Doctors & Staff

Dr. Emily James is the owner of Luna Optometry and is dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized eye care with a focus on whole-body wellness. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree as a magna cum laude graduate of the Southern California College of Optometry and holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science and Chemistry.

Combining her background in nutrition with her passion for holistic health, Dr. James offers a modern approach to eye care that emphasizes both visual health and overall well-being. She is experienced in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of ocular conditions, including glaucoma, chronic dry eye disease, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.

Dr. James also co-manages patients undergoing cataract and refractive surgery, providing comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care in collaboration with ophthalmic surgeons. Her commitment to advancing eye care has led her to participate as a sub-investigator in FDA clinical studies evaluating emerging LASIK technologies and refractive corneal inlay procedures.

As a local practice owner, Dr. James is passionate about serving her community and helping patients of all ages achieve lifelong visual health. She believes in building meaningful relationships with her patients and providing care that is both compassionate and evidence-based.

Dr. James lives in Topanga Canyon with her husband and two children. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, gardening, and cooking with her family.

Dr. Patrick Holden graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University in 2023. He began his education at Ventura College before transferring to the University of California, Davis, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

During his time at Southern California College of Optometry, Dr. Holden developed a strong foundation in general optometry, pediatric eye care, and specialty contact lenses. He also received extensive training in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease and glaucoma through clinical rotations at the Veterans Administration in Las Vegas and Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital in Sacaton, Arizona. Dr. Holden has enjoyed volunteering at vision screenings for communities through the Lions Club.

Now seeing patients in Calabasas at Luna Optometry, Dr. Holden is proud to provide you with personalized, high-quality eye care.

Dr. Holden lives in Woodland Hills and enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Samantha, their dachshund, Dax, and their cat, Phillip. Outside of the office, he likes to golf, hike, and play guitar.