Worked with veterans focusing on ocular disease, low vision, and urgent care triage
Optometry Intern
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05.2023 - 03.2024
Meredith Morgan Eye Center University Health Center
Worked with patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric in the following clinics: Binocular Vision (including vision therapy, binocular vision evaluation, post-concussion rehabilitation), Myopia Control (including orthokeratology, atropine, multifocal soft contact lenses), Advanced Ocular Disease, Dry Eye, Advanced Cornea and Contact Lenses
Eastmont Wellness Community Care Clinic
Berkeley Outpatient Clinic (UCSF John Muir)
Worked with patients of various ages, providing vision care, medical care, and urgent care triage.
Optometry Intern
Casa Grande VA Outpatient Clinic
Casa Grande, AZ
10.2023 - 12.2023
Worked with veterans focusing on ocular disease, low vision, and urgent care triage
Optometry Intern
The Vision Center of West Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - 10.2023
Worked with patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric, providing vision care, contact lens services, medical care and urgent care triage.
Vision Science Research Assistant
Emily Cooper Perception Laboratory
Berkeley, CA
08.2021 - Current
Develop experimental protocol, Run visual and behavioural experiments, Recruit and schedule participants
Preclinic Equipment Faculty Assistant
01.2022 - 08.2023
Preclinic Inventory and Organization
Student Clinic Staff
UCBSO Eye Center
Berkeley, CA
10.2020 - 10.2022
Patient Relations and Administrative tasks, Ordering and receiving Contact lenses
Sales Associate
Optiks International & Uptown Village Optometry
Victoria, BC
01.2017 - 08.2020
Customer service, Sales processing and Merchandising, Glasses adjustment & Repair
Lab Assistant
Optiks International
01.2017 - 08.2020
Blocking, Edging & Inserting prescription lenses, Use of Essilor machinery [Mr. Orange, Neksia & Mr. Blue 2.0], Lens Receiving using Wink software
Optometrist Reception/Tech
Optiks International
Victoria, BC
01.2016 - 07.2020
Patient Relations and Appointment Management (isam software), Optometric Pretesting and Visual field testing, Use of Potec Auto refractor Keratometer PAK 5000, Reichert 7 Auto tonometer and Canon CR-1 Mark II digital Retinal Camera machinery, Retinaphile software and Humphrey VFT
Education
Doctor of Optometry Candidate -
University of California, Berkeley
05.2024
Bachelor of Science Kinesiology -
University of Victoria
06.2020
Skills
Eye Examinations
Diagnosis and Treatments
Binocular Vision Evaluation
Contact Lens Evaluation
Patient Counseling and Education
American Academy of Optometry Member
Publications
Emily Cooper Perception Lab
University of California Berkeley
The contribution of image minification to discomfort experienced in wearable optics, Journal of Vision, Aug 2023, Vol.23, Issue 8
Motion misperception in people with typical vision and low vision, In Review
Leadership
UCBSO Optometry Club - EyeChat!, Director of Public Relations : : Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
UCBSO Equipment Advisor : : Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
UCBSO Equipment Coordinator : : Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
UCBSO Sibling Coordinator : : Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
Presentations
Trabeculectomy - A Review, Casa Grande VA : : Nov 2023
Intermittent Exotropia - A Clinical Case Study, University of California, Berkeley : : Aug 2023
Phantom Limb Disorder, Motor Disorder Conference, University of Victoria : : Feb 2019
Scholarships
Class of 2013 - Professional Student Support Fund Award : : Nov 2023
Drs. Stephen R. Chun & Doris Sze Chun Professional Student Support Fund : : Nov 2022
The Dr. John R. and Norma M. Austin Optometry Student Support Fund : : Nov 2021
Graduate Opportunity Fund : : Aug 2020
Non-Optometric Work Experience
BC Ferries Customer Service and Sales Representative : : May 2021 - Aug 2021
Canadian Tire Sales Associate : : Apr 2020 - Jan 2021
Friendship Community Church Youth Intern : : Apr 2016 - Sep 2016
Practicum Experience
Kinesiology Internship, Parkinson Wellness Project, Victoria, B.C. : : Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Volleyball Coach, Pacific Christian School, Victoria, B.C. : : Sep 2018 - Mar 2019
Athletic Therapist, Pacific Christian School, Victoria, B.C. : : Sep 2018 - Mar 2019
Ice Hockey Athletic Therapist, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. : : Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
Volunteer Experience
DeYoungsters Day Out Vision screening : : Mar 2022
Friendship Community Church - Middle & High School Youth Leader : : Jul 2008 - Jul 2020