What is your specialty?

Doctors of optometry

Describe your services.

Comprehensive eye exams, treatment and management of ocular disease including glaucoma, advanced dry eye care, contact lens fittings including astigmatism and multifocals, laser vision consultation, co-management of cataract and laser vision surgery and emergency office visits. In house optical laboratory and eyeglass repairs.

How long have you been in Nevada County?

Dr. Diana Holcomb, 9 years; Dr. Tanya Markis-Meyer, almost 3 years

What sets you apart from other care providers?

We offer extended hours and Saturday appointments for our patients' convenience.

Are you accepting new patients?

Absolutely!

Which insurance carriers do you accept?

VSP, Medicare, Medi-Cal (under age 21), Medical Eye Services, Blue Shield PPO, Blue Cross PPO, Superior Vision, Safeguard, Healthy Families and CMSP.

Describe your education, background and any specialized experience.

Dr. Tanya Markis-Meyer holds a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Biological Sciences from Sacramento State University and her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Southern California College of Optometry. She has been a key member of a Sacramento private practice for 10 years prior to residing in Nevada County. She is the Associate Optometry Director at one of the largest vision insurance companies in the nation as well where she assists in the development of quality care guidelines for optometrists and their patients. Dr. Markis-Meyer is also licensed in the treatment and management of ocular disease, including glaucoma. Some of you may have met her before when she was an associate of Dr. Brian McPartland from 1997-2000 here in Grass Valley.

She is also a member of the American Optometric Association, the Sacramento Valley Optometric Society, the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, the California Optometric Association and the Soroptomist International of the Sierra Foothills.

Dr. Diana Holcomb spent three years as a Naval Officer at the Submarine Naval Hospital in Connecticut and worked closely with an ophthalmologist in providing comprehensive care to the submariners, their families and retired military servicemen. She fit submarine officers with fine tuned contact lenses for their periscopes and provided on-call emergency room consultations.

Dr. Holcomb has been an adjunct professor at the New England College of Optometry, the Illinois College of Optometry, and the Naval Undersea Medical Institute.

Dr. Holcomb holds a Doctor of Optometry degree and a Bachelor of Science in Visual Science from the Southern California College of Optometry.

She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Sacramento Valley Optometric Society, the Grass Valley/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce and the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.

Both doctors have also been examiners for the National Board of Optometry Examination. They continue to expand their knowledge by taking continuing education courses to ensure they can provide the newest treatments and services to their patients to safeguard their vision.

Contact information

• Grass Valley Eyecare Optometric, Inc., is located at 670 Sutton Way Grass Valley, CA 95945 (next to Staples in the Glenbrook Plaza).

• For more information call (530)273-6000 or visit www.gveyecare.com.