!

Lisa, ABOC, NCLEC

Email: lisa@pointrichmondoptometry.com

With more than 30 years of experience, Lisa understands which frames best accentuate every face shape. She also keeps herself educated on the latest lens technology to provide the most satisfying eyewear for our patients. In her spare time, Lisa likes to cook and spend time with her family.

Liberty, Optician

Email: liberty@pointrichmondoptometry.com

Liberty joined the Point Richmond Optometry team in 2013. Liberty enjoys helping patients find the best lenses and frames to fit their vision needs. Liberty is also our frame buyer so she always has her eyes on the latest in eye wear fashion and trends. In her free time, she enjoys hiking around the Bay Area and collecting feathers.

Erica, Optician

Email: erica@pointrichmondoptometry.com

Erica has been an optician for almost 30 years. She is an expert at finding the right frames to fit a person’s face and personality. Erica is a Richmond area native. She is amazingly crafty and creates beautiful, unique items with her Cricut machine. On the weekends, you might spot her at a booth at the farmer’s market, or hanging out with her family at a local restaurant.

Sydney, Optician

Email: sydney@pointrichmondoptometry.com

Sydney is one of the friendly faces seated at our front desk. She is currently studying for her ABO certification. Sydney loves to travel and splits her time between the Bay and Texas, where a lot of her extended family resides. She is also a foodie and is always up for trying a new place to eat.

Miriah, Optician

Email: miriah@pointrichmondoptometry.com

Miriah comes to PRO with over 3 years of experience. She loves to sing and makes a mean mac-n-cheese casserole. We are excited that Miriah recently welcomed a baby girl!

Maria, Optical Technician

Maria is our friendly Pre-Test Queen who expertly guides you through our diagnostic equipment and testing. She is pursuing her Nursing degree. In her spare time, Maria enjoys singing, riding horses, and being outdoors in nature.