EDUCATION
Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry, May 2022
Binghamton University, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience, May 2017
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- President - New York State Optometric Association, Elkins Park, PA (August 2019 – May 2020)
- Peer Mentor at Salus University Mentor Program (August 2019 – May 2022)
- Luxottica Mentor Matchup Program, mentee (January 2020 – May 2022)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New York Laser Vision, Brooklyn, NY (09/2023 – current)
Optometrist
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of optometrists and ophthalmologists to deliver high-quality patient care in a high-volume practice
- Provide myopia control services including ortho-k, multifocal contact lenses, and atropine therapy, while counseling families on long-term management strategies
- Conduct comprehensive eye exams, manage ocular disease, and co-manage surgical cases (cataract, LASIK/PRK) with ophthalmologists
New Mexico Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Albuquerque, NM (07/2022 – 07/2023)
Ocular Disease Optometry Resident
- Provided direct patient care to a population having many ocular sequalae of systemic disease
- Co-managed ocular manifestations of systemic disease with various health care providers
- Developed an understanding of, and experience the responsibilities of an optometric educator
Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (11/2021 – 05/2022)
Primary Care and Ocular Disease Extern
- Provided highest quality comprehensive vision and medical eye exams incorporating the problem-oriented approach to patients of all ages
- Evaluated pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients
- Treated patients with a variety of ocular pathology and refractive conditions caused by systemic issues
- Diagnosed and treated a variety of anterior and posterior ocular diseases including corneal ulcers, uveitis, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, and retinal disease
The Eye Institute - William Feinbloom Center for Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation, Philadelphia, PA (8/2021 – 11/2011)
Low Vision Rehabilitation Extern
- Evaluated proper use of and prescribed optical and non-optical devices commonly used in the low vision service including hand and stand magnifiers, microscopes, telescopes, field enhancement devices, illumination sources for glare control
- Reliably and effectively completed components of the low vision evaluation gathering information not limited to case history, visual assessment, education on current vision status, device recommendations
- Accurately completed referral forms and letters sent to the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
Edmonds Eye Associates, Drexel Hill, PA (05/2021 – 08/2021)
Specialty Contact Lens Extern
- Performed direct patient care under licensed preceptors with clinical credentials in specialty contact lens services
- Became familiar with various types of specialty lens designs including gas permeable, scleral, and multifocal
- Developed skills and knowledge related to interpreting gas permeable fluorescein patterns, applying, and evaluating scleral lenses
- Performed and interpreted various types of topographic maps and scales to evaluate corneal shape with emphasis on keratoconus
Empire Visionworks, Binghamton, NY (05/2017 – 01/2018)
Optical Assistant
- Completed patient pre-testing tasks including use of a non-contact tonometer and autorefractor
- Ensured confidentiality of patient files in compliance with operational business processes
- Collaborated with fellow staff to fulfill administrative tasks such as proper computer system maintenance
- Recorded accurate data entry of relevant patient history information
SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Primary author for SECO 100 poster presentation (03/2023)
“When It’s Not Glaucoma, An Incidental Finding of Pituitary Adenoma in A Glaucoma Suspect” - Bilingual in English and Russian, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi
- Dean’s List - Lehman College Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Binghamton University Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2017
