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DIVYA PILLAI OD, FAAO
OBJECTIVE An optometrist that is a highly motivated learner that has a interest in treating a wide variety of ocular diseases and dry eye treatment/management. Completed an ocular disease/primary care residency and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. EDUCATION VA BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM-BROCKTON DIVISION 940 Belmont Street, Brockton MA, 02301
• Optometry Resident- June 2022-June 2023
ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
3241 South Michigan Ave, Chicago IL, 60616
• Doctor of Optometry – August-2021- May-2022
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-TWIN CITIES- MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Minneapolis MN, 55455
• Bachelor of Arts- Biology, Society, and Environment- September-2014- May- 2018
EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE ILLINOIS EYE INSTITUTE- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (MAY 2021-AUGUST 2021) 3241 South Michigan Ave, Chicago IL, 60616
Extern for multiple specialties
• Performed contact lens fittings and follow up exams. Fit soft contact lenses, rigid gas permeable, scleral lenses, and multifocal lenses.
• Performed pediatric exams: strabismus and amblyopia management, binocular vision exams, and vision therapy
• Managed advanced care cases with optometrists and ophthalmologists: glaucoma management, urgent care cases, and comprehensive ophthalmology Page 2 Divya Pillai OD, FAAO
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-TWIN CITIES- MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (AUGUST 2021-OCTOBER 2021)
Minneapolis, MN, 55455
Extern for multiple specialties
• Performed exams and managed cases related to specialty contact lenses, pediatric care, low vision rehabilitation exams, and management/treatment of ocular diseases
• Collaborated and engaged with different specialties including ophthalmologists, endocrinologists, rheumatologists, and neurologists
• Wrote case report on Herpes Simplex Virus in the pediatric population BATTLE CREEK VA- BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN (NOVEMBER 2021- FEBRUARY 2022) 5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek MI, 49037
Extern for primary care and ocular disease
• Manage ocular disease cases in a VA setting
• Perform comprehensive exams independently and efficiently
• Work alongside optometric practitioners and create management and treatment plans for patients
EYE WEST VISION CLINIC- ROGERS, MINNESOTA (FEBRUARY 2022-MAY 2022) 13900 Northdale Blvd, Rogers MN, 55374
Extern for primary care and ocular disease
• Manage ocular disease and primary care exams in a private practice setting
• Perform comprehensive exams that include: pediatric management, contact lens management, and urgent care cases
WORK EXPERIENCE OPTOMETRIST- CLARITY EYE CENTER ROUND ROCK, TX, (2024-Current)
• Full Time Optometrist
• Currently managing post operative cataract surgery patients
• Pediatric Exams, Contact lens fittings, Dry Eye Exams
• Ocular Disease Management (Diabetes, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Plaquenil Exams)
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• Co-Management with Opthalmology, Rheumatology, Primary Care Providers, Endocrinology, Neurology
• Urgent Care Cases/Emergency Exams
• Working with Veteran medical compensation exams
• On Call Provider
OPTOMETRIST- TARGET OPTICAL, STOUGHTON MA (2022-2023)
• Part time/fill in optometrist
• Hands on experience in diagnosing/managing and treating conditions of the human eye and visual system
• Prescribing glasses, contact lenses, and administering treatment
• Works with pediatric population for routine eye care
• Fits soft contact lenses, monovision, and multifocal soft lenses PHARMACOLOGY TUTOR- NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY (2022-2023)
• Help second/third year students with pharmacology topics (systemic and ocular pharmacology)
DATA ANALYSIS WORK STUDY/ IOP- CANCER PROJECT (DR. ROBERTS)- ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY (2020-2021)
• Managed excel spreadsheets/entered data for an independent research project (IOP related to cancer) led by Dr. Daniel Roberts OD.
• Organized research surveys and collected data
ACADEMIC COACH WORK STUDY- ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY (2020-2021)
• Helped first year/second year students transition to optometry school/student life at the Illinois College of Optometry
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CONTACT LENS 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT (Summer 2021)
• Helped second year students learn about specialty contact lenses (how to fit scleral lenses, hybrid lenses, and gas permeable lenses) RESEARCH EXPERIENCE LIMBAL STEM CELL RESEARCH- ILLINOIS EYE INSTITUTE (2021-2022)
• Data analysis of patient’s diagnosed with limbal stem cell deficiency and/or risk factors of the condition such as neurotrophic keratitis, chemical burns, and Stevens Johnson syndrome
• Mentor is Dr. Jennifer Harthan OD
• Creating an educational piece on better management and treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency within optometric practices
• During my undergraduate career, worked alongside an ophthalmologist on managing and treating limbal stem cell deficiency through a surgical approach LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (2019-2021)
Treasurer
• Managed expenses for cultural events throughout the year STUDENT ILLINOIS OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION (2019-2020) Secretary
• Worked with different board members to fundraise
• Sent out various emails throughout the year and helped to organize different events
NEURO-OPTOMETRIC REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION (2020-2021) Treasurer
• Managed expenses for board events throughout the year
• Helped set up events for different speakers
CERTIFICATIONS/CONTINUING
EDUCATION TALKS
• CPR CERTIFICATION: 2022-2025
• PARAGON CRT CERTIFICATION: 2020-2021
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• CONTINUING EDUCATION PRESENTER (DEC. 2022): LIMBAL STEM CELL DEFICIENCY and CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND OCT IMAGING (New England College of Optometry CE lectures)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (2024)
• Light Adjustable Lens Certified (Light Delivery Device) (2025)
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