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Jesus G. Martinez

WORK EXPERIENCE

LASIK Vision Institute (Las Vegas, NV) Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 Clinical Director

• Provided pre-operative evaluation for corneal refractive surgery, including LASIK and PRK.

• Educated and counsel patient on risk and benefits of individually specified corneal refractive surgery.

• Managed the patient’s post-operative care including minor complications.

• Improved staff efficiency and patient flow to increase practice revenue and patient satisfaction.

Silver & Taketa Optometry (Santa Monica, CA) Aug 2017 – Mar 2019 Associate Optometrist

• Provided comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens examinations, urgent care, treat and manage ocular disease.

• Managed the vision of patients suffering from advanced corneal disease such as keratoconus, corneal ectasia and corneal transplants with the use of specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, hybrid lenses and custom soft lenses.

• Co-managed patients with ophthalmologists including consultation and post- operative care for refractive surgery, cataract surgery, or have been referred for vision improvement of advanced corneal disease.

• Began and managed the practice’s myopia control clinic to include orthokeratology, multifiocal soft lenses and pharmaceuticals.

• Introduced dry eye clinic to include precise and focused treatment plan for patients suffering from dry eye.

Vision to Learn (Los Angeles, CA) Jan 2018 – Mar 2019 Independent Contractor Optometrist

• Provided limited eye examinations and glasses to underprivileged children in Los Angeles Unified School District in a mobile vision clinic

• Identified children with the potential for visual impairment, provide resources and refer appropriately so that they can be treated and managed Walmart/Vision Works/Private Practice (Houston, TX) Sept 2016 – June 2017 Independent Contractor Optometrist

• Provided full eye examinations in corporate and private practice settings.

• Practiced primary care optometry including contact lens, medical and urgent care examinations.

8760 W Patrick Ln, Las Vegas, NV, 89148

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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Texas Eye Research & Technology Center (Houston, TX) June 2016 – June 2017 Cornea & Contact Lens Fellow

Director: Jan Bergmanson, OD & Co-managing Ophthalmologist: John Goosey, MD

• Treated and managed advanced corneal disease including: keratoconus, post- surgical ectasia, corneal transplant, herpetic infections and corneal dystrophies.

• Knowledge of a variety of specialty contact lenses including: scleral lenses, corneal gas permeable lenses, hybrid lenses, custom soft lenses, orthokeratology and prosthetics.

• Co-managed patients with ophthalmologists including consultation and post- operative care for refractive surgery, cataract surgery, or have been referred for vision improvement of advanced corneal disease.

• Research in corneal disease and degeneration as well as scleral gas permeable contact lenses.

• Conducted studies for various contact lens companies as a recruiter and investigator.

• Presented and reviewed cases among colleagues with notable attention pertaining to corneal disease and management of vision through specialty contact lenses.

• Preceptor for students: instructing, managing and teaching in the contact lens clinic.

• Lecturered at a major optometric conference and research forum.

• Instructor for basic optometric procedures and contact lens lab.

• Propeled further didactic education through journal club, poster presentations and speaking engagements during major optometric conferences, and conducting case reports.

• Volume editor for Clinical Ocular Anatomy and Physiology textbook Mid Florida Eye Center (Mount Dora, FL) Feb 2016 – May 2016 Clinical Extern

• Delivered optometric services and co-manage patients with ophthalmology at a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in cataract surgery, corneal disease, glaucoma management, retinal disease, oculoplastic and refractive surgery. Providence VAMC (Providence, RI) Nov 2015 – Feb 2016 Clinical Extern

• Served predominately male geriatric population and their families with a high prevalence of age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma vascular disease, and diabetic retinopathy.

• Provided low vision consultations and devices to patients who are in need of vision rehabilitation services

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Draisin Vision Group (Charleston, SC) Aug 2015 – Nov 2015 Clinical Extern

• Provided comprehensive eye examinations to patients of varying degree of age, health, and socioeconomic status.

• Provided vision therapy to patients who had been diagnosed with learning related vision problems, poor binocular coordination, oculomotor dysfunction, stress related vision problems, visual perceptual visual-motor deficits, and traumatic brain injuries.

• Fit and evaluated contact lenses for both regular and irregular corneas gaining experience with disposable and conventional lenses with an emphasis on specialty lenses.

Illinois Eye Institute (Chicago, IL) Aug 2012 – Aug 2015 Optometric Intern

• Provided comprehensive eye examinations and specialty eye care to students and general public through various clinical rotations: o Contact Lens: Comprehensive contact lens examinations with fitting and evaluation of soft and rigid gas permeable lenses. Proficient knowledge of soft spherical/toric/multifocal/monovision contact lens fittings. Experience with rigid gas permeable lenses (spherical and back toric), specialty lenses (scleral, hybrid), corneal reshaping as well as keratoconic and post-surgical fittings.

o Advanced Care: Diagnosis and management of ocular disease with a strong emphasis in glaucoma, from early diagnosis to end stage. Co- manage patients with ophthalmology in the treatment and management of glaucoma, retinal disease, and cataract consultations. Experience with urgent care clinic.

o Primary Care: Comprehensive eye care to general public. Patient age range from infant to elderly.

o Pediatrics/Binocular Vision: Comprehensive pediatric vision care with emphasis on conducting and interpreting Test of Visual-Perceptual Skills and vision therapy.

o Low Vision: Low vision evaluations including assessment of low vision needs and demonstration of devices including monocular telescopes, stand magnifiers, handheld magnifiers and portable CCTVs. o Ocular Prosthetics: Provided care and maintenance to patients with ocular prosthetics and evaluation of surrounding tissue under the guidance of ocularist.

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EDUCATION

Illinois College of Optometry Aug 2012 – May 2016

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), Class of 2016

University of California – Irvine Sept 2007 – March 2011 Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Class of 2011

Biological Sciences

LICENSES, FELLOWSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Nevada Optometric License: 1010 March – Present

• California Optometric License: 33634 TLG Feb 2017 – Present

• Texas Optometric License: 9061 TG July 2016 – Dec 2017

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) Oct 2017 – Present

• Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS) July 2018 – Present

• Orthokeratology Certification Fall 2014

o Paragon Corneal Refractive Therapy

o Bausch & Lomb Vision Shaping Treatment Design Certification Program – Emerald Lens

PUBLICATIONS

• Bergmanson JPG, Martinez JG. Size Does Matter – What is the true corneo-limbal diameter? Clinical and Experimental Optometry. Expected late 2017.

• Bergmanson JPG, Martinez JG. Keratoconus: Current Concepts and Management Options Developments in Keratoconus Research. Contact Lens Spectrum. 26-29. December 2016.

PRESENTATIONS

• COPE Approved: “Fantastic Solutions and Where to Find Them.” Cornea, Contact Lens & Contemporary Vision Symposium. December 2016.

POSTERS AND PAPERS

• Martinez JG, Chun NR, Bergmanson JPG. “Old Concepts, New Technology: Iris Printed Scleral Lens.” Optometry’s Meeting. Expected June 2017.

• Martinez JG, Bergmanson JPG. “Management of Recurrent Herpes Simplex Keratitis with Scleral Lenses over Corneal Transplant.” Global Specialty Lens Symposium. January 2017.

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• Martinez, Jesus. “Clinical Findings of Phlyctenular Conjunctivitis and Management with cyclosporine A.” Case Study. 2015. TEXTBOOKS

• Clinical Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 24th Edition. Texas Eye Research and Technology Center, University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, Texas. 2017. ISBN 978-1-5323-2995-1

Volume Editor

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Los Angeles County Optometric Society (Los Angeles, CA) Aug 2017 – Present Active Member

• Attend local society meetings regarding optometry and current events in the Los Angeles area

Student Association (Chicago, IL) Aug 2012 – Present Active Board Member 2013-2015, Director of Student Note-taking 2012-2015

• Collaborated with board members for the organization of all school events run by the government body of Student Association.

• Acted as the main liaison between the ICO student body and administration regarding student note-taking.

Student Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry (Chicago, IL) Aug 2012 – Present

Student Fellow 2015

• Obtained Student Fellow distinction during Academy Meeting by attending lectures, poster sessions and paper presentations designated by the American Academy of Optometry to improve integration of opportunities offered at the meeting, encourage future involvement and inspire students to become Fellows upon graduation.

Cornea & Contact Lens Society (Chicago, IL) May 2014 – Aug 2015 Active Board Member, Workshop Coordinator 2014-2015

• Coordinated with leading eye care professionals and companies to plan and facilitate both the Toric and Multifocal Contact Lens Workshop under the STAPLE program.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Student Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity Nov 2014 Oaxaca, Mexico

• Delivered eye care services and eyewear to underserved populations, demonstrating patience and critical thinking skills needed to diagnose patients and administer medication.

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HONORS & AWARDS

• Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Society 2014 – 2016

• Dean’s List 2013 – 2016

• Underrepresented Minority Scholarship 2012 – 2016

• HOYA North American Travel Grant & Scholarship Winner 2015 AFFILIATIONS

• Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS) May 2016 – Present

• Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society (BSK) May 2014 – Present

• American Optometric Association (AOA) Aug 2012 – Present

• American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Aug 2012 – Present

• California Optometric Association (CAO) Aug 2012 – Present SPECIAL SKILLS

Languages

• Fluent in English

• Fluent in Spanish

Office Skills

• Revolution

• OfficeMate

• ExamWriter

• Compulink

• NextGen

• Microsoft Office

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