Dr. Stone joined the ICO faculty full-time in 2005, before which she worked in private practice. She sees patients primarily in our Primary Care and Advanced Care departments. Dr. Stone also currently co-teaches the Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders course, and she is the coordinator of the Communications Curriculum. She has also been active in our pre-clinic laboratories. Dr. Stone is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a consultant for the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.

Why ICO?

I chose ICO for my education and career because of its fantastic clinic and top notch clinicians. We see a lot of patients here, many of whom have ocular pathology. This provides a superior educational opportunity. You leave here ready to manage difficult cases. Additionally, the leadership at the College really listen to students’ concerns and accommodate them whenever possible. The faculty members are also very happy here. Both of these things lead to a fulfilling experience for students at ICO.

CURRENT STATUS	Assistant Professor
SPECIALTIES	Primary Eye Care, Neuro-Optometry, Urgent Eye Care
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7199
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ROOM NUMBER	2513

Education

2001	Pennsylvania College of Optometry Residency: Primary Care Optometry
2000	Illinois College of Optometry: OD
1996	University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: BS Biology

Experience

2005-present	Illinois College of Optometry, Full-time
2002-2005	Illinois College of Optometry, Part-time
2001-2005	Private Practice

Publications

Stone WJ, Klemencic SA. Acute ocular trauma in a child: A teaching case report. J Optom Education. 2010;36(1). Stone WJ, Ittner EA, Teitelbaum BA, Messner LV. Progressive, Asymptomatic papilledema as the presenting sign of a chiari malformation. Optometry. March 2012.

Awards and Honors

2000	Richard J O’Brien II Memorial Award
1998	ASCO Student Endowment Award
1997	William J Condon Award
1997	Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society
1997	Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity

Professional Organizations

Fellow	American Academy of Optometry
Member	American Optometric Association/Illinois Optometric Association
Consultant	Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group

Dr. Newman joined the ICO faculty in 1998. Initially, she participated in the didactic program co-teaching the retina and neuro-ophthamic disease courses. Currently, she serves as a clinical instructor for fourth-year students and optometric residents. She serves an administrative role as chief of the Center of Advanced Ophthalmic Care in the Illinois Eye Institute. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a member of the Illinois Optometric Association, and is a staff optometrist at the Chicago Eye Institute.

Why ICO?

Prospective students should come to ICO for the outstanding clinical training they will receive at the IEI. Our students are well-versed in managing complex ocular disease cases prior to graduation. Additionally, our didactic program and its’ dedicated faculty, continually helps our students excel on the National Board Examinations.

CURRENT STATUS	Chief, Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care
SPECIALTIES	Primary Eye Care; Ocular Disease; Retina
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7185
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ROOM NUMBER	2574

Education

2009	Oxford University, Oxford, U.K. Workshop on Evidence-Based Health Care
1998	Illinois College of Optometry Residency: Primary Eye Care / Ocular Disease
1997	Illinois College of Optometry O.D.
1993	University of Iowa B.A. Biology

Experience

2003-present	Illinois College of Optometry, Associate Professor of Optometry
2002- present	Illinois College of Optometry, Chief, Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care
2000-2007	University of Chicago Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Clinical Associate
1999-2002	Primary Eye Care Residency Program, Coordinator
1998-present	Chicago Eye Institute, Staff Optometrist

Publications

Klemencic SA, Newman TL, Messner LV. Selective inner retinal layer involvement in early syphilitic retinitis as evidenced by spectral domain OCT. JOptom 2011;4(2):37-40. Sanghera NK, Newman TL. Cytomegaloviral retinitis from chronic immunosuppression following solid organ transplant surgery. Clin Exp Optom 2010; 93: 4: 261–263. Lee EW, Hariprasad SM, Mieler WF, Newman TL, Apte RS. Short-term intraocular pressure trends after intravitreal triamcinolone injection. Am J Ophthalmol 2007 Feb;143(2):365-7. Epub 2006 Sep 28. Pilon A, Rhee P, Newman T, Messner L. Bilateral abducens palsies and facial weakness as initial manifestations of a Chiari 1 malformation. Optom Vis Sci 2007;84:936-940. Teitelbaum B, Newman TL, Tresley DJ. Occlusive retinal vasculitis in a patient with West Nile virus. Clin Exp Opt 2007 Nov;90(6):463-7. Pilon A, Newman T, Messner LV. Neurosensory detachment arising from a fractured inner-limiting membrane secondary to chronically elevated intra-ocular pressure. Optom Vis Sci 2006;83(7):415-20. Brandonisio TM, Newman TL. Hypotonous maculopathy and normal visual acuity secondary to post-traumatic cyclodialysis cleft. Optometry 2002;73:620-5. Messner LV, Newman TL. Primary intracranial tumors. In: Primary eyecare in systemic disease. 2nd ed. Thomann KH, Marks ES, Adamczyk DT, eds. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. New York, 2001. Messner LV, Newman TL, Bartlett M, et al. Cilio-retinal vein occlusion with central retinal vein occlusion. Optom Vis Sci 1999;76:741-6. Newman TL, Messner LV. The body and the eye: when autoimmune disease threatens the retina. Rev Opt; May, 1999;88-97. Newman TL, Russo PA. Ocular sequelae of BB injuries to the eye and surrounding adnexa. J Am Optom Assoc 1998;69:583-90. Published Abstracts: Klemencic S, Newman TL. Atypical maculopathy associated with syphilitic chorioretinitis in the presence of human immunodeficiency virus. Optom Vis Sci 2009; E-abstract 95652. Tsang T, Newman TL. Macular sequelae and visual variability in two cases of retinal artery macroaneurysm. Optom Vis Sci 2008;E-abstract 85132. Sanghera N, Newman TL. Cytomegalovirus retinitis in a chronically immunosuppressed patient following solid organ transplant surgery. Optom Vis Sci 2007;82:E-abstract 075213. Newman TL, Hogan CL, Rezaei KA. Spontaneous branch retinal artery occlusion following retinal arterial macroaneurysm. Optom Vis Sci 2005; 82:E-abstract 055300. Khan S, Newman T, Rezaei K. Subretinal neovascular membrane associated with an optic nerve melanocytoma. Optom Vis Sci 2005; 82:E-abstract 055286. Pilon A, Rhee P, Newman T, Messner L. Bilateral abducens palsies and facial weakness as initial manifestations of a Chiari I malformation. Optom Vis Sci 2004;81(12S)197. Teitelbaum B, Newman TL, Tresley DJ. Chorioretinal lesions secondary to West Nile virus infection. Optom Vis Sci 2003; 80(12s):145. Davids JS, Newman TL, Messner LV. Symptomatic carotid artery dissection secondary to bilateral fibromuscular dysplasia. Optom Vis Sci 2003;80(12s):77. Newman TL, Steinmetz RJ, Fields CA. Progressive polyneuropathy secondary to intracavernous schwannoma. Opt Vis Sci 2002;79(12s):60. Newman TL, Korey MS, Kramer J. Asymptomatic homonymous hemianopsia secondary to parenchymatous neurocysticercosis. Opt Vis Sci. 2001; 78(12s):189. Brandonisio TM, Newman TL. Hypotonous maculopathy and normal visual acuity secondary to post-traumatic cyclodialysis cleft. Optom Vis Sci 2000;77(12s):56. Messner LV, Newman TL, Bartlett M, et al. Cilio-retinal vein occlusion with central retinal vein occlusion. Optom Vis Sci 1999;76:741-6. Chaglasian MA, Newman TL. Late onset hypotony following trabeculectomy. Optom Vis Sci 1999;76(12s):91. Newman TL, Russo PA, Messner LV. Focal macular hypofluorescence: an indication of chronic idiopathic central serous chorioretinopathy. Optom Vis Sci 1998;75(12s):114. .

Awards and Honors

2011	Professor of the Year Award
2004	Professor of the Year Award
2003	Professor of the Year Award
2003	Council on Ethics and Professionalism Award
2000	Professor of the Year Award
1997	Newton K. Wesley and George N. Jessen Award for Outstanding Contact Lens Studies
1997	Richard J. O’Brien II Memorial Award
1997	Rueben Seid Memorial Award

Professional Organizations

Fellow	American Academy of Optometry
Member	Illinois Optometric Association
Member	American Academy of Optometry
Member	American Optometric Association

Dr. Kelly received her PhD in physiological psychology at Syracuse University. Her area of specialty was vision science. Since she has been at ICO, she has worked with many clinicians investigating clinical problems with non-invasive psychophysical techniques. This kind of partnership is stimulating and useful and can make a contribution to the field of optometry. Dr. Kelly has worked with many students over the years and believes they have made significant contributions to optometric research.

Why ICO?

The ICO clinical faculty and the ICO clinic population provide an excellent environment for clinical training. In addition, the Basic Science faculty are a small but dedicated group who work closely and well with our first- and second-year students. Both the Basic Science Faculty as well as our clinical faculty are actively engaged in research and publication and provide interested students with opportunities to participate. ICO may have a large class size, but it eels much smaller and faculty know and interact with all students on a regular basis. There are multiple support systems in place to assist those who need additional academic assistance or clinical instruction. And, of course, ICO exists right in the midst of a vibrant and beautiful city on the lake!

CURRENT STATUS	Assistant Professor
SPECIALTIES	Research areas include psychophysical investigation of perceptual functions, such as contrast sensitivity, brightness and spatial vision in amblyopes.
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7128
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ROOM NUMBER	Brady Hall 2008

Education

1980	Syracuse University Ph.D.
1974-75	Upstate NY Veterans Association Facility Post-doctoral fellowship
1974	Regis College B.A.

Experience

2001-present	Illinois College of Optometry
1999-2000	Sigma Xi Science Honor Society
1998-2000	Rush University Hospitals
1980-1997	Illinois College of Optometry

Publications

Kelly SA, Pang Y, Klemencic S. Reliability of the CSF-1000 Contrast Sensitivity Measures in Children and Adults. Submitted Optom and Vis Science, 2011.

Awards and Honors

2011	Student Mentor Award 2011
2010	Student Mentor Award

Professional Organizations

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) American Academy of Optometry (AAO)

Following completion of her Ocular Disease residency, Dr. Klemencic worked in a private OD/MD practice in Ohio before joining the faculty at the Illinois College of Optometry in 2007. She currently is coordinator of ICO’s primary care and ocular disease residency program. She focuses her time in clinical education and patient care with second-, third- and fourth-year interns and residents in the Primary Care and Urgent Care clinics of the Illinois Eye Institute. Additionally, she teaches in first- and second-year student optometry skills laboratories and lectures on a variety of ocular disease topics in third- and fourth-year and resident conferences.

Why ICO?

ICO is focused on producing excellent clinicians in eye care. The Illinois Eye Institute is one of the largest providers of eye care services in the United States, giving students an amazing patient care experience in all aspects of optometry. Students here also benefit from the experience and leadership of faculty with a variety of expertise and backgrounds. Finally, state of the art classroom, laboratory and clinical equipment and facilities make ICO top rate!

CURRENT STATUS	Assistant Professor Coordinator, Primary Care and Ocular Disease Residency Program
SPECIALTIES	Ocular Disease, Systemic Pharmaceuticals and Supplements in Eye Care, Residency Education
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7293
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ROOM NUMBER	2501, Suite D

Education

2006	Indiana University School of Optometry Residency: Ocular Disease
2005	Indiana University School of Optometry Doctor of Optometry
2001	Indiana University Bloomington, IN B.S. in Biology; minor in Spanish

Experience

2009-present	Coordinator, Primary Care and Ocular Disease Residency Program
2007-2009	Chief, Optometric and Ophthalmologic Services Sidney Hillman Health Centre

Publications

Ittner EA, Klemencic SA. Nutritional Optic Neuropathy Secondary to Topiramate-Induced Appetite Supression. Optometry-Journal of the American Optometric Association – 06/2012 Issue. Klemencic SA, McMahon J, Upadhyay S, Messner LV. SD OCT as a Predictor of Visual Function in Chronic Solar Maculopathy. Optometry and Vision Science 2011;88(8):1014-1019. Klemencic SA, Newman TL, Messner LV. Selective Inner Retinal Layer Involvement in Syphilitic Retinitis as Evidenced by Spectral Domain OCT. Journal of Optometry 2011; 4(2): 37-40. Stone WH, Klemencic SA. Acute Ocular Trauma in a Child. Journal of Optometric Education Fall 2010; 36(1):29-37. Klemencic SA. Cotton Wool Spots as an Indicator of Methotrexate Induced Blood Dyscrasia. Optometry – Journal of the American Optometric Association 2010; 81(4): 177-180.

Awards and Honors

2005	Vistakon Excellence in Contact Lens Award
2004	Vision Service Plan Primary Care Clinical Excellence Award
2003, 2004	CIBA Vision Contact Lens Clinical Excellence Scholarship
2003-2005	Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society

Professional Organizations

Fellow	American Academy of Optometry
Consultant	Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Member	American Optometric Association
Member	Illinois Optometric Association

Dr. Ruth Trachimowicz completed her PhD in anatomy at the University of Michigan, a postdoctoral fellowship in retina research at Boston University School of Medicine, and upon completion of her post-doc she accepted a teaching position in anatomy at the NY College of Osteopathic Medicine. After four years, she decided to change career directions, completing her OD degree at the New England College of Optometry in 1987. Immediately after graduating from NECO, she joined the faculty at ICO. She teaches the human and ocular anatomy courses and also is actively involved in the first- and second-year optometry laboratories as well as the neuroanatomy labs. She has served on the NBEO Ocular/Visual Biology Subcommittee and has attended NBEO item writing conferences. She currently serves on Optometric Education's Editorial Review Board.

Why ICO?

The desire to be able to combine my love of teaching & my clinical skills led me to choose a career at ICO, where a full-time anatomist was actively being sought. Twenty five years later, I still thoroughly enjoy working with the students and remarkably dedicated didactic & clinical faculty at ICO who are eager to share their knowledge and assist the students to become very competent clinicians well prepared for the National Board Examinations and well prepared to enter the field of optometry when they graduate from ICO.

CURRENT STATUS	Associate Professor
SPECIALTIES	Development of course assessment tools, development of study aids, human optic nerve development and how it relates to the determination of C/D ratios.
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7180
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ROOM NUMBER	Brady Hall 2017

Education

1985-87: New England College of Optometry OD 1978-81: Boston University School of Medicine Postdoctoral Fellow in Gerontology 1973-78: University of Michigan Ph.D. in Anatomy

Experience

1987- present	Illinois College of Optometry
1981-85	New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Publications

Pang Y, Trachimowicz R, Castells D, Goodfellow G, Maino DM. Optic Nerve Heads in Pediatric African Americans Using Retinal Tomography. Optometry and Vision Science 86 (12):1-6, 2009. Goodfellow G, Trachimowicz R and Steele G. Patient Literacy Levels Within an Inner-City Optometry Clinic. Optometry Feb; 79(2):98-103, 2008. Trachimowicz R, Lee D. A Comprehensive Approach to Critically Evaluate an Examination. Optometric Education 24 (3): 77-82, 1999. Lee D, Brown W, Trachimowicz R. Efficacy and Durability of UV Tints in Plastic Hard Resin Lenses. J Am Optom Assoc 68:709-14, 1997. Trachimowicz RA, Conto J. Pupil Evaluation. In: Ocular Disease; Diagnosis and Treatment. Roberts D and J Terry editors. Butterworth-Heinemann. Pg.189-210, 1996.

Professional Organizations

Fellow	American Academy of Optometry
Member	American Optometric Association/Illinois Optometric Association
Member	Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology
Member	American Optometric Student Association
Member	Optometric Education's Editorial Review Board

Dr. Donati joined the faculty at ICO in 2004. Since that time he has been the course director and instructor in the first year human physiology, pathology, and immunology course sequence. He has served on numerous committees and is currently the chair of the ICO Institutional Review Board.

Why ICO?

I decided to join ICO because I saw a faculty whose primary goal was to develop the most well-rounded optometric clinicians possible and a student body that was up to the challenge. If that sounds like your future, then ICO is the place for you.

CURRENT STATUS	Associate Professor
SPECIALTIES	Anatomy, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Neurobiology of depression
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7136
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ROOM NUMBER	BH 2026

Education

1998	University of Illinois at Chicago; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology Ph.D.
1989	University of Chicago B.A. in Biology

Experience

2009-present	Illinois College of Optometry Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
2004-2009	Illinois College of Optometry Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Publications

Maino, D.M., Viola, S.G., and Donati, R. (2009). The Etiology of Autism. Optom. Vis. Dev., (40)3: 150-156. Donati, R.J., Maino, D.M., Bartell, H., and Kieffer, M. (2009). Polypharmacy and the Lack of Oculo-Visual Complaints from those with Mental Illness and Dual Diagnosis (MI/ID). Optometry, 80(5):249-254. Dave, R.H., Saengsawang, W., Yu, J-Z., Donati, R. and Rasenick, M.M. (2009). Heterotrimeric G-proteins interact directly with cytoskeletal components to modify microtubule-dependent cellular processes. NeuroSignals, 17:100-108 Donati, R.J. and Rasenick, M.M. (2008). “Lipid rafts”, G proteins and the etiology of and treatment for depression: progress toward a depression biomarker. Future Neurology 3(5): 511-514. Donati, R.J., Dwivedi, Y., Roberts, R.C., Conley, R.R., Pandey, G.N., and Rasenick, M.M. (2008). Post-mortem brain tissue of depressed suicides reveals increased Gsα localization in lipid raft domains where it is less likely to activate adenylyl cyclase. J. Neuroscience, 28(12): 3042-3050. Donati, R.J. and Rasenick, M.M. (2005). Chronic antidepressant treatment prevents accumulation of Gs in cholesterol-rich, cytoskeletal-associated, plasma membrane domains (lipid rafts). Neuropshychopharm. 30: 1238-1245. Allen, J.A., Yu, J-Z., Donati, R.J. and Rasenick, M.M. (2005). -Adrenergic Receptor Stimulation Promotes Gs Internalization from Lipid Rafts. Mol. Pharm. 67: 1493-1504. Donati, R.J., Popova, J.S., Yu, J-Z., and Rasenick, M.M. (2004). Tubulin as a regulator of G protein signaling. In; Regulators of G-Protein Signaling, Part B : Methods in Enzymolgy 390:389-402. Donati, R.J. and Rasenick, M.M. (2003) G protein signaling and the molecular basis of antidepressant action. Life Sciences 73: 1-17. Donati, R.J., Thukral, C., and Rasenick, M.M. (2001) Chronic treatment of C6 glioma cells with antidepressant drugs results in a redistribution of Gs. Mol. Pharm. 59: 1426-1432.

Professional Organizations

Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Dr. Renée Reeder received her OD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996. She did her residency in cornea and contact lenses at Indiana University before joining the faculty at ICO in 1997. She holds the rank of associate professor and serves as chief, Cornea Center for Clinical Excellence. While at ICO, she developed the contact lens residency program and has been recognized with Dean’s awards for cutting-edge teaching and for excellence in leadership. Her classroom responsibilities include lecturing on eyelid disease, medical microbiology and assisting with contact lens and physical diagnosis laboratories. In addition, to lecturing to students, Dr. Reeder is active in research and continuing education in the areas of dry eye, keratoconus, and specialty contact lenses. She is a Diplomate in the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry and a Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association. Dr. Reeder is past president of the Westmont Lions Club. She has been honored for her community service with a 2008 Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow; as one of Illinois Jaycees’ Ten Outstanding Young People of 2009; and as a District 1-J Golden Lion Award for 2010.

Why ICO?

Amazing clinics and patients.

CURRENT STATUS	Associate Professor; Chief, Cornea Center for Clinical Excellence
SPECIALTIES	Dry Eye, Keratoconus, Specialty Contact Lenses
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7240
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ROOM NUMBER	2571

Education

1996-1997	Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN, Cornea and Contact Lens Resident
1992-1996	University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, Birmingham, AL, Degree Conferred Doctor of Optometry
1989-1992	University of Georgia Athens, GA, Degree conferred: BSA major: Microbiology

Employment

1997-present	Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL,
Associate professor; Chief	Cornea Center for Clinical Excellence

Publications

Jedlicka J, Malooley MM, Reeder RE. Semi-scleral applications for healthy eyes. CL Spectrum 26(10):34-42, 2011. Reeder RE. Purevision 2HD: early experience with a new silicone hydrogel lens. Refr Eyecare. Mar 2011, 22-23. Reeder RE. Seeing in hi-def. Optometric Management. Dec 2010. Reeder RE, Kattouf V. Succeeding with kids and contact lenses. Optometric Management. Nov 2010. Reeder RE. Daily Disposable Lenses: A Look Back and Ahead. CL Spectrum, April 2010. Reeder RE. What the ocular surface can tell you if you listen. CL Spectrum, Oct 2004. Chaglasian E, Mathes M, Reeder RE. Comparison of ORBSCAN and ultrasound pachymetry measurements in keratoconic corneas? Optometry accepted with revisions. Reeder RE, Sears J, Hodur NR. Developing and meeting entry to practice criteria for a contact lens rotation. Optom Ed 30(3):73-79, 2005. Reeder RE. What the ocular surface can tell you if you listen. CL Spectrum 19(10): 49, 2004. Reeder RE, Boyce PJ, Mika RO. The performance of two different hydrogel lenses in symptomatic dry eye patients. ICLC vol 27(2000):47-51, 2001. Reeder RE, Mika RO. Ectropion secondary to bolus injection of 5-fluorouracil. Optometry 72(2):112-116, 2001. Reeder RE, Pate JR, Snyder C. Effectiveness and efficiency of RGP lens modification with various polishes. ICLC 23(2):67-71, 1996. Hartel PG, Reeder RE. Effects of drought and root injury on plant-generated CS2 emissions in soil. Plant and Soil 148(2):271-276, 1993.

Awards and Honors

2010	District 1-J Lions Golden Lion Award
2009	Illinois Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young People
2008	Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Optometry (AAO) American Optometric Association (AOA) Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO) Association of Optometric Contact Lens Educators (AOCLE)

Dr. Hodur is a 1975 ICO graduate and has been a full-time member of the faculty for 35 years. He is currently a professor and is responsible for ophthalmic optics and physical optics education. Dr. Hodur is a member of the Cornea and Contact Lens faculty and is actively involved in the Cornea and Contact Lens Clinic.

Why ICO?

I joined the ICO faculty in July 1975, right after graduating. My career goals were to be involved in education, to remain current in all aspects of optometry, and to participate in the private practice of optometry. Over the years, I have developed a love for education. The challenge that education brings is something that fits my mindset. I strive to understand concepts so I can explain them to someone who may not be familiar with the topic area. Breaking down complex topics, especially optics, down to a level where basic understanding is possible is a passion of mine. Using basic topics in optical understanding and building to more complex systems is the goal I set for teaching. ICO has given me the opportunity to develop my education philosophies in optics along with the freedom to educate students in a way that I see as necessary for optometric skills.

CURRENT STATUS	Professor of Optometry
SPECIALTIES	Contact Lens Fitting and Design; Optical Systems and Design, Anterior Eye Disease
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7159
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ROOM NUMBER	2027

Education

1971-1975	Illinois College of Optometry
1970-1971	St Procopius College
1968-1970	Monmouth College

Experience

1997-present	Illinois College of Optometry
1996-1997	Pacific University College of Optometry
1995-1996	National Eye Research Foundation
1975-1995	Illinois College of Optometry
1975-1980, 1982-1989, 1990-1996	Private Practice

Publications

2 Patents for contact lens design, 1998 and 2002 Ophthalmic Optics Manual I and II, ICO 2012 Geometrical Optics Manual I and II, ICO 2007 Geometrical Optics CD, ICO 2004 Identification of Rigid Contact Lens Materials with Index of Refraction, International Contact Lens Clinic, Sept 1991 Streak Retinoscopy, with Fors, and Guyton, Welch Allen, 1991 Disposable Lens Safety: The Reproducatbility Factor, with Wodis and Jurkus, International Contact Lens Clinic, April 1990 One Man’s Tribute to Dr. E.R. Tennant, ICO Image, December 1989 Infants and Contact Lenses, Contact Lens Forum, August 1987 Long Term RGP Wear: Less Harm than PMMA?, with Hurwitz, Hurd, and Jurkus, Contact Lens Forum, December 1985

Awards and Honors

Teacher of the Year – 10 times

Golden Apple Award – 4 times

Professional Organizations

Association of Optometric Contact Lens Educators (AOCLE)

Dr. Sanghera earned her optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry in 2006. She completed her residency in primary care and ocular disease from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2007. She then joined Walter Reed Army Medical Center from 2006 until January 2011, providing care to veterans and active duty military members and their families. In 2011, Dr. Sanghera became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and returned to ICO as a full-time faculty member. She is an active member in the clinic and laboratories.

Why ICO?

I believe that ICO is the ideal optometry school for prospective students for many reasons. The highly qualified faculty strive to provide a nurturing environment to students and embody true passion for the field of optometry. This can be seen in the ongoing research projects, publications in prominent optometry journals, awards and academic affiliations. The courses, laboratories and clinic all prepare the student clinician so that they are able to practice at the highest scope once they have graduated and entered their professional careers. The clinic provides exposure to a challenging patient population at the Illinois Eye Institute and access to state-of-the-art equipment, both of which also prepare the future optometrist well. Finally, Chicago is one of the best cities in the world. Having the opportunity to obtain an optometric degree with all the conveniences of home in such an amazing city is a combination that cannot be surpassed.

CURRENT STATUS	Assistant Professor
SPECIALTIES	Traumatic Brain Injury
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7104
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ROOM NUMBER	2004

Education

2007	Illinois College of Optometry Residency: Primary Care/Ocular Disease
2006	State University of New York College of Optometry O.D.
2002	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign B.S. Microbiology

Employment

2011-present	Illinois College of Optometry, Assistant Professor of Optometry
2007-2010	Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C
2008	Illinois College of Optometry, Clinical Instructor

Publications

Cytomegaloviral retinitis from chronic immunosuppression following solid organ transplant surgery. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 30 April 2010; 93:4:261-263.

Professional Organizations

Fellow	American Academy of Optometry
Member	American Optometric Association
Member	Illinois Optometric Association

Dr. Michael Chaglasian is an associate professor at ICO and chief of staff of the Illinois Eye Institute. He is a graduate of State University of New York College of Optometry and completed a residency in primary eye care/ocular disease at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Chaglasian is in charge of the Glaucoma Service at the Illinois Eye Institute, providing patient care while instructing residents and students. He is a founding member and treasurer of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and has a number of published articles and has contributed chapters to several popular textbooks on the topics of glaucoma and visual fields.

Why ICO?

The clinical patient care is awesome and the faculty is superb.

CURRENT STATUS	Associate Professor; Chief of Staff
SPECIALTIES	Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Glaucoma
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7303
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ROOM NUMBER	1810A

Education

Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Residency in Primary Care/Ocular Disease State University of New York, College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry University of Michigan, Undergraduate

Experience

Illinois College of Optometry

Professional Organizations

Optometric Glaucoma Society

Academy of Optometry

American Optometric Association