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Greater St. Louis Area, Missouri

Provided full-scope refractive and medical care in a private practice setting in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populationsDiagnosed and managed ocular pathology with an emphasis on flaucoma, diabetes, ocular surface disease, and cataractsFit and finalized sphere, toric, monovision, and multifocal soft contact lenses, and rigid spherical and toric contact lensesPerformed disability exams for the Division of Social Services

Danville, Illinois

Conducted comprehensive eye exams for veterans in an outpatient hospital settingDiagnosed and managed ocular pathology with a heavy emphasis on glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, ocular surface disease, and cataractTreated walk-in patients with immediate concerns from conditions such as retinal detachment, corneal foreign body, and subconjunctival hemorrhageObtained and evaluated data from OCT, automated perimetry, gonioscopy, and pachymetryObserved intravenous fluorescein angiography procedureAttended lecture series and journal review sessions to enhance knowledge of ocular and systemic pathology, diagnostic testing interpretation, and updates to treatment protocol

Memphis, Tennessee

Adult Primary Care: Performed comprehensive eye exams assessing refraction, binocular function, and ocular healthAdvanced Care Ocular Disease: Managed ocular and systemic pathology with ocular manifestations, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, and hypertensionContact Lens: Completed initial fit and follow-up of soft, convention RGP, and scleral contact lenses including spherical, toric, monovision, and multifocal prescriptions; treated contact lens associated pathology including giant papillary conjunctivitis and microbial keratitisPediatric Primary Care: Performed comprehensive eye exams on children from infancy through 12 years of ageVision Therapy: Planned and performed initial vision therapy evaluations, progress evaluations, and in-office therapy sessions for patients with general binocular dysfunction, amblyopia, strabismus, and learning-related visual problemsLow Vision and Rehabilitation: Examined patients with visual deficits, determining activities of daily living goals and recommending appropriate low vision devices such as handheld magnifiers, telescopes, and talking devices and additional resources such as mobility training and transportation servicesTechnology Suite: Obtained data via OCT, automated perimetry, anterior segment and fundus photography, pachymetry and A/B scan ultrasonographyOptical and Edging Lab: Assisted patient with frame, lens, and lens treatment selections, fabricated single vision, bifocal, and progressive spectacle orders, and performed spectacle adjustments and repairs

Springfield, Illinois

Performed comprehensive eye exams for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations in a private, multi-clinic settingDiagnosed and managed ocular pathology such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, ocular surface disease, and cataractCompleted initial fit and follow-up for soft sphere, toric, monovision, and multifocal prescriptions, as well as scleral lenses for patients with irregular corneasExamined low-vision examinations, determining spectacle correction, recommending appropriate devices such as prism half-eyes and electronic magnifiers, and providing referrals to community resources for further device evaluation

Champaign, Illinois

Obtained patient’s medical history and entrance testing dataFabricated single vision, bifocal, and progressive spectacle ordersPerformed spectacle adjustments and repairsInstructed patients on proper insertion, removal, and maintenance of soft contact lenses

Doctor Of Optometry (O.D.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology