Academic Qualifications

O.D.                1994                Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA

                                                Doctor of Optometry

B.S.                 1992                Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA

                                                Major: Clinical Science

B.S.                 1987                Howard University, Washington, DC

                                                Major: Microbiology               Minor: Chemistry

Clinical Experience

Optometric Intern, The Eye Institute, 1993-94

• Provided primary and emergency care in Module 4
• Co-managed post-op and glaucoma patients with ophthalmologist
• Rotated through specialty services including eyewear, contact lens, retinal specialty and ocular disease.
• Rendered care during home visitations and multiple community vision screenings at schools, businesses and community organizations.

Externship Program Sites

June-Aug 1993            Gottlieb Vision Group-Stone Mountain, GA - Daniel Gottlieb, O.D.

Performed complete eye exams in primary care and pediatrics.  Designed as well as administered visual training sessions.  Performed specialty contact lens fits, as well as low vision evaluations.

Sept-Nov 1993            The Eye Institute at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry - Philadelphia, PA

Expanded skills in primary care, emergency care, pediatrics and binocular vision.

Nov 1993-Feb 1994    The Baltimore VA-Baltimore, MD - Anthony Litwak, O.D.

Co-managed populations with high incidence of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and venous occlusive disease.  Assisted in administering fluorescein angiographies.  Examined pre and post-op surgery patients.  Assisted in fitting aphakic contact lenses.

Professional Experience

June 1987-June 1993                         Optometric Assistant - Lorenzo Jones, O.D., Macon, GA

Dispensed, priced and labeled frames.  Pre-tested patients.  Verified eyewear orders and delivered frame adjustments.  Placed contact lens orders.

1991(Summer)                                    Teaching Assistant - The Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Summer Enrichment Program

Instructed and tutored students in the areas of optics, neuroanatomy and physiology.

June 1994-June 1995                          Solo Optometrist

                                                            Doc Eye World, Annapolis, MD

Performed full visual examinations including glaucoma screenings and dilated fundus exams.  Administered and interpreted visual field tests.  Controlled all contact lens and contact lens solution stocks.

Oct 1995-May 1997                            Independent Optometrist

                                                            Lenslab, Macon, GA

Provided full scope optometric care including comprehensive eye exams, specialty contact lens fits, vision therapy and treatment of emergencies and ocular diseases.  Hired and managed a staff of three optometric technicians.  Maintained accounts with numerous contact lens and optical companies.

May 1997-Present                               Independent Optometrist

                                                            Sears Optical, Centerville, GA

Continue to practice full scope optometry.

Continuing Education

March 1996                                         Management of Excimer Laser Surgery

October 1996                                      Glaucoma Therapies & Modern Techniques in

                                                            Glaucoma Surgery     

October 1996                                      42^nd Annual Optometric Fall Conference

October 1997                                      43^rd Annual Optometric Fall Conference

Professional Activities & Affiliations

• Member, American Optometric Association
• Member, National Optometric Association
• Member, Georgia Optometric Association
• Chairperson, Community Projects Committee
• Middle Georgia Networking Association.