Our Doctors
Dr. Razmig Knajian, OD, FAAO
Dr. Melissa Lindow, OD
Dr. Melissa Lindow, optometrist, attended the University of California, Riverside, where she studied biology for her undergraduate degree. She completed her optometry degree at Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) and maintained a scholarship for all four years. During her fourth year of training, Dr. Lindow honed her ocular disease and contact lens training skills at George Wahlen VA Medical Center and Moran Eye Center of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her training in pediatrics and specialty contact lenses continued at University Eye Center, Los Angeles, and Invision Optometry, San Diego, California. Dr. Lindow is particularly interested in vision therapy and pediatric vision care, an area of optometry that SCCO emphasizes. This interest is inspired by her own experience as a vision therapy patient. Dr. Lindow graduated in 2023 as a Doctor of Optometry. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the California Optometry Association.
She was born and raised in Temecula, California, and attended Chaparral High School. She loves this area and community and is privileged to live close to her six siblings and their families. Dr. Lindow enjoys quaint coffee shops, the beach, hot yoga, and spending time with her family. She prides herself on serving her community and volunteering in the Sunridge Community Church Preschool Ministry and Lions Club.
Dr. Lindow is dedicated to provide the best possible care for your family’s eye care needs. Your vision and the health of her eyes are her top priority, and she eagerly looks forward to the opportunity to serve you.
Dr. Evelyn Lee, OD, MSc
Dr. Evelyn Lee earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Marshall B. Ketchum University in Fullerton, California. Her clinical externships included working with active duty miliary personnel in San Diego, veterans at a VA hospital in Las Vegas and low vision patients at a low vision rehabilitation center in Los Angeles. During her externship, she gained extensive experience managing diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other ocular diseases. Prior to completing her doctorate, Dr. Lee earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Education from University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Lee is a California native and moved to Murrieta in 2017 from Orange County. She loves to serve this community and provide outstanding service through personalized, comprehensive eye care. She takes time to tailor each patient’s prescription and eyewear to their specific needs. Dr. Lee is fluent in English and Spanish. She looks forward to taking care of all your and your family’s eye care needs.