Dr. John Tran, Board-Certified Optometric Physician
Dr. John Tran is a board-certified Optometric Physician. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, and Central Florida Society of Optometric Physicians.
Dr. Tran was born and raised in California, where he attended Cal State University, Hayward, and majored in Health Science. His acceptance to Nova Southeastern University brought him 3000 miles from home to Florida, where he proceeded to earn his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2012. Optometry school was where he also met his wife, Dr. Regina Tran, and together, they made central Florida their home after graduation.
Dr. Tran is passionate about vision and eye health, which fuels his commitment to delivering a one-of-a-kind eye care experience to his community.
Dr. Regina Tran, Board Certified Optometric Physician
Dr. Regina Tran is a board-certified Optometric Physician. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, and current Vice President Central Society of Optometric Physician.
Dr. Tran was born and raised in Florida, where she attended the University of Central Florida and majored in Molecular & Microbiology. She proceeded to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2012, where she met her other half, Dr. John Tran. Together, they returned to her hometown in Orlando upon graduation.
Dr. Tran is passionate about bringing the latest technology in eye care to her patients. She enjoys providing one-on-one personalized experience and education to her patients to facilitate optimal visual function and lifestyle.
Allen Lee, Optical Manager
Allen Lee has been in the optical industry for over 19 years, and a Florida State Licensed Dispensing Optician since 2008. He is also certified by the American Board of Opticianry and the National Contact Lens Examiners.
Allen was born in Texas but has called central Florida home since 1996.
In his free time, Allen performs and competes with a local drum and bugle corps where he plays the Baritone. He also loves going to the theme parks and going on cruises!
He looks forward to helping people see and look their best with his extensive knowledge of lens and frame technology.
Adria Clark, Patient Coordinator
Adria Clark has been an active Oviedo community member for almost 25 years. She is a former Seminole County teacher and has worked in the local schools as an educator, support facilitator, and volunteer. She has honed her customer service skills in the private sector as well.
Adria was born and raised in Long Island, NY and attended Eckerd College in St Petersburg, FL. Upon graduation she settled in Central Florida where she met her husband, Jim.
In her free time, she enjoys, reading, and cooking with the herbs and produce from her garden.
She looks forward to getting to know THE EYE AVENUE patients and assisting them with their eye care needs.
Mark Helwig, Optical Associate
Mark Helwig has been working in the optical industry since 1984 and has over 20 years of experience in both corporate and private practice. He grew up in Daytona and returned to Central Florida in 2017. He has a degree in music from Kennesaw State University and served in the U.S. Army. He and his wife Debra have been married for 30 years and are the very proud parents of two wonderful daughters. Mark is also an accomplished artist and musician and teaches art in local art centers as well as composing, painting, sculpting and singing in his church choir.
He has decades of optical knowledge that he looks forward to sharing with our patients. He is dedicated to making sure people have the best fitting, working and best looking eyewear they possibly can.
Pedro Ruiz, Optical Associate
With over 12 years of experience in the eyewear industry, Pedro brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm to our team. He achieved his ABOC certification in 2024 and is currently pursuing his Florida State Optician License, demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence. Pedro possesses a keen eye for both aesthetic appeal and practical function, ensuring you’ll find frames that not only look fantastic but also serve your vision needs perfectly.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Pedro has proudly called Orlando home since 2014. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, and even offers a sprinkle of conversational Portuguese, making him a truly bilingual and approachable professional. His dedication to helping individuals see and feel their best is rivaled only by his passion for fashion and unique eyewear.
Outside of the office, Pedro enjoys delving into the imaginative realms of video games and getting lost in a good book. This same attention to detail and curious spirit that he applies to exploring fantasy worlds also drives his success in guiding you to your next favorite pair of frames or stylish sunnies. Pedro is eager to assist you in discovering the perfect eyewear that enhances your vision and expresses your personal style.
Jullian Marzan, Eye Care Associate
Jullian, a dedicated STEM student at the University of Central Florida, is currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His passion for critical thinking and problem-solving, hallmarks of the engineering discipline, drives his inquisitive approach to understanding how things work, both technically and creatively.
Having been raised in a vibrant Puerto Rican household in Orlando, Jullian has deep roots in Central Florida. Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, he values spending quality time with his friends and family. Jullian is enthusiastic about contributing his curiosity, focused demeanor, and developing engineering knowledge to the team at THE EYE AVENUE.