Yin C. Tea

Yin C. Tea serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University's College of Optometry, holding dual leadership roles as Clinic Chief for Pediatrics & Binocular Vision and Clinic Director for Advanced Strabismus & Amblyopia. She is a full-time faculty member and coordinates the Pediatric Residency Program across multiple clinical sites.

Her academic background includes:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1995
• Doctorate of Optometry (O.D.) from Southern California College of Optometry in 1999
• Residency in Binocular Vision and Vision Therapy at State University of New York College of Optometry

Research focuses on binocular vision disorders with clinical emphasis on strabismus, amblyopia, accommodation, and vision therapy. She conducts multi-center studies as NSU's Principal Site Investigator for the NEI-funded Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG), advancing treatments for amblyopia and convergence insufficiency. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic instruction in pediatric vision care.

Dr. Tea has earned the following honors:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)
• Professor of the Year (2011)

She mentors optometry residents through the Pediatric Residency Program and manages significant grant funding via the NEI-supported PEDIG. Professional engagement includes active membership in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, American Optometric Association, and Florida Optometric Association, where she delivers continuing education lectures globally on pediatric vision topics.

Dr. Tea founded and supervises the Strabismus and Amblyopia Specialty Service at the College of Optometry's Eye Institute in Davie, extending her clinical leadership across three sites while teaching core courses including Anomalies of Binocular Vision II.