Education
Primary Care Residency-Veterans Affairs Hospital, La Jolla, CA
Doctor of Optometry-SUNY College of Optometry
Bachelor of Science- University of California, Davis
Dr. Tina Chiou is the owner and managing optometrist at Clarity Advanced Optometry. She has been taking care of patients at the Arcadia office since 2013!
A residency-trained optometrist who provides primary eye care to the highest level of practice, she manages glaucoma as well as ocular complications related to diabetes and high blood pressure. She is also one of the few eye doctors in the Los Angeles area who treat dry eye patients with the Envision IPL/RF dry eye technology. She is excited to provide a non-invasive, drug-free, and lasting solution for her dry eye patients! Passionate about myopia management, Dr. Chiou treats her young patients with Ortho-K, MiSight contact lenses, or atropine therapy to slow down the progression of nearsightedness.
Dr. Chiou grew up in Taiwan, and she completed college and optometry school in the United States. She is fluent in Mandarin and English, and has basic knowledge of Spanish. She is actively involved in local organizations such as Young & Healthy and Friends of Foothill Family. In her spare time, Dr. Chiou enjoys tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family. She resides in San Marino with her two daughters (eight and four years old) and husband, who is an ophthalmologist.
Dr. Chiou takes her time to find the best glasses and contact lens prescriptions that will fit your everyday needs. She will also give you advice on the best treatment option for dry eyes. Feel free to ask her any questions during your exam.