KEVIN CHAN, OD, MS, FAAO, FBCLA, IACMM
Doctor of Optometry and Vision Scientist
Senior Clinical Director, Treehouse Eyes
Medical Co-Editor, Review of Myopia Management
Board Member, Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC)
Vice President, Myopia Management Special Interest Group, American Academy of Optometry
Fellow, American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
Fellow, British Contact Lens Associations (BCLA)
International Academy Certificate of Myopia Management (IACMM)
TEDx Speaker and International Lecturer
Areas of Expertise
Childhood Myopia Management
Pediatric Eye Care
Myopia Prevention & Control
Public Awareness & Health Communication
Parent Education & Advocacy
Orthokeratology Lenses
Specialty Contact Lenses
Clinical Research Translation
Evidence-Based Eye Care
About DOCTOR CHAN
Dr. Kevin Chan is an optometrist, vision scientist, educator, and internationally recognized advocate for childhood myopia management. He has dedicated more than a decade to advancing awareness, early intervention, and evidence-based care for children with myopia. He currently serves as Senior Clinical Director at Treehouse Eyes, one of the leading organizations focused exclusively on childhood myopia management.
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Chan plays a major role in translating emerging myopia research into practical guidance for eye care professionals and families. As Medical Co-Editor of Review of Myopia Management, he helps simplify complex scientific findings and make them accessible to clinicians and the public.
Dr. Chan is passionate about closing the gap between awareness and action. Through his work with the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition, professional organizations, and public education initiatives, he promotes accurate, trustworthy information that empowers families to make informed decisions about their children's eye health.
A frequent national and international lecturer, Dr. Chan is known for his TEDx presentation on the growing impact of myopia as a global public health challenge. His educational efforts focus on encouraging early eye examinations, timely intervention, and improved understanding of the long-term risks associated with progressive myopia.
Professional Highlights
Senior Clinical Director at Treehouse Eyes, specializing in childhood myopia management.
Medical Co-Editor of Review of Myopia Management, helping translate emerging research into practical clinical guidance.
Board Member of the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC), supporting public education and awareness initiatives.
Vice President of the Myopia Management Special Interest Group within the American Academy of Optometry.
TEDx speaker recognized for advocating that childhood myopia be treated as an important public health issue.
International lecturer and author on myopia management, specialty contact lenses, pediatric eye care, and vision health.
Recipient of the 2024 Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) Rising Star Award.
Graduate of the New England College of Optometry, earning both Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Vision Science
