Wendy Shem Yeh

Dr. Wendy Shem Yeh received her B.A. in Physical Sciences from the University of California at Berkeley in 1991. In 1996, she received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry, having completed clinical rotations in Barbers Point, Hawaii, and Boise, Idaho.

​Dr. Shem has been practicing optometry for over 25 years, providing eye and vision care emphasizing family practice, contact lenses, medical eye care, and surgical co-management.

Dr. Shem truly cares for her patients of all ages but is especially passionate about treating and preventing vision problems in her pediatric patients with vision therapy and myopia control treatments. She absolutely loves to see her younger patients gain confidence as they improve their visual skills or excel in sports after being treated with orthokeratology!

Dr. Shem has been a resident of the Pasadena area for over 15 years. She currently resides in Monrovia with her family. As her children are becoming responsible young teens, you may see them in the office working and assisting with patients now! Dr. Shem is an ardent supporter of the Pasadena Educational Foundation, South Pasadena Educational Foundation and previously served on the founding committee or as chairperson of the Field Elementary School Annual Gala four consecutive years since its inception. She and her family are active members of the American Youth Soccer Organization and South Pasadena Unified School Boosters. When not cheering on her children on the soccer or track fields, she can be found skiing, traveling, and taking her children to the beach.