Dr. Shelsea Winkler is a compassionate optometrist specializing in contact lenses, irregular corneas, and comprehensive eye care.
Education
Dr. Winkler earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from UC Irvine in 2011, where she researched the human cornea in an ophthalmology lab. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in 2016, graduating with honors. During her clinical training, she gained hands-on experience in specialty contact lenses and ocular disease management at externship sites such as the Fresno VA and Codman Square Health Center in Boston.
Specialties
- Comprehensive eye exams for patients of all ages
- Contact lenses (astigmatism correction, multifocal lenses for presbyopia)
- Irregular corneas (keratoconus)
- Eye disease management
Dr. Winkler’s passion for managing irregular corneas stems from her personal experience, as both her brother and husband were diagnosed with keratoconus as teenagers.
After practicing in Orange County for seven years, Dr. Winkler relocated to Hollister with her family to join the Spectrum Eye Physicians team. She is a proud mom to three children—one daughter and twin boys—and enjoys traveling with her husband and family.