Anjli Patel
Fullerton
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BAPS Charities Healthcare Professionals Conference
- Attended inaugural conference uniting healthcare professionals across 30+ disciplines of shared socio-spiritual Hindu faith.
- Earned 14.5 CE hours via plenary keynotes, optometry-specific breakouts and networking, and themed tracks enriching personal growth, exploring clinical innovations (e.g., AI, health equity), and empowering empathy-driven care.
American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Student Fellow
10.2025 - Current
- Fulfilled program requirements at AAO Annual Meeting, attending 6+ hours of CE lectures, poster/paper sessions, special events, section/SIG symposia, BVPPO student/resident mixer, residency fair, and exhibit hall to engage in cutting-edge optometric advancements.
Poster Presentation
American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting
10.2025 - Current
- Presented research poster on “Parental Decision-Making in Pediatric Treatment Selection: Orthokeratology Contact Lenses Versus Single-Vision Spectacles” which highlighted factors influencing parental choices in pediatric myopia management and the role of provider communication.
Interpretation and Application of Advanced Imaging
Southern California College of Optometry
05.2025 - Current
- Completed elective with modular and lecture based learning on different imaging technology: optical coherence tomography, B-scan ultrasound, fluorescein angiography and fundus autofluorescence.
Volunteer
SVOSH
03.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive eye exams (visual acuity, IOP, refraction, disease screenings) to over 2500+ underserved patients, prescribing glasses, glaucoma medications, allergy/infection treatments, artificial tears, and sunglasses while enhancing ocular disease evaluation skills through expert mentorship in a resource-limited setting.
Poster Presentation
Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) 2026
01.2025 - Current
- Presented research poster “Vision-Related Quality of Life and Parental Concerns in Children Wearing Orthokeratology vs. Spectacles” evaluating child and parent-reported outcomes using the Pediatric Eye Questionnaire (PedEyeQ) to compare quality of life across treatment modalities for myopia management.
Volunteer
SVOSH
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered vision care services to underserved local communities and schools in nearby villages, conducting exams and screenings to improve access to eye health in remote Fijian areas.
Volunteer
Special Olympics Southern California - Opening Eyes Vision Screening
11.2022 - Current
- Complete vision screening including visual acuity, entrance tests, refraction, health assessment, and frame selection.
Clinical Extern
West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Ocular Disease and Primary Care Rotation
Clinical Extern
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Ocular Disease and Primary Care Rotation
Clinical Extern
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Performed traumatic brain injury (TBI) evaluations, urgent and primary care exams, glaucoma evaluations, diagnosed and managed ocular disease patients.
- Fitted medical contact lenses and provided pre- and post-operative care for corneal refractive surgery patients.
- Participated in grand rounds, presenting journal articles and case reports, and observed specialty rotations in strabismus, oculoplastics, refractive and cataract surgery, and prosthetic eye management.
Teacher's Assistant
Southern California College of Optometry
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted third-year optometry students in retinoscopy, refraction, slit lamp examination, and fundus evaluation with 90D and 20D for Fall Clinical Skills Assessment.
Advanced Procedures Workshops
University Eye Center at Ketchum Health
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Attended specialized sessions on radio frequency surgery, low vision case presentations, low vision patient care with ABI and visual field loss, amniotic membranes, and minor surgical procedures.
Clinical Extern
Insight Vision Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Weekly private practice rotation consisting of pediatric eye exams, myopia control, binocular vision evaluations, scleral lens fittings and primary care exams.
Clinical Intern
University Eye Center at Ketchum Health
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Vision Therapy (4 quarters): visual information processing and binocular vision evaluations and therapy.
- Myopia Control (2 quarters): orthokeratology, multifocal soft contact lenses, and atropine therapy.
- Pediatrics (2 quarters): cycloplegic exams in-house and on Children's Vision Days at local elementary schools, ages 1-16 years.
- Primary Care (4 quarters): comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma evalutions, and diabetic eye exams.
- Special Testing (1 quarter): assisted in VEPs and ERGs.
- Cornea and Contact Lens (4 quarters): soft contact lens and speciality contact lens fittings including scleral and corneal gas permeable lenses, keratoconus management, and dry eye evaluations.
- Low Vision Rehabilitation (1 quarter): low vision evaluations consisting of trial frame refraction, contrast testing, extended visual field testing, and trialing low vision devices.
- Optical (3 quarters): frame adjustments, insurance processing, ordered and dispensed glasses.
Contact Lens Workshops
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed several cornea and contact lens related workshops on STAPLE: Soft Toric and Presbyopic Lens Education Program, Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Imaging, Diagnosis, and Treatment, iCKC: Continuum of Keratoconus Care, and Scleral Lens Educvation Society's Workshop.
MBKU X SCCO Student Ambassador
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Recruited prospective students and supported retention of accepted admits through interview day and virtual events, providing guidance and answering inquiries to promote program commitment.
Optometry Technician
Blinking Owl Eyecare
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Pre-screen patients using autorefractor, tonometer, lensometer and Optomap imaging.
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, authorize and file insurance claims.
Secretary
NSU Pre-Optometry Society
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Market events for the organization and importance of vision care using social media and word of mouth
- Send out event reminders via email and GroupMe, recording and sending out minutes for all meetings, and helping E-Board with event ideas and tasks
Summer Health Professions Education Program
Western University College of Optometry
06.2019 - 08.2019
- 6 week summer enrichment program with classes and seminars regarding health policy and disparities, anatomy & physiology, case studies financial literacy, and optometry-specific lectures and introductory skills training.
Shadowing Intern
Clinical Exploration Program, NSU
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Shadow optometry students and optometrists within NSU Eye Care Institute
- Completed HIPPA and OSHA training ensuring awareness of workplace hazards and privacy regulations
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Southern California College of Optometry - Marshall B. Ketchum University
Fullerton, CA05.2026
Master of Science - Vision Science
Southern California College of Optometry - Marshall B. Ketchum University
Fullerton, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience
Nova Southeastern University
12.2021
Certification
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association August 2023
- HIPAA - Marshall B. Ketchum University June 2024
- Good Clinical Practice - NIDA Clinical Trials Network March 2024
- Cyber Security Training - Marshall B. Ketchum University June 2024
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Pediatrics, Vision Therapy, Mental Health Awareness
HONORS & AWARDS
Beta Sigma Kappa Honors Society - Southern California College of Optometry - Marshall B. Ketchum University August 2022 – May 2023, >3.5 GPA during OD1
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- MBKU x SCCO Student Ambassador August 2022 – Present
- Help recruit prospective students and retain accepted students who have not committed. Help with interview day events, virtual events, answer questions from interviewees, prospective students and etc.
- NSU Junior Pediatrics President, Treasurer, Secretary August 2019 - December 2021
- In charge of club’s executive board, allocate tasks among e-board, approve event ideas, and run logistics behind events.
- Budget funds and manage reimbursements, payment to vendors for events, travel expenses, contracts, and donations
- Plan and coordinate events and ideas for the members of the club alongside other executive board members and Graduate Pediatrics Club
- In charge of sending emails, answering questions received, and working with other E-Board members to ensure students receive information about the club.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Clinical Extern
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
11.2025 - 02.2026
American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Student Fellow
10.2025 - Current
Poster Presentation
American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting
10.2025 - Current
Clinical Extern
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2025 - 11.2025
Interpretation and Application of Advanced Imaging
Southern California College of Optometry
05.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Southern California College of Optometry
05.2025 - 08.2025
Advanced Procedures Workshops
University Eye Center at Ketchum Health
05.2025 - 08.2025
Clinical Extern
Insight Vision Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer
SVOSH
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Extern
West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
03.2025 - 05.2026
Poster Presentation
Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) 2026
01.2025 - Current
Contact Lens Workshops
07.2024 - 05.2025
Clinical Intern
University Eye Center at Ketchum Health
05.2024 - 08.2025
Volunteer
SVOSH
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Special Olympics Southern California - Opening Eyes Vision Screening
11.2022 - Current
MBKU X SCCO Student Ambassador
08.2022 - 08.2023
Optometry Technician
Blinking Owl Eyecare
07.2021 - 05.2022
Secretary
NSU Pre-Optometry Society
11.2020 - 12.2021
Summer Health Professions Education Program
Western University College of Optometry
06.2019 - 08.2019
Shadowing Intern
Clinical Exploration Program, NSU
03.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience
Nova Southeastern University
BAPS Charities Healthcare Professionals Conference
Doctor of Optometry -
Southern California College of Optometry - Marshall B. Ketchum University
Master of Science - Vision Science
Southern California College of Optometry - Marshall B. Ketchum University