Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Amber Smith

Optometrist
Reston,VA

Summary

Practiced Optometrist and expert in diagnosis of binocular vision disfunction and complex eye-care needs. Equipped with strong background offering specialized care as key member of group practice. Highly dedicated to patient wellness and comfort, offering various tools and options in alignment with individual needs and budgets. Versed at forging and cultivating productive relationships with clients, achieving high levels of satisfaction, retention, and referrals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Behavioral and Neuro-Optometrist

Eye And Vision Care Of Ashburn
Ashburn, VA
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and operated a vision therapy/neuro-optometric rehabilitation branch of a private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to plan schedules and promote services.
  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, refractive state, external and internal ocular health, binocular visual teaming, and visual processing skills for patients of all ages.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed disorders and deficiencies of the eyes and visual system including developmental disorders and neurological insults.
  • Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, soft contact lenses, and prisms.
  • Prepared binocular vision evaluation reports for improved patient/parent education.
  • Prescribed, planned, and implemented vision therapy/neuro-optometric rehabilitation treatment programs with patients of all ages.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Behavioral and Neuro-Optometrist

Center For Vision Development And Rehabilitation
New Market, MD
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, refractive state, external and internal ocular health, binocular visual teaming, and visual processing skills for patients of all ages.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed disorders and deficiencies of the eyes and visual system including developmental disorders and neurological insults.
  • Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, soft contact lenses, and prisms.
  • Prepared binocular vision evaluation reports for improved patient/parent education.
  • Prescribed, planned, and implemented vision therapy/neuro-optometric rehabilitation treatment programs with patients of all ages.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Optometry Intern

Eyecare Associates
Stamford, Trumbull, Norwalk, Southport, CT
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, refractive state, external and internal ocular health, binocular visual teaming, and visual processing skills for patients of all ages.
  • Examined, diagnosed and assisted in management of disorders and deficiencies of the eyes and visual system including developmental disorders and neurological insults.
  • Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, soft contact lenses, and prisms.
  • Trained first-time contact wearers on insertion and removal of lenses.
  • Assisted in the prescription, planning, and implementing vision therapy/neuro-optometric rehabilitation treatment programs with patients of all ages.
  • Answered patient questions regarding eye condition diagnoses and treatments offered by lead optometrist.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Optometry Intern

Veterans Affairs Optometry Clinic
Northport, NY
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, refractive state, external and internal ocular health, binocular visual teaming, and visual processing skills for patients of all ages.
  • Examined, diagnosed and assisted in management of disorders and deficiencies of the eyes and visual system including neurological insults.
  • Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, soft contact lenses, and prisms.
  • Prescribed neuro-optometric rehabilitation treatment programs with adult patients.
  • Answered patient questions regarding eye condition diagnoses and treatments offered by lead optometrist.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Optometry Intern

Lynn Community Health Center
Boston, MA
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, refractive state, external and internal ocular health, and binocular visual teaming for patients of all ages.
  • Examined, diagnosed and assisted in management of disorders and deficiencies of the eyes.
  • Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, and soft contact lenses.
  • Trained first-time contact wearers on insertion and removal of lenses.
  • Answered patient questions regarding eye condition diagnoses and treatments offered by lead optometrist.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Optometry Intern

Veterans Affairs Optometry Clinic
Providence, RI
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, refractive state, external and internal ocular health, and binocular visual teaming for adult patients.
  • Examined, diagnosed and assisted in management of disorders and deficiencies of the eyes.
  • Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, soft contact lenses, and prisms.
  • Trained first-time contact wearers on insertion and removal of lenses.
  • Answered patient questions regarding eye condition diagnoses and treatments offered by lead optometrist.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Optometry Intern

NECO Center For Eye Care – Roslindale
Roslindale, MA
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, refractive state, external and internal ocular health, and binocular visual teaming for patients of all ages.
  • Examined, diagnosed and assisted in management of disorders and deficiencies of the eyes.
  • Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, soft contact lenses, and prisms.
  • Trained first-time contact wearers on insertion and removal of lenses.
  • Answered patient questions regarding eye condition diagnoses and treatments offered by lead optometrist.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Optometry Intern

NECO Center For Eye Care - Commonwealth
Boston, MA
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, refractive state, external and internal ocular health, binocular visual teaming, and visual processing skills for patients of all ages.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed disorders and deficiencies of the eyes and visual system including developmental disorders and neurological insults.
  • Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, soft contact lenses, and prisms.
  • Trained first-time contact wearers on insertion and removal of lenses.
  • Prepared binocular vision evaluation reports for improved patient/parent education.
  • Prescribed, planned, and implemented vision therapy/neuro-optometric rehabilitation treatment programs with patients of all ages.
  • Answered patient questions regarding eye condition diagnoses and treatments offered by lead optometrist.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Pediatric Optometry Intern

Charles River Community Health Center
Boston, MA
08.2018 - 12.2018

Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, refractive state, external and internal ocular health, and binocular visual teaming for primarily pediatric patients.

Examined, diagnosed and assisted in management of disorders and deficiencies of the eyes.

Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, and soft contact lenses.

Trained first-time contact wearers on insertion and removal of lenses.

Answered patient questions regarding eye condition diagnoses and treatments offered by lead optometrist.

Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Optometry Intern

All Eye Care
Boston, MA
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted optometrist with diagnostic tests such as refraction, contact keratometry and slit lamp examinations.
  • Performed pretesting tasks for optical patients such as non-contact tonometry and optical coherence tomography.
  • Assisted in management of disorders and deficiencies of the eyes.
  • Calculated proper prescription for single vision and multi-focal corrective lenses, soft contact lenses, and prisms.
  • Trained first-time contact wearers on insertion and removal of lenses.
  • Answered patient questions regarding eye condition diagnoses and treatments offered by lead optometrist.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.

Optical Technician

Office Of David M. Goldberg O.D, P.C.
Alexandria, VA
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
  • Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions, and offered excellent customer service to increase satisfaction.
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
  • Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting.
  • Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size, and temple length to select comfortable frames.
  • Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
  • Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal, and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.

Optical Manager

Visionworks Doctors Of Optometry (HourEyes)
Alexandria, Pentagon City, VA
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Supervised and managed opticians using feedback, constructive conversations and leading daily activities on sales floor.
  • Boosted team engagement and workplace satisfaction using managerial and motivational skills.
  • Enforced HR policies and procedures to continually meet customer expectations and promote store productivity.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions, and offered excellent customer service to increase satisfaction
  • Interacted with customers to help determine or suggest best products to meet eye wear needs and achieve desired look.
  • Measured patients' faces for bridge, eye size, and temple length to select comfortable frames.
  • Checked finished eye wear to maintain optical standards, customer requirements and special requests.
  • Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting.
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.

Education

Doctorate of Optometry - Optometry

New England College of Optometry
Boston, MA
09.2016 - 05.2020

Prerequisites Obtained - Pre-Optometry

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
09.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelors of Fine Art - Creative Writing

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
09.2005 - 05.2009

Skills

    Primary care eye evaluations

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Affiliations

  • Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF) Member and Trainee 2021 - present
  • Neuro-optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) Member 2017 - present
  • College of Vision Development (COVD) Member 2017 - present

Accomplishments

  • Lectured at Motormorphosis 2023 in collaboration with I-ASC. "Visual Motor: The In's, Out's, and Extras"
  • Co-lecturer at The Kraskin International Skeffington Symposium 2021

Timeline

Behavioral and Neuro-Optometrist

Eye And Vision Care Of Ashburn
01.2022 - Current

Behavioral and Neuro-Optometrist

Center For Vision Development And Rehabilitation
10.2020 - 11.2021

Optometry Intern

Eyecare Associates
02.2020 - 05.2020

Optometry Intern

Veterans Affairs Optometry Clinic
11.2019 - 02.2020

Optometry Intern

Lynn Community Health Center
08.2019 - 11.2019

Optometry Intern

Veterans Affairs Optometry Clinic
05.2019 - 08.2019

Optometry Intern

NECO Center For Eye Care – Roslindale
01.2019 - 05.2019

Pediatric Optometry Intern

Charles River Community Health Center
08.2018 - 12.2018

Optometry Intern

All Eye Care
05.2018 - 08.2018

Optometry Intern

NECO Center For Eye Care - Commonwealth
01.2018 - 05.2019

Doctorate of Optometry - Optometry

New England College of Optometry
09.2016 - 05.2020

Prerequisites Obtained - Pre-Optometry

George Mason University
09.2014 - 05.2016

Optical Technician

Office Of David M. Goldberg O.D, P.C.
01.2013 - 01.2016

Optical Manager

Visionworks Doctors Of Optometry (HourEyes)
01.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelors of Fine Art - Creative Writing

Bowling Green State University
09.2005 - 05.2009
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