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Optometrist
Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Subspecialty / Clinical Expertise:
Comprehensive Optometry
Practice Locations:
Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Appointments:
(708) 202-1919
Contact Information:
(708) 216-6262
Education/Training
Undergraduate School:
University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
Biology/Pharmacy Major, 1979
Optometry School:
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science, Vision Science 1982
Doctor of Optometry, 1983
Residency:
Optometric Residency, 1983-1984
Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Newington, CT
Graduate School:
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Master of Science, Pharmacology 1988
University of Illinois, Chicago
Chicago, IL
Doctor of Pharmacy, 1996
Licensure
- Licensed Optometrist, 1983
- Licensed Pharmacist, 1996
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Optometry (AAO)
- American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP)
- American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Midwest National Technology Board
- American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), Prescription labeling for the visually impaired Advisory Board member
- United States Public Health Service Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
- The Ark Rehabilitation and Social Service Agency
Awards/Distinction
- 2003 Nominated for the Dr. Eugene Thonar Award for advancing medication use information for those with disabilities. Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
- 1995 University of Illinois Student and Resident Research Forum Honor Award. “Ondansetron for post-operative nausea and vomiting following cataract surgery”. University of Illinois College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL
Research Interests
- Ophthalmic drug delivery
- Ophtalmic imaging
- Ocular toxicity of systemic pharmacotherapy
- Translational research applications of novel ophthalmic drug entities
- Mechanisms to improve drug information accessibility for individuals with visual impairment
- Cognitive aspects of vision loss
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