Christina Petrou (formerly Haefs) received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 1990 from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. She continued her optometric training through residency at Chicago’s West Side Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center specializing in hospital based optometry and ophthalmologic co management of glaucoma, ocular disease, inflammation, trauma, retinopathy, laser surgery, and cataracts. Dr. Petrou also received residency training in low vision rehabilitative optometry at the Hines Veterans Affairs Medical Blind Center in Hines, Illinois where she specialized in the planning and directing of rehabilitation for visually impaired adults.

Dr. Petrou has cared for patients in southeastern Wisconsin since 1991. As an independent doctor of optometry, she currently sees patients at offices in Milwaukee, Brookfield, and Pewaukee.

She has extensive experience in family eye care, including dry eye management, computer vision problem-solving, childrens' eye examination, contact lens fitting, eye surgery co-management, adult eye care, and low vision consultation.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Petrou traveled to Paraguay, South America with a group of eye doctors and Lion’s Club volunteers to provide free eye examinations and eyewear to over one thousand residents. She continues her volunteer efforts here in Milwaukee at the Walkers Point Community Clinic, providing optometric services and glasses to uninsured children and adults. She also has participated in vision testing with the Wisconsin Special Olympics and for low vision children with the Wisconsin Council for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Wisconsin State licensed and board certified in ocular pharmaceutical agents and minor surgical procedures for the optometrist, Dr. Petrou's training and experience allow her to diagnose, treat, and manage or co manage all eye conditions.  She works closely with many local eye specialists and surgeons in order to help guide her patients to the best care in the Milwaukee area.

Professional memberships include the American Optometric Association, Wisconsin Optometric Association, Milwaukee Optometric Society, and the Ocular Nutrition Society. 

Other interests of Dr. Petrou include spending time with her husband and family, gardening, running, trail hiking, downhill skiing, and reading.