Carl V. Nicholson, O.D.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Claremont, California 91711
Home: 909-***-****
Cell: 626-***-****
Email: *********.****@*****.***
Website: www.visiononeopt.com
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: June 2, 1957
New York, New York
American Citizen, Male, Excellent Health
Married to Nancy Nicholson
Five children: Frank, Nancy, Nicholas, Lauren, Carl Jr.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Carl V. Nicholson, Inc.
Vision One Optometry
Pasadena Office
709 East Colorado Blvd. Suite 101
Pasadena, California 91101
626-***-**** office
626-***-**** fax
1997-Present
Arcadia Office
7 West Foothill Blvd. Suite 201
Arcadia, California 91106
626-***-**** office
2010-Present
Independent Optometrist
Optical 88
116 Mott Street
New York, New York 10013
1996-1997
Independent Optometrist
National Vision Associates
General and Pediatric Optometry
25 Consumer Square
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
1993-1996
Captain United States Army
General Optometry
Chief of Optometry Services, Consultant Optometrist for
Exceptional Family Member Department 1992-1993
97th General Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany
1990-1993
EDUCATION
Pacific University College of Optometry
Forest Grove, Oregon
Doctor of Optometry 1990
SUNY-State University of New York
State College of Optometry/University Optometric Center
Summer Internship in Vision Therapy 1989
University of California Riverside
Bachelor of Arts Liberal Studies 1985
Emphasis on Biology and Human Development
BOARD CERTIFIED
National Board of Examiners Optometry, Part I, Part II, (Part III)
OPTOMETRIC LICENSURE
Texas License Number 8281-T
California License Number OPT10650-T
New York License Number T00552
Oregon License Number 2253
DEA License# MH0670415
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Partner with Alan M. Berg, M.D. in co-managing
LASIK eye surgery
Berg-Feinfield-TLC Vision Correction
1998 to present
Treatment and Management of Glaucoma
Southern California College of Optometry
Department of Continuing Education July 2001
Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
International Association of Board of Examiners in Optometry
April 6, 1995
Vision Conservation Officer Course
Academy of Health Sciences
Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas 1990
RESEARCH
Visual Memory Research on Macular Compensation
Conducted human trials in collaboration with graduate students of
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California.
2001
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Optometrist and President of Vision One Optometry- providing comprehensive
eye exams including refractions and contact lens fittings to over 2800
patients a year for more than fifteen years.
Provide Pediatric to Geriatric care.
Primary patient care includes ocular trauma, ocular disease, glaucoma,
keratoconus management.
Co-management with ophthalmologists-
Manage diabetes, hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal
disease, cataracts, and LASIK patients.
Implement a computer vision program at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,
CA.
Supervise and operate two optometry practices with optical dispensaries and
lab.
Possess strong interpersonal skills relating to a diverse population-
dedicated to providing complete healthcare for the well being of patients
and their families.
AWARDS
Certificate of Excellence in Vision Care Services
MES Vision 2010
Acuvue Patient Specialist
Vistakon Division of Johnson & Johnson 2006
Citizens Police Academy Certificate
City of Pasadena Police Department June 2000
Army Achievement Medal
Department of the Army 1991
PUBLICATIONS
Submitted to Journal of the American Optometric Association and
Optometry and Vision Science
Title: "New Laser Meridional Refractometry Technique (RMA) as a
Tool to Study irregular (Non-Toric) Astigmatism and the Sine-Squared Law"
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Fellow, American Optometric Association 1998
Fellow, California Optometric Association 1999
INTERESTS
Fitness, Golf, Tennis, Hiking, Music
Coach Little League Baseball and American Youth Soccer Organization
REFERENCES
Alan M. Berg, M.D.
Medical Director Berg-Feinfield-TLC
Vision Correction
2625 West Alameda Ave. Suite 208
Burbank, California 91505
Raghu C. Murthy, M.D., FACS
Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery
1936 Huntington Drive Suite A
South Pasadena, California 91030
Warren C. Stout, M.D.
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon-LASIK
800 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, California 91101
Douglas Levy, O.D.
Optometric Center of Santa Monica
808 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 140
Santa Monica, California 90401