Nauz Hassanshahi

***** *********** **. ****** ****, CA 91604

818-***-**** ac16xr@r.postjobfree.com

Education

New England College of Optometry May 2017

O.D. degree

California State University Northridge May 2011

B.Sc. in Accountancy

Clinical Experience/Volunteer Experience

Intern

Newington VA Medical Center, Newington, CT Feb 2017 – May 2017

Performed comprehensive eye exams with structural and functional testing using highly advanced optometric/ophthalmic equipment that include: visual fields, Cirrus OCT's, Fundus Photography

Performed comprehensive eye exams and assisted in management of patients with glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

Provided binocular vision eye exams and assessed accommodative & strabismic/non-strabismic binocular anomalies.

Attended and participated in weekly discussions on evidence-based eye care.

East Boston Neighborhood Health Care Center, East Boston, MA Nov 2016 – Feb 2017

Perform comprehensive eye exams with structural and functional testing using highly advanced optometric/ophthalmic equipment that include: visual fields, Cirrus OCT's, Fundus Photography

Assisted ophthalmology in providing pre-op and post-op care for patients requiring cataract surgery; assisted in management of patients with advanced glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

Atlanta Vision Center, Atlanta, GA Aug 2016 – Nov 2016

Provided contact lens comprehensive eye exams with an emphasis in specialty contact lenses

Specialty Contact lens fitting and management including Rigid Gas Permeable, Hybrid, Scleral and Ortho-k lenses

Provided binocular vision comprehensive eye exams to patients of all ages

Assisted ophthalmology in providing pre-op and post-op care for patients requiring cataract and refractive surgery; assisted in management of patients with advanced glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

Lake City VA Medical Center, Lake City, FL Apr 2016 – July 2016

Performed comprehensive eye exams with structural and functional testing using highly advanced optometric/ophthalmic equipment that include: visual fields, Cirrus OCT's, Fundus Photography

Performed low vision exams and evaluated particular devices such as pocket and hand held magnifiers, prismatic eyeglasses, telescopes, tints and filters, and electronic devices such as head-mounted displays to aid visually impaired Veterans maintain functionality and independence.

Attended and participated in weekly discussions on evidence-based eye care.

Lynn Community Health Care Center, Lynn, MA Dec 2015 – Mar 2016

Performed comprehensive eye exams with structural and functional testing using highly advanced optometric/ophthalmic equipment that include: visual fields, Cirrus OCT's, Fundus Photography

Assisted ophthalmology in providing pre-op and post-op care for patients requiring cataract surgery; assisted in management of patients with advanced glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

Assisted patients with Mass Health insurance in choosing glasses and filling out the necessary paperwork

East Boston Neighborhood Health Care Center, East Boston, MA Aug 2015 – Nov 2015

Perform comprehensive eye exams with structural and functional testing using highly advanced optometric/ophthalmic equipment that include: visual fields, Cirrus OCT's, Fundus Photography

Assisted ophthalmology in providing pre-op and post-op care for patients requiring cataract surgery; assisted in management of patients with advanced glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

New England Eye Institute, Boston, MA May 2015 – July 2015

Performed comprehensive eye exams with structural and functional testing using highly advanced optometric/ophthalmic equipment that include: visual fields, Cirrus OCT's, Fundus Photography

Provided contact lens comprehensive eye exams with an emphasis in specialty contact lenses

Specialty Contact lens fitting and management including Rigid Gas Permeable, Scleral and Ortho-k lenses

Boston Children’s Hospital at Martha Elliot, Jamaica Plain, MA Jan 2015 – Apr 2015

Performed routine eye exams with emphasis on pediatrics and adolescent eye care

Contact lens exams and services

Performed binocular vision work-up on pediatrics and adolescents.

Work Experience

Ophthalmic Technician

Valley Eye Physicians Dec 2013 – Sept 2014

Performed history taking, VA measurement, manual refraction, tonometry, visual field testing, A and B-scan ultrasonography.

Assisted with CL fitting

Prepared instruments and ARMD patients for intravitreal injections.

Staff Accountant

The Shapiro Group, CPA Jan 2008 – May 2012

Performed tax returns for individuals, various corporations such as LLC’s, LP’s, and trusts. Prepared financial statements, bank reconciliation, payroll reporting, tax research and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with GAAP standards.

Optometric Organizations

Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) August 2014 – Present

Member

Attended monthly events and participated in fundraisers and vision screenings at local schools.

Contributed in collection and neutralization of eyeglasses.

Traveled to Nicaragua and provided eye exams to patients on the island of Ometepe.

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