We found 209 Optometrists near Pasadena, TX

Dr. Chen's Biography — Doctor Rachel Chen is a licensed Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from The University of Texas at Austin and her Doctorate of Optometry from The University of Houston College of Optometry in 2011. In optometry school, she served as a teaching assistant and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. She is also a member of the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Chen was originally from China but migrated to Galveston Texas when she was twelve years old, where she attended middle school and high school. She knew very little English when she first came to America. She drove herself to learn English through obsessively listening to popular American music of the time. She now speaks both Chinese and English fluently, and has an iPod full of a variety of music spanning many different genres. She took a special interest in medicine and health care at a very young age. During middle school and high school, she participated in numerous summer research programs offered by The University of Texas Medical Branch, where she received hands on training on biomedical science research. While biomedical research is rewarding and very interesting, she realized that she would rather spend her day working one on one with people instead of with petri dishes and microscopes. As a young myope, Dr. Chen always looked forward to her annual visit to the optometrist’s office. One of her favorite memories growing up was the first time she put on her prescription glasses after being diagnosed with near-sightedness. She saw the world in high definition for the first time in a very long time: the trees had distinct leaves, the flowers had individual petals, license plates numbers can be read from a distance, pedestrians from across the street had distinguishable features, and colors were more vibrant than she’s ever seen. She was in awe of the world around her that she did not know was in focus for others. It is now a goal of hers to help others share that same experience. Dr. Chen started working with Dr. Brending and the team at Clear Lake Eye Center when she was a first year optometry school student. She worked as Dr. Brending’s assistant throughout school and upon graduation she joined the practice as a part-time associate optometrist. In 2013, Dr. Brending and Dr. Chen join forces in full-time partnership. Dr. Chen enjoys getting to know her patients and providing them with personalized eye care. She understands that different occupations and hobbies require very different vision needs, and one size cannot possibly fit all in the eye care world. Therefore spending a little extra time to get to know a patient can make a world of difference in improving the patient’s quality of life after the exam. She also takes a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic ocular conditions such as double vision, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. In her free time, Dr. Chen enjoys reading, traveling, and attending concerts. On most weekends, you can find her out and about with her family, friends, and her two hyperactive Pomeranians.

Dr. Vu's Biography — Dr. Kim Vu was born and raised in Fort Worth, TX. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University, and then went on to earn her doctorate at the University of Houston College of Optometry. She completed extensive training in ocular disease at the Albuquerque VAMC and NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry, where she was also able to perform minor laser surgical procedures. Dr. Vu enjoys seeing patients of all ages, with special interest in glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataract co-management. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with friends and her big family, travelling, and is always on the lookout for a good place to eat (especially brunch and desserts!).

Dr. Bernay's Biography — Dr. Deborah Bernay is a certified Glaucoma Specialist and Therapeutic Optometrist. She has been in private practice optometry for the entirety of her 29 year optometric career. She has recently moved and expanded La Porte Vision Center to the Sylvan Wellness Center. Dr. Bernay received both her Bachelor's Degree and Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston. She is two-time past president of the Harris County Optometric Association, has been a member of the Texas Optometric Association since 1978, and American Optometric Association since 1981. She was awarded the Young Optometrist of the Year Award for the State of Texas in 1997. She has also served as adjunct clinical faculty at the College of Optometry from 1992 - 2009. She has been the State Leader for InfantSEE, a national program designed to ensure that eye and vision care become and integral part of infant wellness, since 2004. Service organizations have always been an integral part of Dr. Bernay's life. She is the two-time past President of the Bay Area Pilot Club, and three-time past President of the La Porte Noon Optimist Club. She is a member and past Vice President of the La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Bernay also enjoys serving as Catholic educator for the elementary and junior high programs at the St. Paul Catholic Church in Nassau Bay, and has done so for over fifteen years. Dr. Bernay has been married to her husband John Emeric for thirty years. Together, they have a daughter, Ruth Elizabeth, and a son, Michael Anthony.