Alicia Pedrera
Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center 07/2026 to 06/2027
Ocular Disease
Work History
Residency
11 MonthsOcular Disease
Optometric Physician
3 MonthsClinical experience in Primary Care, Glaucoma Management, Dry Eye, Post-operative care, Oculoplastic, Pediatric, Emergencies
Optometric Physician
3 MonthsClinic experience managing and treating ocular disease, primary care
Optometry Extern
1 MonthClinic experience in Primary care, Myopia Control, Pediatric, Dry Eye, Glaucoma management, Specialty Contact Lens
Optometry Intern
2 MonthsClinic experience in Primary Care, Glaucoma, Retina, Myopia Control, Pediatric, Low Vision, Dry Eye Sports Vision & Vision Therapy
Contact Lens Clinic: experience with fitting scleral contact lenses, soft contact lenses, gas permeable contact lenses.
Pediatric Clinic: Amblyopia, Strabismuc, VT, Binocular Vision, Pediatric Primary Care,
Optical experience: neutralizing, dispensing, adjusting and selling frames and lenses.
Assistant Manager
7 Years 6 Months- Assisted customers in selecting eyewear based on lifestyle and prescription needs.
- Trained new staff on fitting techniques, equipment usage, and customer service protocols.
- Assisted in patient intake and pre-exam procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient workflow.
- Educated patients on contact lens options, fitting techniques, and proper care instructions.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - College of Optometry
Bachelor of Science - Vision Science
Skills
Leadership
Co-Founder, Secretary, and Ambassador — Latinos En Optometry, NSUCO (2023 - Present)
American Optometric Association — Current Member
Florida Optometric Association — Current Member; attended FOA Convention, Jul 21-23, 2023
NSUCO Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association — Member, 2022-2026
Nova Optometric Practice Management Association — Member, 2022-2025
Certification
AHA CPR Certification — Jul 2024
Paragon CRT Certification — Sep 2024 | MoonLens Certification — Sep 2024 | MiSight Certification — Sep 2024
APME Foundations of Billing and Coding Certification — May 2025
Community Outreach Poster Presentation: Translation Services Required by Law — Mar 2025
Clinical lecture: "Visual Rehabilitation in Pediatric Aphakia" — NSU Contact Lens Rotation, Jul 2025
Clinical lecture: "Anisometropic Amblyopia in a Pediatric Patient" — NSU Pediatrics Rotation, Jun 2025
AOA/AOSA Opportunities in Optometry Grant for Profession’s Future — Aug 2022
Optical Plus Award for Best Employee — 2018 and 2019
Accomplishments
Special Olympics Opening Eyes — Miami (Jan 2023) and Orlando (May 2025); participated in athlete vision screenings.
NSU Athlete Vision Screenings — Jul 2024; performed cover test, DEM, and binocular testing for the NSU Women’s Soccer Team.
NSU University School Vision Screening — Sep 2024; performed visual acuity, NPC, and cover testing in elementary students.
Joe DiMaggio Back to School Health Fair — Aug 2025; represented the optometry program as a fourth-year student.
Yoga for the Visually Impaired — May 2024; worked with adults who were blind or visually impaired through Broward Special Populations.
NSUCO Spanish Workshop — volunteered to teach clinical Spanish vocabulary to NOSA and SVOSH members preparing for mission trips.
FSU FLVI Clinic at Miami Lighthouse — Oct 2025; supported pediatric low-vision examinations for Pre-K through 8th-grade students with visual impairments, including age-appropriate acuity, stereopsis, retinoscopy, and device trials.