Dr. Katherine Lai

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Biography

Katherine Lai is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. She specializes in neuro-optometry, brain injury rehabilitation, and binocular vision issues such as strabismus, double vision, and amblyopia. Her training includes evaluating and treating patients with visual problems due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurological diseases. Katherine has presented posters on vision rehabilitation and aims to spread knowledge in this field to help patients with a history of stroke, concussion, and brain injuries. She emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach to patient management, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for her patients. Katherine received her Doctorate in Optometry from UC Berkeley and completed her residency training at the SUNY School of Optometry.

Research Interests

Neuro-Optometry Vision Rehabilitation Binocular Vision

Experience

Assistant Clinical Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

UC Berkeley School of Optometry • Berkeley, CA

Assistant Clinical Professor specializing in neuro-optometry and vision rehabilitation.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.