Eye Care Hawaii

Dr. Grant T. Miyashiro was raised in Pearl City, Oahu. He attended Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, receiving his Bachelors of Science degree in 1991. He earned his O.D. degree (with distinction) from the Pacific University College of Optometry four years later, and went on to complete externships at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hickam Air Force Base 15th Medical Group, and the Pacific University Family Vision Centers (Downtown Portland, South East Portland). During this time, he was the recipient of the United States Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and upon graduation in 1995, he served as an Optometrist at the United States Naval Hospital in Yokosuka Japan, and as adjunct faculty for the Kikuchi College of Optometry. Dr. Miyashiro also mentored Japanese medical students rotating through the eye clinic.Dr. Miyashiro returned to Hawai’i in 1998 to join the Kauai Medical Clinic. In June of 2000 he moved to Hilo to establish his independent office, and has been here ever since. Dr. Miyashiro is certified by the National and State Boards in Optometry and is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Hawaii Optometric Association. In addition, he serves as a vision screening consultant for the Rotary Club of South Hilo and is a regular speaker for Ke Anuenue, a local organization promoting community and public health. In his free time, Dr. Miyashiro enjoys cultivating a native Hawaiian forest at his Waiakea Uka home. Other interests include Brazilian jiujitsu, yoga, and subsistence farming.

Kat Hoopai is our multitalented, hardworking Optical Manager. Born and raised in upcountry Maui, she earned her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts with honors from Maui Community College. Kat moved to the Big Island in September 2007 to join Eye Care Hawaii after many years as a lead lab technician at LensCrafters. She is certified with the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners. In her down time, Kat enjoys drag racing, music, computer games, and karaoke.

Brandy Miyose, born and raised in Hilo, enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.  Especially with her two daughters, 8-year-old  Kylee and 19-month-old Aubrey!  Brandy loves to take them outdoors, whether it be camping, fishing, or just a walk in the park. Brandy brings over twelve years of customer service experience to the Eye Care Hawaii team, helping us to ensure the best service possible.

Sue Shiohira brings to the Eye Care Hawaii Team the influences and varied experiences of both discipline and creativity.  Sue’s career began as a registered nurse in the field of Allergy & Environmental Medicine, working in Hilo and Santa Fe, New Mexico.  She promotes optimal health and strives to balance mind, body and spirit through meaningful work and activities, such as swimming, dancing, biking and pingpong as well as meditation and qi gong in the park.  Sue absolutely loves the fine art of gardening, cooking, eating and good company and of course, karaoke. She also spent many years creating stained glass pieces as a hobby before doing serious commission work. For the past year, Sue has been an advisory board member for Green Collar Technologies, an organization based in East Hawaii promoting education on the Big Island.

Yvonne Agan Ferreira was previously employed for 25 years with another Optometrist here in Hilo as the Office Manager and Head Dispenser. She later pursued her career as an Administrative Secretary for an electrical contractor for 5 years. Due to economic changes, Yvonne now finds herself back in to the optical business. One of her ultimate goals in this busy practice is to assure ECH patients of exquisite service, and she eagerly awaits their return.  She genuinely provides all our patients with the utmost care and compassion.  If asked what her favorite hobbies are, she’ll happily reply:  “Spending time with my 3 grandchildren here and in Oahu — or taking a weekend cruise with Kenneth in our classic 1941 Willys coupe!”

Jade Iokepa is our Office Manager.  She was born and raised right here in Hilo… and slowly worked her way back!  Jade attended Hilo High School, then moved to California to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Professional Accounting.  After earning her BS in 2003 from California State University at Chico, she worked for Intuit TurboTax in software testing and customer service. Later, she became office and sales manager for a vacation rental company, and eventually co-managed a small high-end spa here in Hilo before joining the Eye Care Hawaii team.

Jade loves spending time with her family and friends, as well as going to the beach, park, zoo, Kona and Waikoloa. (Especially since her almost-2 year-old keeps things very busy at home!)  She also loves pilates, yoga, and running in 5Ks.  Jade is active in the community with church events and organized walks and runs.