Dr. Larisa Johnson Tong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Larisa Marie Johnson-Tong is an optometrist specializing in primary eye care and contact lens services. With a detailed and caring approach, she performs comprehensive eye health examinations and treats patients as if they were family. Dr. Johnson-Tong has a specific interest in fitting custom scleral contact lenses for patients with keratoconus, corneal scarring, and those requiring lenses for conditions such as pediatric aphakia. She holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University and an O.D. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated in 1998. Following her education, she completed a fellowship in Specialty Contact Lens and Cornea at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute. Her research and academic interests encompass keratoconus, myopia control, and the application of scleral contact lenses. Dr. Johnson-Tong is also active in professional memberships with organizations such as the American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association. Beyond her professional endeavors, she enjoys playing tennis and pickleball in her free time.

Research Interests

Awards

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Robert L. Gordon Andrea C. Silvers Leadership Award

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Essilor Dispensing Award

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UC Berkeley School of Optometry Dean's Optometry Thesis Award

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George Dean, Jr. Memorial Leadership Award

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American Optometric Association Memorial Leadership Scholarship

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Marquette University Senior Leadership Award

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Alpha Eta Mu Beta Biomedical Engineering Honor Society

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Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.