BARBARA TYLKA

Experienced and board-certified optometrist with diverse clinical background seeking to transition into a Medical Science Liaison role in the Dry Eye therapeutic area. Aiming to leverage extensive knowledge of ocular surface disease and strong communication skills to effectively liaise between Alcon and key opinion leaders in optometry and ophthalmology. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and innovative treatments in eye care.

• Facial Pain: Keep Your Eye on the Nerves, VA of Northern Indiana Health Care System, 11/01/15
• Retinal Artery Occlusions in Young Patients, VA of Northern Indiana Health Care System, 01/01/16
• Orbital versus Pre-septal Cellulitis, VA of Northern Indiana Health Care System, 02/01/16
• Retinal Artery Occlusions in Young Patients, Michigan College of Optometry, Resident’s Day, 04/01/16
• Meibomian Gland Dysfunction 'Pandemic', Mayo Clinic, 06/01/22
• Impact of Practice Protocols on Utilization of Punctal Plugs in Patients with Graft Versus Host Disease, Mayo Clinic, 07/01/24
• Dry Eye Disease: A Hidden Cause of Neuro Symptoms, Mayo Clinic Neuro-Ophthalmology Cases and Controversies, 09/01/23
• Dry Eye Webinar. Mayo Clinic. Understanding and Managing Dry Eye Disease: Latest Advances & Treatments, 10/22/24.

• Fellowship of Christian Optometrists Mission Trip, Guatemala, 02/01/13
• VOSH / Lions Club Mission Trip, El-Salvador, 02/01/16
• ZVMS Community Eye Clinic, Rochester MN, 2023-2024

• Comparison of M&S Smart System II Single Letter Contrast Test and iPad Letter Test Results with Pelli-Robson in Low Vision Patients, Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 05/01/15
• Diagnostic Challenge of Exophytic Retinal Capillary Hemangiomas, American Academy of Optometry, 10/01/15
• Ocular Presentation of Leukemia, American Optometric Association, 06/01/23
• Cerebral Monocular Diplopia, American Academy of Optometry, 10/01/23
• Pituitary Macroadenoma Imitating Normal Tension Glaucoma, American Academy of Optometry, 11/01/24

• American Academy of Optometry (AAO), 01/01/15, Current
• American Optometric Association (AOA), 01/01/11, Current
• Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA), 01/01/22, Current
• The Association for Vision and Research in Ophthalmology (ARVO), 01/01/15, Current

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, 01/01/18, Current
• Board Certified, American Board of Optometry, 01/01/21, Current
• Minnesota Optometry License, 01/01/22, Current