Personal profile
About
Dr. Tu grew up in Vancouver, Canada, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Life Science and Chemistry. She went on to complete her Optometry degree at Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry, largely focusing on ocular disease during her externships. Following graduation, she completed a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at Indiana University School of Optometry. Dr. Tu is a candidate for Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Education Society. She is excited to continue working with students as faculty at UMSL, and hopes to bring in new perspectives and developments in clinical research.
Research Interests
- Anterior Segment Disease and Disorders
- Comprehensive Case Review and Analysis
- Dry Eye Management
- Myopia Management
- Specialty Contact Lenses
Disciplines
- Optometry
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New Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Tu, O.D.
White, J. & Tu, J., Jan 24 2019Research output: Other contribution
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Poster: Piggyback Attack: Piggyback Lens Fit Secondary to Traumatic Ocular Injuries
Tu, J., Jan 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Poster: Scleral Lens Fitting Complications In A Non-Compliant Patient With Ocular Surface Disease
Tu, J., Jan 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Contact Lens Design & Materials
Tu, J. & Pence, N., Mar 2018, In: Contact Lens Spectrum. 33Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contact Lens Design & Materials Myopia Control with Ortho-K in Low Myopes
Tu, J. & Pence, N., Sep 1 2018, In: Contact Lens Spectrum. 33Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review