All eight locations of California-based DLP Eye Clinics will close permanently on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, ending more than four decades of eye care in the region.
A total of 136 employees are likely to be affected following the closure, according to the detailed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report.
Why is DLP Eye Clinic Closing?
DLP Eye Group has not disclosed any official document that justifies the reason behind the closure. Patients with upcoming appointments after March 18 should contact another clinic, as all DLP appointments will be canceled.
The associated patients can contact DLP eye clinic via email: [email protected], or call at: 323-728-5500 to get a copy of their respective medical records, the clinic stated via its website.
Affected Locations of DLP Eye Clinic
The WARN notice specifies that all 8 DLP locations will be affected by the permanent closure. This includes DLP Eye Clinics at:
| DLP Eye Clinic Affected Locations | ||
| S.No. | Clinics | Employees |
| 1 | 5800 South Eastern Ave. Ste. 330 and 340 Commerce, CA 90040 | 38 |
| 2 | 10942 Ramona Blvd. A El Monte, CA 91731 | 5 |
| 3 | 2715 E Florence Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 | 15 |
| 4 | 1760 Termino Avenue Long Beach, CA 90804 | 3 |
| 5 | 139 S. Alvarado St. Los Angeles, CA 90057 | 12 |
| 6 | 2446 W. Whittier Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640 | 38 |
| 7 | 7100 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste. 120 Van Nuys, CA 91405 | 19 |
| 8 | 1520 N Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92701 | 6 |
Source: WARN Report
How DLP Eye Group Started
The first DLP Eye clinic began operations on January 1, 1984, in Montebello. Subsequently, in 1985, the Los Angeles clinic was opened to the public, followed by the Huntington Park clinic in 1986, the Santa Ana clinic in 1987, the Van Nuys clinic in 1989, and the Med Laser surgical center in 2003.
Dr. William De La Peña founded the multi-specialty DLP Eye Group for advanced eye care. DLP claims that its doctors have studied and trained at medical schools including UCLA, USC, Stanford, Penn, the University of Chicago, Harvard, and the Cleveland Clinic.
The practice offered comprehensive ophthalmologic and optometric care, treating conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, pterygium, diabetic eye disease, and retinal and vitreous disorders. Its team also performed oculoplastic and lid surgeries and provided contact lens fittings and optical services, including glasses and lens dispensing.
According to DLP, the chain of eye clinics has performed tens of thousands of surgeries and treated half a million patients during its operations.
The closure of DLP Eye Clinics marks the end of a long-standing local healthcare institution. With 136 employees affected and patients needing to secure care elsewhere, the announcement reflects the impact on both the workforce and the community.
