Lisa Chen, OD

Lisa Chen, O.D. is a highly skilled optometrist who co-owns CH Optometric Associates and provides support to ophthalmologists at New York’s renowned Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. Dr. Chen provides comprehensive eye care including diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular disease, myopia, orthokeratology, uveitis, herpes keratitis, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and anterior segment disease. Additionally, she has extensive experience in collaborating closely with ophthalmologists as a co-manager of pre- and post-operative cataract care.

Actively involved in the selection of intraocular lens implants for both routine cataract surgeries and combined cataract-glaucoma procedures, Dr. Chen is also a Certified Light Adjustment Specialist for Light Adjustable Lenses (LALs) at VisionLock. She plays an instrumental role in ensuring outcomes are tailored to each patient’s needs. “Collaboration between optometrists and ophthalmologists is more than a clinical partnership,” she says. “It is a shared responsibility to provide patient-centered care. I find it remarkable that technology has enabled us to tailor a patient’s post-op refractive error to best suit their needs. Knowing that I can help restore a patient’s vision to a level that increases their confidence and happiness is an incredibly rewarding feeling.”

A graduate of St. John’s University with a B.S. in Biology, Dr. Chen earned her Doctor of Optometry from New England College of Optometry. Her externships included specialty contact lenses and vision therapy clinics at two Veteran Affairs hospitals, where she earned clinical honors.

In addition to her training and clinical experiences, Dr. Chen also holds certifications in Paragon-CRT Orthokeratology, Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA), and NBEO Parts I, II, III and Injections Skill.

Driven by a core responsibility to deliver visual clarity and improve lives through better vision, Dr. Chen is dedicated to integrating evolving technology to enhance diagnostic precision and optimize patient outcomes into her optometric care.