Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Hoey Shem Optometry a proud provider of vision care products and services in Arcadia.
Wendy Shem Yeh, O.D.
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 began her career practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area, then joined a long-standing ophthalmology practice in Honolulu, HI. In 2000, she moved to Southern California to manage a private optometric practice and provided optometric care throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Dr. Shem is a Clinical Faculty Member of Western University College of Optometry teaching and providing clinical experience to future optometrists. She is a trustee board member of the San Gabriel Valley Optometric Association and has served multiple terms as President and Director of Continuing Education. She is a member of the California Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. She is also a member of Vision Source, the premier network of independent private practice optometrists. Dr. Shem has volunteered with the Lions Club International and the Southern California Special Olympics to provide vision screenings and eye care to the underserved and special populations.
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.
Michael Hoey, O.D.
Dr. Michael Hoey has been head optometrist at this clinic for more than 20 years and has slowly transitioned into his well-deserved retirement.
He received his doctorate degree from the Illinois College of Optometry and has extensive experience in ocular therapeutics and rigid gas permeable contact lenses. Although he has handed off the baton as the head optometrist, he is still available to see his loyal and well-established patients on his clinic days.
Dr. Hoey is also an active member of Arcadia Rotary Club and enjoys fly-fishing, playing golf, and cooking different cuisines.
Lillian Nghe, O.D.
Dr. Lillian Nghe is an accomplished therapeutic optometrist dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care and enhancing patients’ ocular health. Her professional journey includes honing expertise in corporate optometry and achieving notable success as a managing optometrist. Her outstanding contributions were acknowledged with the Luxottica President’s Pin, recognizing her commitment to providing superior patient care.
While providing comprehensive eye care services, Dr. Nghe has developed a special interest and niche in myopia control services for children, emphasizing her commitment to proactive eye health. Dr. Nghe’s extensive skill set also encompasses the treatment and management of eye diseases, specialty contact lenses, and pre- and post-operative LASIK surgery.
Dr. Nghe is eagerly delving into the dynamic landscape of cosmetic
optometry and the specialized treatment of dry eyes, marking a significant expansion of her professional expertise. Dr. Nghe is enthusiastic about providing her dry eye patients with a non-invasive, drug-free, and enduring solution through this innovative approach.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Dr. Nghe actively contributes to the community. She served as co-president of the Lions Club during her optometry school tenure, spearheading health and vision screenings for underserved populations around Greater Boston. Inspired by a desire to give back, she coordinated efforts with the American Red Cross to organize the Boston Strong Blood Drive following the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013.
Dr. Nghe’s dedication extends beyond her practice; she is an active board member of the San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society. Fluent in English, she also communicates in Spanish, some Mandarin Chinese, and some Vietnamese.
Driven by a passion for excellence in patient care, community involvement, and professional development, Dr. Nghe continues to make significant strides in the field of optometry, embodying a commitment to holistic eye health and service to others.”
Nina Getz, O.D.
Dr. Nina Getz has optometry in her blood, having been brought up to love the profession and genuinely appreciate what optometry can do to improve vision. Her father, Dr. Donald Getz, was a renowned Sports Vision Specialist, a champion of Behavioral Optometry, and a president of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. It was his influence that led all his children to become (or to marry) optometrists.
As a child with an eye teaming disorder known as strabismus, Nina was a guinea pig for new vision therapy techniques and remains a living testament to the success of vision therapy.
After graduating from Southern California College of Optometry, she
worked with Dr. Robert Severtson in a family-oriented practice, specializing in pediatric vision development, contact lenses, and vision therapy to remediate visual and
learning disorders.
In the early 2000s, Dr. Getz worked with LensCrafters/EYEXAM of California and held the Managing Optometrist position in the Santa Anita office. She continues to be a part-time associate with the LensCrafters in Monrovia.
From 2005 to 2018, she worked with Phillips Eye Center in Arcadia in an office specializing in glaucoma management, cataract removal, refractive surgery, general ophthalmology, optical dispensing, and optometry. She provided comprehensive eye care including eye exams, a dry eye clinic, contact lens fittings (soft, rigid, and theatrical), and pre/post-operative care for cataract and refractive surgery patients.
From 2018 until May of 2024, Dr. Getz worked within UCLA Doheny Eye Center in Arcadia in a unique sublease location owned by Dr. Stephen Bornfeld. Her role encompassed diverse areas of comprehensive optometry, family and geriatric vision care, contact lens services, and co-management of ocular diseases. She coordinated patient care with Doheny Ophthalmologists specializing in cataracts, glaucoma, corneal and external disease, retinal and vitreous disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. The Santa Anita Optical Boutique lives on with Wilma and Bianca at the helm.
Dr. Getz is passionate about helping patients see their very best and is dedicated to enhancing the profession of optometry. She loves the community and has served as a board member of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for many years in addition to her time as president of the San Gabriel Valley Optometric Society chapter of the California Optometric Association.
I am thrilled to be collaborating with Dr. Michael Hoey and Dr. Wendy Shem. It is my privilege, and pleasure to provide quality optometric care with Wyse Willa Optometry.