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Meet UCSF’s Optometry Team

July 28, 2017


Premilla Banwait, OD

“Every day is interesting with my pediatric patients. I particularly love challenging contact lens cases in which we improve vision beyond what was attainable with glasses alone.”

Doctorate of Optometry:
UC Berkeley School of Optometry
– Born in Walnut Creek, California
– Enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors with her toddler, furniture reupholstery and sewing, playing violin
– Started wearing glasses at age 16

 


Daphne W. Chan, OD

“I love meeting patients from all walks of life, hearing their stories, and trying to make them feel like they have gained something from their eye exams!”

Doctorate of Optometry:
UC Berkeley School of Optometry (“Go, Bears!”)
– Born in San Francisco
– Likes baking, watching Marvel movies, and time with family and friends
– 20/20 vision!

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Jane Kuo, OD

“I’m honored to work with renowned glaucoma specialists who support lifelong learning and pioneer new developments to care for our patients. It feels like a family!”

Doctorate of Optometry:
UC Berkeley School of Optometry
– Born in Taipei, Taiwan
– Enjoys travel, food, hiking, and running
– Started wearing glasses at age 13– before that, she thought squinting was natural!

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Karen Lee, OD
PROSE Specialist

“UCSF is one of 12 US institutions that offers BostonSight PROSE treatment. It feels wonderful to help patients who have heard ‘No’ from so many other doctors who cannot offer this treatment.”

Doctorate of Optometry:
Indiana University School of Optometry
Cornea and Contact Lens Residency:
Southern California College of Optometry
– Born in Honolulu
– Enjoys travel, cooking, fitness
– 20/20 vision

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Leila Hajkazem Shirazi, OD

“Comprehensive eye exams on special needs children can be challenging. It’s amazing how much you can accomplish once you learn about their personalities, interests, and limitations.”

Doctorate of Optometry:
UC Berkeley School of Optometry
– Born in Tehran, Iran
– Enjoys road trips, dancing, following Bay Area sports
– Has worn glasses since age 8

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Roland Jung, OD

Doctorate of Optometry:
Southern California College of Optometry
-Has worn corrective lenses since age 22

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Truyet Tran, OD

“Around age 40, many adults with good vision begin to lose some near and distance vision. It’s very satisfying to fit them with contact lenses that solve both problems.”

Doctorate of Optometry:
UC Berkeley School of Optometry
– Born in Hong Kong, but considers Modesto, CA, her hometown
– Enjoys camping, hiking, and cooking
– Has worn corrective lenses since age 13

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