Primary Eye Care, Contact Lenses, Myopia Management, Vision Therapy, Medical Eye Services
Dry Eye, Vision Therapy, and Myopia Management
Orthokeratology
University of California, San Diego
Marshall B. Ketchum University
I love the long-lasting relationships we form with our patients. It’s truly an amazing feeling to see our patients grow and share stories about their lives every year. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing the positive impact of our care and dedication. The scope of optometry has rapidly grown in the last few years, allowing us to better support our community. Whether it’s a journey through improving their ability to study through vision therapy, implementing myopia control for preventative care, or helping them see clearly for the first time in years with our special scleral lenses, I am honored to be part of a team that is always motivated to provide the best care and experience.
Doctor of Optometry Magna Cum Laude at University of California, San Diego. Born in the south, raised in California and pursued her education at where it just felt right, Southern California College of Optometry. Being named after The Little Mermaid, she spent her undergraduate years at UCSD, studying under King Triton.
Dr. Ariel Chen, OD is passionate about taking care of her patients through annual comprehensive eye exams, advanced contact lenses, vision therapy, and ocular disease management. She enjoys educating her patients on preventative care such as myopia control treatments and keeping them up-to-date on the latest innovations in the field of optometry. Dr. Ariel Chen, OD understands and emphasizes the importance of high-quality eye care and strives to ensure her patients receive just that.
Doctor of Optometry Magna Cum Laude at University of California, San Diego. Born in the south, raised in California and pursued her education at where it just felt right, Southern California College of Optometry. Being named after The Little Mermaid, she spent her undergraduate years at UCSD, studying under King Triton.
During her time at Southern California College of Optometry, she trained under eye doctors at the military hospital, veterans hospital, Indian health reservation hospital and private practice clinics. After graduating, she was ecstatic to become part of a clinic that practiced optometry to its full scope and prioritized its patients’ needs above all else.
Say OK to orthokeratology lenses. Dr. Ariel Chen, OD helped gather clinical data to research the first time success fit of orthokeratology lenses in the Euclid Phoenix Trials in 2024.
Catch Dr. Ariel Chen, OD, a former Instagram viral sensation, at webinars and dinner parties yapping about her own experience in vision therapy and myopia control..
Dr. Ariel Chen, OD is a self-proclaimed boba and coffee enthusiast who’s always on the hunt for the next best spot feel free to share your recommendations! While green grapes top the list of favorite fruits, Dr. Ariel Chen, OD also has a soft spot for savory delights like beef noodle soup with knife cut noodles, hotpot, and fried chicken.
When not indulging in culinary adventures, Dr. Ariel Chen, OD enjoys “farming” virtually, of course, in video games and taking long, peaceful walks by the beach or through the park. A self-confessed lover of surprises, she can’t resist the thrill of blind boxes, crane machines, and gacha games.
Through undergraduate and graduate school, I volunteered with local clubs, providing vision screenings to schools and underserved communities. School screenings are an important way of identifying children who may need additional help with their vision before it hinders their educational journey. I also had the opportunity to provide care to underserved areas in Tecate, Mexico. Donating glasses and contact lens solutions have had a huge positive impact on these smaller communities. Over the summers, I enjoyed volunteering with local no-kill dog shelters where we would take care of abandoned dogs and get them ready for the adoption process.
I love writing short stories in my free time so look out for my future New York Times Bestseller! I also enjoy running and hiking in the beautiful nature all around us in Southern California. My closet is full of board games and my most recent obsession is Mahjong. The recipe for a happy Dr. Ariel Chen, OD is boba, coffee, tacos, and the occasional soft serve ice cream with a taiyaki fish on top by the ocean.
