Bachelor of Optometry/Science (UNSW)
Dr Emily Chen (Optometrist)
Areas of Special Interest
Myopia
Children’s Vision
Orthokeratology
Accreditation
Optometry Australia (OA)
Place of Practice
Eyecare Kids Hillsdale
Bio
Dr Emily Chen (Optometrist) graduated with a Bachelors of Optometry with First Class Honours at the University of New South Wales in 2013. In her final year of optometry she undertook a placement at OMNI Eye Centre in Atlanta USA working alongside ophthalmologists experienced in treating ocular diseases.
Emily Chen began her career in a full scope optometry practice in the regional NSW. Since returning to Sydney, Emily continued to develop her interest in children’s vision working at Eyecare Kids. She’s passionate about keeping up to date in myopia management and learning more about vision development in children. She has a special interest in children’s vision, how vision affects learning, myopia management and Ortho-k lenses.
Emily Chen is therapeutically endorsed and can prescribe a wide variety of ocular medication. She is experienced in treating red eye conditions and removing foreign bodies.
Languages
In addition to English, Dr Emily Chen speaks Mandarin.
Beyond Work
Emily is an active member in her local church and is a busy mum of two. She enjoys spending time with her family at the beach.
