Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Reneta Simeon, OD, FAAO Reneta Simeon, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: (312) 949 - 7192 Email: rsimeon@ico.edu All Faculty Megan S. Allen, OD, FAAO Christine Allison, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Kashifa Ansari, OD, FAAO Alaina Bandstra, OD, FAAO Tahira Bedgood, MS Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO Brittney Brady, OD, FAAO Elyse L. Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Thomas Collins, OD, FAAO Samantha Dodda, OD, FAAO Katie Foreman, OD, FAAO Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Geoffrey Goodfellow, OD, FAAO Greta Gregg, OD, FAAO Jennifer S. Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS Kathryn Hohs, OD, FAAO Erica Ittner, OD, FAAO Valerie Kattouf, OD, FAAO Darren Koenig, OD, PhD, FAAO Alyssa Lancaster, OD, FAAO Tracy Matchinski, OD, FAAO Matthew McGee, OD, MA, FAAO Mallory McLaughlin, OD, FAAO Janice McMahon, OD, FAAO Leonard Messner, OD, FAAO Stephanie S. Messner, OD, FAAO Dominick L. Opitz, OD, FAAO Yi Pang, OD, PhD, FAAO Jaymeni Patel, OD, FAAO Andria Pihos, OD, FAAO Danielle Piser, OD, FAAO Nicollette L. Purcell, MS, PhD Harneet Randhawa, OD, FAAO Daniel K. Roberts, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO Anne Rozwat, OD, FAAO Patricia Salazar, OD, FAAO Navjit K. Sanghera, OD, FAAO Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO, FIACLE, FSLS Reneta Simeon, OD, FAAO Denise Skiadopoulos, OD, FAAO William Skoog, OD, FAAO Ashley Speilburg, OD, FAAO Wendy J. Stone, OD, FAAO Christine Weber, EdD, MLS, AHIP Janis E. Winters, OD, FAAO Xiaohua Zhuang, PhD, FAAO Rebecca K. Zoltoski, PhD Why ICO? As a student and a resident at ICO, I have great appreciation for the mentorship that shaped me into the doctor I am today. The learning community that you're a part of helps to foster great minds and I am very excited to stay on and be part of that. Biography I was born in Saint Lucia and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I earned by Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL in 2020 before moving to Chicago to pursue by Doctor of Optometry from ICO. I also went on to do a residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Care at ICO/IEI. I am passionate about teaching and fostering a positive and diverse learning environment for students. In my free time, I enjoy trying new restaurants, crocheting, reading literary fiction and the occasional run. Special Interests Ocular disease Education 2016 Fort Lauderdale High School 2020 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences - University of South Florida, Cum Laude 2024 Doctor of Optometry- Illinois College of Optometry, Magna Cum Laude Experience 2025 - Present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors Drs. Tsang and Mok Outstanding Clinical Resident Award Richard J. O'Brien, II Memorial Award Rosenbloom-Matchinski Endowed Scholarship Faculty Scholarship Award Black Student Union Founder’s Book Scholarship Clayton Powell Scholarship National Vision NOSA Scholarship Award ICO Trustees Scholarship ICO Scholarship for Underrepresented Populations Professional Organizations Illinois Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry American Optometric Association National Optometric Association Publications Simeon R, Messner LV. A Stepwise Clinical Diagnosis of Muscle-Predominant Thyroid Eye Disease in a Patient Symptomatic for Diplopia . Heart of America Eye Care Congress 2025. Simeon R, Harthan J, McGee M. Challenges with Scleral Lenses for Patients with INTACs . Global Specialty Lens Symposium 2025. Simeon R, Brady B, Luce C. Epithelial Bullae as Initial Presentation of HSV Endotheliitis . American Academy of Optometry Program 2024. Simeon R, Athar M, Messner LV. Management of Bilateral Eyelid Ptosis in a Patient with CPEO Following Failed Surgical Ptosis Repair . Heart of America Eye Care Congress 2024. Adams SL, Simeon R, Wyles E, Donati R, Koenig D. Student Preferences: Favored Elements of Traditional, Blended and Online Learning . The Teaching Professor Conference Program 2022. Wyles E, Simeon R, Adams SL, Donati R, Koenig D. Students Evaluate Customized Instructional Videos for Successful Learning . The Teaching Professor Conference Program 2022. Adams SL, Koenig D, Simeon R, Donati R, Wyles E. The Impact of Lecture Modality: Maintaining Flexibility for Students while Reducing Binge-Watching . American Academy of Optometry Program 2021. Au B, Donati R, Koenig D, Simeon R, Adams SL, Wyles E. Technological Resource Considerations to Support Successful Student Outcomes . American Academy of Optometry Program 2021.

Home • Admissions • Visiting ICO • Focus on Your Future Focus on Your Future Your opportunity to experience life at ICO first hand. How to Visit Recruitment Events Focus on Your Future This program introduces ICO and the profession of optometry to undergraduates. During the week-long program, you will meet ICO staff, faculty, students and alumni, see our facilities, and get to know Chicago. The program is tentatively scheduled to run in July 12 - 16, 2027. The application deadline is March 31, 2027. To view a sample schedule, click here to view previous year's agenda. All program participants will have to show proof of vaccination. The application link will be made available here soon. Apply to FOYF Frequently asked questions How do I apply to Focus on Your Future? To apply to the program you need to submit the following to our office (preferably in one envelope):To start the online application click here.Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (official electronic transcripts sent directly to admissions@ico.edu from the school are accepted)One letter of academic recommendation from a faculty member or advisorOptional: 2×2 photoApplication Deadline: March 31, 2027 How much does Focus on Your Future cost? There is no cost to participate in this program. Participants are only responsible for their travel expenses and/or transportation to and from ICO. Participants are housed at no charge in ICO’s Residential Complex. A glimpse into what your Focus on Your Future program might look like: You will experience sample lectures of ICO courses taught by real ICO professors. You’ll have the opportunity to network with one another, current ICO students, and staff to get a better understanding of whether ICO is right for you. We’ll give you an overview of ICO’s Admissions process. We’ll give you insight into what degrees students often graduate with and what we’re looking for in an applicant. You’ll get to meet fellow pre-optometrist! We’ll get you into our labs as well so you can test out our equipment. We are excited to see you soon, future optometrists! Office of Admissions CONTACT P. 312-949-7400 E admissions@ico.edu LOCATION Illinois College of Optometry Office of Admissions 3241 S. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616 CONNECT

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Leonard Messner, OD, FAAO Leonard Messner, OD, FAAO Professor of Optometry; Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Advancement; Co-Coordinator, Ocular Disease/Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders Residency Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7108 Email: lmessner@ico.edu All Faculty Megan S. Allen, OD, FAAO Christine Allison, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Kashifa Ansari, OD, FAAO Alaina Bandstra, OD, FAAO Tahira Bedgood, MS Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO Brittney Brady, OD, FAAO Elyse L. Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Thomas Collins, OD, FAAO Samantha Dodda, OD, FAAO Katie Foreman, OD, FAAO Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Geoffrey Goodfellow, OD, FAAO Greta Gregg, OD, FAAO Jennifer S. Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS Kathryn Hohs, OD, FAAO Erica Ittner, OD, FAAO Valerie Kattouf, OD, FAAO Darren Koenig, OD, PhD, FAAO Alyssa Lancaster, OD, FAAO Tracy Matchinski, OD, FAAO Matthew McGee, OD, MA, FAAO Mallory McLaughlin, OD, FAAO Janice McMahon, OD, FAAO Leonard Messner, OD, FAAO Stephanie S. Messner, OD, FAAO Dominick L. Opitz, OD, FAAO Yi Pang, OD, PhD, FAAO Jaymeni Patel, OD, FAAO Andria Pihos, OD, FAAO Danielle Piser, OD, FAAO Nicollette L. Purcell, MS, PhD Harneet Randhawa, OD, FAAO Daniel K. Roberts, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO Anne Rozwat, OD, FAAO Patricia Salazar, OD, FAAO Navjit K. Sanghera, OD, FAAO Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO, FIACLE, FSLS Reneta Simeon, OD, FAAO Denise Skiadopoulos, OD, FAAO William Skoog, OD, FAAO Ashley Speilburg, OD, FAAO Wendy J. Stone, OD, FAAO Christine Weber, EdD, MLS, AHIP Janis E. Winters, OD, FAAO Xiaohua Zhuang, PhD, FAAO Rebecca K. Zoltoski, PhD Why ICO? Biography Leonard V. Messner, OD, serves as the Vice President for Strategy & Institutional Advancement and Professor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). Dr. Messner is a former Chair of the Neuro-ophthalmic Disorders Special Interest Group of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO)and currently serves on the steering committeeof the Fellows Doing Research Special Interest Group. He is also a member of the advisory boards for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, Heidelberg Engineering, and Horizon Therapeutics, and serves on the board of directorsfor King Devick Technologies. Dr. Messner’s primary research interests include ocular structure and visual-motor abnormalities related to concussion, eye movements associated with reading, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, psychophysical characteristics of optic neuritis, wide-field retinal angiography, and low-contrast color acuity in macular disease. He has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and scientific meeting abstracts. His professional contributions have been widely recognized. Dr. Messner is a two-time recipientof the American Academy of Optometry’s Service Appreciation Award, the 2012 ICO Alumni Council Educator of the Year, and the 2013 Illinois Optometrist of the Year. In 2019, he received the Presidential Medal of Honorfrom Salus University, and in 2021, was named among Newsweek’s America’s Best Eye Doctors. He has also been honored 24 times as Teacher of the Year at the Illinois College of Optometry. Special Interests Neuro-ophthalmic disorders, Retina-vitreous Education 1999 Harvard School of Public Health, Certificate in Advanced Leadership Strategies for Health Care Executives 1998 University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, Certificate in Financial Analysis for Nonfinancial Managers 1985 Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Primary Eye Care Residency 1984 Pennsylvania College of Optometry, OD 1979 University of Pittsburgh, BS Experience 1985-present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors 2005-present Who’s Who in Health Sciences Education 2002, 2006-07, 2008, 2010 Teacher of the Year, Illinois College of Optometry Fourth Professional Year Class 1998-present Who’s Who in the Midwest 1998-present Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare 1997-present Who’s Who in America 1997 Golden Apple Award, Illinois College of Optometry Student Association 1994-99, 2001-06, 2008-09, 2010-11 Teacher of the Year, Illinois College of Optometry Third Professional Year Class 1986 Council on Ethics Professionalism Award, Illinois College of Optometry 1984 Alumni Association Citations for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Pennsylvania College of Optometry 1981 Beta Sigma Kappa Academic Honor Society Professional Organizations Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society Prentice Society Metropolitan Club of Chicago Healthcare Council Vistage International Publications Patel R, Messner LV, Teitelbaum BA, Michel K, Hariprasad S. Characterization of ischemic index using ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography in patients with focal and diffuse recalcitrant diabetic macular edema. Am J Ophthalmol. 2013 (article in press). Haaland Stone WJ, Ittner EA, Teitelbaum BA, Messner LV. Progressive, asymptomatic papilledema as the presenting sign of a Chiari I malformation. Optometry. 2012; 83:114-9. Cao D, Zele AJ, Pokorny J, Lee DY, Messner LV, Diehl C, Ksiazek S. Functional loss in the magnocellular and parvocellular pathways in patients with optic neuritis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2011; 52:8900-7. Galetta KM, Brandes LE, Maki K, Dziemianowicz MS, Laudano E, Allen M, Lawler K, Sennett B, Wiebe D, Devick S, Messner LV, Galetta SL, Balcer LJ. The King-Devick Test and Sports-Related Concussion: Study of a Rapid Visual Screening Tool in a Collegiate Cohort. J Neurological Sci. 2011; 309:34-9. Klemencic S, McMahon J, Upadhyay S, Messner LV. Spectral domain ocular coherence tomography as a predictor of visual function in chronic solar maculopathy. Optom Vis Sci. 2011; 88:1014-9. Galetta KM, Barrett J, Allen M, Madda F, Delicata D, Tennant AT, Branas CC, Maguire MG, Messner LV, Devick S, Galetta SL, Balcer LJ. The King-Devick Test as a determinant of head trauma and concussion in boxers and mixed martial arts fighters. Neurology. 2011; 76:1456-62. Tsang T, Messner LV, Pilon A, Lombardi L. Torpedo maculopathy: in vivo histology using optical coherence tomography. Optom Vis Sci 2009; 86:1380-5. Winters JE, Messner LV, Gable EM, et al. Coordinating eye and primary medical care in a low income and uninsured population: the experience of the Vision of Hope Health Alliance (VOHHA). Optometry 2008; 79:730-6. Wallace S, Pilon A, Kwok P, Messner LV, Hitchcock Y. Ophthalmic manifestations of an undifferentiated sinonasal carcinoma. Optom Vis Sci 2008; 85:226-29. Pilon AF, Rhee PS, Newman TL, Messner LV. Bilateral abducens palsies and facial weakness as initial manifestations of a Chiari 1 malformation. Optom Vis Sci. 2007; 84:936-40. Pilon AF, Newman TL, Messner LV. Neurosensory detachment of the macula arising from a fractured inner limiting membrane secondary to chronically elevated intra-ocular pressure. Optom Vis Sci. 2006; 83:415-20. Pilon AF, Rhee PS, Messner LV. Bilateral serous macular detachments due to Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. Optom Vis Sci 2005: 82:573-8. Spies A, Messner LV. An untreated macular hole with adjacent choroidal neovascularization. Optom Vis Sci 2003; 80:619-22.

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Kashifa Ansari, OD, FAAO Kashifa Ansari, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7735 Email: KAnsari@ico.edu All Faculty Megan S. Allen, OD, FAAO Christine Allison, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Kashifa Ansari, OD, FAAO Alaina Bandstra, OD, FAAO Tahira Bedgood, MS Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO Brittney Brady, OD, FAAO Elyse L. Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Thomas Collins, OD, FAAO Samantha Dodda, OD, FAAO Katie Foreman, OD, FAAO Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Geoffrey Goodfellow, OD, FAAO Greta Gregg, OD, FAAO Jennifer S. Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS Kathryn Hohs, OD, FAAO Erica Ittner, OD, FAAO Valerie Kattouf, OD, FAAO Darren Koenig, OD, PhD, FAAO Alyssa Lancaster, OD, FAAO Tracy Matchinski, OD, FAAO Matthew McGee, OD, MA, FAAO Mallory McLaughlin, OD, FAAO Janice McMahon, OD, FAAO Leonard Messner, OD, FAAO Stephanie S. Messner, OD, FAAO Dominick L. Opitz, OD, FAAO Yi Pang, OD, PhD, FAAO Jaymeni Patel, OD, FAAO Andria Pihos, OD, FAAO Danielle Piser, OD, FAAO Nicollette L. Purcell, MS, PhD Harneet Randhawa, OD, FAAO Daniel K. Roberts, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO Anne Rozwat, OD, FAAO Patricia Salazar, OD, FAAO Navjit K. Sanghera, OD, FAAO Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO, FIACLE, FSLS Reneta Simeon, OD, FAAO Denise Skiadopoulos, OD, FAAO William Skoog, OD, FAAO Ashley Speilburg, OD, FAAO Wendy J. Stone, OD, FAAO Christine Weber, EdD, MLS, AHIP Janis E. Winters, OD, FAAO Xiaohua Zhuang, PhD, FAAO Rebecca K. Zoltoski, PhD Why ICO? The ICO community is like a family. Everyone is dedicated and committed to providing exceptional patient care while educating and mentoring the future of optometry. As a former ICO student, I can attest to the fact that ICO provides an excellent clinical and didactic education program. I am honored to be a part of the ICO family where I can help shape the minds of our future optometrists. Biography Dr. Ansari currently serves as full-time faculty at the Illinois College of Optometry. She has a passion for diagnosis and management of ocular disease and rehabilitation through low vision devices and contact lenses. Outside the clinic, she enjoys being outdoors, trying new foods, and photography. Special Interests Ocular Disease, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Cornea and Contact Lenses Education 2024 : Jesse Brown VA/Edward Hines Jr. VA, Residency in Ocular Disease with an area of emphasis in Low Vision Rehabilitation 2023 : Illinois College of Optometry, OD; Cum Laude 2018: Benedictine University, BS in Biology with a minor in Accounting; Summa Cum Laude Experience Awards & Honors 2023 Faculty Award, Illinois College of Optometry 2023 Southwest Contact Lens Scholarship 2023 Dr. Robert B. Mandell GP Clinical Excellence Award 2023 Dr. Derrald Taylor Low Vision Residency Award 2023 Dr. George L. Demetros Memorial Scholarship 2023 NAVAO Resident Scholarship 2023 Clinical Excellence Award, Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society, Tomb and Key Optometric Honor Society Professional Organizations American Academy of Optometry American Optometric Association Illinois Optometric Association Publications

John Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • John Baker, OD, MSEd, FAAO John Baker, OD, MSEd, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry Email: jbaker@ico.edu Part Time Faculty Kaori Asano, OD Eric Baas, OD Stephen Beckerman, OD, FAAO Pamela Boyce, OD Grace Castells, OD Kara Crumbliss, OD Robert Donati, PhD Helen M. Gabriel, OD, FAAO Colleen Govekar, OD David Gurka, PhD, MD Dennis Ireland, OD, M Ed Karina Langle, OD Taryn Majewski, OD Michelle K. Man, OD, FAAO, FSLS Joseph McCray, OD Erik Mothersbaugh, OD, FAAO Catherine Niermann, OD, MS, FAAO Nathan Okano, OD Mary Flynn Roberts, OD Rahnuma Saiyed, OD, FAAO Louise Sclafani, OD Shmaila Tahir, OD Alex Tan, OD Bruce Teitelbaum, OD Michael Zost, OD Why ICO? I have been a faculty member for the College for over 30 years, currently serving as the Associate Dean for Education. I encourage you to choose ICO because you are choosing a school to prepare you to be a qualified optometrist and serve your future patients. At ICO, we provide you not only early exposure to patient care, but also quality experiences that prepare you best to begin your career. You have an opportunity to select a college of optometry with a long tradition of excellence, with a mission to provide highly qualified clinical optometrists, through excellence in patient care education. Biography After completing a residency in primary care at the Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Dr. Baker joined the faculty of the Illinois College of Optometry in 1985. He has held various roles at the college including Chief of a Primary Care Module, Primary Care Residency Coordinator, Director of Residency Programs and Chairperson for Clinical Education. In his current role as Associate Dean for Education, he works to provide students the best clinical experience possible during each stage of their didactic and clinical education. Special Interests Primary care Education 1999 Northern Illinois University, MSEd 1985 The Eye Institute at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Primary Care Residency 1984 Pennsylvania College of Optometry, OD 1979 Binghamton University, BS Experience 1985-2011, 2012-present Illinois College of Optometry 2011-2012 Pennsylvania College of Optometry Awards & Honors Cribb Leadership & Service Award, May 2017 Faculty Scholarship, May 2017 Polly Flink Eastland Memorial Award, May 2017 Richard J. O’Brien II Memorial Award, May 2017 Summa Cum Laude Honors, May 2017 Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, Member , February 2017 – Present Wildermuth Foundation Scholarship, March 2016 Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, Member , August 2014 – May 2017 Tomb & Key Honor Society, Member , August 2014 – May 2017 Professional Organizations American Optometric Association Illinois Optometric Association Publications

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Heather McLeod, OD, FAAO Heather McLeod, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7283 Email: hemcleod@ico.edu All Faculty Megan S. Allen, OD, FAAO Christine Allison, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Kashifa Ansari, OD, FAAO Alaina Bandstra, OD, FAAO Tahira Bedgood, MS Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO Brittney Brady, OD, FAAO Elyse L. Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Thomas Collins, OD, FAAO Samantha Dodda, OD, FAAO Katie Foreman, OD, FAAO Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Geoffrey Goodfellow, OD, FAAO Greta Gregg, OD, FAAO Jennifer S. Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS Kathryn Hohs, OD, FAAO Erica Ittner, OD, FAAO Valerie Kattouf, OD, FAAO Darren Koenig, OD, PhD, FAAO Alyssa Lancaster, OD, FAAO Tracy Matchinski, OD, FAAO Matthew McGee, OD, MA, FAAO Mallory McLaughlin, OD, FAAO Janice McMahon, OD, FAAO Leonard Messner, OD, FAAO Stephanie S. Messner, OD, FAAO Dominick L. Opitz, OD, FAAO Yi Pang, OD, PhD, FAAO Jaymeni Patel, OD, FAAO Andria Pihos, OD, FAAO Danielle Piser, OD, FAAO Nicollette L. Purcell, MS, PhD Harneet Randhawa, OD, FAAO Daniel K. Roberts, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO Anne Rozwat, OD, FAAO Patricia Salazar, OD, FAAO Navjit K. Sanghera, OD, FAAO Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO, FIACLE, FSLS Reneta Simeon, OD, FAAO Denise Skiadopoulos, OD, FAAO William Skoog, OD, FAAO Ashley Speilburg, OD, FAAO Wendy J. Stone, OD, FAAO Christine Weber, EdD, MLS, AHIP Janis E. Winters, OD, FAAO Xiaohua Zhuang, PhD, FAAO Rebecca K. Zoltoski, PhD Why ICO? ICO has an excellent didactic and clinical education program with faculty members who are dedicated and enthusiastic about teaching. The Illinois Eye Institute, ICO's onsite clinic, offers a rich and rewarding clinical experience. Biography Dr. Heather McLeod is an Associate Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) and Directory of Residency Programs. She received her optometric degree from ICO and completed a residency in ocular disease and special testing at State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. McLeod is an attending optometrist in the Primary Care, Advance Care, and Urgent Care Services of the Illinois Eye Institute and teaches in the optometry methods and procedures sequence. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the American Optometric Association. Special Interests Primary eye care, retinal disease, glaucoma, clinical optometric methods Education SUNY College of Optometry, Ocular Disease and Special Testing Residency Illinois College of Optometry, OD Experience 2010-present Illinois College of Optometry 2007-2010 SUNY College of Optometry 2007-2010 Woodhull Hospital Awards & Honors Marcus and Theresa Levie Educational Fund Scholarship Beta Sigma Kappa Tomb and Key Professional Organizations Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Member, Women of Vision ICO representative, ASCO Clinical Optometric Methods & Procedures Sig Group Publications Sherman J, McLeod H, Boneta J. Optic Nerve Drusen Related Optic Neuropathy, Pigmentary Glaucoma: Co-morbid Conditions or Separate Disease Entities?. Journal of Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology 2009; Volume 27

Home • In Chicago • Dr. Newton K. Wesley Research Center Dr. Newton K. Wesley Research Center Participate in pioneering research. Wesley Research Center The EyePod Residential Complex Library Gym Built in collaboration with the Dr. Newton K. Wesley Foundation, this center is a dedicated research space on campus. The center will house specialty research rooms and a modular center that changes based on research needs. This space triples the size of our current research suite. Learn what research is like at ICO. Patients participating in clinical research trials will be directed to the Dr. Newton K. Wesley Research Center for all of their exams. Our amazing patient population is the biggest reason we can continue our groundbreaking research. As one of the largest optometric institutions in America, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of specific areas of interest no matter what they may be. Research at ICO now encompasses every stage of your optometric journey whether you’re a student, a resident or faculty, you’ll see there is a topic that may interest you! The Dr. Newton K. Wesley Research Center has been built to accommodate research’s growing needs. Our research will continue to expand, and we look forward to having a space that expands with us.

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Xiaohua Zhuang, PhD, FAAO Xiaohua Zhuang, PhD, FAAO Associate Professor of Psychology Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7157 Email: xzhuang@ico.edu All Faculty Megan S. Allen, OD, FAAO Christine Allison, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Kashifa Ansari, OD, FAAO Alaina Bandstra, OD, FAAO Tahira Bedgood, MS Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO Brittney Brady, OD, FAAO Elyse L. Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Thomas Collins, OD, FAAO Samantha Dodda, OD, FAAO Katie Foreman, OD, FAAO Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Geoffrey Goodfellow, OD, FAAO Greta Gregg, OD, FAAO Jennifer S. Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS Kathryn Hohs, OD, FAAO Erica Ittner, OD, FAAO Valerie Kattouf, OD, FAAO Darren Koenig, OD, PhD, FAAO Alyssa Lancaster, OD, FAAO Tracy Matchinski, OD, FAAO Matthew McGee, OD, MA, FAAO Mallory McLaughlin, OD, FAAO Janice McMahon, OD, FAAO Leonard Messner, OD, FAAO Stephanie S. Messner, OD, FAAO Dominick L. Opitz, OD, FAAO Yi Pang, OD, PhD, FAAO Jaymeni Patel, OD, FAAO Andria Pihos, OD, FAAO Danielle Piser, OD, FAAO Nicollette L. Purcell, MS, PhD Harneet Randhawa, OD, FAAO Daniel K. Roberts, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO Anne Rozwat, OD, FAAO Patricia Salazar, OD, FAAO Navjit K. Sanghera, OD, FAAO Lindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO, FIACLE, FSLS Reneta Simeon, OD, FAAO Denise Skiadopoulos, OD, FAAO William Skoog, OD, FAAO Ashley Speilburg, OD, FAAO Wendy J. Stone, OD, FAAO Christine Weber, EdD, MLS, AHIP Janis E. Winters, OD, FAAO Xiaohua Zhuang, PhD, FAAO Rebecca K. Zoltoski, PhD Why ICO? ICO offers the best combination of didactic education, clinical training and research experience to its students. The diverse backgrounds of the faculty members provide rich environment for students to learn, to be challenged, and to be successful in the world of optometry. Biography Dr. Zhuang was trained in vision science for her doctorate degree at Rutgers University, and her postdoctoral training at University of Chicago and UIC. Her expertise is in early visual processing, visual psychophysics, and color vision. She enjoyed research, teaching, and making vision science interesting and relevant to our daily life. She has published many vision science articles in top vision research journals, including Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Journal of Vision, Vision Research, and Frontiers in Psychology. Special Interests Psychophysics, contrast sensitivity, color vision, disease and drug effects on visual processing. Education 2010 Rutgers University, PhD in Psychology 2009 Rutgers University, MS in Statistics 2003 Peking University, China, BS in Psychology Experience 2013-2015 University of Chicago 2011-2013 University of Illinois at Chicago Awards & Honors 2018 - Principle Investigator, American Academy of Optometry BSK Research Fellowship 2018 - Principle Investigator, Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness Research Seed Grant 2012 - Principle Investigator, Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness Research Seed Grant Professional Organizations Fellow, American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Member, Vision Science Society (VSS) Member, International Colour Vision Society (ICVS) Publications Zhuang, X. #, Tran, T., Jin, D., Philip, R, & Wu, C. (Submitted). Aging on contrast sensitivity in visual pathways: a pilot study on the effect of flicker adaptation. Zhuang, X., Harthan, J.S., Block, S.S., & Eiden, S.B. (Submitted). Analysis of Corneal Tomography in Select Black and LatinX Children. Zhuang, X. #, & Cao, D. (2020) Chromatic discriminations along two cardinal axes share a common attentional resource. Journal of the Optical Society of America A, 37(4): A55-A60. Harthan, J.S., Shorter, E., Nau, C,. Nau, A., Schornack, M.M., Zhuang, X., & Fogt, J. (2018). Scleral lens fitting and assessment strategies. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, 18: 30851-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2018.10.020. Cao, D., Zhuang, X., Kang, P., Hong, S. W., & King, A. (2016). Alcohol promotes piecemeal percept during binocular rivalry. Frontiers in Psychology, 7: 489. Zhuang, X., Kang, P., King, A., & Cao, D. (2015). Alcohol intoxication impairs mesopic rod and cone temporal processing in social drinkers. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 39: 1842–1849. doi: 10.1111/acer.12833 (Highlighted on the Public Interest page of the Journal) http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acer.12833/full Zhuang, X., & Shevell, S.K. (2015). Monocular and binocular mechanisms mediating flicker adaptation. Vision Research, 17:41-8. Zhuang, X., & Papathomas, T.V. (2015). Prior entry for feature-based attention: Are objects of the attended color perceived earlier? International Journal of Behavioral Research & Psychology, 3(7), 140-146. Zhuang, X., Pokorny, J., & Cao, D.* (2015). Flicker adaptation desensitizes the magnocellular but not the parvocellular pathway. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 56:1-8. http://iovs.arvojournals.org/Article.aspx?articleid=2290721 Zhuang, X., & Cao, D. (2013). Contrast magnitude and polarity effects on color filling-in along cardinal axes. Journal of Vision, 13(7): 19, 1–14. www.journalofvision.org/content/13/7/19 Zhuang, X., King, A.C., McNamara, P.J., Pokorny, J., & Cao, D. (2012). Differential effects of alcohol on contrast processing mediated by the magnocellular and parvocelluar pathways. Journal of Vision, 12(11): 16, 1-13. http://www.journalofvision.org/content/12/11/16 Papathomas, T.V., Baker, N., Yeshua, A.S., Zhuang, X, & Ng, A. (2012). The ingenious Mr. Hughes: Combining forced, flat and reverse perspective all in one art piece to pit objects against surfaces. i-Perception, 3(3): 182-185. Papathomas, T.V., de Heer, M., Zhuang, X., Grace, T., & Bunkin, R. (2012). “Exorcist illusion”: Twisting necks in the hollow-face and hollow-torso illusions. i-Perception, 3(10): 778–782. Zhuang, X., & Papathomas, T.V. (2011). Cue-relevance effects in conjunctive visual search: cueing for location, color and orientation. Journal of Vision, 11(7). http://www.journalofvision.org/content/11/7/6 Wang, L., MacCann, C., Zhuang, X., Liu, O.L., & Roberts, R.D. (2009). Assessing Teamwork and Collaborate in High School Students: A Multimethod Approach. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 24(2): 108-124.

Home • In the Clinic • Residency Program Residency Program The road ahead is for you. Illinois Eye Institute Research Opportunities Outreach Summer Opportunities Externships Residency Program Our Residency programs at Illinois College of Optometry  offer post-graduate training for those interested in all aspects of optometry, including clinical practice, optometric education, and business. Residents gain advanced competency in eye care through education, scholarship, and patient care. Such experience aims to provide ICO residents with the expertise and confidence needed to treat complex clinical patients. We can help you find the right residency for you. Explore our on and off-campus options below. On-Campus Residencies Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation Residency (PDF) (see video) Cornea and Contact Lenses and Ocular Disease Residency (PDF) (see video) Vision Rehabilitation, Geriatric, and Ocular Disease Residency (PDF) (see video) Ocular Disease and Primary Care Residency (PDF) (see video) Ocular Disease and Neuro Ophthalmic Disorders Residency (PDF) Affiliate Residencies Ocular Disease Residency - University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Ocular Disease Residency - Insight Vision Group, Parker, CO Ocular Disease, Anterior Segment, and Glaucoma Eye Care Residency – Minnesota Eye Consultants, Bloomington, Minn. Ocular Disease and Anterior Segment Residency – Associated Eye Care, Stillwater, Minn. Ocular Disease / Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency – Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL. OD Residency in Ocular Disease / Refractive and Ocular Surgery / Glaucoma – Vance Thompson Vision, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Ocular Disease Residency at Center for Sight and Dry Eye Institute - Center for Sight and Dry Eye Institute; Carmel, Indiana Primary Care / Ocular Disease / Geriatrics Residency - Jackie Walorski VA Clinic, Mishawaka, IN Primary Care / Ocular Disease Residency – Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Ill. Primary Care / Ocular Disease Residency - HealthPartn ers, St. Paul, MN Resident-Sizzle-Oct2019 To Apply All ICO and affiliated residency programs use Optometry Residency Match (ORMatch) to fill our Residency positions. In order to apply for Residency, prior to matriculation, you must have attained the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from a school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education. We evaluate all applicants without regard to sex, race, color, creed, age, religion or non-disqualifying physical disabilities. Application information and an interview are used for the selection process. To apply, please register online in the NMS Match System to participate in ORMatch. Required components of your ORMatch application include: Letter of intent Curriculum vitae OD Transcript Three (3) letters of recommendation For more information about ICO’s residency programs, please contact the program coordinator of each residency, or ICO’s Residency Director, Dr. Christine Allison. All ICO Residency Programs are ACOE accredited with the exception of our newest program at HealthPartners which is in Preliminary Approval status*. The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has granted the ICO programs the accreditation status of "Accredited". Accreditation is a classification granted to an educational program indicating that the program generally meets the Standards for accreditation. *The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education has granted HealthPartners Primary Care Residency the pre-accreditation status of "Preliminary Approval". Preliminary Approval status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation. Achieving Preliminary Approval is not a guarantee that the ACOE will grant HealthPartners an accreditation status. Participants who graduate from a program in Preliminary Approval status are not deemed to have completed an accredited program. HealthPartners will be evaluated for the granting of accreditation status during the academic year the first cohort is schedule to graduate. For more information, see the ACOE's website at www.theACOE.org or contact the ACOE at accredit@theacoe.org . Residency Information Session A wide range of topics were discussed in our November 2021 online info session. Below you can watch the live discussion covering topics like why you should consider a residency program, what is available through ICO, what the application process is like and a live Q&A covering common questions. Play Video Play Video 06:46 Cornea and Contact Lenses and Ocular Disease Residency Play Video Play Video 08:02 Ocular Disease - Low Vision Rehabiliation Residency Play Video Play Video 07:38 Ocular Disease and Anterior Segment Residency Play Video Play Video 05:59 Ocular Disease and Primary Care Residency Play Video Play Video 04:35 Ocular Disease Residency - Insight Vision Group, Parker, CO Play Video Play Video 05:40 Ocular Disease Residency - University of Chicago Play Video Play Video 05:16 Ocular Disease Residency at Center for Sight and Dry Eye Institute Play Video Play Video 07:51 Ocular Disease, Anterior Segment, and Glaucoma Eye Care Residency Play Video Play Video 04:38 OD Residency in Ocular Disease - Refractive and Ocular Surgery - Glaucoma Play Video Play Video 02:23 Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation Residency Play Video Play Video 07:47 Primary Care and Ocular Disease Residency Play Video Play Video 07:08 Residency in Cornea and Contact Lens - Anterior Segment Disease Play Video Play Video 06:43 Vision Rehabilitation, Geriatric, and Ocular Disease Residency (PDF) Play Video Play Video 01:11 CLEAR Eyes and Aesthetics Load More

Home • Admissions • Visiting ICO • How to Visit How to Visit We're always happy to have you visit! Open House & Getting Here Visit us in person We would love to show you around our campus. Whether as part of your scheduled interview or before you even apply to ICO, we’re happy to give you a taste of what makes ICO so special to us. Connect during open house Open house is your opportunity to get to know ICO and the profession of optometry inside and out. You will meet with students and admissions representatives, tour campus and the clinic, and most importantly learn what makes ICO unique. How to Visit Recruitment Events Focus on Your Future Our Admissions Open House takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026! Online registration is closed, but you can still register in person! We look forward to you visiting our campus. Open House Registration Take a self-guided tour of campus Throughout your time at ICO, the EyePod will play an essential role in developing and honing your clinical skills. ICO students have many favorite haunts. You’ll have lots of places to study and to relax. Get to know some of these places a little better. You’ll be studying a lot during your time here and we want to make sure you stay healthy throughout. So, for your convenience, the cafeteria and gym are located just around the corner from the Eyepod and lecture center. Keep Exploring Travel to ICO Visitors to ICO must enter the campus through the Indiana Avenue entrance (3240 S. Indiana.) Visitor parking is available at this entrance. Please sign in at the front desk before exploring ICO. Taxis/Shuttles The fare from either airport varies depending upon traffic conditions. Visitors have reported fares from Midway in the range of $25-35, and from O’Hare in the range on $40-60. Taxis are readily available outside the arrival/baggage claim areas of both airports. Airport Express Transportation (shuttle to major hotels in Chicago) operates from both airports to zip code 60616. Public Transportation From O’Hare, take the Blue Line southeast to downtown Chicago. Take the Blue Line to the Clark/Lake stop, and transfer to the Green Line train. Take the Green Line south to the 35th/Bronzeville/IIT stop, in the middle of the Illinois Institute of Technology’s campus. Walk north to 33rd Street. Take a right on 33rd, then walk two blocks to Indiana Avenue. At Indiana Avenue take a left. ICO’s entrance is a half block north on Indiana. From Midway, take the Orange Line northeast to the Roosevelt stop. At Roosevelt, transfer to the Green Line headed south. Then follow the directions above from the Green Line to ICO. For further information about public transportation, check out the website of the Chicago Transit Authority. Where to stay The following hotels offer special rates to ICO visitors. If calling for reservations, ask for the “Illinois College of Optometry” rate. The rate may also be accessed when booking online. Please keep in mind there may be blackout dates and prices are always subject to availability. Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2233 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Chicago, IL 60616 312-567-1234 $169/night + tax (use code 80599) Loews Hotel 455 North Park Drive Chicago, IL 60611 312-840-6600 15% off Best Available Rate Hampton Inn Chicago McCormick Place 123 E. Cermak Chicago, IL 60616 312-363-1211 Student rate $109 15% off Best Available Rate; (Call to make a reservation using the Best Available Rate, 312-791-1121, mention company name Illinois College of Optometry.) Hilton Garden Inn Chicago McCormick Place 123 E. Cermak Chicago, IL 60616 312-363-1211 15% off Best Available Rate Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago McCormick Place 123 E. Cermak Chicago, IL 60616 312-363-1211 15% off Best Available Rate SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown 2357 South Wentworth Avenue Chicago, Illinois, 60616 Office of Admissions CONTACT P. 312-949-7400 E admissions@ico.edu LOCATION Illinois College of Optometry Office of Admissions 3241 S. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616 CONNECT

Home • About About Illinois College of Optometry ICO Strategic Plan History Leadership Team Since 1872, we have been providing education and training and healthcare to communities throughout the US. Although optometry has changed over time, one thing remains the same: our commitment to excellence in education and patient care. Our location isn’t an accident, rather it gives us the opportunity to provide care to one of Chicago’s most vulnerable communities, while partnering with our patients to ensure our students receive a world class education. At Illinois College of Optometry, our energy is focused on the teaching and practice of optometry as we strive to see that ‘none shall lack for proper care.’ That is why we do what we do every day. Everyday, with every patient, and every student we have the opportunity to change lives for the better and make a difference. -Dr. Mark Colip '92, President Get to Know ICO ICO Strategic Plan We are here to empower and enable the future ODs to be the best doctor they can be. In doing so, our alums bring our mission and values into their own corners of the world. ICO Strategic Plan Our History We’ve been focused on eye health and education, and have contributed to optometry from its roots to present day. For almost 150 years, we have empowered ODs to serve their patients and advance the profession to the best of their ability. View History Leadership Team We have a strong group of leaders moving this institution and the optometric profession forward. Leadership Team The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has granted Illinois College of Optometry the accreditation status of “Accredited.” Accredited is a classification granted to an education program indicating that the program generally meets the Standards for accreditation. For more information, see the ACOE’s website at theacoe.org or contact the ACOE at accredit@theacoe.org . ICO is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission , an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The degree program curriculum is approved by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Home • In Chicago • The Gym The Gym Make fitness a priority. Wesley Research Center The EyePod Residential Complex Library Gym We make it convenient to squeeze in a workout between time spent in clinic and time spent in the classroom. We know that wellness and wellbeing are an essential part of succeeding at ICO, so our gym is free for the entire ICO community. Stay active at the Gym. We have a variety of weights for strength training. In addition, we have two cable pulley systems and several weight machines. Every week, we offer group fitness classes led by students and additional instructors. The gym offers free one-on-one training with a fit coach. They’ll tailor workouts to your physical goals. You can also set up a one-on-one nutrition consultation with our fitness coordinator. For those interested, ICO offers intramural sports — in the summer, play volleyball, in the fall, play soccer. There’s always lots to choose from! Another great resource is our gymnasium. Where additional workout equipment is available. You can even participate in a pick-up game now and then.