Our Optometric Team at Inspired Vision

Born and raised in Hawaii on the island of Oahu, Dr. Kyle Oroku has cultivated a passion for optometry. 

He earned his bachelor's in Biology from Pacific University in Oregon. He pursued his Optometry degree at Pacific University College of Optometry. 

Following his academic journey, Dr. Oroku completed his Primary Care Optometry residency at the Lexington VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. A proud member of both the Hawaii Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association, he is dedicated to advancing eye care practices.

Dr. Oroku focuses on challenging contact lens fittings, particularly scleral lenses for keratoconus, and is actively introducing ortho-k lenses to reshape the cornea during sleep for enhanced vision throughout the day. 

Beyond his professional pursuits, he cherishes quality time with his family. He embraces outdoor activities such as beach days, hiking, fishing, and photography. Dr. Oroku's love for travel allows him to explore new places and immerse himself in diverse cultures.

A native of Hawaii, Dr. Alan Tanaka proudly graduated from Pearl City High School before moving to Oregon, where he earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from Pacific University and Portland State University. While in Oregon, he lived in a predominantly Hispanic community, an experience that inspired him to pursue his optometric education at the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry, an English-Spanish bilingual institution.

With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Tanaka has worked across diverse settings including private practice, commercial clinics, hospitals, and community health centers. For the past ten years, he owned and operated Blink Vision Care, where he was known for his compassionate, patient-centered approach. Dr. Tanaka believes in providing vision care with a personal touch, treating every patient as part of his ohana (family).

Outside of his practice, Dr. Tanaka treasures time with his family and enjoys exploring the world together. He lives by the philosophy: “Don’t travel to see places; let your eyes see the travel.”

A proud graduate of Kamehameha School, Dr. Au is the first Native Hawaiian Optometrist in the State of Hawaii. She began her academic journey at Pacific University in Oregon and later earned early admission to the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. 

Dr. Au's professional journey led her to Philadelphia, where she served as the managing doctor for the Philadelphia Vision Center for three years. Returning to Hawaii, she established the state's sole non-profit eye care clinic, The Kalihi-Palama Optometry Clinic, where she passionately served as Director for 13 years.

As an adjunct Associate Professor with the Pacific University College of Optometry, the University of Missouri School of Optometry, and the College of Optometry at Waterloo, Dr. Au contributes to the education of future optometrists. 

Her impressive career also includes a significant tenure with LensCrafters, where she earned the prestigious LensCrafters Nationwide Office of the Year award for 2000. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Au has served as the Managing Optometrist for all LensCrafters locations in the state, including Ala Moana, Pearlridge, Kahala, Windward, and Maui.

In 2014, Dr. Au transitioned from corporate practice to establish a private group practice at 1580 Makaloa (Kapiolani Business Plaza) #950, across from Don Quixote. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she resides in Makiki Heights with her husband, attorney Marvin Dang, and their two children, Tiffany and Chad.