Christopher Lawton
Mission
Summary
Dedicated ophthalmic professional with extensive experience in the field since age 16, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient and provider needs. Proficient in intake documentation, examinations, and specialized procedures such as LASIK support while maintaining impeccable records and completing tests with accuracy. Equipped with a solid technical background and advanced skills in measuring visual acuity, field of vision, and intraocular pressure, ensuring efficient appointment management and medication administration. Recognized for exceptional documentation practices and supply management abilities, successfully assisting patients of all ages with diverse visual concerns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Advocate
Navigate Patient Solutions
Mission, TX
11.2025 - Current
- As a Patient Navigator / Educator at Navigate Patient Solutions, I serve as a specialized, remote extension of ophthalmology practices. Your primary mission is to connect with patients before their clinical consultation to demystify cataract surgery, explain advanced intraocular lens (IOL) options, and address out-of-pocket costs. By replacing exam-room anxiety with clear, human-to-human education, you ensure patients arrive at their appointments fully prepared to make confident decisions about their vision.
COT, OSA, OSC, LASIK Tech. Full-time.
Thurmond Eye Associates
Edinburg, TX
07.2021 - 10.2025
- Completed visual acuity tests, retinoscopy and refractometry with minimal oversight.
- Supported patient flow goals with skilled intakes and immediate documentation of patient information.
- Tested patients' color and stereopsis vision and documented results.
- Improved patients' compliance with tests and procedures through positive engagement strategies.
- Minimized infection risks by consistently following cleaning and sanitation procedures for ophthalmic equipment.
- Contributed to ophthalmologists' assessments by completing Lasik and Cataract evaluations at beginning of appointments.
- Helped ophthalmologist triage patients' issues by telephone and in-person for diverse emergencies.
- Readied examination rooms by restocking supplies, removing used items and wiping down equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded papillary responses and other information in medical records.
- Supported ophthalmologists completing both in-office and advanced surgical procedures.
- Checked visual acuity of each patient with various tests, determining near, distance and pinhole acuity.
- Measured intraocular pressure with tonometry or tonography testing to assess risk for glaucoma.
- Lasik Tech/A-scans as well.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/LASIK Tech. Full-time.
Manrique Custom Vision Center
Edinburg, TX
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted in Lasik surgery.
- Completed visual acuity tests, retinoscopy, and refractometry with minimal oversight.
- Supported patient flow goals with skilled intakes and immediate documentation of patient information.
- Readied examination rooms by restocking supplies, removing used items, and wiping down equipment and instruments.
- Helped ophthalmologist triage patients' issues by telephone and in-person for diverse emergencies.
- Tested patients' color and stereopsis vision and documented results.
- Minimized infection risks by consistently following cleaning and sanitation procedures for all ophthalmic equipment.
- Maintained well-stocked supplies and surgical instruments, preparing trays based on common and planned procedures.
Certified Ophthalmic assistant/LASIK Tech. Full-time.
Pena Eye Institute
McAllen, TX
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Supported patient flow goals with skilled intakes and immediate documentation of patient information.
- Completed visual acuity tests, retinoscopy, and refractometry with minimal oversight.
- Readied examination rooms by restocking supplies, removing used items, and wiping down equipment and instruments.
- Assisted in Lasik procedures.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Shah Eye Center
Mission, TX
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Supported patient flow goals with skilled intakes and immediate documentation of patient information.
- Improved patients' compliance with tests and procedures through positive engagement strategies.
- Measured and recorded papillary responses and other information in medical records.
- Readied examination rooms by restocking supplies, removing used items and wiping down equipment and instruments.
- Minimized infection risks by consistently following cleaning and sanitation procedures for ophthalmic equipment.
- Helped ophthalmologist triage patients' issues by telephone and in-person for diverse emergencies.
- Measured intraocular pressure with tonometry or tonography testing to assess risk for glaucoma.
- Determined patients' field of vision with VF and OCT tests.
- Checked visual acuity of each patient with various tests, determining near, distance and pinhole acuity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Pentacam/topography
- EMR Systems
- Documentation Review
- OCT
- Refraction Refinement/JCC
- Triage
- Keratometry
- Special testing; VF
- Lasik
- Medical Records
- Fundus
- Customer service
- Ocular Motility/prisms Photos, A-scans
- Retinoscopy
Certification
- Ophthalmic surgical assistant Present
- Ophthalmic scribe certified Present
- LASIK 2022 to Present
- I have multiple different LASIK Certifications.
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Patient Advocate
Navigate Patient Solutions
11.2025 - Current
COT, OSA, OSC, LASIK Tech. Full-time.
Thurmond Eye Associates
07.2021 - 10.2025
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/LASIK Tech. Full-time.
Manrique Custom Vision Center
11.2018 - 07.2021
Certified Ophthalmic assistant/LASIK Tech. Full-time.
Pena Eye Institute
03.2016 - 04.2018
Ophthalmic Assistant
Shah Eye Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Additional Information
Currently achieving COMT