Paul Blaze received his BS in Biochemistry from California Lutheran University in 1978. He then attended the Southern California College of Optometry . Following this, Dr. Blaze pursued his research and development interests at the Cornea and Contact Lens Research Unit, University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia , where he researched the effects of extended wear soft lenses on cornea swelling . Soon after graduation, he joined Stephen Downs, OD, and the Coast Contact Lens Company. In 1982, as optometric clinical director, he worked on the FDA study for the approval of the first astigmatic soft contact lens.

In 1987, Dr. Blaze purchased the clinical practice of Coast CL company and focuses his private practice on specialty contact lenses. In 1996, Dr. Blaze worked part-time with Summit Technologies, the first company to introduce an FDA-approved excimer laser for refractive eye surgery. He was involved with pre and post-operative care in the early phases of laser surgery development. Dr. Blaze enjoys surfing ,mountain biking and is presently making an attempt at golfing. He is actively involved at North Coast Calvary and enjoys apologetics and sharing the Gospel. He and his wife Rhonda and their daughters Olivia and Emma like to travel, snow ski and backpack together.