Education

State University of New York, College of Optometry July 2023 - Current

Primary Care/Ocular Disease, Vision Therapy, and Low Vision Rehabilitation Resident Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University August 2019 - May 2023 Doctor of Optometry

Certificate for Advanced Studies Anterior Segment

Binghamton University, Sate University of New York August 2015 - May 2019 Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

Minors: Forensic Science and Health & Nutrition

Clinical Education

Optometry Resident Northport VAMC, NY July 2023 - Current

● Provide comprehensive exams to diagnose and treat veterans with advanced ocular diseases and subsequent complications in a primarily geriatric population

● Prescribe advanced low vision devices and training for visually impaired veterans in the Visual Impairment Center to Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) clinic. Co-manage with blind rehabilitation specialist and social services

● Manage common ocular conditions including advanced glaucoma, ARMD and diabetic retinopathy

● Design and implement programs to improve oculomotor skills, binocularity and visual processing skills

● Collaborate with audiologists and physical therapists to manage multidisciplinary complications of vestibular disorders in Center of Balance

● Manage advanced visual complications due to CVA and TBI with prism, vision therapy and other optical devices

● Supervising of optometry students, clinical lectures, writing and case presentations

● Provided educational seminar for veterans with diabetes to aid in management and understanding of the disease and possible complications

● Available to triage and manage walk-in ocular infections, injuries and visual complaints during clinic and on-call hours

● Provide comprehensive eye exams at the newly established Patchogue, NY CBOC Pediatric Ocular Disease & Vision Therapy The Eye Institute, PCO February 2023 - May 2023

● Performed comprehensive pediatric eye exams and patient with a history of TBI

● Managed strabismus, amblyopic and binocular vision anomalies

● Created vision therapy plans to manage atypical sensorimotor and binocular conditions ad4kfx@r.postjobfree.com 516-***-**** Long Island, NY Hania Mahmood, OD

Primary Care/Ocular Disease Specsplecs, New jersey November 2022 - February 2023

● Predominantly Spanish speaking site

● Observed successful business practices and practice management skills

● Directed comprehensive eye exams and management of unique ocular and visual needs

● Utilized myopia control management techniques, including MiSight and orthokeratology

● Participated in monthly vision screenings. Assessed gross ocular health and refractive status Contact Lens Vision Health Institute, Orlando, Florida August 2022 - November 2022

● Fitted and dispensed contact lenses including soft, multifocal and rigid lenses

● Experienced with myopia control techniques, including orthokeratology

● Diagnosed and managed anterior segment pathologies; including, but not limited to anterior uveitis, herpetic keratitis and foreign body removal

● Assisted cataract sugrouns by attaining A-Scan measurements

● Utilized intense pulsed light (IPL) for management of meibomian gland dysfunction

● Observed retinal detachment repairs through scleral buckle surgery Ocular Disease Northport VAMC, New York May 2022 - August 2022

● Provided primary care examinations for veterans in an outpatient, hospital based setting

● Detected neuromuscular impairment or anomalies of binocular function

● Treated visual disorders through examination, prescription of spectacle lenses and pharmacologic means

● Referred to optometrist and ophthalmologic subspecialties as appropriate Work Experience

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses October 2023 - Current

● Provide 25-30 adult and pediatric comprehensive eye exams a day

● Fit and dispense soft and RGP contact lenses

Vision Screening

Pan Asians Senior Citizens Autumn Festival October 2021

● Performed gross examinations of ocular disease and visual acuities

● Referred patients to eye care providers contingent on ocular and visual conditions Presentations

“Tints, Therapy or Both? A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treat Visual Disturbances April 2024 Hania Mahmood OD, Shephali Patel OD, MS, FAAO, Jamie Wang OD, Courtney Liang OD, MS College of Optometrists in Visual Development (COVD) Poster San Francisco, CA

“A BRVO? An MDS Marvel With A Retinal Twist” March 2024 Hania Mahmood OD, Courtney Liang OD, MS, Danielle Kalberer OD, MBA, FAAO, Shephali Patel OD, MS, FAAO, Jamie Wang OD

Southern Educational Congress of Optometry (SECO) Poster Atlanta, GA

“Macular Masquerade? You’re Yolking! A case of Adult-Onset Vitelliform February 2024 Macular Dystrophy”

Hania Mahmood OD, Courtney Liang OD, MS, Jamie Wang OD, Shephali Patel OD, MS, FAAO Heart of America Poster

Kansas City, MO

“Visual Field Conundrum: How a Meningioma Treatment Complicated November 2023 Glaucoma Management”

Hania Mahmood OD, Courtney Liang OD, MS, Jamie Wang OD, Shephali Patel OD, MS, FAAO SUNY Optometry Residency Minors Presentations

New York, NY

“Paradoxical Progression in Nerve Fiber Analysis From Peripapillary October 2023 Retinoschisis”

Jamie Wang OD, Hania Mahmood OD, Courtney Liang OD, MS, Jamie Wang OD, Shephali Patel OD, MS, FAAO American Academy of Optometry Poster Presentation, Residents Day New Orleans, LA

Certification

New York State Optometry License 2023

Basic Life Support 2023

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Optometry, Member August 2019 - Present National Association of VA Optometrists, Member November 2023 - Present

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