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)

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

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

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

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

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

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