Linda Du

Dr. Linda Du is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of 4th Year Clinical Rotation at the College of Optometry, University of Missouri St Louis. She completed her residency in Primary Care Optometry/Ocular Disease and holds a Master’s in Vision Science from the same institution. Her research focuses on binocular vision, children’s vision, and community health, with fieldwork in Nicaragua and Bolivia.

Education:

• Doctor of Optometry, The Ohio State College of Optometry
• Master’s in Vision Science, University of Missouri St Louis
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego

Research & Clinical Work: Dr. Du investigates perceptual therapy systems for children with learning challenges and advocates for geriatric and community eye care. She contributed to a 2019 Vietnam mission trip, emphasizing global health outreach.

Teaching & Service: She teaches ocular motility and disease management courses, mentors 3rd-4th year students in clinical settings, and serves as a private practice optometrist. She is a fellowship candidate with the American Academy of Optometry and active in optometric associations.