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:

What Happens If I Use Expired Eye Drops? Posted on January 9, 2025 (January 9, 2025) by Dr. Serena Shao in Eye Health
Can I Wear Makeup to an Eye Exam? Posted on December 23, 2024 (December 23, 2024) by Dr. Serena Shao in Eye Exams
Can Allergies Make Your Eyes Blurry? Posted on November 25, 2024 by Dr. Serena Shao in Eye Health
Can an Optometrist Prescribe Medication? Posted on October 15, 2024 (October 15, 2024) by Dr. Serena Shao in Eye Health
Why Do Eye Doctors Dilate Your Eyes? Posted on September 26, 2024 (September 26, 2024) by Dr. Serena Shao in Eye Health
Can an Optometrist Treat an Eye Infection? Posted on August 6, 2024 (August 6, 2024) by Dr. Serena Shao in Eye Conditions
Where to Go for an Eye Emergency Posted on July 19, 2024 (July 19, 2024) by Dr. Serena Shao in Eye Care&Eye Exams&Eye Health
Does a Humidifier Help with Dry Eyes? Posted on July 9, 2024 (July 9, 2024) by Dr. Serena Shao in Dry Eye
Microdermabrasion vs. Dermaplaning: What Are the Key Differences? Posted on June 4, 2024 (June 4, 2024) by Dr. Serena Shao in Aesthetic Treatments
Why Are My Eyes So Dry When I Wake Up? Posted on June 4, 2024 (June 4, 2024) by Dr. Serena Shao in Dry Eye

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