Vu Truong
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Doctor of Optometry graduate seeking an opportunity to provide exceptional patient care with a focus on primary care, specialty contact lenses, and myopia control. Fluent in English and Vietnamese.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care and Ocular Disease Rotation
VA Ambulatory Care Center
Los Angeles, CA
- Conducted comprehensive eye exams for veterans focusing on ocular disease detection and management.
- Managed patients with glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration under supervision.
Full-Scope Primary Care, Vision Therapy, Low Vision, and Pediatric Rotation
Ketchum Health
Anaheim, CA
- Provided full-scope optometric care including ocular disease management, refractive care, and co-management of surgical cases.
- Extensive experience in specialty contact lens fitting including GP lenses, scleral lenses, and Ortho-K lenses.
- Delivered pediatric eye exams, vision therapy for binocular vision dysfunction, and low vision rehabilitation services for patients with significant visual impairment.
Full-Scope Primary Care with Emphasis on Specialty Contact Lenses, Pediatric Care, and Myopia Control
University Eye Center Los Angeles (UECLA)
Los Angeles, CA
- Managed a wide variety of ocular conditions in a diverse urban population.
- Focused training on specialty contact lens fitting (GPs, scleral lenses, Ortho-K), pediatric vision care, and myopia control management.
- Developed strong experience in managing progressive myopia in pediatric patients using a combination of soft multifocal lenses and orthokeratology.
Advanced Specialty Contact Lens and Myopia Control Rotation in a Modern Real-World Clinical Setting
Insight Vision Center Optometry
Costa Mesa, CA
- Immersed in a high-volume, technologically advanced private practice setting with real-world patient management.
- Specialized in fitting custom-designed scleral lenses for keratoconus, irregular astigmatism, and other corneal ectasias.
- Delivered comprehensive myopia control strategies including Ortho-K, soft multifocal lenses, and atropine therapy for pediatric patients.
Optometric Assistant
Various Optometry Clinics
Orange County, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted optometrists in pre-testing, contact lens training, and patient education.
- Experienced in EMR documentation, visual field testing, OCT imaging, and lens ordering.
- Provided bilingual patient support (English and Vietnamese).
Education
General Doctor
School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityDoctor of Optometry - undefined
Southern California College of Optometry
Fullerton, CA01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.2021
Skills
- Specialty Contact Lens Fitting: GP lenses, Scleral Lenses, Ortho-K
- Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease Management
- Pediatric Eye Exams, Vision Therapy, Low Vision Rehabilitation, and Myopia Control
- Proficient in OCT, Visual Field Testing, Fundus Photography, Topography, and Pachymetry
- Fluent in English and Vietnamese
- Computer Skills: EMR systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Diagnostic Equipment Operation
Languages
English (Fluent)
Vietnamese (Fluent)
Timeline
Optometric Assistant
Various Optometry Clinics
01.2019 - 01.2022
Primary Care and Ocular Disease Rotation
VA Ambulatory Care Center
Full-Scope Primary Care, Vision Therapy, Low Vision, and Pediatric Rotation
Ketchum Health
Full-Scope Primary Care with Emphasis on Specialty Contact Lenses, Pediatric Care, and Myopia Control
University Eye Center Los Angeles (UECLA)
Advanced Specialty Contact Lens and Myopia Control Rotation in a Modern Real-World Clinical Setting
Insight Vision Center Optometry
General Doctor
School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City
Doctor of Optometry - undefined
Southern California College of Optometry
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California, Los Angeles