Dr. Erica is an assistant professor at ICO, teaching third- and fourth-year optometry students in a primary care setting with a focus on ocular disease. In addition, she teaches the refraction course for the optometry sequence for first-year students. When not at work, Dr. Ittner can be found riding her bicycle around Chicago and enjoying the amazing food in this city.
Why ICO?
ICO provides an excellent educational experience and learning environment. As an ICO alumna, I can personally attest to the superior education received by our students. The comprehensive didactic and clinical experience of ICO students and graduates continues to impress me and I am proud to be a graduate of ICO.
| CURRENT STATUS |
Assistant Professor |
| SPECIALTIES |
Primary Eye Care |
| TELEPHONE NUMBER |
312-949-7147 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS |
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| ROOM NUMBER |
2028 Brady Hall |
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Education
| 2010 |
Illinois College of Optometry/Illinois Eye Institute, Residency in Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease |
| 2009 |
Illinois College of Optometry, O.D., Magna Cum Laude |
| 2004 |
University of Illinois at Chicago, Honors College, B.S. Biological Sciences, Minor Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude |
Experience
| 2011-present |
Illinois College of Optometry, Assistant Professor |
| 2011-present |
Hawthorn Woods Family Eye Care, Optometrist |
| 2010-2011 |
Illinois College of Optometry, Clinical Instructor |
| 2009-2010 |
Illinois College of Optometry, Primary Care and Ocular Disease Resident |
Publications
WA Stone, EA Ittner, BA Teitelbaum, LV Messner: Progressive, asymptomatic papilledema as the presenting sign of a Chiari I malformation. Optometry – Jrnl Am Optom Assn 83:3, 2012
EA Ittner, SA Klemencic: Nutritional optic neuropathy secondary to topiramate-induced appetite suppression. Optometry – Jrnl Am Optom Assn 83:6, 2012 |
Awards and Honors
| 2011 |
2nd Runner Up – American Academy of Optometry 2011 Ocular Photography Contest |
| 2007 |
Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Fraternity |
| 2007 |
Tomb and Key Honors Society |
| 2004 |
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Fraternity |
Professional Organizations
| Member |
Candidate for Fellow, American Academy of Optometry |
| Member |
American Optometric Association/Illinois Optometric Association |
| Member |
American Optometric Association/Illinois Optometric Association |
| Member |
Women of Vision |
Dr. Messner joined the ICO faculty in 1985. Since that time she has served in a variety of administrative roles, primarily related to patient care education and residency programs. In addition she has been an active teacher in the classroom, laboratories and clinical program throughout her career. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and has served in a variety of professional organizations, including the Illinois State Licensing and Disciplinary Board, the ASCO Residency Affairs Committee and the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
