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United States

Primary Care/Ocular Disease Residency• Diagnosed and managed diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.• Observed subspecialties such as retina, cornea, and glaucoma within the ophthalmology department. • Provided low vision exams and prescribed high plus adds, and illuminated handheld.• Fit and managed RGP contact lens fits for mild to moderate keratoconic patients.• Ordered carotid dopplers, complete blood counts, fasting glucose and A1c levels• Participated in journal clubs with co-residents and externs discussing various topics and articles.• Precepted fourth year optometry students at satellite clinic.• Presented ciliochoroidal melanoma as a continuing education course.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Diagnosed and managed common ocular anomalies such as refractive errors, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macula and optic nerve pathologies.• Provided direct management of pre and post-op assessments of cataract surgery.• Observed and followed pediatric ophthalmologist in dealing with strabismus and amblyopic patients.• Fitted soft spherical, toric, multifocal contact lens and SynergEyes specialty contact lens.• Observed ProKera lens for managing corneal conditions.• Equipment used include Cirrus OCT, fundus photo Camera, HVF, and VEP.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Diagnosed and managed patients with ocular diseases including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, pre- and post- management in cataract surgeries, geriatric, and specialty contact lenses. • Equipment used include Zeiss OCT, Fundus Photo Camera, potential acuity meter.• Comprehensive binocular vision and neuro-ophthalmological assessments and treatment of patients with history of traumatic brain injury through the polytrauma clinic.• Observed the ophthalmology department perform fluorescein angiography, PRP, and intravitreal injections.

San Antonio, Tx

• Diagnosed and managed patients with ocular diseases including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, pre- and post- management in cataract surgeries, geriatric, and specialty contact lenses. • Equipment used include Zeiss OCT, Fundus Photo Camera, potential acuity meter.• Comprehensive binocular vision and neuro-ophthalmological assessments and treatment of patients with history of traumatic brain injury through the polytrauma clinic.• Observed the ophthalmology department perform fluorescein angiography, PRP, and intravitreal injections.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Doctorate Of Optometry, Optometry

• Student Ambassador Fall 2013- Spring 2015 • Low Vision & Rehabilitation Club President Fall 2013-Spring 2014 • NOSA Committee Leader.

Bachelor’S Degree, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

• Residential Assistant Spring 2010-Fall 2010 • Dean’s List UH Fall 2008-Fall 2009