Kasem Kasem
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Future Optometrist with proven experience diagnosing eye and vision problems. Prescribes contact lenses and glasses within scope of services. Refers patients to supportive care and interacts positively with members of staff to drive productivity levels to support health center standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Extern
Visionary eye care professionals
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions and visual field tests.
- Provided patients with information on their overall ocular health and vision status.
- Ordered contact lenses for patients according to their prescription needs.
- Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as tonometry and pachymetry to measure intraocular pressure and corneal thickness.
- Monitored patient progress over time by performing follow-up examinations.
Extern
Park ridge vision care
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Working with patients mainly under the age of 15
- Heavy on myopia management, specialty CL’s fittings, and vision therapy
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions and visual field tests.
- Ordered contact lenses for patients according to their prescription needs.
- Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems.
- Monitored patient progress over time by performing follow-up examinations.
- Educated patients on proper use of corrective lenses, hygiene and safety precautions related to vision care.
- Developed treatment plans for individual patient cases based on medical history, physical exam findings, lab results, and imaging studies.
- Reviewed charts prior to appointments in order to ensure accuracy of patient information entered into EHR system.
Intern
Illinois College of Optometry
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Included seeing and managing patients on daily basis in the departments of Primary care, Cornea and Contact lenses, Dry eyes, Glaucoma, Urgent care, Retina, Low vision, vision therapy and pediatrics
- Refraction, Glaucoma management, Posterior segment conditions dx, management, and treatment, Pediatric exams, Low vision patients management, specialty CL’s fitting
Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Chicago Chemistry department
Chicago
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
Education
Foreign High school
01.2014
Wilbur Wright College
University of Illinois at Chicago-College of Liberal Arts and Science
Illinois College of optometry
Skills
- Language: Bilingual Arabic/English
- Refraction
- CL’s fitting
- Specialty CL’s fitting
- Myopia management
- Disease, management and treatment
- Dry eye testing
- Dilated fundus exams
- OCT
- VF
- Optos
- MPOD
- Background with using Nextgen, Rev EHR, and Maximeyes for charting
Affiliations
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Family time
- Movies
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Extern
Visionary eye care professionals
11.2023 - Current
Extern
Park ridge vision care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Illinois College of Optometry
01.2021 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Chicago Chemistry department
01.2018 - 09.2018
Foreign High school
Wilbur Wright College
University of Illinois at Chicago-College of Liberal Arts and Science
Illinois College of optometry
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