Emily Humphreys

Emily Humphreys, OD, FAAO, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry at the New England College of Optometry (NECO) and serves as an Attending Optometrist at the Lynn Community Health Center.

Her educational background includes:

• Residency at VA Boston Healthcare System, New England College of Optometry
• OD from New England College of Optometry

Dr. Humphreys specializes in community health optometry, glaucoma, ocular disease, and the ocular manifestations of systemic diseases. Her work emphasizes providing care to underserved communities through her clinical practice at Lynn Community Health Center.

Her scholarly contributions focus on neuro-ophthalmic intersections, exemplified by her 2020 textbook chapter on Neuroradiology, which bridges diagnostic imaging techniques with clinical optometric practice.

Dr. Humphreys has received significant recognition for teaching excellence:

• 2023 OD1 Instructor of the Year Award, NECO
• 2023 OD2 Instructor of the Year Award, NECO
• 2019 Fellow, American Academy of Optometry

While her clinical mentorship occurs through NECO's residency program, specific student advising details and research grants are not documented in available sources.

She maintains active clinical engagement through the American Academy of Optometry and her practice at Lynn Community Health Center, where she integrates community health initiatives with specialized ocular disease management.