Email: [email protected] | Phone: 347.628.4165
EDUCATION
- State University of New York College of Optometry - Doctor of Optometry, 05/2019
- Stony Brook University - B.S. Psychology, Cum Laude, 05/2014
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- New York Laser Vision, Julia Giyaur M.D., Brooklyn, NY - Optometrist, 07/2019-Present
- Provide quality comprehensive medical care within a high volume private practice
- Special interest in the diagnosis & management of dry eye disease
- Co-manage pre & post operative care of patients following cataract & refractive surgery
- Teach & supervise optometry 4th year student externs
- Park Slope Family Eye Care, Brooklyn, NY - Optometrist, 07/2019-Present
- Provide routine, medical, and emergency care to a diverse patient base
- Manage progressive myopia of pediatric patients with methods such as atropine, specialty contact lenses, & orthokeratology
- Treatment of dry eye disease using IPL and RF
- New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, NY - Clinical Extern, 03/2019-05/2019
- Treated & managed patients with advanced ocular disease alongside ophthalmology specialists in the areas of retina, cornea, glaucoma, uveitis, oculoplastics & neuro-ophthalmology
- Managed pre & post operative care of patients following refractive surgery, cataract extraction, pterygium excision, glaucoma surgery, retina surgery, & oculoplastic surgery
- Eye Health Institute, Negril, Jamaica - Mission Trip Optometric Volunteer, 04/2018
- Provided comprehensive eye care to the underserved population of rural Jamaica
- SUNY College of Optometry, New York, NY - Clinical Intern, 05/2017-05/2018, 11/2018-02/2019
- Used evidence-based medicine to conduct both comprehensive & problem-oriented eye exams
- Trained in & rotated through specialty care clinics including retina, glaucoma, cataract, oculoplastics, pediatrics, vision therapy, low vision & contact lenses
- Gouverneur Hospital, New York, NY - Clinical Extern, 08/2018-11/2018
- Practiced primary care optometry in a multi-disciplinary setting, with a focus on preventative & interprofessional care in an underserved population
- Downtown Eyecare, Brooklyn, NY - Clinical Extern, 05/2018-08/2018
- Diagnosed & managed patients with advanced ocular disease, focusing on glaucoma & diabetes
- Managed pre & post-operative care of patients following cataract extraction, pterygium surgery, & laser procedures
- New York Laser Vision, Julia Giyaur M.D., Brooklyn, NY - Ophthalmic Technician, 09/2014-05/2018
- Performed refractions, diagnostic testing, and contact lens training
- Assisted ophthalmologist in a variety of minor surgical & laser procedures
CERTIFICATIONS
- Lumenis Optilight IPL
- Lumenis Optiplus Radiofrequency
- RxSight Light Adjustable Lens
- Paragon CRT Orthokeratology
- Coopervision Misight Contact Lenses
SKILLS
- Proficient & confident in detection & monitoring of anterior & posterior segment pathology using fundus camera, OCT, visual field, VEP/ERG, fluorescein angiography, B-scan, meibography, & corneal topography
- Literate in EMR (Nextech, Officemate, eClinicalWorks, NextGen)
- Fluent in English & Russian
- Disciplined, accountable and committed to producing quality work in a timely manner
- Efficient when working independently or in team setting
