Upon completing his bachelors degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Baas received his optometric and residency training at ICO, where he has been a part-time faculty member since 2007. In 2009 Dr. Baas founded Marketplace Vision, a private practice, where he continues to see patients and manage the office. He is active with the IEI Sports Vision Service conducting vision screenings and providing care for collegiate and professional athletes in the Chicago area. Dr. Baas is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and has lectured on numerous topics in practice management.
Why ICO?
Ever since I was a student at ICO I knew that I wanted to return as a full-time faculty member. The clinical education is unrivaled and the faculty, staff and administration work as a cohesive unit to ensure that every single student is provided the tools they need to become a successful optometrist. My current position allows me to utilize both my clinical and administrative skills in an academic setting and I am excited to be a part of the ICO/IEI team.
| CURRENT STATUS |
Chief, Alfred and Sarah Rosenbloom Center on Vision and Aging, Assistant Professor of Optometry |
| SPECIALTIES |
Primary Eye Care, Ocular Disease, Geriatric Care and Low Vision, Sports Vision |
| TELEPHONE NUMBER |
312-949-7193 |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS |
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| ROOM NUMBER |
2573 |
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Education
| 2007 |
ICO:IEI - Residency-Primary Care and Ocular Disease |
| 2006 |
Illinois College of Optometry, OD |
| 2002 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison B.S. Biology |
Experience
| 2009-present |
Co-Founder and President, Marketplace Vision |
| 2007-2012 |
Assistant Clinical Instructor, ICO |
| 2007-2009 |
Associate, Southland Eye |
Awards and Honors
| 2006 |
Lawrence P. Feigenbaum Clinical Optometry Award |
| 2006 |
Richard J. O’Brien II Memorial Award |
| 2006 |
Wildermuth Foundation Scholarship |
| 2006 |
Award for Clinical Excellence |
| 2006 |
Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society |
| 2006 |
Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity |
Professional Organizations
Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Board Member, Guild for the Blind (2010-11) Member, Illinois Optometric Association Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (2007-11) |