Kimberley Chan

Kimberley Chan is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and an Optometrist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children’s Hospital. Her role focuses on providing specialized vision care for children with complex eye conditions, particularly those requiring low vision aids, contact lenses post-cataract surgery, and orbital trauma management.

Education:

• University of Toronto, BSc (2001)
• New England College of Optometry, OD (2005)

Research & Clinical Expertise: She contributes to advancing pediatric optometry through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and telemedicine initiatives. Her department’s research priorities include preventing vision loss via innovative techniques like supine YAG laser surgery for infants, gene therapy for congenital eye disorders, and early detection technologies for strabismus and amblyopia.

Additional Highlights: Kimberley is part of a leading team in equity, diversity, and inclusion within pediatric ophthalmology, and her work aligns with Boston Children’s Hospital’s mission to provide family-centered care and develop cutting-edge diagnostic tools.