Meet Dr. Gloria Chiu, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Member at Large
About Me
Dr. Chiu is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. She received her Doctor of Optometry at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry and completed a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the Southern California College of Optometry, where she still serves as an adjunct faculty member.
Her clinical interests include contact lens fittings and treatment for patients with ocular surface disease and irregular corneas. Her research interests include microbial contamination in contact lens-related solutions and effects of scleral lens wear on the ocular surface and optic nerve. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Education Society, and a member of the California Optometric Association. She was named one of America’s Best Eye Doctors in 2021 by Newsweek and GP Practitioner of the Year by the Gas Permeable Lens Institute in 2023.
My philosophy of care
“I have struggled with unique vision and eye-related challenges throughout life, which helped me to understand the importance of healthy eyes and good eyesight. This fueled my interest in optometry and particularly the field of specialty contact lenses, which aims to improve vision and ocular comfort in many suffering from irregular corneas and dry eyes.
My first priority is to listen and understand my patient's concerns, then do my best to offer personalized and customized care to each person. Most important are trust and communication.”
Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
USC Roski Eye Institute
Keck Medicine of USC
See also
“Microbiological Evaluation of Opened Saline Bottles for Scleral Lens Use and Hygiene Habits of Scleral Lens Patients” (Optometry and Vision Science, 2021)