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 W. Lee Wan, MD is a board-certified, second-generation ophthalmologist. He specializes in advanced cataract and lens implant surgery, but is also experienced in many other eye surgeries such as pterygium, glaucoma, LASIK, and corneal transplant surgery. His father, P. C. Wan, MD, established the practice that became Coastal Eye Specialists in 1964. After graduating from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Dr. Lee Wan completed his ophthalmology residency and a cataract and refractive surgery research fellowship at the Doheny Eye Institute of the University of Southern California School of Medicine.
While at Doheny/USC, Dr. Wan was central to several research projects investigating many modern and future cataract and refractive surgery techniques, including injectable lens implants that could someday replace the eye’s natural lens and restore natural near and distance focus. He developed one of the first computerized systems for topographic mapping of the cornea, which is today an integral part of planning and monitoring cataract and refractive surgery techniques. He also participated in pioneering efforts to reshape the cornea using various implants, inlays, and the excimer laser, now routinely used in LASIK and other forms of laser vision correction.
 Dr. Wan has published many articles and abstracts on cataract and refractive surgery as well as a variety of other ophthalmic subjects, and holds an appointment to the clinical faculty at the USC School of Medicine. He has been named by his fellow physicians as one of the "Best Doctors in America” every year since 1996. Dr. Wan has taken on leadership roles in local, regional, and state professional societies and organizations, including the Ventura County Ophthalmology Society and the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. He has served as President of the Medical Staff at St. John's Regional Medical Center/Pleasant Valley Hospital, and chaired the Quality Management and Physician Support Committees. He also serves as the Medical Staff’s representative to the California Medical Association and American Medical Association.
Dr. Wan has also been a leader in introducing many state-of-the-art advances in eye surgery to our community, including advanced small-incision cataract surgery (the so-called “no-stitch, no-shot, no-patch, no-blood” techniques). He was among the first surgeons to implant multifocal (for correction of presbyopia) and toric (for correction of astigmatism) lens implants in the area. Dr. Wan’s patients include other ophthalmologists and their families, as well as many other physicians and nurses.
Dr. Wan’s musical talents include the piano, organ, guitar, and banjo. He grew up in Ventura County with three sisters, all of whom remain local residents. He and his wife have two children, and when not hard at work he loves to ski and play tennis.
Dr. M. Meiya Liao is a board-certified optometrist specializing in comprehensive eye care. She is a longtime resident of Southern California. Following graduation from Camarillo High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of California, Los Angeles, and subsequently, her optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry. She also completed internships at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD and the Public Health Service in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Liao practiced locally in Oxnard for several years before joining Coastal Eye Specialists.
During her training, Dr. Liao gained valuable experience in many aspects of eye care. She assisted in the coordination of CLEK, the first national study of the corneal disease keratoconus. She also worked as an ophthalmic technician at the renowned Jules Stein Eye Institute. Volunteer work at the LA Free Clinic rounded out her training, providing exposure to the eye care needs of a most needy population.
As an optometric intern at the National Naval Medical Center and the Public Health Service, Dr. Liao worked closely with ophthalmologists in a wide range of patient care, and gained experience in the complex eye problems that Coastal doctors often encounter. Trained in the latest advances in eye and vision care, Dr. Liao holds certification in the treatment and management of ocular disease by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. With this qualification, Dr. Liao is certified to manage many eye conditions quickly and efficiently on her own, but has the added advantage of ready access to Coastal Eye’s ophthalmologists when a problem requires their additional expertise.
At Coastal Eye, Dr. Liao’s services include comprehensive eye exams, vision testing, contact lens fittings, school examinations, and handling many common eye problems. She also works closely with Coastal Eye’s surgeons in providing pre- and post-operative care and follow-up. Dr. Liao grew up in Ventura County and maintains close ties with friends and family in the area. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, playing the piano, and trying new foods.
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