Sal Moreno, COA — Clinic Director

Sal has been in the "eye business" since 1987. He has worked in retail glasses and contact lenses, as well as working in both Optometry and Ophthalmology offices. He became a Certified Ophthalmic Assitant (COA) in 1993. Sal entered the laser vision business in 1996, and gained a lot of experience when laser vision was still in its infancy in the US. He became one of only 12 system operator trainers in the entire US during 1998-2000. He has also lectured for Visx University, helping to educate practices new to laser vision surgery.

Sal has served as the Clinic Director at Pacific Laser Eye Center North Bay since the clinic opened its doors in 2001. He takes great pride in the entire process of guiding patients through their surgery, from the time they first arrive at the clinic through the consultation process and on to the surgery itself. During surgery, Sal becomes the chief technician, setting up the lasers and the surgery suite, and assisting the surgeons during surgery. He is an extremely experienced technician, having assisted with over 25,000 laser vision surgeries.

As an enthusiastic recipient of laser vision surgery, Sal knows first hand the joy of laser vision surgery. He says, "I got my first pair of glasses at age 7. Until I was 43, I felt handicapped by my poor vision. I could not even see the big "E" without my glasses. In 1996, I had laser vision surgery, and I know that it is the best thing I ever did for myself. I feel a great sense of freedom because I can function in the world without having to worry about glasses or contact lenses".

Jeanie Marie Lonne — Office Manager

Jeanie Marie comes to us with over 30 years experience in customer service and management. She started with us four years ago as the patient liaison/assistant technician and is now the office manager. Jeanie Marie is skilled in all aspects of the business and can answer most of your questions regarding Laser Vision Correction. On surgery day you will find her greeting patients and guiding them through the paperwork, post-op and financial process.

Having been in the surgical suite both as an assistant technician and as a patient herself, she knows the excitement and anxiety that may be present on this day and handles patients with compassion and reassurance in her kind and gentle way.

After having successful laser vision correction, she felt so confident about our surgeons that she had her son’s eyes corrected here at Pacific Laser Eye Center. She is an absolute believer in this process and looks forwarding to supporting you through this life-changing event.

Lorena Dickamore — Surgical Coordinator/Assistant Technician

Lorena has education and work experience in the medical field. She joined our team in September 2010, as the Surgical Coordinator and Assistant Technician. Lorena manages the front desk, and assists in the laser suite during surgery days.

Her confidence, smile and caring nature make her the ideal “hand holder” during surgeries, and many patients find her comforting touch helpful and relaxing.

Lorena is bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, allowing her to communicate with our Spanish-speaking patients. She also helped with the translation of our Spanish website.

Lorena has lived in Sonoma County for twenty years and enjoys giving back to the community. She volunteers at the annual Neighbors in Health at Kaiser Permanente as well as Christmas for Kids, and coaches youth soccer league.

Lorena enjoys being active and outdoors. She’s been playing adult soccer in Sonoma County for over four years. She also enjoys running, snowboarding and wakeboarding.