Candidate for
Member of the State Assembly; District 57

Dr. Ed Hernandez is an optometrist in the San Gabriel Valley. He and his wife Diane, also an optometrist, have offices in three communities, and have served over 50,000 patients.

Dr. Ed donates his time and professional talents to the community by providing free eye care to low-income children and working with our local schools to examine the eyes of thousands of school children. He led the San Gabriel Valley campaign for Proposition 72 (health insurance) and gives care to at-risk diabetic patients.

Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Ed is an adjunct professor of optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry, where he donates his salary back to the school to fund scholarships.

Dr. Ed is no stranger to the State Capitol. He was elected President of the California Optometric Association and often advocates in Sacramento on behalf of patients and members of the Association. He is a respected leader in the fight for better health care.

Dr. Ed Hernandez grew up in La Puente, attended local schools and graduated from Bassett High School. His daughter, Valerie Hernandez works as the Business Manager for his optometric practice, and his younger daughter Jennifer Hernandez is a sophomore in high school.