Riolan Marbun received a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Biology then graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry with a Doctorate of Optometry degree. His honors include graduating Magna Cum Laude for his B.A. degree and Cum Laude for his O.D. degree.

Dr. Marbun, who has been in practice since 2002, specializes in General Optometry, Dry Eyes and Contact Lenses. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association and the San Diego County Optometric Society.

He grew up in Nashville, TN, the youngest of three kids. After graduating, he practiced in Nashville from 2002 to 2009, and in 2009 moved to San Diego. Outside of work he enjoys Beach Volleyball, Running, Surfing and Travel. He also does volunteer work with Big Brothers of San Diego and Lions Optometric Vision Clinic.

Education:

Dr. Marbun received his undergraduate education at Butler University and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, TN. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. degree in Psychology and a Biology Minor. He went on to pursue his Doctorate of Optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University where he graduated Cum Laude.

Office History:
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In San Diego the first Target Optical opened on Sports Arena Blvd in August 2011. Dr Marbun started seeing patients part-time at the independent optometry office inside Target Optical in October 2011. He took over that practice in May, 2012. The practice continued to grow and other Target Opticals eventually opened in San Diego. A Target Optical opened at the Mission Valley mall in June, 2019. And Dr Marbun opened his second Optometry office there. In December, 2021 he closed his office at Sports Arena to focus solely on providing excellent eyecare at the Mission Valley location.