Kaitlyn Williams
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Compassionate and thorough practitioner with experience in providing exceptional eye care, diagnosing vision issues, and prescribing corrective lenses. Committed to improving patient outcomes with personalized care and attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometry Intern
Fort Sam Houston – McWethy Troop Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Performed routine eye exams and vision tests under the supervision of licensed optometrists
- Assisted in diagnosing ocular diseases and disorders, using diagnostic equipment to perform tests such as visual fields, OCT imaging, Pentacam, fundus photography
- Gained hands-on experience with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of ocular conditions including: dry eye disease, conjunctivitis, uveitis, keratoconus, acute cases
- Provided patient education on eye conditions
Optometry Intern
UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed routine eye exams and vision tests under the supervision of licensed optometrists
- Assisted in diagnosing ocular diseases and disorders, using diagnostic equipment to perform tests such as visual fields, OCT imaging, Pentacam, fundus photography
- Gained hands-on experience with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of specialty clinics including: low vision, vision therapy, pediatrics, contact lens, peri-op, and electro-diagnostic
- Prescribed corrective lenses (glasses and contact lenses), and provided vision therapy where necessary
- Educated patients on eye health, proper lens care, and preventive measures to avoid vision-related issues
Optometry Intern
Virginia Eye Consultants
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed routine eye exams and vision tests under the supervision of licensed optometrists
- Assisted in diagnosing ocular diseases and disorders, using diagnostic equipment to perform tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, and fundus photography
- Gained hands-on experience with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of ocular conditions including: dry eye disease, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataract pre- and post-op care, acute care
- Obtained training in conducting dry eye treatments such as Lipiflow, IPL, TearCare, BlephEx, as well as utilizing Prokera lenses for treatment
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers to address complex medical conditions
- Provided patient education on eye conditions
Education
Doctor of Optometry (OD) -
University of the Incarnate Word – Rosenberg School of Optometry
San Antonio, Texas05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Drury University
Springfield, Missouri05.2021
Skills
- Diagnosing and managing refractive and medical eye conditions
- Use and interpretation of diagnostic tests including: visual fields, Pentacam, OCT imaging, fundus photography
- Patient communication and counseling
- Dry eye management
- Working independently and as part of an interprofessional healthcare team
- Prescribing and fitting corrective lenses
Certification
National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Pass on Parts I & II; Attempted and awaiting results on Part III
Affiliations
- American Optometric Association (AOA), Member
- Texas Optometric Association (TOA), Member
- Virginia Optometric Association (VOA), Member
- Missouri Optometric Association (MOA), Member
Timeline
Optometry Intern
Fort Sam Houston – McWethy Troop Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Optometry Intern
UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry
08.2024 - 12.2024
Optometry Intern
Virginia Eye Consultants
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Drury University
Doctor of Optometry (OD) -
University of the Incarnate Word – Rosenberg School of Optometry
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