Dr. Barak graduated with highest honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) with a degree in Biological Science in 1997. In 2001, he received his Doctor of Optometry degree with honors from the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) and completed a one-year residency in Pediatric Optometry. Since then, he has enjoyed splitting his time between private practice, teaching in an academic setting at SCCO, and working as a research faculty member at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine. Dr. Barak currently operates his private practice, Barak Optometry, within the Robinson Township Costco and lives locally with his wife and four children.