Optometrist

Levon Dang

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EDUCATION

State University of New York College of Optometry New York, NY Doctor of Optometry May 2021

University of Connecticut Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Science; Molecular Cell Biology Minor May 2016 PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Optometric Licensure, Connecticut #3228

Optometric Licensure, California #35120TLG

Drug Enforcement Administration Licensure

American Heart Association Certified BLS Provider WORK EXPERIENCE

MyEyeDr Manchester, CT

Full Time Licensed Optometrist August 2021 – Present

Performs up to 23 comprehensive eye exams per day in addition to contact lens fitting selecting and administering specialized tests and measurements, and administering non-surgical treatments.

Full scope practice with emphasis in diagnosis, treatment and management of common ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, cataracts and urgent visit such as anterior segment conditions and foreign body removals.

Provides optometric evaluations with referral to an ophthalmologist as necessary. OculusDocs LLC Middletown, CT

Part Time Licensed Optometrist August 2021-Present

Provides up to 16 comprehensive eye exams per day in private practice/optical setting.

Full scope practice with emphasis in diagnosis, treatment and management of common ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, urgent visits and cataracts. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

SUNY University Eye Center New York, NY

Cornea and Contact Lens Extern February 2021 – May 2021

Fit over 200 patients in a variety of specialty lenses including rigid gas permeable, hybrid, scleral, multifocal, and soft contact lenses.

Managed patients with various anterior segment diseases including keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, advanced ocular surface disease, and contact lens-related keratitis.

Collaborated with corneal specialists to determine patient candidacy for refractive surgery and corneal crosslinking.

Evaluated and formulated treatment plans for children 4-16 who were candidates for myopia control (atropine, multifocal glasses, multifocal contact lenses, and ortho-keratology).

Compton Eye Care Associates New York, NY

Clinical Extern November 2020 – February 2021

Examined and treated over 650 adults and children in a primary care setting.

Devised and initiated enhancements to office layout and patient intake to streamline overall patient flow and efficiency.

Fit and evaluated spherical, toric, monovision, multifocal and specialty contact lenses including GP and scleral lenses for patients ranging from 12-70+ years old.

Department of Veterans Affairs at Newington Newington, CT Clinical Extern August 2020 – November 2020

Provided comprehensive eye examinations for over 250 adults in a hospital based setting.

Trained in primary care with emphasis on diagnosis, treatment and management of common ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Co-managed patients with specialists in retina, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, low vision, and anterior segment/cornea

Performed and interpreted results from various diagnostic instruments such as cirrus optical coherence tomography, Humphrey visual field and fundus photography.

SUNY University Eye Center New York, NY

Clinical Fourth Year Intern May 2020 – August 2020

Conducted adult and pediatric primary care comprehensive eye examinations for over 100 patients.

Utilized evidence-based medicine for problem-oriented exams in primary care, contact lens, glaucoma, vision therapy, low vision and pediatric services.

Performed binocular vision evaluation for adults and children with conditions including convergence insufficiency/excess, ocular motor dysfunction, strabismus, amblyopia and traumatic brain injury.

Participated in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and glaucoma surgical consultation in conjunction with Colombia Ophthalmology.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Connecticut Student Association of Optometrists (CtSAO) New York, NY Vice President August 2019 – August 2020

Helped organize and coordinate Connecticut’s annual conference by coordinating transportation and housing arrangements.

Collaborated with various organizations to invite and host doctors from various practice modalities to SUNY’s annual networking event.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Annual Vision Screening New York City Area, NY

Student Volunteer September 2017 – September 2019

Performed vision screenings to underserved communities throughout the NYC area including Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan by testing visual acuities, gross visual function tests and direct ophthalmoscopy.

Assisted elementary schools in the NYC area in screening 2nd to 6th graders for gross visual abnormalities. SKILLS

Proficient in using:

o Electronic medical record systems: Eyefinity, OD links, NextGen, CPRS, and Compulink o Corneal topographers: Pentacam and Medmont

o OCTs: Cirrus

o Cameras: Optos Daytona

o Digital refraction lanes: Marco and Topcon

Language: Conversational Vietnamese

MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS

Connecticut Associations of Optometrist (CAO)

References available upon request.

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