Dr. Serena Shao

About: Dr. Serena Shao

Dr. Serena Shao was born and raised in southern California. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California San Diego in 2013. After completing her bachelor’s degree, Dr. Shao left sunny San Diego to pursue her dream in Chicago, where she obtained her Doctor of Optometry at Illinois College of Optometry in 2018.

Dr. Shao holds extensive clinical experience, including refractive and contact lens evaluation as well as the treatment of ocular pathology. She is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

Posts by Dr. Serena Shao:

Does My Child Have Astigmatism? Posted on August 17, 2026 (August 17, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Children’s Eye Care
Essilor Myopia Control Lens: Benefits for Kids Posted on August 17, 2026 (August 17, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Myopia
Why Is My Child Squinting or Sitting Close to the Screen? Posted on July 28, 2026 (July 28, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Children’s Eye Care&Myopia
How Can You Tell if Your Child Needs Glasses? Posted on July 28, 2026 (July 28, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Children’s Eye Care&Frames & Lenses
Are Contact Lens Prescriptions the Same as Glasses? Posted on June 25, 2026 (June 25, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Contact Lenses&Frames & Lenses
Are Polarized Sunglasses Better? Posted on May 21, 2026 (May 21, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Frames & Lenses
How Long Does It Take for Hyperpigmentation to Fade? Posted on April 29, 2026 (April 29, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Aesthetic Treatments
Is Blepharitis Contagious? Posted on April 13, 2026 (April 13, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Eye Health
Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference? Posted on March 6, 2026 (March 6, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Myopia
Is Microdermabrasion the Same as Microneedling? Posted on February 10, 2026 (February 10, 2026) by Dr. Serena Shao in Aesthetic Treatments&Microdermabrasion

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