Skilled Optometrist with almost 35 years in comprehensive eye care, including hospital-based optometry, refractive and contact lens services, evaluation and treatment of ocular pathology and pre and post-op surgical co-management of Lasik and Cataract surgery.
Prescribe eyeglasses & contact lenses to correct vision problems. Analyze test results in order to diagnose diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma or cataracts, referring to Ophthalmology as needed. Assist other healthcare professionals in diagnosing complex ophthalmic issues through collaboration and consultation. Counsel patients regarding lifestyle modifications that could improve their vision health. Document all data on custom EHR system. Monitor patient progress over time by performing follow-up examinations.
Performed any and all optometry functions as requested by several temporary employers.
Practiced hospital-based Optometry for a predominantly senior community. Responsible for glasses & contact lens prescriptions, treatment of Glaucoma, ocular infections & trauma, as well as co-management of Diabetic Retinopathy, AMD, Temporal Arteritis & Optic Neuropathies, etc. Also responsible for supervision of two ophthalmic techs and documentation w/ insurance coding on Integrity EHR.
Responsible for all aspects of Family Optometry, including refractive services, specialty contact lens fittings, treatment of ocular infections & minor trauma, and co-management of Diabetic Retinopathy, AMD, & Glaucoma. Also included co-management of Cataract and Pre & Post-Lasik patients. Performed dispensing & repair of eyewear, management & payroll of employees, and equipment maintenance.
Performed Primary eye care, refractive services, soft & RGP contact lens fittings, therapeutic prescribing, and coordination of tertiary care with Ophthalmology (Diabetes, AMD, Glaucoma, Cataracts, etc.)
Same eye care as immediately above, at various locations in central Texas, including San Antonio, Austin, Killeen, & Temple.
* American Board of Optometry
2013 - Awarded Board Certification
* Consumers' Research Council of America
2013, 2012, 2009 - Recognition as one of America's Top Optometrists.
* Eye on Diabetes Education / Certificate
2010 - Diabetes - An inside Look
* National Assoc. of Independent Optometrists - Texas Chapter
2006-07 - Board member of Optometric Advisory Council, Austin, TX branch
* Optometric Glaucoma Specialist Course / Training
2000 - Completion via University of Houston's College of Optometry
* Certificate for Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
1992 - Internat'l Assoc. of Boards of Examiners in Optometry
* Texas Optometry Board License
1990 - 1st Licensed, have full unrestricted license incl. Glaucoma treatment
* Externships
Spr. /1990 - So. Calif. College of Optometry's clinics - performed eye exams in primary care, contact lenses, vision training, low-vision, and ocular disease.
Fall / 1989 - Corpus Christi Naval Medical Center - performed Primary Care eye exams & contact lens services for retired military personnel & their dependents.