KIANA CHEUNG, O.D.
Fremont,California
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADVANCED CARE EXTERN
Illinois Eye Institute
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided full examinations in various specialties such as retina, glaucoma, pediatrics, specialty contact lens, dry eye, and urgent care.
- Conducted weekly eye exams in developmental disabilities clinic, adapting clinic testing techniques as needed based on individual patient abilities.
- Analyzed images from optical coherence tomography scans, visual fields, and fundus photos.
- Established excellent patient rapport with patients of all ages and received exemplary reviews from attending physicians.
OCULAR DISEASE EXTERN
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Livermore Division
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Conducted 6-9 comprehensive dilated eye exams daily while adhering to rigorous quality standards in eye care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient medical histories, diagnoses, treatments and outcomes in electronic health record systems.
- Presented clinical findings in grand rounds, fostering a collaborative peer discussion.
- Participated in weekly didactic meetings to review scientific articles and stay abreast of current developments of optometry.
OCULAR DISEASE EXTERN
Moyes Eye Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed familiarity in diagnosing and treating anterior segment disease.
- Educated patients in pre-op and post-op care for cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, and corneal transplant surgeries.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists in corneal, glaucoma, and oculoplastic specialists to provide patient care.
- Observed eye surgeries and lasers for cataracts, iStent, scleral buckles, blepharoplasty, DMEK, and LASIK.
PRIMARY CARE EXTERN
Illinois Eye Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated effectively with both optometry and ophthalmology as part of a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.
- Fitted patients in soft regular, multifocal, and monovision contact lenses.
- Utilized medical optometric knowledge to provide comprehensive urgent care examinations.
- Developed treatment plans alongside ophthalmologists in corneal, glaucoma, and retinal specialties.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
BAY EYECARE INSTITUTE
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Documented physician-patient encounters in charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Performed pre-examination tests including obtaining case histories, visual acuity, and retinal imaging to assess patients' eye health.
- Performed ancillary testing and screening and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
- Scheduled appointments, coordinated patient referrals, and handled administrative duties.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients by answering questions about medical procedures and insurance policies.
DIDACTICS TUTOR
ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Tutored 5-7 students a week in one-on-one and group sessions in subjects including Vision Science, Pharmacology, Retina, and Pathophysiology.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each student's learning style and academic goals.
- Provided in-person and online Microsoft Teams lessons to extend flexibility in scheduling.
- Assisted with test preparation and improving study habits.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH APPRENTICE
WILDSOET MYOPIA LAB
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Analyzed A-scan ultrasonography results of chick eyes to study the dynamics of RPE gene expression in lens-induced myopia and form-deprivation.
- Measured axial lengths and choroidal thickness through data analysis.
- Compiled all data into a comprehensive spreadsheet through Excel.
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06.2020
Minor - Global Public Health
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA06-2020
Master of Science - Biology
Chabot College
Hayward, CA05.2018
Certification
- California Board of Optometry Licensed Optometrist
- TPA Certified
- Glaucoma Certified
- Dilation and Irrigation Certified
Work Experience
DIDACTICS TUTOR 02/2022 to 05/2025
Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois
- Tutored 5-7 students a week in one-on-one and group sessions in subjects including Vision Science, Pharmacology, Retina, and Pathophysiology.
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each student's learning style and academic goals.
- Provided in-person and online Microsoft Teams lessons to extend flexibility in scheduling.
- Assisted with test preparation and improving study habits.
OPHTHALMIC CLINICAL ASSISTANT 10/2021 to 02/2022
Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, Illinois
- Assisted with patient check-ins and assignments to student clinicians.
- Performed Humphrey Visual Field Testing as directed by faculty provider.
- Scheduled patient follow-up appointments and escorted patient throughout IEI.
OPHTHALMIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT 06/2018 to 08/2021
Bay EyeCare Institute, Fremont, California
- Documented physician-patient encounters in charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Performed pre-examination tests including obtaining case histories, visual acuity, and retinal imaging to assess patients' eye health.
- Performed ancillary testing and screening and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
- Scheduled appointments, coordinated patient referrals, and handled administrative duties.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients by answering questions about medical procedures and insurance policies.
RESEARCH
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH APPRENTICE 01/2019 to 05/2020
Wildsoet Myopia Lab, Berkeley, California
- Analyzed A-scan ultrasonography results of chick eyes to study the dynamics of RPE gene expression in lens-induced myopia and form-deprivation.
- Measured axial lengths and choroidal thickness through data analysis.
- Compiled all data into a comprehensive spreadsheet through Excel.
Awards
Beta Sigma Kappa Honorary Society, 2024-2025
Tomb and Key Honorary Society, 2025
Trustee Scholarship, 2021-2025
First Place Winner of ABO Learning Through Clinical Care Student Case Contest, 2025
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese) Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin) Intermediate
Timeline
ADVANCED CARE EXTERN
Illinois Eye Institute
02.2025 - 05.2025
OCULAR DISEASE EXTERN
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Livermore Division
11.2024 - 02.2025
OCULAR DISEASE EXTERN
Moyes Eye Center
08.2024 - 11.2024
PRIMARY CARE EXTERN
Illinois Eye Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
DIDACTICS TUTOR
ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
02.2022 - 05.2025
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH APPRENTICE
WILDSOET MYOPIA LAB
01.2019 - 05.2020
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
BAY EYECARE INSTITUTE
06.2018 - 08.2021
Doctor of Optometry -
Illinois College of Optometry
Bachelor of Arts - Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley
Minor - Global Public Health
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Science - Biology
Chabot College
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