What Is a Punctal Plug and Why Would I Need One for My Eyes?
by Eyedoc Vision Services
Punctal plugs are something we use to help treat Dry Eye Syndrome.
This syndrome is a multifactorial problem tha...
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Allen Chin
Dr. Allen Chin is a certified therapeutic optometric glaucoma specialist. After graduating from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, he received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1999, and then graduated Summa Cum Laude with his Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in 2003. Dr. Chin's training has had an ample focus on the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. His rotations brought him to some of the top ocular disease treatment and surgical centers in the United States. Dr. Chin studied at Bascom Palmer Eye Hospital in Miami, Florida, and was commended as completing training 'with honors' from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Gainesville, Florida and Omni Eye Services in Atlanta, Georgia.
During his optometric training, he was also able to maintain membership in Beta Sigma Kappa, the International Optometric Honor Society, for his entire four years in Optometry school. Dr. Chin loves the practice focus on specialty contact lens fits like Keratoconus, Multifocal, and Orthokeratology. He is a certified lens fitter of over fifteen types of specialty hard and soft lens designs and also many different orthokeratology lenses including Paragon CRT and Bausch and Lomb's VST. In addition to the practice of specialty contact lenses, he also sees patients for the treatment of glaucoma, eye disease, and pre and post-op LASIK surgical care. Dr. Chin's goal is to not just provide the best eyecare anyone could expect, but to make a commitment to improving every aspect of his patients' health. Faculty Positions: Dr. Chin serves as an Adjunct Clinical Faculty member of The New England College of Optometry, The Rosenberg School of Optometry, and The Arizona College of Optometry at Midwestern University. Recent Clinical Research: Dr. Chin helped complete a clinical evaluation of a new hybrid contact lens designed for the treatment of advanced keratoconus for the SynergEyes contact lens company in the Spring of 2009. His beta site study data provided input for design modifications for the next generation Clearkone Keratoconus Hybrid Lens (released to Eyecare practitioners in the fall of 2009). In the past, Dr. Allen has served as a National Board Examiner. This allowed Dr. Chin to serve the public and the profession of optometry by administering, scoring and reporting results of clinical skills which asses the competence of optometry school graduates for licensing every year. Dr. Chin is an active member of the Scleral Lens Education Society, Harris County Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association, and American Optometric Association.
Dr. Chanvinder Nainy Pahwa-Bhola
Dr. Chanvinder Nainy Pahwa-Bhola is a therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist from Omaha NE. She is licensed to diagnose, manage and treat ocular injuries and diseases along with primary eye care. Dr. Pahwa-Bhola enjoys managing patients needing pre and post operative care for cataract surgery and laser correction surgery. Dr. Pahwa-Bhola attended The University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. She then went on to attend the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry, and graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry (O.D). She completed her training and internships at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio and the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital.
During her spare time she enjoys reading, fitness, and spending time with family.
Dr. Chen
Dr. Chen graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. He then went on to complete his Doctorate of Optometry at The University of Houston College of Optometry. A Magna Cum Laude graduate with Beta Sigma Kappa Honors, Dr. Chen completed an externship at Mann Eye Institute in Houston, TX, working with optometrists and ophthalmologists specializing in refractive surgery and dry eyes. He also completed an externship at Oak Hill Eye Care in Austin, TX, gaining experience in private practice optometry and diagnosing and treating ocular diseases including dry eyes, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration as well as fitting contact lenses.
Dr. Chen is very passionate about patient education and is excited to meet your eye care needs. Dr. Chen is a sports enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his wife and Kids, as well as traveling the world.
Dr. Ortega
Dr. Ortega graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and then went on to complete her Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Houston College of Optometry. Through her externship rotations, at Sharp Eye (San Antonio) and Cedar Springs Eye Clinic (Dallas), she gained experience in both private practice and community clinic settings. She also rotated through Heights Community Clinic in Houston, she truly enjoys serving her community and building life-long patient-doctor relationships one exam at a time.
In her free time Dr. Ortega enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, discovering new foods and places.
Dr. Wang
Dr. Emily Wang was educated at Smith College, where she got her BA in biochemistry. She then attended Nova Southeastern University to receive her doctorate. Her office specializes in retinal imaging, cataract and glaucoma consults, and age-related macular degeneration. As a former chemist, Dr. Wang realized she really enjoyed working with people and found optometry to be her perfect calling.
When outside the office, you'll find her taking care of her son, reading, exercising, gardening, or baking.
Dr. Jessica Nguyen, O.D.
Dr. Jessica Nguyen was born and raised in Houston and developed aspirations in becoming an optometrist as early as her middle school years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods and Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry.
During her optometric training, Dr. Nguyen received multiple letters of clinical excellence as a student. She was given the opportunity to expand her proficiency in perioperative cataract surgery co-management at the University Eye Institute’s Ambulatory Surgery Center as a third-year student. In her fourth year, she was selected to rotate through the Ocular Surface Institute & Dry Eye Center where she learned about the various modalities of dry eye management, including LipiFlow, low-level light therapy, intense pulsed light treatments, and specialty contact lenses. Her second rotation was at a private practice where she further extended her knowledge and treatment in anterior and posterior segment ocular disease, particularly in ocular surface disease. Her final rotation was at Cedar Springs Eye Clinic, where she served the underprivileged patient population and gained immense experience in the management of corneal conditions through specialty contact lenses, glaucoma, and ocular complications from systemic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
Outside of the office, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She is also a fitness enthusiast who enjoys activities such as indoor cycling, Pilates, and powerlifting. As a native Houstonian, she loves to explore new restaurants and sushi omakase experiences.
