Thuy-Lan Nguyen

Thuy-Lan Nguyen, O.D., FAAO, is an Assistant Professor and Clinic Chief in the Department of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Optometry. She specializes in corneal disorders and specialty contact lenses, leading the Cornea and Contact Lens Clinic. Her roles include teaching practice management, clinical instruction, and private practice ownership experience.

• Education: BS (James Madison University, 1997) and OD (NSU, 2002)
• Residency: Primary Care with Cornea/Contact Lenses (NSU, 2003, Resident of the Year)

Research interests focus on scleral lenses, specialty contact lens innovation, and corneal pathology. She has presented at SECO, AOA, and Global Specialty Lens Symposium. Awards include Vision Monday’s Optometric Business Innovator (2014) and High Impact Idea Award (2016).

• Service: NSU SVOSH mission trips to Latin America, VSP State Ambassador for Florida
• Professional Memberships: American Academy of Optometry, Scleral Lens Society