WELCOME TO SOCAL EYE Welcome to SoCal Eye, an ophthalmology group that has been proudly serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties since 1964. Founded by Dr. Ronald Hartman as Lakewood Eye Physicians, SoCal Eye has grown to include six board-certified, university-affiliated ophthalmologists, three board-certified optometrists, and a wonderful dedicated staff. Our renowned surgeons are teaching professors and clinical research investigators for some of the latest breakthrough technologies. With two convenient locations, Long Beach and Los Alamitos, we provide our patients with a private state-of-the-art surgery center and refractive and cosmetic center.