EDUCATION

Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL

Doctor of Optometry, May 2017

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Minor in Persian, May 2012

Omega Delta Pre-Optometry Club Board: Community Service Chair

Alpha Epsilon Delta: Pre-Medical Honors Society

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Warby Parker, Manhattan, NY

Full Time Optometrist, March 2019-Present

•Deliver comprehensive eye exams in a fast-paced corporate setting, averaging 18 patients a day, with strong emphasis on soft contact lenses and glasses

•Medical and urgent care office visits such as corneal abrasions, conjunctivitis, and retinal holes

Warby Parker, Manhattan, NY

Fill-In Optometrist, May 2018-March 2019

EyePic Harlem Eyecare, East Harlem, NY

Part Time Optometrist December 2017-March 2018

•OD/MD group practice setting with high volume of anterior segment and posterior segment pathologies

•Evaluating and co-managing patients with Cataracts, Pterygiums and Glaucoma

•Conduct dry eye screenings and treatments such as punctal occlusion

Cohens Optical, Manhattan, NY

Fill-In Optometrist July 2017-April 2018

New York VA Harbor Health, Brooklyn, NY

Optometrist Resident July 2017-July 2018

•Resident training with focus on ocular disease, with a strong emphasis on Glaucoma

•Primary eye care using various hospital resources to provide well-rounded advanced care in ocular pathologies with focus on latest imaging tools such as OCT, Visual Field and Fundus Photography

•Taking on academic and teaching responsibilities including intern precepting

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

New York VA Harbor Health, Brooklyn, NY

Optometrist Resident July 2017-July 2018

Resident training with focus on ocular disease, with an emphasis on Glaucoma

Provide primary eye care using various hospital resources to provide well-rounded advanced care in ocular pathologies with focus on glaucoma using the latest imaging tools

Taking on academic and teaching responsibilities including intern precepting

Mid-Florida Eye Center, Mount Dora, FL

Student Intern February 2017 – May 2017

OD/MD Private practice setting with multiple locations providing care to predominantly elderly population

Gained knowledge in anterior segment disease including anterior uveitis, conjunctivitis, foreign body removal, corneal abrasions, corneal ulcers and Herpes Simplex Keratitis

Worked with a high volume of patients, averaging 15-20 patients a day including many pre and post- operative cataract extraction patients

Great Lakes Naval Hospital/North Chicago VA, Chicago, IL

Student Intern November 2016 – February 2017

Provided eye exams to navy recruits to ensure qualification for service

Experience in cases with an emphasis on Strabismus, Red Eye, Diabetic Retinopathy and Glaucoma

Las Vegas VAMC, Las Vegas, NV

Student Intern, August 2016 – November 2016

Improving efficiency in a fast paced VA hospital with a high volume of patients with Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, and Glaucoma

Expanded knowledge and management of disease including shadowing exposure to fluorescein angiography and intravitreal injections

Worked closely with optometrists, ophthalmologists, optometric residents, and other student externs learning a team approach of eye care

Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL

Student Intern, May 2016 – August 2016

Rotated through a pediatric setting, gaining experience in diagnosing and managing pediatric patients with amblyopia and binocular vision disorders, as well as performing vision therapy.

Experience working in a Disabilities clinic with special needs patients

Gained experience in contact lens setting; proficient in fitting soft contact lenses, specialty soft, gas permeable lenses, scleral lenses and with fitting keratoconus patients

Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL

Emergency Work Study, March 2016 – May 2016

Assisted ocular disease resident in patient triaging

Provided technical support and patient assistance in a fast-paced emergency clinic

Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL

Student Intern, August 2013 – May 2016

Early clinical experience starting first year of Optometry School, gaining exposure to independent patient care in a busy primary eye care clinic

PRESENTATIONS

COPE Approved Continued Education Lecture, New York, NY, March 2018

oSUNY College of Optometry Residents’ Day Program “A Comparison of SITA Fast and SITA Standard Perimetry Testing for Glaucoma Management” (56894-GL 1 CE Hour)

American Academy of Optometry, Chicago IL. October 2017

o Residents Day Poster “When Caregivers Don’t Take Care of Themselves”

ACHIEVMENTS AND AWARDS

Beta Sigma Kappa, 2016-2017

Clinical Honors Fall 2016

Dean’s List 2014-2016

Volunteer Experience

Vision Screenings

Volunteered at various vision screenings in inner city of Chicago, Illinois at public schools and community centers. Performing eye exams and basic visual assessments.

Certification

California Optometric License June 2020-Present

OPT #34559 Glaucoma Certified

New York Optometric License July 2017- Present

OPT #008578

Paragon Orthokeratology Certification

References

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