Richard Yilin Zhang, M.D, O.D., Ph.D, FIAO

Dr. Richard Yilin Zhang graduated from Medical School with a M.D. degree in 1986 and completed his residency in Ophthalmology in 1989 in Shandong Medical University with Master degree (M.Med.) in Myopia and Amblyopia treatment and management. He worked in the  had been working in the affiliated hospital of Shandong Medical University (aka Qilu Hospital) as an Ophthalmologist before he went to study in National University of Singapore and finished his Ph.D in Neuroscience in the Medical School in 1995.

​In 1998, Dr. Zhang received his Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) from The New England College of Optometry in Boston and passed national board and state board (MA and NH) exams to be Board Certified in Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease. He was also trained in the Department of Ophthalmology in Children's Hospital of Harvard Medical School and Lahey Hospital of Tufts Medical School.

Dr. Richard Yilin Zhang has practiced Optometry in Boston area since 1998. He provides general optometry services including complete eye exam, glasses and contact lenses fitting. Dr. Zhang is specialized and focused on Myopia progression control/ management for children with Ortho-K lenses, Misight lenses, low dose Atropine eye drops. He is a certified designer for Wave Ortho-K lenses and also licensed to fit many other OrthoK lens designs (CRT, GOV, Euclids). He is an active member of American Academy of Orthokeratology (AAO) and a fellow of International Academy of Orthokeratology (FIAO). He also provides specialty contact lens fitting (e.g. bifocal /multifocal contact lens, toric lens, and GP lens), Amblyopia treatment for children and dry eye treatment. 
 
Dr. Zhang was awarded "The Top optometrist in America in 2009" for his extensive education and training and excellent services. He was awarded again in 2013 for the same title as Ortho-K Specialist.
 
For appointments and questions, please call or text 781-676-2020.