Aaisha Ahmed
Marlboro
Summary
Seeking a growth-oriented full-time position as an Optometric Physician in the state of New Jersey
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist
Walnut Vision Care of New Jersey at a Warby Parker
08.2024 - Current
- Part-time provider of comprehensive eye examinations in a retail setting with advanced diagnostic procedures as TopCon digital phoropter refractions, iCare tonometry, and Optos retinal imaging
- Regularly fit and evaluate soft contact lenses in primarily the daily disposable system
- Commonly diagnose and manage DES and ocular allergies in patients
- Detection of cataract candidacy, glaucoma suspects, as well as varied retinal disease and refer to local OMDs for evaluation
- Heavily educate on preventative care related to sunglasses for UV protection for the eyes in a patient population commonly presenting with pingeculas, pterygiums, cataracts, and ARMD
Optometrist
VisionWorks Doctors of Optometry
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Full-time provider of comprehensive eye exams in a retail setting including the detection and management of abnormal binocular and/or accommodative disorders
- Fit and evaluated a varied amount of soft contact lenses with an education on the latest lenses to ensure successful and healthier re-fits
- Treatment of ocular injuries, management of anterior segment disease, particular emphasis on regularly diagnosing and treating DES, MGD, and ocular allergies
- Medical management of systemic disease such as diabetes, hypertension, and the detection of retinal disease working in close relation to nearby OMDs in patient referral and co-management
Optometrist
The Eye Doctor, LLC at a Walmart Vision Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Part-time provider of comprehensive eye examinations in a retail setting with a more medical emphasis in ocular and systemic health
- Detect and manage abnormal binocular and/or accommodative disorders with referral to fellow colleague for vision therapy and other treatment options when warranted
- Fit and evaluate a varied amount of soft contact lenses and commonly treat anterior segment conditions of DES, MGD, ocular allergies
- Medical management of Diabetes, hypertension, and provide glaucoma work-ups through pachymetry, Oculus VF testing, and emphasis on ophthalmoscopy.
Optometrist
The Eye Health Group, LLC at a Pearle Vision
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Part-time provider of comprehensive eye exams in a retail setting with the latest in eye wear while medically oriented in patient care
- Routinely fit and evaluate a varied amount of soft contact lenses including astigmatic and multi-focal lenses
- Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic anterior segment conditions such as conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, corneal trauma and pathologies, uveitis, as well as LASIK/PRK and cataract pre and post-op evaluations
- Medical testing, treatment, and management of diseases such as Diabetes, hypertension and ocular diseases such as ARMD with the assistance of modern technology with the Optos retinal examination
- Was successfully able to press for increased tech support in the education of taking patient history, VA testing, as well as manual phoropter input within the Woodbridge, NJ location to match the more established offices within the group in increasing the speed of examinations in order to focus more as a clinician
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rosemont College
Bryn Mawr, PA06-2007
Skills
- Refractive error correction in glasses and contact lenses
- Ocular health diagnosis and treatment
- Medical detection and/or management related to systemic disease
- Patient education and development of good rapport
- Efficiency with advanced technology and varied EHR systems
Optometry School Clinical Experience
Clerkship: Contact Lens and Vision at a Lenscrafters. Woodbridge, NJ, Dr. Kerry Gelb, 06/01/12 - 06/30/12, Optician duties (adjustments, lensometry verification, assisting in dispensing), pre-testing exams, subjective refractions, imaging experience, and first exposure to soft contact lenses and their fittings
Externships: Integrated classroom curriculum to clinical application providing comprehensive eye care examinations
- Intern, The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA, 01/01/13 - 12/31/13
- Intern, Total Eye Care, Levittown, PA, Dr. Raymond Cianni, 02/01/14 - 05/31/14
- Intern, West Haven VA Health Care, West Haven, CT, Dr. Jordan Zinn, 05/01/14 - 08/31/14
- Intern, The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA, 08/01/14 - 11/30/14
- Intern, The Witlin Center for Advanced Eye Care, East Brunswick, NJ, Dr. Lisa Ortenzio, 11/01/14 - 02/28/15
- Intern, Princeton Eyecare Associates, Princeton, NJ, Dr. Charles Allen, 02/01/15 - 05/31/15
Timeline
Optometrist
Walnut Vision Care of New Jersey at a Warby Parker
08.2024 - Current
Optometrist
VisionWorks Doctors of Optometry
04.2016 - 03.2019
Optometrist
The Eye Doctor, LLC at a Walmart Vision Center
09.2015 - 06.2016
Optometrist
The Eye Health Group, LLC at a Pearle Vision
08.2015 - 03.2016
Doctor of Optometry -
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rosemont College
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