Dr. Ariel Cerenzie
Dr. Tiffany Andrzejewski
Patrick Caroline
Dr. Roya Habibi
Dr. Caity Morrison
Dr. Marcus Noyes
Dr. Marcela Soria
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Dr. Ashley Tucker
Dr. Bita Asghari
Dr. Jason Compton
Dr. Johanna Garzón
Dr. Jamie Kuzniar
Dr. Sheila Morrison
Dr. Shalu Pal
Dr. Chantelle Mundy
Dr. Keyur Patel
Dr. Maria Walker
Dr. Micaela Crawley
Dr. John Gelles
Dr. Matthew Lampa
Dr. Clarke Newman
Dr. Amy Nau
Dr. Stephanie Ramdass
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Dr. Tiffany Andrzejewski graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry and completed a residency in Cornea and Contact Lens at Indiana University. Currently, she resides in Chicago and is an optometrist at Chicago Cornea Consultants, where she has worked for the past 12 years. She also serves as an adjunct assistant professor of optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry and the Chicago College of Optometry.
Her clinical work is dedicated exclusively to specialty contact lenses and surgical co-management. She strives to find the appropriate optical solution for each of her patients, utilizing new technology and industry developments as they become available.
Dr. Andrzejewski is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association, the Scleral Lens Educational Society, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a member of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute advisory board.
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Dr. Asghari serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Education at BostonSight and adjunct Clinical Faculty for NECO and MCPHS School of Optometry. She completed her Doctorate in Optometry from SCCO, graduating summa cum laude. She completed her post-doctoral residency in Cornea & Contact Lens and Ocular Disease from The Ohio State University. Dr. Asghari has extensive training in the management of severe ocular surface diseases and irregular corneas using complex scleral lens designs. She is passionate about education and is committed to excellence in patient care. Dr. Asghari is a frequent lecturer, published author, and researcher. She serves on the board of the Intrepid Eye Society and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Education Society.
Dr. Asghari is the recipient of multiple rewards and recognitions, including nominations as a Top Doctor by the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) in 2018, 2021, and 2022. Most recently, she was awarded the prestigious 2021 Theia Award for Young OD of the Year by Women in Optometry, recognized for her significant influence and contributions to the optometric profession.
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Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, is a world-renowned key opinion leader recognized for her expertise in specialty and scleral lenses, dry eye disease, keratoconus, and presbyopia. She has authored more than 275 articles and books, delivered over 350 lectures, is a board member and founding member of Intrepid Eye Society, and serves on several industry boards. Her work has been featured in medical journals, professional magazines, and consumer publications such as Bloomberg, Prevention Magazine, and Good Housekeeping. She is energized by her passion for helping people improve their lives by optimizing their vision, health, and wellness with a customized approach. Dr. Barnett is most proud of being awarded the Scleral Lens Practitioner of the Year from the Scleral Lens Education Society, the inaugural Theia Award for Excellence for Mentoring by Women In Optometry, and was granted the Most Influential Women in Optical from Vision Monday. Dr. Barnett is the Director of Optometry at the University of California, Davis, and is the host of the Clearly KC podcast. She advocates for elevating eye care through technology and her influence on the profession.Description text goes here
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Greg Caldwell, O.D., is a 1995 Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He completed a one-year primary care and ocular disease at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (ABO), a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society (OGS), and a member of the Optometric Wellness and Nutritional Society (OWNS). He currently works in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, as an ocular disease consultant.
Dr. Caldwell’s primary focus is diagnosing and managing anterior and posterior segment ocular disease, and he has participated in multiple FDA investigations and trials. Dr. Caldwell has integrated nutrition, prevention, and wellness into patient care. He practices integrative optometry. In 2010, he served as President of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association (POA) and served on the AOA Board of Trustees 2013-2016. Dr. Caldwell co-founded Optometric Education Consultants and is a co-administrator of OCT Connect on Facebook. Dr. Caldwell has lectured extensively throughout the county and over thirteen countries internationally.
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Dr. Alia Cappellani received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo and completed her cornea and contact lens residency at NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Scleral Lens Society. Dr. Cappellani currently practices and assists in resident supervision at Mission Eye Care, Centre for Dry Eye and Corneal Disease in Calgary, Canada.
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Patrick Caroline serves as an Associate Professor at the Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. He is a Fellow member and Diplomat of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry. For the past twenty years, Patrick has served as a contributing editor for the Contact Lens Spectrum and is on the editorial board for Contact Lens and Anterior Eye and Eye and Contact Lens Journals. He has published over 300 papers on a wide range of contact lens topics and has lectured extensively throughout the world.
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Dr. Ariel Cerenzie is a specialty lens and myopia management enthusiast. Her passion derived from witnessing the profound impact specialty contact lenses have on improving patients’ current and future lives. She cold-started a practice called Charlotte Contact Lens Institute to focus on these specialties.
Dr. Cerenzie attended optometry school at the University of Houston College of Optometry and completed a Cornea and Contact Lens residency at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Education Society and is a member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control.
Dr. Cerenzie loves spending time with her husband, James, her daughters, Sofie & Adelyn, and two needy dogs, Remi and Otis. She enjoys waterskiing, mountain biking, hiking, and weight-lifting.
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Dr. Jason E. Compton graduated from the SUNY State College of Optometry and completed his residency at the Wilmington, Delaware, VA Medical Center. Dr. Compton owns Compton Eye Associates, a private practice in the New York City area. Dr. Compton serves as Assistant Adjunct Faculty for the SUNY State College of Optometry.
Dr. Compton is a Past Chair for the American Optometric Association’s Contact Lens and Cornea Section, a Contact Lens Institute Visionary, a Trustee for the New York State Optometric Association, and a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry.
guest speakers
Dr. Melissa Barnett
Dr. Gregory Caldwell
Dr. Robert Ensley
Dr. Andrea Lasby
Dr. Ellen Shorter
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Dr. Ensley is a graduate of the University of Missouri-St Louis College of Optometry and went on to complete their Cornea & Contact Lens Residency program. He now practices at Gaddie Eye Centers in Louisville, KY, specializing in fitting irregular cornea patients. Dr. Ensley is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a GPLI Advisory Board member. He is also a Fellow and board member of the Scleral Lens Education Society.
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Jenny Fogt received her Doctor of Optometry (OD) and her MS in Pharmacology with an emphasis in clinical research from The Ohio State University. She began her career at Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, located within Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, where she cared for the eyes of infants and pediatric patients and founded and directed the Pediatric Contact Lens Services within the practice. Dr. Fogt returned to The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2014 as an Associate Clinical faculty member, later joining the clinical faculty, and is now an Assistant Professor on the tenure track. She serves as the advisor for several graduate students whose research has included dry eye, anterior segment, and contact lens studies. She is an attending optometrist in the College’s Contact Lens Clinic and is the director of the Innovation in Vision and Eye Care Research Group (iVERG). Dr. Fogt’s work with iVERG includes investigator-initiated studies and clinical trials, with recent research including several studies on myopia control, specialty contact lens designs, contact lens solutions, soft contact lenses, and ocular pharmaceuticals. She is also a member of The Ohio State University Human Performance Collaborative and has conducted research related to vision performance with and without contact lenses. Jenny also serves as an Executive Committee member of the Scleral Lenses in Current Ophthalmic Practice Evaluation (SCOPE) group. This collaborative research group consists of optometrists at Mayo Clinic, Illinois Eye and Ear, Illinois College of Optometry, Korb and Associates, and The Ohio State University College of Optometry. Research by this group has identified many ongoing concerns in the field of scleral contact lens fitting, both by national and international surveys of best practices and specific cases and by clinical studies. To date, the SCOPE group has published 19 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 48 peer-reviewed abstracts.
Dr. Fogt is a Fellow and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry, a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the American Optometric Association. She is also the faculty advisor for The Ohio State University Figure Skating Club.
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Dr. Garzón is an optometrist, Universidad de la Salle Specialist in primary eye care, Master of Science-Pharmacology, and Doctor Ph.D. in Optometry and Vision Sciences. Dr. Garzón is the author of several books and scientific articles and a principal investigator on ocular surface, dry eye, and ocular pharmacology. Professor and speaker recognized worldwide, currently national dean of optometry faculty at the Antonio Nariño University Colombia.
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Dr. Gelles is the director of the specialty contact lens division at the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute and the CLEI Center for Keratoconus in Teaneck, New Jersey. He is an assistant clinical professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School within the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. He is an adjunct clinical professor at the State University of New York College of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry, and New England College of Optometry.
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Dr. Roya Habibi received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry and completed a Medical Contact Lens Fellowship at Casey Eye Institute. After completing her studies, she joined a group practice in Seattle, WA, where she developed and launched the Center for Eye Comfort, a full-service dry eye center, and headed their advanced medical contact lens clinic. After years in Seattle, Dr. Habibi decided to move to Tamarindo, Costa Rica, to open a concierge eye clinic. She is hosting an Advanced Fellowship Program to train local optometrists, and she connects with the local community through their Eye-to-Eye Charity. She is the host of the top eye care podcast, Try Not 2 Blink. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is on the fellowship board of the Scleral Lens Education Society. She speaks internationally on topics of contact lenses and advanced dry eye care and has many published works, including a recent case study on cornea.
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Dr. Jamie Kuzniar is the owner and founder of Elevate Eye Care + Eyewear in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University and completed her residency in corneal disease and contact lens residency at Indiana University. She is a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society (FSLS) as well as the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO).ription
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Dr. Alia Cappellani
Dr. Jennifer Fogt
Dr. Melanie Frogozo
Dr. Brooke Messer
Dr. Erin Tomiyama
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Marcus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Iowa, Department of Ophthalmology, Specialty CL Division in Iowa City, IA-The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH.
Dr. Noyes graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry and completed a Dual Residency in Cornea/Contact Lens & Ocular Disease and Havener Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Additionally, as part of the College Carver of Medicine at the University of Iowa, he teaches ophthalmology residents and medical students ophthalmological skills in lecture- and clinical-based settings.
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Dr. Shalu Pal is an SCCO graduate who did her Cornea & Contact Lens Residency at NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. Dr. Pal is a member of the Global Myopia Symposium committee, co-editor of the Mastering Myopia Newsletter, an advisor for the Global Council of Myopia Management, and a research member of the Myopia in Practice study.
Dr. Pal is a member of the AAO Innovations Council, past Chair of the AOA, Contact Lens & Cornea Section, a board member of the CAO, Cornea, and Contact Lens Section, and founder of the Canadian Contact Lens Academy. She is a member of the education committee for the OAO, CE advisor for the AOE and Latin Americas, seEUROSCHOOL educator, Global Ambassador for GLOW: and co-founder of a program that provides contact lens workshops to all Optometry Schools in North America, now known as the STAPLE program. She volunteers locally and internationally while running a group practice in Toronto specializing in advanced specialty contact lens fitting, myopia management, concussion rehabilitation, vision therapy, dry eye management & ocular aesthetics. Dr. Pal was awarded the CLCS Achievement Award for her work in providing education in the industry and the Legends Award in 2022 by the American Optometric Association. Dr. Pal’s work in specialty lenses, myopia management, communication, and practice management continues to be published. She also lectures globally and consults with many industry partners for the betterment of the profession through education.
• Global Myopia Symposium Planning Committee Member
• MIP: Myopia In Practice Study Investigator
• Mastering Myopia Newsletter Editor
• Past Chair of the AOA-Contact Lens and Cornea Sectionpractice name:
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Dr. Keyur Patel is the Clinical Director at the multi-award-winning Tompkins Knight and Son Optometrists, Northampton, UK. He specializes in therapeutics, dry eye, myopia, sports vision, contact lenses, and Glaucoma. He also collaborates with a community glaucoma service.
Dr. Patel graduated from the City, University of London in 1999. After five years in practice, he traveled to the United States. He completed the accelerated OD program at the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA. After completing a residency in Community Health, he returned to the UK. Dr. Patel increased his level of care by completing Diplomas in Therapeutics, Glaucoma, and Sports Vision. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometrists, College of Optometrists, and the British Contact Lens Association.
Dr. Patel has been a clinical instructor for NECO, City University, WOPEC, and Alcon University and is a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in optometric evidence-based practice. He also has experience in eye care imaging and regularly shares clinical insights on social media as @Optomegeek.
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Dr. Stephanie Ramdass graduated from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. She completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at the Michigan College of Optometry (MCO). While at MCO, she also completed a clinical research fellowship at its Vision Research Institute and obtained her MBA focusing on project management. She also completed a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Ramdass is also a committee member and contributing author for the International Myopia Institute. She is passionate about specialty contact lens education and has authored and presented globally on the subject matter.
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Dr. Ellen Shorter earned her Doctor of Optometry from Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, graduating summa cum laude. After graduation, she completed an ocular disease and low vision residency at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Hines Veteran’s Hospital, a PROSE clinical fellowship at the Boston Foundation for Sight, and a Scholars for Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellowship at the University of Illinois. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Education Society. Currently, Dr. Shorter is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, specializing in medically necessary contact lenses.
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Marcela Soria OTC (Optical Technical Contactologist) - Optical Contactologist since 1990. Member of the SCLS (Scleral Lens Society). Specialized in Personalized Lenses for Keratoconus and irregular corneas. Marcela was a speaker at the Jornadas Opticas del Centro de la República from 2005 to 2009, giving RGP lens adaptation workshops. She teaches workshops on scleral lenses and customized RGP in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Speaker giving workshops in Latin American congresses (SIILC 2018 Ecuador, V International Congress of Optometry 2017 in Guayaquil, Franja Visual 2018 in Bogotá, Franja Virtual 2019, Class Symposium 2018 in Bogotá, Class Symposium Buenos Aires 2019 and Class Symposium Virtual 2020. Director of LuxAR Argentina, distribution of special contact lenses. Currently, Dr. Soria is a consultant and researcher at the Mediphacos Brasil laboratory in developing new products for irregular corneas and dry eye, with several articles presented in the area of technology applied to treating Dry Eye with scleral lenses. Professor at the UAN Antonio Nariño University for her Fellowship in LC 2021. CEO of Luxar.
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Dr. Soria is the Academic Director of Fellowship LATAM in special LCs of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. She is also the advisor and researcher of the division of contact lenses specialized in several laboratories. She works as CEO of LuxAR Argentina based in Córdoba. Dr. Soria is Adjunct Professor in the diplomate in special LC at the PUCV (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso between 2022 and 2023.)Dr. Soria is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at UNCAUS (Universidad del Chaco Austral for a project Degree in Optics and Contactology) and is also the consultant manager and instructor for the development of new designs in LC esclerales Mediphacos LATAM in that research area.
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Dr. Erin Tomiyama is an Assistant Professor of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. She is a Southern California native and completed her undergraduate degree at UCLA. She then received her OD degree from the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University. Dr. Tomiyama moved to Houston, TX, to complete a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at the University of Houston College of Optometry. During her residency, she was introduced to clinical research and decided to pursue an MS and a PhD in physiological optics. In her current role, Dr. Tomiyama teaches in the Contact Lens curriculum and serves as a clinical attending in the Stein Family Cornea & Contact Lens Center. She has developed a passion for myopia management and recently established the Myopia Management Service at the university. Her research areas of interest are myopia, optics, contact lenses, and astigmatic corrections. Dr. Tomiyama is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a two-time Ezell Fellowship recipient.
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Dr. Ashley Tucker graduated from UHCO and completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency. During her residency, she received extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating corneal and anterior segment diseases in complex contact lens fits and myopia management. Dr. Tucker spends the majority of her clinic time managing patients who require specialty contact lenses or myopia management. Dr. Tucker is a partner at Bellaire Family Eye Care and The Contact Lens Institute of Houston. She is also an adjunct faculty at the University of Houston College of Optometry, where she is the course master for the Ophthalmic Optics Laboratory. Through her affiliation with the University of Houston, she regularly provides continuing education on the topics of anterior segment disease, specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and ophthalmic optics. Dr. Tucker is a member of the Speaker’s Bureau for the Specialty Division of Bausch Lomb, a speaker for the specialty division of CooperVision, and a lecturer for the STAPLE (Soft Toric and Presbyopic Lens Experience) program. She currently serves as the Public Education Chair for the Scleral Lens Education Society, is on the advisory board for the Gas Permeable Lens Institute (GPLI), is a council member for the Contact Lens and Cornea section of the AOA, and is a regular columnist for Contact Lens Spectrum, Optometry Times and Review of Myopia Management.
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Maria Walker OD, MS, PhD, is a clinician scientist focusing on keratoconus, childhood myopia, and specialty contact lenses. She graduated with an OD/MS from The New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA, USA, in 2013 and then completed a one-year Cornea & Contact Lens Residency at Pacific University in Portland, OR. She joined the faculty at the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) in 2014 and completed a PhD on the impact of a scleral lens on the eye in 2021. Dr. Walker is currently an Assistant Professor at UHCO and runs a research lab studying keratoconus, the tear film, and the effects of scleral lenses. She is also an investigator in the BLINK study to evaluate using soft multifocal contact lenses to reduce myopic progression in children. She provides specialty contact lens patient care two days per week. Dr. Walker is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Past President of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and an advisory board member of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute.
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Matthew Lampa received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. After graduation, he completed a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at Pacific University College of Optometry. He is currently a professor at Pacific University College of Optometry, where he is involved in specialty contact lens fitting, contact lens instruction, and clinical research. He is also an associate in a private practice in Silverton, Oregon.
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Dr. Lasby is a 2013 University of Waterloo graduate with a Doctor of Optometry. She then completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at Northeastern State University, Oklahoma College of Optometry (NSUOCO) in 2014. Dr. Lasby is a partner at Mission Eye Care in Calgary and co-program coordinator of the Cornea and Contact Lens Residency Program, affiliated with NSUOCO. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Society. In her spare time, she also serves as the President of the Alberta Association of Optometrists.
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Dr. Messer received her doctor of optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry, and subsequently went on to specialize in Cornea and Specialty Contact Lenses by completing a one-year residency. She is highly trained in fitting specialty contact lenses for keratoconus, post-surgical corneas, and other corneal diseases, as well as multifocal and orthokeratology contact lenses. Dr. Messer has authored many articles for various publications and enjoys teaching other doctors complex contact lens fitting techniques and surgical co-management topics in classroom and clinical settings. Dr. Messer is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Scleral Lens Education Society. She serves on the education committee for the North Dakota Optometric Association and is the advisor to the optometric residency program at Vance Thompson Vision in West Fargo, ND. Outside the office, Dr. Messer chases around her two kids with her husband, Bryan. She loves to golf, hike and visit family back in her hometown of Dickinson, North Dakota.
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Dr. Morrison is the owner of In Focus: Specialty Contact Lens & Vision Solutions, a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, that specializes in contact lenses for advanced ocular conditions and comprehensive care for difficult visual cases. After graduating from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Dr. Morrison completed a Cornea & Contact Lens Residency at SUNY College of Optometry in New York City. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society (FSLS), and the recipient of both the Bert C. and Lydia M Corwin Contact Lens Award and the Johnson & Johnson Award for Excellence in Contact Lens Patient care. Prior to moving back to her home state of Arizona, Dr. Morrison worked in the cornea department of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in Manhattan, specializing in corneal diseases and complications. She is inspired by her patients, who have overcome many visual obstacles and are motivated to regain quality vision once again.
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Dr. Morrison received her Doctorate of Optometry, Master’s Degree in Vision Science, and contact lens residency training at Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Morrison has past served on the faculty at the University of Houston College of Optometry and is a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society. She practices at Mission Eye Care Center for Dry Eye and Corneal Disease, where she co-founded the Myopia Academy.
Dr. Morrison has been published in numerous academic journals, including Eye and Contact Lens, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Review of Optometry, Contact Lens Spectrum, Review of Myopia Management, and the Journal of Contact Lens Research and Science.
Clinical research and lecturing on specialty contact lenses and myopia management are an ongoing passion for Dr. Morrison while serving in private practice.
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Dr. Chantelle Mundy is a clinical associate professor at The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry and completed an ocular disease-based residency at the Cincinnati Eye Institute. She is the Cornea and Contact Lens residency program director and clinical instructor for both optometry students and ophthalmology residents. She is a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (SLS), a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), and completed a PROSE clinical fellowship. Dr. Mundy is co-founder of the Advanced Specialty Contact Lens Clinic in the department, and her interests include scleral lens fitting for advanced ocular surface and corneal disease. She received the 2022 Top Doc award from the National Keratoconus Foundation.
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Dr. Clarke Newman is a 1986 graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry, and he has been in private practice in Dallas, TX since. His practice specializes in the visual rehabilitation of patients who have had corneal diseases, failed refractive surgeries, or corneal trauma. Dr. Newman is a Past President of the Texas Optometric Association, served as Chair of the AOA Federal Relations Committee for four years, currently serves on the Evidence-Based Optometry Committee, and is a long-time member of the AOA’s Cornea and Contact Lens Section (CCLS). Dr. Newman is a diplomate in the AAO Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses, and Refractive Technologies and is a past chair. He is a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies of Practice and was just awarded the James A. Boucher Memorial Award by NAP. He is a Fellow in the British Contact Lens Association and a Fellow in the Scleral Lens Educational Society. He served four years on the FDA Medical Devices Advisory Committee—Ophthalmic Devices Panel. He has won numerous awards, including the TOA Young OD of the Year, TOA OD of the Year, the TOA Distinguished Service Award, AOA CCLS Luminary Award for Distinguished Practice, AOA CCLS Legends Award, AOA Advocate of the Year, and the CLMA GPLI Practitioner of the Year. He writes and lectures frequently on a wide range of anterior segment and contact lens-related topics.