Rachelle Lin

Rachelle Lin is a full-time Associate Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), part of Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU). She practices clinically at the University Eye Center in Anaheim, specializing in Low Vision Rehabilitation and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Her work includes genetic testing for inherited eye conditions. She teaches courses in low vision rehabilitation, genetics, clinical methods, and nutrition at SCCO. Dr. Lin is internationally recognized for her expertise in traumatic brain injury, vision rehabilitation, genetic testing, and gene therapy.

Education:

• BS/BA, University of California, Irvine
• Doctor of Optometry (OD), SCCO
• Master of Science in Vision Science (MS), SCCO
• Residency in Low Vision/Traumatic Brain Injury/Primary Care, VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Professional Affiliations & Leadership:

• Member: American Optometric Association, California Optometric Association (COA)
• COA Board of Trustees (current)
• Former Chair, COA Low Vision Rehabilitation Section
• Former President, Orange County Optometric Society
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry

Awards:

• COA Young Optometrist of the Year (2019)
• COA Educator of the Year (2023)

Teaching & Research: Dr. Lin emphasizes translational research linking genetic testing to clinical optometric practice. Her teaching integrates cutting-edge topics like gene therapy with traditional optometric care. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to vision rehabilitation in patients with ABI or inherited eye diseases.