SARAH SINGH, O.D., PH.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry, Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry at UC Berkeley
Director of Research, Berkeley Vision Institute
Co-Director, Berkeley Myopia Academy
Pediatric Optometrist and Childhood Myopia Researcher
Areas of Expertise
Childhood Myopia Prevention & Management
Pediatric Optometry & Vision Development
Premyopia Detection & Early Intervention Research
Orthokeratology & Multifocal Contact Lens Therapy
About DR. SINGH
Dr. Sarah Singh is a clinician, educator, and researcher whose work focuses on pediatric eye care, childhood myopia, and vision development. She serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry at the University of California, Berkeley, where she teaches future eye care professionals while providing clinical care to children and families.
Her interest in pediatric vision began during her optometric training, where a clinical rotation at the California School for the Blind inspired her passion for helping children with visual challenges. This experience led her to pursue advanced training in pediatric optometry and ultimately a Ph.D. in Vision Science focused on myopia mechanisms and eye growth.
Today, Dr. Singh's research centers on understanding how myopia develops, identifying children at risk before vision loss progresses, and evaluating new approaches to prevent and manage childhood myopia. Her work includes studies involving premyopia, axial eye growth, atropine therapy, and innovative methods for early detection of myopia risk.
Beyond research and patient care, Dr. Singh is deeply committed to public education. She advocates for greater awareness of childhood vision health, the importance of outdoor time, early eye examinations, and evidence-based myopia management strategies that can help children maintain healthier vision throughout life.
Atropine Treatment for Myopia Control
Public Health Approaches to Childhood Vision Care
Evidence-Based Optometric Practice
Vision Screening, Eye Health Education & Parent Awareness
Professional Highlights
Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry at UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science.
Director of Research for the Berkeley Vision Institute.
Co-Director of Berkeley's Myopia Academy.
Earned a Ph.D. in Vision Science with research focused on myopia mechanisms and eye growth.
Provides clinical care in pediatric and myopia control clinics while training future optometrists.
Conducts research on pediatric refractive errors, premyopia, and novel myopia control strategies.
Former President of the Alameda and Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society.
Contributor to statewide children's vision initiatives and public awareness programs.
National advocate for evidence-based approaches to childhood myopia prevention and treatment.
