CHRIS VALLIERE, OD
Salt Lake City
Summary
Optometrist with over 4 years of full scope private practice experience. Proven track record of driving practice growth through patient-centered care and outstanding chairside communication. Committed to clinical excellence, early pathology detection, and integrating advanced diagnostics to deliver data-driven, personalized care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Optometrist
Rocky Mountain Optical & Park City Vision Source
Salt Lake City & Park City
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive full-scope primary eye care across two private practice locations, including ocular disease, glaucoma, refractive and cataract surgery co-management, and specialty contact lens services.
- Fit and managed specialty scleral lenses for irregular corneas, keratoconus, and ocular surface disease - serving a high-demand specialty lens population unique to the Utah market (high KC rates)
- Managed an active dry eye patient base utilizing Lumenis OptiLight IPL and Envision by InMode IPL and radiofrequency technology.
- Implemented myopia control programs including orthokeratology (Medmont), MiSight, and Stellest lenses
- Drove practice growth through high patient satisfaction, comprehensive education, and evidence-based chairside recommendations, resulting in increased patient retention and referrals
- Understanding of optical operations and how a well-run optical supports practice revenue, patient retention, and long-term partnership viability
Associate Optometrist
Sugar House Vision
Salt Lake City
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed a primary care caseload in first full-time associate role within private practice and in-house optical lab and introduced scleral lenses
- Cultivated lasting patient relationships through personalized, education-focused care, enhancing patient retention and loyalty to the practice
Optometrist
Target Optical
Utah
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered primary eye care services in high-volume retail environment
Education
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) -
University of Houston College of Optometry
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology
University of Texas At Austin
12-2014
Skills
- Glaucoma Management & Monitoring
- Specialty Scleral Lenses
- Orthokeratology
- Refractive Surgery Co-Management
- Dry Eye Therapy
- Lipiflow/Lipiscan
- Myopia Control
- Medmont Meridia, Pentacam
- Oculus Keratograph
- Zeiss Cirrus and Optovue OCT
- EyePrint Pro
- CrystalPM, Compulink, ExamWriter, Uprise
- Marco Digital Phoropters, OPD III
Clinical Training
- Extern, Feb 2021-May 2021, Lakeline Vision Source, Austin, TX, Primary eye care with specialization in dry eye, binocular vision, myopia control, and specialty scleral RGP lenses.
- Extern, Nov 2020 - Feb 2021, Cedar Springs Eye Clinic Dallas, Tx Complex anterior/posterior segment disease in a high-volume community clinic.
- Clinical Rotations, Jan 2019 - Nov 2020 UHCO - Rotated through University Eye Institute.
- Teaching Assistant, Clinic Practicum II - UHCO, Houston, TX,
Awards & Honors
- Summa Cum Laude, UHCO
- Gold Key Optometric Honor Society
- Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society
- VP, SOPMA (Student Optometric Practice Management Association)
- Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Recipient
- Eagle Scout
Timeline
Associate Optometrist
Rocky Mountain Optical & Park City Vision Source
04.2024 - Current
Associate Optometrist
Sugar House Vision
11.2021 - 04.2024
Optometrist
Target Optical
08.2021 - 11.2021
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) -
University of Houston College of Optometry
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology
University of Texas At Austin