Carrie Hartigan
Springfield,MO
Summary
Seeking to continue practicing Pediatric Optometry, along with educating the importance of visual development and early intervention.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Optometrist
Mercy Pediatric Ophthalmology
Springfield, MO
07.2013 - Current
- In July of 2013, I started as an Optometry Extender with work split between our Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Specialist. I was 1 of 2 Optometrists added to our Ophthalmology program of 10 specialists at that time. I later transitioned into Mercy Clinic's sole Pediatric Optometrist. I have worked alongside 3 different Pediatric Ophthalmologists. I now run the clinic alone with a Mercy Pediatric Ophthalmologist from St. Louis visiting our clinic once a month.
- As Mercy Clinic's Pediatric Optometrist I provide primary eyecare to Mercy Pediatricians and outside referrals. These services include ocular health exams, refraction, urgent care, strabismus evaluations/treatment, amblyopia treatment, specialty pediatric contact lens work (pediatric aphakia, sclerals, specialty soft, prosthetic, RGP), and treatment of disease (HSV, glaucoma, uveitis, etc.) I work in conjunction with Pediatric Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Neurology assessing patients with diabetic eye exams, JIA checks, along with CVI assessment. I initiated and manage our IRD genetic testing program for retinal disease and co-management with Pediatric Genetics.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2009
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School
Carthage, MO05.2005
Skills
- Amblyopia Treatment
- Strabismus Assessment/Treatment
- Specialty Contact Lenses
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Pediatric Genetics Interest
Research
2009/2008
McDowell, C.L. and P.A. Chung, Department of Biology, Pittsburg State University: "Identification of Markers Involved in Tumorigenesis and Macrophage Resistance" - Poster presentation at K-INBRE Symposiums in 2008 and 2009
Community
Community involvement locally with annual donations to Price Cutter Charities for local pediatric organizations and to the Mercy Foundation Fundraiser specifically for our Ophthalmology Department.
Timeline
Pediatric Optometrist
Mercy Pediatric Ophthalmology
07.2013 - Current
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
University of Missouri - St Louis
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Pittsburg State University
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School