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IOANA SWIKARD OD

San Diego,CA

Summary

Licensed Therapeutic Optometrist (TLG) with rich experience operating a successful private practice with heavy focus on medical optometry. I eventually transitioned to working in ophthalmology, where I continued to successfully take care of patients with advanced ocular disease. I have a reputation for delivering quality patient care in refractive and medical optometry. Consummate professional, with excellent communication skills with patients and team members. Adaptable and driven, with a strong work ethic.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Optometrist,

Beyond Vision Center
Carlsbad, California
10.2025 - Current
  • Practice Optometry to full scope of license: routine eye care, management and treatment of ocular pathology. Specialty contact lens fitting: RGP's, scleral lenses and myopia control.

Associate Optometrist

North County Eye Center
Escondido, CA
10.2021 - 09.2025
  • Practice full scope Medical Optometry in heavy pathology practice. Routine eye exams, Diabetic eye exams, glaucoma/ARMD management, Scleral contacts, Myopia control, Dry eye specialty including IPL treatments. Cataract post-op care.

Associate Optometrist

Carlsbad Optometry
Carlsbad, CA
11.2020 - 12.2022

Practice Optometry to full scope of license: routine eye care, manage and treat glaucoma and other ocular pathology. Specialty contact lens fitting: RGP's, scleral lenses for keratoconus and myopia control.

Associate Optometrist

Nvision Eye Centers
Murrieta, CA
11.2020 - 10.2021

Responsible for pre and post-op care of Lasik/PRK and cataract patients. Determine candidacy of patients for refractive surgery consults. Educate patients on cataract surgery and lifestyle lenses. General ophthalmology Eyecare.

CEO/Optometrist

Eye Gallery Optometry
Solana Beach, CA
01.2000 - 11.2020
  • Owner and operator of optometric private practice.
  • Primary eye care optometry including glaucoma management, dry eye management, LASIK/PRK/cataract co-management, and specialty contact lenses. Focus on excellent patient care and experience.

Education

Doctor of Optometry -

University of Houston College of Optometry
Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Skills

  • Comprehensive eye care to full extent of license
  • LASIK and cataract pre and post-op care
  • Specialty Contact lenses, including scleral lenses and myopia control
  • Diagnosis and treatments of eye disease including glaucoma, dry eye and emergency eye care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Optometrist,

Beyond Vision Center
10.2025 - Current

Associate Optometrist

North County Eye Center
10.2021 - 09.2025

Associate Optometrist

Carlsbad Optometry
11.2020 - 12.2022

Associate Optometrist

Nvision Eye Centers
11.2020 - 10.2021

CEO/Optometrist

Eye Gallery Optometry
01.2000 - 11.2020

Doctor of Optometry -

University of Houston College of Optometry

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Texas A&M University
IOANA SWIKARD OD