Dr. McMahon has been at ICO for more than 12 years and has been involved in multiple services and areas of practice. She mainly works in the Primary Care Service, supervising adult eye exams. She also participates in the Advanced Care Clinic with ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma, cataracts, oculoplastics and neurologic disease. She spent several years as part of a community clinic externship site and also several years in the Pediatric Outreach program. Dr. McMahon teaches the ocular emergencies course and has worked in laboratories for optometry skills, contact lenses, ophthalmic optics, and injections. She currently sits on several committees at the state level and has ongoing involvement with both state and national organizations.

Why ICO?

ICO is an institution with an ongoing dedication to student success. Adept, informed, well-rounded students become optometric colleagues who build the future of our profession.

CURRENT STATUS	Associate Professor
SPECIALTIES	Primary Care
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7323
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ROOM NUMBER	BH 2002

Education

1999	Illinois College of Optometry Residency: Primary Care
1998	Southern College of Optometry, OD

Experience

1999-present

Illinois College of Optometry

Publications

Poster presentation. Use of High Definition OCT to Elicit Diagnosis of Solar Maculopathy, SECO, March 2011 McMahon JM. The long-term effect of experimental beta-radiation therapy on the human cornea. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye; 30(2007)249-253 McMahon J. and Beckerman S. Testing Safety Eyewear: How Frame and Lens Design Affects Lens Retention. Optometry 2007;78:78-87 Poster presentation. Evidence of Glaucomatous Changes in a Patient with Breast Cancer Metastatic to the Eye, AAO, December 2002

Awards and Honors

Editor’s Commendation, Optometry, 2009 ICO Clinician of the Year award, 2003

Professional Organizations

American Optometric Association (AOA) American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Illinois Optometric Association (IOA)

When not teaching the contact lens and business courses at ICO, Dr. Jurkus teaches nationally and internationally in many countries, including Poland, China, Australia, New Zealand and Scotland. Working with students in the Cornea Center for Excellence Clinic, she gets to make people with complex corneal conditions see through the application of specialty contact lenses. Administratively, she works to assure an excellent residency experience for both on- and off-campus residency positions. She also hosted a live television show for eight seasons.

Why ICO?

ICO provides a great clinical experience. Students here see and treat people with eye conditions that many optometrists just read about. It is always great to meet graduates and learn that their experience at ICO prepared them for a successful career in optometry. The excellent didactic education at ICO is reflected in the high board scores achieved by our students.

CURRENT STATUS	Professor, Coordinator of Cornea Contact Lens Residency, Interim Director of Residencies
SPECIALTIES	Contact Lenses and Practice Management
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7248
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ROOM NUMBER	2558

Education

Illinois College of Optometry: OD, BSVS Loyola University-Chicago: MBA

Experience

Illinois College of Optometry, Professor Contact Lens Industry, Consultant Private Practice

Publications

Over 90 publications including 14 book chapters and popular press. Examples include: JJurkus Things your eye doctor won’t tell you. Reader’s Digest, 2011 JJurkus, NPence Contact Lens Practice Management, Chapter 30 Business of Optometry third edition, Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier, 2010 J Jurkus Patient selection for contact lens wear, Chapter 4, Manual of Contact Lens Prescribing and Fitting, MM Hom textbook, Elsevier 2006 J Jurkus, J Sonsino The Many Applications of Tinted Contact Lenses, Contact Lens Specturm, Dec.2001, Pp. 24-29 Jurkus, J.M., Tomlinson, A., Prism Ballasted and Truncated Spherical Trial Lenses as Indicators of Toric Soft Lens Rotation, American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics, Janurary 1979, Vol.56, no.1, pp. 16-17

Awards and Honors

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee Service Award ICO Alumni Council Excellence in Education Award, 50 Most Influential Women in Optometry

Professional Organizations

International Association of Contact Lens Educators Association of Optometric Contact Lens Educators Practice Management Educators American Academy of Optometry (Diplomate in Cornea Contact Lens Section) American Optometric Association Accreditation Council on Optometric Education National Academy of Practice (Distinguished Practitioner)

Dr. Goodfellow joined the ICO faculty in 2001, and he currently teaches physiological optics, instructs a variety of pediatrics/binocular vision laboratories, and coordinates the Private Practice Clerkship. He is an attending optometrist in the Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Service of the Illinois Eye Institute. Dr. Goodfellow has served as the site coordinator for the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigators Group as well as the chief of the Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Service. Dr. Goodfellow lives in Beecher, Illinois, with his wife and four children.

Why ICO?

ICO offers an outstanding, well-rounded clinical education. As the oldest optometry school, ICO has a rich network of resources that encourages top-notch teaching and patient care. I’ve always felt a calling to work with students. Although I’ve enjoyed my interactions with a wide variety of other schools, ICO continues to be the best choice for optometry students, and I cannot imagine teaching anyplace else.

CURRENT STATUS	Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment
SPECIALTIES	Pediatrics/Binocular Vision; Optics
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7016
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ROOM NUMBER	Academic Administration Room 1805

Education

2001-2002	Illinois College of Optometry Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Residency
1997-2001	Illinois College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry
1993-1997	Benedictine University Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry

Experience

2001-present	Illinois College of Optometry, Faculty Member
2009-present	Illinois College of Optometry, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment
2009	Illinois College of Optometry, Chair, Clinical Education Department
2008-present	Illinois College of Optometry, Associate Professor of Optometry
2004-2009	Illinois College of Optometry, Chief, Pediatrics/Binocular Vision Service
2003-2008	Illinois College of Optometry, Assistant Professor of Optometry
2003-2008	Illinois College of Optometry, Instructor of Optometry

Publications

Pang Y, Goodfellow GW, Allison C, Block S, Frantz KA. A prospective study of macular thickness in amblyopic children with unilateral high myopia. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2011 Apr 14;52(5):2444-9. Pang Y, Trachimowicz R, Castells DD, Goodfellow GW, Maino DM. Optic nerve heads in pediatric African Americans using retinal tomography. Optom Vis Sci 2009 Dec;86(12):1346-51. Goodfellow GW, Trachimowicz R, Steele G. Patient literacy levels in an inner-city optometry clinic. Optom 2008 Feb;79(2):98-103. Goodfellow GW, Scharre J. Clinical models within optometric education. Optom Educ 2003 Fal;29(1):20-23. Goodfellow GW, Allison CL, Schlange DG. Unusual eye movements in a patient with partial complex seizure disorder. Optom 2002 Mar;73(3):160-5.

Awards and Honors

2011	Young Alumnus of the Year; Illinois College of Optometry
2011	AOSA Founders Award; American Optometric Student Association
2010, 2005	Distinguished Service Award; American Society of Ocularists
2009	Teacher of the Year Award; Illinois College of Optometry Fourth Professional Year Class and Student Association
2007-2011	Golden Apple Award; Illinois College of Optometry Fourth Year Class and Student Association
2006-2007, 2011	Teacher of the Year Award; Illinois College of Optometry First Professional Year Class and Student Association
2006	Recruiter of the Year Award; Illinois Optometric Association
2005	Young Optometrist of the Year; Illinois Optometric Association
2003	Dare to Soar Faculty Award; Illinois College of Optometry

Professional Organizations

Advisory Board Member, Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Panel Member, Transitions Pro Forum Appointment to Consultant-Evaluator Corps, Higher Learning Commission Member, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education Member, American Public Health Association Executive Board Member, Vision First Foundation Member, Association of Schools and Colleges in Optometry Member, American Optometric Association Political Action Committee Supporter Member/Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Member, Beta Sigma Kappa Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Development Member, College of Optometrists in Vision Member, Fellowship of Christian Optometrists Member, American Heart Association Member (2010), The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Member (2008-2009), Vision Sciences Society Member (2004-2009), Stakeholders Collaboration to Improve Student Health Member (2001-2009), Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness

Dr. Gunderson started teaching at ICO after two years in private practice. He maintained a private practice for many years before devoting all his time to teaching. He is involved in clinical teaching in primary care and cornea and contact lenses, coordinates fitting labs for contact lenses, and lectures in ocular physiology. Dr. Gunderson’s outside interests includes travel, sports, photography, boating and the Civil War.

Why ICO?

I have a teaching degree, a research degree and a clinical degree. My appointment at ICO allows me to work in all areas of my training. We have a fine clinical program here at ICO and an excellent faculty to prepare you for a wonderful career.

CURRENT STATUS	Associate Professor
SPECIALTIES	Contact Lenses, Physiology and Macular Pigments
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7315
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ROOM NUMBER	2560

Education

Illinois College of Optometry OD Doctor of Optometry Northern Illinois University MS Cell Physiology Northern Illinois University BS Biology and Education

Experience

Illinois College of Optometry Full-time

Publications

Drug delivery with Contact Lenses Specialty Tints in Contact Lenses Soft Contact Lenses for Astigmatism

Awards and Honors

ICO Excellence in Education teaching award

Professional Organizations

Illinois Optometric Association American Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry Son’s of Veteran’s of the Civil War

Dr. Lesher returned to Chicago and joined the ICO faculty in fall 1983. His main teaching responsibilities are for the pharmacology sequence in the second year of the professional program. He has been chair of the Basic and Health Science Department since 1999, and is currently the assistant dean for didactic education. Dr. Lesher has a number of publications and book chapters in the areas of Ocular Pharmacology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and served for a many years on the NBEO exam construction committee for Parts I and II. Dr. Lesher has been named Teacher of the Year by his class in three of the last four years.

Why ICO?

Having grown up in Chicago, and then moved away for my college and graduate education, and then taking my first job at the University of Maryland, I was thrilled to return to my home and family when I was offered this faculty position at ICO. Chicago is such a great city, with so much to offer – who wouldn’t want to live here? In addition, the professional program at ICO prepares you to be among the best optometric clinicians in the country. We have had some exceptional NBEO scores and our students are accepted to the top residency programs in the country, as just two examples of the quality of education you can achieve here. I would encourage you to look closely at all ICO has to offer before you decide where to spend your optometric education dollars. I think you will be happy to be a part of the ICO family.

CURRENT STATUS	Assistant Dean for Didactic Education
SPECIALTIES	General and Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7175
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ROOM NUMBER	1806

Education

1977	Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Ph.D., Pharmacology and Toxicology
1974	Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, M.S., Pharmacology
1972	Carroll College, Waukesha, WI, B.S., Chemistry, Biology

Experience

2009-present	Assistant Dean for Didactic Education
1999-2009	Chair, Department of Basic and Health Science
1993-present	Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Publications

Lesher, G.A., Get side effect savvy. Optometric Management, April 2003; page 45-52. Ecklund, J.A., Castells, D.D., and Lesher G.A. Variability in doses obtained from a multi-dose ophthalmic solution: further support for an objective compliance method. Optometry 2001; 72:185-188. Lesher, G.A., Bartlett J.D. and Jaanus, S. “Local Anesthetics”. In Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, 4th Edition, Bartlett, J.D. and Jaanus, S. (eds) Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, 2001. Jaanus, S., Chatham, J. and Lesher, G.A. “Anti-Inflammatory Agents”. In Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, 4th Edition, Bartlett, J.D. and Jaanus, S. (eds) Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, 2001. Jaanus, S. and Lesher, G.A. “Anti-inflammatory Agents”. In Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, 3rd Edition, Bartlett, J.D. and Jaanus, S. (eds) Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston, 1995. Lesher, G.A. and Gunderson, G.G., Continuous drug delivery through the use of disposable contact lenses. Optom. Vis. Sci. 70:1012-1018, 1993. Lesher, G.A. A quick reference to the top prescription drugs: their mechanisms and ocular toxicities. 2nd Edition, 1992, ICO Press, Chicago. Lesher, Gary A., General Principles of Local Anesthetics. In Onofrey, B.E. (ed): Optometric Pharmacology and Therapeutics, chapter 53, pp 1-13. J.B. Lippincott Co. Philadelphia, PA. 1991. Chino, Y.M., Smith III, E.L., Wada, H., Ridder III, W.H., Langston, A.L., and Lesher, G.A. Disruption of binocularly correlated signals alters the postnatal development of spatial properties in cat striate cortical neurons. J. Neurophysiology 65:841-859, 1991.

Awards and Honors

2011: Outstanding Faculty of the Year, Class of 2013 2009: Outstanding Faculty of the Year, Class of 2011 2008: Outstanding Faculty of the Year, Class of 2010 2004: Illinois Optometric Association Friend of Optometry Award 2000: Outstanding Faculty of the Year, Class of 2002

Professional Organizations

Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Member, American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Member, Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Dr. Chaglasian joined the ICO faculty in 1996, working part time in the Cornea Center for Clinical Excellence while she was in private practice. She became a full-time faculty member in 2000, and currently serves in the Primary Care and Cornea Services. Her areas of specialty are specialty contact lens fits, anterior segment disease and refractive surgery co-management.

Why ICO?

ICO provides excellence in both didactic and clinical education that is second to none. The faculty here takes pride and satisfaction in knowing they are helping to educate the next generation of eyecare providers. Our urban location provides diversity in patient encounters that encompasses routine refractive cases to complex diseases.

CURRENT STATUS	Associate Professor
SPECIALTIES	Primary Eyecare, Anterior Segment Disease, Specialty Contact Lenses and Refractive Surgery
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7122
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ROOM NUMBER	Brady 2022

Education

SUNY College of Optometry OD SUNY Albany, BA, English

Experience

1996-2006, 2010-present	Illinois Eye Institute/ Illinois College of Optometry Associate Professor in Primary Care, Cornea/Contact Lens Services, Advanced Care and Pediatrics
2009-2010	Lundbeck, Inc., Deerfield, IL Consultant to pharmaceutical company
2005-present	Mack Eye Center, Hoffman Estates, IL Associate in specialty cornea referral practice.	1990-2000	North Suburban Vision Consultants, Ltd., Deerfield, Illinois Associate in established private practice.

Publications

“A New Pharmaceutical Tool”. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, January 2012. “The Evolving Role of Biomarkers”. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2011. “Artificial Corneas: Where Are We Today”. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2011. “A New Treatment for MS”. Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2011. “Keep An Eye on Eylea”. Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, September 2011. “A Preservative Free Option”. Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, June 2011. “Something New For That Old Itch”. Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2011. “What’s New In Dry Eye – Really”. Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Optometric Management, April 2011. “Preserved Preparation: Friend or Foe”. Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2011. “Something New For That Old Itch”. Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2011. “Is Beauty Skin Deep”. Co-authored with Gregg E. Russell, OD. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2011. “Relieve Patients’ Itchy, Irritated Eyes”. Review of Optometry, March 2011. “Strategies for Success: What do you do for your contact lens-dependent patient with ocular surface disease? Co-authored with Gregg E. Russell, OD. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2010. “Nasal Allergies and the Eye: What role do allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and sinusitis play in your practice?” Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, June 2009. “Pupil Measurement Utilizing The Colvard Pupillometer and a Standard Pupil Gauge with a Cobalt Blue Filter Penlight. Chaglasian EL, Akbar S, Probst LE. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2006 Feb;32(2):255-60. “Preparedness of Optometry Students For Discussing Visually Devastating Eye Disease”. Chaglasian EL, Hafner J, Ellwein R. Optometric Education, Fall, 2005. “Thorazine Pigmentation”, Optometric Physician, March16, 2003. “Roth Spots”, Optometric Physician, July 1, 2002. “My Most Challenging Contact Lens Case”, Review of Contact Lenses, 2002. “The Use of Diagnostic Trial Evaluation For Specialty Contact Lens Fitting", Optometric Management. Co-authored with S. Barry Eiden, O.D.,1991.

Awards and Honors

Excellence in Education Award: Selected in 2011 by Illinois College of Optometry Alumni Council. Professionalism Award: Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL; Awarded by classes of 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997. Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award: Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL; Awarded by classes of 1991, 1996, 1997.

Professional Organizations

Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Member, Cornea Section of the American Optometric Association Member, Women Of Vision

Dr. Opitz received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago and proceeded to earn his doctorate of optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1996. Following graduation, he completed a hospital-based primary care/ocular disease residency at the Hampton Virginia Veterans Administration Medical Center from 1996-1997.

In July 2006, Dr. Opitz accepted a full-time faculty appointment at the Illinois College of Optometry, where he serves as assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Education. He also is the medical director of Ophthalmology Services and Contracts for the Illinois Eye Institute and is the director of continuing education for the Illinois College of Optometry. Prior to his academic appointment, Dr. Opitz was partner in a multidisciplinary medical/surgical eye care center. His areas of interest include glaucoma, uveitis, ocular surface disease and clinical research.

Dr. Opitz is a member of AOA, IOA, OGS and ARVO. Fellow, AAO and Past-President of the Illinois Chapter of AAO.

Why ICO?

After a successful career in private practice for nearly 10 years, I wanted to fulfill a lifelong interest of education and clinical research, which led me back to ICO. I also feel that I add a different dimension to the clinical program by bringing my experiences back to ICO.

Diversity of faculty, strong clinical training, and established traditions afford students the best optometric education!

CURRENT STATUS	Assistant Professor
SPECIALTIES	Glaucoma, Uveitis, Surgical Management of Cataracts, Ocular Surface Disease
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7178
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ROOM NUMBER	2573

Education

1996	Illinois College of Optometry, OD
1992	Loyola University, BS

Experience

2006-present	Illinois College of Optometry
1997-2010	Midwest Eye Professionals

Publications

1. Opitz DL, Tyler KF. Efficacy of azithromycin 1% ophthalmic solution for treatment of ocular surface disease from posterior blepharitis. Clin Exp Optom. 2011 Mar;94(2):200-6. 2. Opitz DL, Tung S., Jang US, Park JJ. Silicone punctal plugs as an adjunctive therapy for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Clin Exp Optom. 2011 Sep;94(5):438-42. 3. Opitz DL, Harthan JS. Review of azithromycin ophthalmic 1% solution (AzaSite®) for the treatment of ocular infections. Ophthalmol and Eye Dis. 2012:4 1-14.

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Optometric Glaucoma Society, Illinois Optometric Association, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Dr. Maino is an AOA spokesperson on 3D Vision Syndrome and has been interviewed by news media extensively on this subject. He edits Optometry & Vision Development, authored 200 books/chapters/articles, and has given more than 100 lectures worldwide. His latest book is: Visual Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Special Needs (Lippincott). He is also the associate, consulting and/or contributing editor/manuscript reviewer for numerous publications. Dr. Maino is an adjunct professor, Centro Boston de Optometria, in Madrid, Spain, and provides eye care for those with intellectual disability and psychiatric illness at Neumann Family Services in Chicago. He’s also an internationally recognized expert on oculo-visual problems of children and adults with disabilities. His research interests include special populations, pediatrics, and binocular vision dysfunction. He is an avid Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn user and blogs excessively! His hobbies include singing in the church choir, blogging and photography.

Why ICO?

The Illinois College of Optometry’s mission is “Excellence in Clinical Education.” All we do is built upon these four words. All we do for our students, our patients and the profession of optometry is built upon these four words. We mean excellence you can measure. ICO has routinely performed better than other schools on NBEO examinations. Our faculty and students offer excellent care, as measured by patient surveys. And our faculty is recognized for their excellence in all areas, as measured by the awards, recognition and international presentations they are asked to give. Excellence. That is why future students should join ICO’s family.

CURRENT STATUS	Professor of Pediatrics/Binocular Vision
SPECIALTIES	Pediatrics, Binocular Vision, Strabismus/Amblyopia, Optometric Vision Therapy, Patients with Special Needs (Developmental Disability, Vision Related Learning Problems, Acquired Brain Injury, etc.)
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7282
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ROOM NUMBER	Brady 2001

Education

College of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago, Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.) Illinois College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Beloit College, Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) Residency: Founding Resident in Pediatrics/Binocular Vision: Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute

Experience

Illinois College of Optometry Illinois Eye Institute Northwest Optometric Associates

Publications

Annotated Bibliography Taub M, Bartuccio M, Maino D. (Eds) Visual Diagnosis and Care of The Patient with Special Needs; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Maino D, Schlange D. Improving vision function in the patient with traumatic brain injury. Published Abstract/Poster accepted by The International Brain Injury Association's Ninth World Congress on Brain Injury, Edinburgh, Scotland 3/12. Schlange D, Maino D, Caden B. The Fischer Fixtest for Fixation and Saccade Reaction Time Differentiates Between Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Adult Patients. Published Abstract/Paper presentation at the College of Optometrists in Vision Development annual meeting Las Vegas, NV 10/11. AOA Project Team Member: See Well, Learn Well: 3D in the Classroom. Available from http://www.3deyehealth.org/classroom.html Maino D. You can help your Patients See 3-D. Rev Optom. 2011;148(10):54-63. Schlange D, Caden B, Maino D. The Interrelationship of Five Oculomotor Diagnostic Tests and their Associated Binocular Vision Correlates. Published abstract American Academy of Optometry meeting, Boston, MA 10/11 Maino D. The number of placebo controlled, double blind, prospective, and randomized strabismus surgery outcome clinical trials: none!. Optom Vis Dev. 2011;42(3):135-138. Maino D, Chase C. Asthenopia: A Technology Induced Visual Impairment. Rev Optometry. 2011;June Supplement Part 2: 28-35. Available from http://www.revoptom.com/cmsdocuments/2011/6/0611_b+l_13thedition.pdf Pang Y, Trachimowicz R, Castells D, Goodfellow GW, Maino DM. Optic Nerve Heads in Pediatric African Americans Using Retina Tomography. Optom Vis Sci. 2009 Dec;86(12):1346-51. Maino DM. Viola, SG, Donati R. The Etiology of Autism. Opt Vis Dev 2009:(40)3:150-156. Viola SG, Maino DM. Brain anatomy, electrophysiology and visual function/perception in children within the autism spectrum disorder. Opt Vis Dev 2009;40(3):157-163. RJ Donati RJ, Maino DM, Bartell H, Kieffer M. Polypharmacy and the Lack of Oculo-Visual Complaints from those with Mental Illness and Dual Diagnosis.Optometry 2009;80:249-254. Maino D. Neuroplasticity: Teaching an Old Brain New Tricks. Rev Optom 2009. 46(1):62-64,66-70. Berry-Kravis E, Krause SE, Block SS, Guter S. Wuu J, Leurgans S, Decle P, Potanos E, Cook E, Salt J, Maino D, et al Effect of the AMPAKINE® COMPOUND CX516 on cognition and behavior in Fragile X syndrome. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 2006; (5): 525–540 Maino D. Overview of special populations. In Scheiman M, Rouse M. (eds) Optometric management of learning related vision problems. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Inc. 2006;85-106. Maino D, Steele G, Tahir S, Sajja R, Attitudes of optometry students toward individuals with disabilities. Optom Ed 2002;27(2): 45-50 Maino D. The young child with developmental disabilities: An introduction to mental retardation and genetic syndromes. In Moore BD (ed) Eye care for infants and young children. Butterworth--Heinemann, Newton, MA.1997:285-300. Maino D (ed). Diagnosis and Management of Special Populations. Mosby-Yearbook Inc St. Louis, MO. 1995. Maino D, King R. Oculo-visual dysfunction in the Fragile X syndrome. In Hagerman R, McKenzie P (eds). 1992 International Fragile X Conference Proceedings. Spectra Publishing Co., Dillon, CO, 1992:71-8. Maino D, Wesson M, Schlange D, Cibis G, Maino J. Optometric findings in the fragile X syndrome. Optom Vis Sci 1991;68:634-40.

Awards and Honors

He has received recognition for his work from the National Academies of Practice (Distinguished Practitioner), Order Sons of Italy (Leonardo Da Vinci Award of Excellence in Medicine), College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago and other groups. Dominick and his wife Sylvia have also received the Heart of St. Bartholomew Award for their work at St. Bartholomew Parish.

Professional Organizations

Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Fellow, College of Optometrists in Vision Development Member, American Optometric Associations Member, Illinois Optometric Associations Member, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association Member, Order Sons of Italy in America Member, Artists of Casa Italia

Dr. Roberts has served as a full-time faculty member at the College since 1987, and since then he has participated in clinical instruction, administration and research activities. He holds the rank of professor at the College, and he also has adjunct faculty appointments at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Department of Ophthalmology and at the UIC School of Public Health, where he teaches epidemiologic methods.

Why ICO?

Excellent clinical training environment with supportive faculty and programs.

CURRENT STATUS	Professor
SPECIALTIES	Primary Eye Care; Epidemiology. Primary research interests involve the study of glaucoma, with emphasis on pigmentary glaucoma and pigment dispersion ocular syndromes, and infrared imaging techniques for examination of the iris.
TELEPHONE NUMBER	312-949-7318
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ROOM NUMBER	2557

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago Ph.D. University of Michigan M.S. VA Medical Center, Danville, IL Residency Indiana University O.D. Indiana University B.S.

Employment

1987-present

Illinois College of Optometry

Publications

Roberts DK, Wernick MN. Infrared imaging technique may help demonstrate iris transillumination defects in blacks who show other pigment dispersion syndrome clinical signs. J Glaucoma 2007;16:440-7. Roberts DK, Ayyagari R, Moroi SE. Possible association between long anterior lens zonules and plateau iris configuration. J Glaucoma 2008;17:393-6. Roberts DK, Lukic A, Yang Y, Moroi SE, Wilensky JT, Wernick M. Novel observations and potential applications using digital infrared iris imaging. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging 2009;40:207-16. Roberts DK, Lukic A, Yang Y, Moroi SE, Wilensky JT, Wernick M. Multispectral diagnostic imaging of the iris in pigment dispersion syndrome. – Accepted for publication, J Glaucoma. Roberts DK, Ayyagari R, McCarthy B, Xie H, Davis F, Wilensky JT. Investigating ocular dimensions in African-Americans with long anterior zonules. – Accepted for publication, J Glaucoma. Roberts DK, Wilensky JT. Long anterior lens zonules. – Accepted for publication, Clin Exp Ophthalmol. Roberts DK, Yang Y, Lukic A, Wilensky JT, Wernick M. Quantification of pupil parameters in diseased and normal eyes with digital near infrared iris transillumination imaging. – Accepted for publication, Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging.

Awards and Honors

Excellence in Education Award: Selected in 2011 by Illinois College of Optometry Alumni Council. Professionalism Award: Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL; Awarded by classes of 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997. Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award: Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL; Awarded by classes of 1991, 1996, 1997.

Professional Organizations

American Optometric Association Illinois Optometric Association Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Fellow, American Academy Optometry Illinois Chapter American Academy Optometry Optometric Glaucoma Society