MariAlice Bingaman
Ringtown,PA
Summary
As a bilingual optometrist, I strive to provide passionate comprehensive eye-care to every patient. I will work to constantly enhance my knowledge as I am prepared to start my career and make meaningful contributions with commitment, eagerness, and drive at your office.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Externship
Maria De Los Santos Health Center
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Worked directly with Dr. Collazo on over 150 eye exams per week conducted in Spanish.
- Dr. Collazo specialized in medical optometry with a focus on Glaucoma and a sub-specialty in Computer Vision Syndrome.
- Gained experience working with RETeval ERG/EOG to detect some of the earliest signs of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
Clinical Externship
Bright Vision Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Provided complete eye exams in Spanish for over 400 patients per month ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. I independently started and finished the exams and would then compare my findings to those of Dr. Ortiz who performed the exam after my completion.
- Received working experience with myopia control treatments: Misight contact lenses, Ortho-Keratology contact lenses, and Eyezen spectacle correction.
- Fitted and examined scleral lenses, utilizing an Eaglet corneo-scleral profilometry for precise measurements.
- Worked with Oculus Myopia Master, Optos Ultra-Wide Field fundus camera, Neurolens Measurement device, OCT, Humphrey's VF, automatic and manual Lensometry, and autorefractors.
- Assisted with MGD treatment with Lipiflow Thermal Pulsation System.
Clinical Internship
IAUPR Clinics
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered comprehensive eye exams in Spanish for over 800 patients.
- Administered vision therapy sessions and evaluations, including learning disability testing.
- Gained expertise in fitting soft, RGP, and scleral contact lenses.
- Provided pediatric care for patients as young as three months old.
- Collaborated with a physician to mold and evaluate prosthetic eyes.
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Bayamón, Puerto Rico05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05-2021
Study Abroad
Murdoch University
Perth, Western Australia01-2019
CNA License -
Academy of Medical Training
Torrington, CT01-2020
High School Diploma -
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
Ashland05-2017
Skills
- Completes exams in English and Spanish
- Comprehensive Eye Exams
- Vision Therapy
- Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical Workshops
Accomplishments
- Received an award upon my graduation for my community service work conducted as a Lions Club International Coordinator. I helped organize and execute free vision screenings throughout the Bayamón and San Juan area.
- I was selected as one of 14 students to travel to the Dominican Republic with the UTESA organization. I participated in a mission trip that resulted in over 600 free eye exams and over 300 spectacles given to children.
Timeline
Clinical Externship
Maria De Los Santos Health Center
04.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Externship
Bright Vision Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
Clinical Internship
IAUPR Clinics
07.2023 - 12.2024
Doctor of Optometry -
Inter American University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Villanova University
Study Abroad
Murdoch University
CNA License -
Academy of Medical Training
High School Diploma -
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School