Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Memberships
Professional Development
Timeline
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Kara Mathis

Oneonta,AL

Summary

Dedicated optometry student with extensive experience in clinical testing and managing complex ocular conditions. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while applying advanced diagnostic techniques. Eager to leverage expertise in a dynamic healthcare setting to improve patient outcomes and support a high standard of vision care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

UAB School of Optometry
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2025 - Current

Extern

TriaVision
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2026 - Current

Extern

Eye Care Associates Hoover
Hoover, Alabama
05.2026 - 06.2026

Ophthalmic Technician

Retina Specialists of Alabama
Birmingham, USA
07.2020 - 07.2021

Optometric Technician

The Eye Shop, Inc.
Oneonta, USA
02.2019 - 12.2023

Education

Doctor of Optometry -

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
01-2022

Skills

  • Proficient in Compulink EHR
  • Proficient in My Vision Express EHR
  • Familiar with Nextech EHR
  • Skilled in use of Zeiss Cirrus OCT systems
  • Pentacam imaging expertise
  • Familiar with Optos Widefield imaging
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Patient education

Accomplishments

  • Fall 2023 to present - Dean's List
  • Whitewater Creek Symposia Optometry Scholarship Recipient
  • OptoPrep Part 1 Student Respresentative, 2025-2026
  • OptoPrep Part 2 and 3 Student Respresentative, 2026-2027
  • Ocular Instruments Award of Excellence Recipient, 2025
  • Graduated magna cum laude with Distinguished Honors 2022
  • UAB Presidential Merit Scholarship Recipient 2019 to 2022

Memberships

  • Member of Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, 2024 to present; Treasurer 2025-2026, Vice President 2026-2027
  • Member of Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, 2026-2027
  • Alabama Optometric Student Association Member, 2023 to present
  • American Optometric Student Association Member, 2023 to present
  • Member of Delta Gamma Women's Fraternity, 2019 to 2022 (Director of Interfraternal Activities 2020)
  • Pre-Optometry Club Member, 2019 to 2022

Professional Development

  • Basic Life Support Provider, CPR and AED certified 2023 to present
  • Euclid Certification to fit Orthokeratology lenses

Timeline

Extern

TriaVision
08.2026 - Current

Extern

Eye Care Associates Hoover
05.2026 - 06.2026

Intern

UAB School of Optometry
05.2025 - Current

Ophthalmic Technician

Retina Specialists of Alabama
07.2020 - 07.2021

Optometric Technician

The Eye Shop, Inc.
02.2019 - 12.2023

Doctor of Optometry -

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Kara Mathis