General Practitioners

• Family Practice
  Prior to practice, following in his mother’s footsteps, Dr. Chu studied the eye and became involved in research. Dr. Chu began researching the eyes and visual system over ten years ago at the Vanderbilt University Vision Research Center where he studied neural plasticity and retinal regeneration in goldfish. Dr. Chu is published and a recipient of the National Eye Institute (NEI) Training Grant to study morphology of cells in regenerating salamander retina. Currently, Dr. Chu remains active in academia by teaching 3rd year family practice medical residents from John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX on primary eye care. In fact, Chu Eye Associates is part of the JPS Ears, Nose, & Throat Rotation. Today, Dr. Chu remains involved in clinical research and continues to innovate in the field of eyecare. Dr. Chu is Principal Investigator for many FDA clinical trials involving revolutionary pharmaceuticals and contact lens biomaterials. Dr. Chu was recently featured in Optometric Management, a widely respected journal among Optometrists.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Dr. Robert Chu, O.D. as a result of his leadership abilities and his commitment to extraordinary eye care, was elected by his peers to serve as the youngest President of the Tarrant County Optometric Society  and the Board of Directors of the Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Chu  is the recipient of numerous professional awards, including the Alcon Pharmaceuticals Clinical Excellence Award and the prestigious American Optometric Association  Award for Outstanding Leadership. Dr. Chu  is featured in the Guide to America’s Top Optometrists compiled by Consumer’s Research Council of America. Dr. Chu, a native Texan, graduated from Fort Worth  Country Day School in 1993 and from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelors in Science degree in Neuroscience in 1997. Dr. Chu  is the second generation in his family to receive a doctoral degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He completed an internship at the eye hospitals at Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Chu is certified by the Texas State Board of Optometry as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. Returning to Fort Worth  in 2002, he began private practice with his mother, a noted Fort Worth optometrist. In the early 2000’s he invigorated Chu Eye Associates  in Fort Worth, Texas and expanded the practice by establishing an additional practice location in Southlake, Texas. Chu Eye Associates  is honored in Fort Worth Magazine’s  “TOP DOCS†issues in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 for six consecutive years.
• Ophthalmology
  Our renowned doctors, highly trained staff, unique instrumentation and state-of-the-art facilities raise the bar in patient care. In fact, our quality of care and leading-edge technology are often written about in internationally published ophthalmology and optometry peer journals.
• Macular Degeneration
  Macular degeneration is the deterioration of the central part of the retina, the part of the eye that records the images we see and sends them back to the brain. As the macula deteriorates, the brain receives blurred or distorted images instead of clear and bright images.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  LASIK is a non-invasive, bladeless surgery that quickly and painlessly corrects refractive error beyond your wildest dreams. Laser vision correction uses a non-thermal beam of laser light to reshape the clear front window of the eye called the cornea. This reshaping occurs below a thin flap of cornea that is created then put back in place after surgery thus allowing you to see right after the procedure with little discomfort.
• Cataracts
  50% of people aged 65 and older have a cataract in one or both eyes. As the cataract progresses, vision deteriorates, leading to a decreased quality of life.
• Cataract Surgery
  Before cataract surgery, I'll admit, I was depressed, full of anxiety and I did worry a lot about losing my vision. Also, I was scared because I live by myself. But it's the best ever, and so many people encouraged me saying it's not that bad.
• Eye Exam
  Our eye doctors take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Dr. Lena Chu, the founder of Chu Eye Associates, enjoys a distinguished academic, scientific, and clinical career spanning over 30 years. Chu’s  original research has been widely published in leading medical journals, and she actively participates in the education of other doctors. Her work centers on the microscopic changes in ocular tissue caused by contact lens wear, ultraviolet radiation, pharmaceutical agents, and environmental pollutants. The doctor has received research grants from the National Eye Instit ute  (NEI) to study drug-induced retinal degeneration simulating the human disease Retinitis Pigmentosa. She has presented the results of her research at numerous national and international meetings. Dr. Chu  is credited with over 35 scientific publications. In 1996, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth  named the “Lena and Robert Chu Electron Microscopy Suite†in her honor. Dr. Chu  is a member of the Advisory Board of UNT’s Health Science Center’s North Texas Eye Research Institute. She is a founding member of the American Orthokeratology Association. Dr. Chu has been featured in the Outstanding Young Women of America Directory. She was professionally honored in Fort Worth, Texas  magazine’s Top Docs issues in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Twenty years after starting her practice, Dr. Chu  still enjoys every day and every patient experience. Originally from Hong Kong, China, Dr. Chu  received her bachelor’s of science degree in botany from the National Taiwan University and then pursued further scientific studies in America. She obtained her master’s of science degree in microbiology from the University of Houston  in 1972. Dr. Chu married her college sweetheart, Robert Sr., in 1973. From 1971 to 1977, Dr. Chu conducted research at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Department of Neurology. From 1978 to 1979, she served as a senior research engineer at the University of Texas Health Science Center  at Tyler and helped to establish the Electron Microscopy Laboratory for asbestos research.

Psychiatrists

• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetic retinopathy occurs when the retina's tiny blood vessels weaken and inflate as a result of high blood sugar levels. As the blood vessels grow, they bleed—causing severe vision loss, and in extreme cases even blindness.

Radiologist

• X-Rays

Plastic Surgeons

• Cosmetic Surgery
  Most people know about collagen as a material used in cosmetic surgery, like making the lips appear fuller. Just Google the word ‘collagen’ and you’ll find a plethora of celebrity before and after photos. What many people don’t know is that it’s actually a naturally-made protein developed inside the human body. Collagen can be found in the skin, muscles, and various ligaments.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Dr. Ivan Vrcek, M.D., F.A.C.S is a leading oculoplastic surgeon in North Texas. He performs cosmetic, reconstructive, and functional surgery around the eyes to include the upper and lower eyelids, eye socket, tear drainage system, and face. Common procedures performed include eyelid lifts, eye bag removal, skin cancer reconstruction, tear duct surgery, and rehabilitation of Graves’ disease.....