About Dr. Maya Chen
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Academic Level Certificate
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Salary 3400
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About me
Dr. Maya Chen is an optometrist and vision scientist with over 12 years of experience developing and implementing digital vision testing platforms. She began her career in private practice before transitioning into product development, where she led clinical validation studies for a range of at-home refraction and visual acuity tools. Her expertise bridges the gap between patient care and emerging optical technologies, ensuring that innovation aligns with clinical accuracy and user accessibility.
At Vision Technologies, Dr. Chen oversees cross-functional teams in R&D, clinical trials, and regulatory compliance. She collaborates with engineers and data scientists to translate optical science into scalable consumer products, while also working closely with regulatory bodies to achieve FDA clearances. Known for her pragmatic leadership and strong understanding of both the science and business of eye care, Dr. Chen has been instrumental in shaping the company’s roadmap for tele-optometry and remote vision monitoring solutions.
Education
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2010 - 2014
Pacific College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
Completed clinical rotations in ocular disease management, contact lens fitting, and low vision rehabilitation. Awarded top honors for research on remote refraction and digital eye testing accuracy.
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2008 - 2010
Stanford University
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Focused on optical systems design and human visual perception. Graduate thesis explored digital imaging algorithms for automated vision screening.
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2004 - 2008
University of Toronto
B.S. in Physiology and Neuroscience
Graduated with distinction. Conducted undergraduate research on ocular motor response and visual attention tracking.
Experience
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2020 - Present
Vision Technologies Inc.
Director of Clinical Innovation
Lead development of clinical validation studies for new vision monitoring devices. Collaborate with R&D and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with FDA and CE standards. Oversaw multi-site trials for digital vision testing products used by over 10,000 patients worldwide.
- 2016 - 2020
- 2012 - 2016
Portfolio
Honors & awards
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2022
Clinical Research Excellence Award
Recognized by the American Academy of Optometry for contributions to digital vision testing validation.
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2020
Innovation in Eye Care Award
Awarded by the International Society of Teleoptometry for advancing remote diagnostic tools.
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2018
Vision Science Innovator Medal
Presented by the Global Optometric Research Foundation for leadership in optical device development.
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2015
Young Investigator Award
Honored by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology for research on automated refraction accuracy.