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Kerry Young

St Louis,MO

Summary

Professional optometry practitioner with strong diagnostic acumen and patient care skills. Proven track record in conducting comprehensive eye exams, prescribing corrective lenses, and managing ocular diseases. Proficient in advanced optometric equipment and patient communication, ensuring high standards of care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Optometrist

Eye Center of Missouri
10.2006 - Current
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
  • Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
  • Educated patients on preventative eye care, reducing the incidence of vision-related issues in the community.
  • Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
  • Addressed emergency ocular situations such as foreign body removal or sudden vision loss, providing immediate care and appropriate followup.

Optometrist

Mobile Eyecare Solutions
10.2003 - 10.2006

Optometrist

Overland Eyecare
07.2002 - 10.2003

Optometrist

Ferguson Optical
08.1998 - 07.2002

Optometrist

Gene Brown Opticians
10.1995 - 08.1998

Optometrist

Walmart Vision Center
10.1994 - 10.1995

Education

Doctor of Optometry -

UMSL School of Optometry
St. Louis, MO
05-1993

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
05-1989

Residency

Residency June 1993-June 1994

John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Participated in an independent hospital based primary eye care training program. Training included managing ocular disease, trauma and emergencies, postoperative care, spectacles and contact lenses. Assisted in combined care with ophthalmologist and medical doctors on staff at hospital in diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures.

Timeline

Optometrist

Eye Center of Missouri
10.2006 - Current

Optometrist

Mobile Eyecare Solutions
10.2003 - 10.2006

Optometrist

Overland Eyecare
07.2002 - 10.2003

Optometrist

Ferguson Optical
08.1998 - 07.2002

Optometrist

Gene Brown Opticians
10.1995 - 08.1998

Optometrist

Walmart Vision Center
10.1994 - 10.1995

Doctor of Optometry -

UMSL School of Optometry

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Saint Louis University
Kerry Young