Summary

Dr. LaFont is a native of Orange County. He graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton in 1977. He is a second-generation optometrist, following in his father, Marcel LaFont’s footsteps. He has been happily married to Cameron for 44 years and blessed with 4 wonderful children, 3 who are now adults and his youngest daughter is 18 years. He has been practicing general optometry in his private family practice for 41 years. He is excellent at fitting difficult contact lenses and disease detection. He continues to keep current with many of the latest technologies in Optometry and healthcare in general. He loves his profession and enjoys interacting with all the people he’s privileged to meet and serve. He works out regularly, is an avid cyclist and enjoys woodworking, traveling and tending his orchard in his spare time.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 49 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Southern California College of Optometry
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert A. LaFont has 2 locations

Lafont Family Eye Care

7960 Orangethorpe AveBuena Park, CA 90621
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Robert A. LaFont

7960 Orangethorpe AveBuena Park, CA 90621

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Dr. Robert A. LaFont, ODDr. Janice Lynn Kassawat, ODTerry KhraishiAira-Lynne Canlas, OD
OptometryOptometryOptometryOptometry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
49 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Buena Park , CAOrange , CAWilmington , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Southern California College of Optometry Med School: University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine Med School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert A. LaFont

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CalOptima
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert A. LaFont has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert A. LaFont has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Eye Exam
  • Vision Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Dr. Robert A. LaFont holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Doctor Of Optometry with an active medical license in the state of California.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. LaFont's NPI number is 1598763674.

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Dr. Robert LaFont's office is located at 7960 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA, 90621.

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