Melissa C. Hillier

Melissa C. Hillier is an Adjunct Professor at Marshal B. Ketchum University's Southern California College of Optometry while maintaining active clinical practice at San Diego Center for Vision Care. She holds a distinguished position within the optometric community through her clinical work and academic contributions.

Dr. Hillier earned her Bachelor of Science in Visual Science and Doctor of Optometry with honors from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1983. Her doctoral thesis focused on Testing Techniques to Evaluate Infant Vision, establishing her early specialization in developmental vision care.

Her research interests center on Computer Vision Syndrome and the visual challenges posed by modern technology across age groups. She specializes in helping both children and adults adapt to the increasing visual demands of digital devices, while maintaining expertise in comprehensive patient care and contact lens fitting services.

Dr. Hillier has earned significant recognition including Fellowship in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FOVDR) and board certification in ocular disease diagnosis and treatment.

• Fellowship in the College of Optometrists in Vision Development
• Board-certified in ocular disease diagnosis and treatment

She maintains active leadership roles in the professional community, having served as Director of Communications and Treasurer for the San Diego County Optometric Society. Her professional memberships include the San Diego County Optometric Society, California Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, Optometric Extension Program Foundation, and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

Dr. Hillier has been providing clinical services at the San Diego Center for Vision Care since 1989, where she delivers comprehensive patient care with special attention to the visual challenges presented by modern technology.