Titles: Doctor in Optometry
Specialist in: Professional Optometrist, Contact Lens Specialist and Vision Therapist
Education:
Southern California College of Optometry: Fullerton, Ca
Doctor of Optometry Degree
Graduated May 1997
University of California Irvine: Irvine, Ca
Bachelor of Science Degree, Double Major in Biology & Psychology
Graduated May 1993
Fullerton Junior College: Fullerton, Ca
Associate of Arts Degree: Major in Chemistry
Graduated July 1991
Lebanon Evangelical School: Jamhour Lebanon
Valedictorian Class of 1989
I am screening children at a variety of schools for Learning Disability, Dyslexia, and Visual
Problems mostly at IC and LES schools. I am also conducting seminars on these topics at various
schools and at AUH. . I am also working for an Ophthalmologist in establishing his new clinic.
I am also volunteering at the AUH Ophthalmology clinic.
Laser Eye Center: Aug 1997 to July 2002
Job Description: Senior Chief Optometrist
I was responsible for the training of our 40 staff doctors. I was heavily involved in
co-managing Lasik, Cataract, General Ophthalmology, Primary Care and Specialty Referral patients
including the Pediatric and Vision Therapy cases. I conducted educational Lasik seminars,
hosted online chats, and appeared on different media related programs to discuss vision and education.
MESC: Jan 2003 to present
Job Decription: Professional Optometrist, Contact Lens Specialist and Vision Therapist
I conduct comprehensive eye exams, permanent dry eye treatments, ocular disease diagnosis and management, and contact lens fittings cosmetic and medical. I work with hard to fit corneas for people with Corneal Anomalies, Scars, Keratoconus, Irregular corneas, Post Refractive Surgery cases, Regular and Custom Rigid Gas Permeable lenses, and all brands of Soft Contact Lens fits. I diagnose and treat children with Visual Efficiency Problems, Visual Information Processing Deficits and Dyslexia. Children with academic difficulties and attention deficit problems that have a visual dysfunction are seen on a weekly basis for a full therapy session along with home exercises that are assigned weekly.
Vision and Learning Disability Free Consultant : Dec 2002 to present
Job Description: Educational Specialist & Optometrist
I am screening children at a variety of schools for Learning Disability, Dyslexia, and Visual Problems mostly at IC and LES schools. I am also conducting seminars on these topics at various schools and at AUH. . I am also volunteering at the AUH Ophthalmology clinic.
Laser Eye Center: Aug 1997 to July 2002
Job Description: Senior Chief Optometrist
I was responsible for the training of our 40 staff doctors. I was heavily involved in co-managing Lasik, Cataract, General Ophthalmology, Primary Care and Specialty Referral patients including the Pediatric and Vision Therapy cases. I conducted educational Lasik seminars, hosted online chats, and appeared on different media related programs to discuss vision and education.
Optometric Center of Los Angeles: Aug 1998 to July 2002
I was a member of the part time faculty at the Southern California College of Optometry. I taught fourth year Optometry students in their clinical rotations. I was involved in lecturing, proctoring and evaluating students prior to graduation.
Fullerton Public Library: March 1989 to May 1997
I worked in the Children’s Library for seven years, researching new books, organizing book reviews, and conducting story hour for Mommy and Me toddlers.
Teaching Assistant for Optometric Clinical Services: Aug ‘93 to May ‘94
I trained first year Optometry students in basic clinical procedures and diagnostic techniques.
School Screenings: Aug ’93 to May ‘95
I performed school screenings on children, and discussed the results with their teachers especially for children with learning difficulties.
Optical Illusion Displays: Aug 1995
I represented SCCO at various educational and community functions, and discussed the importance of optometric care in children.
Memberships:
American Optometric Association AOA
California Optometric Association COA
Nevada Optometric Association
National Key Honor Society
Awards:
Doris May Memorial Scholarship
Alpha Gamma Sigma Life Member
National Key Honor Society
