Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Thomas Collins, OD, FAAO Thomas Collins, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7424 Email: tcollins@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? I could not think of a better place to practice and teach optometry than at ICO/IEI. As a proud alumnus and former resident of ICO, I understand the absolute positive impact on our students. ICO offers exceptional clinical and classroom education with a robust patient population and clinic to learn from. I look forward to contributing my passion of clinical teaching to inspire students to become the best doctors they can be! Biography Thomas Collins graduated from ICO in 2021 and then completed residency at ICO in Ocular Disease/Primary Care in 2022. After completing residency, Dr. Collins went on to work for Emory University Hospital and School of Medicine. He is very excited to be back in Chicago and especially at ICO/IEI to focus on clinical teaching. Special Interests Primary Care, Ocular Disease, Urgent Care, Neuro-optometry, Contact Lens Education 2022 : Illinois College of Optometry, Primary Care/Ocular Disease Residency 2021 : Illinois College of Optometry, OD 2015 : John Carroll University, BS Experience Awards & Honors 2022 Fellow, American Academy of Optometry 2021 Allergan Resident Travel Fellowship Professional Organizations American Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry Illinois Optometric Association PRIDE ODs Publications

d2df1aeb-29c9-481a-8117-22b6d17e2fe5 Home • Events • Commencement • Archive Commencement Archives Congratulations, doctors! See Previous Year See Next Year Commencement 2023 May 20, 2023, ICO held its 180th Commencement for Illinois College of Optometry. Streaming our entire ceremony on Facebook Live and YouTube, we welcomed 118 new doctors into the profession of optometry. Dr. Janice Jurkus was the Class of 2023’s commencement speaker. An incredibly accomplished individual in the optometric profession, Dr. Jurkus has presented over 200 lectures nationally and internationally. She is a pioneer in the field of contact lenses and a trusted and esteemed mentor at ICO. Each graduate is now a member of ICO’s expansive alumni network. Visit the Alumni section of this website to discover the resources and opportunities available to all ICO alumni. Congratulations, new doctors! A Look Back Speaker Highlights: Dr. Janice Jurkus was the Class of 2023’s commencement speaker. An incredibly accomplished individual in the optometric profession, Dr. Jurkus has presented over 200 lectures nationally and internationally. She is a pioneer in the field of contact lenses and a trusted and esteemed mentor at ICO. Changes in Optometry Being the only female in her graduating class of 138 students, Dr. Jurkus took time to celebrate the 70% of females found in the graduating Class of 2023. In the field of optometry at large, there are now 50% men and 50% women. In addition to the demographic, the scope of optometry has also changed to include diagnostic drugs for dilation, anesthetics, and other therapeutic agents. Moving beyond the practice of prescribing glasses and contact lenses, optometrists can now treat, as well as, diagnose eye diseases. Finally, the way of practicing has also changed: from payment methods to career paths available, the field of optometry has grown to an impressive scope. Education During a Pandemic Even though the Class of 2023 is the first graduating class to fully experience a global pandemic during their education, they were able to overcome the conditions and obstacles presented with phenomenal results. The Class endured over 597 lecture hours and 161 quizzes and finals remotely. In the clinic, as a group, the Class of 2023 completed over 180,000 patient encounters. (That's an average of 1,400 patients per student!) Needless to say, our graduates' level of experience exceeds expectations and is evident in the excellent service provided. Future of Optometry Certainly, the future of optometry will continue to change with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Throughout these inevitable changes, Dr. Jurkus offered some practical advice, "Say yes to every opportunity you can possibly have," because every new opportunity is a way to expand yourself and the profession of optometry." Dr. Jurkus ended her address with one last suggestion: "Enjoy the most wonderful profession there is," or simply put, "Have fun." More Resources: Photos View and download images from the event on Flickr. Visit Flickr Program Reference the program used during the ceremony. View Program Fun Facts: 118 members in the graduating class 23 states represented 5 Canadian provinces represented Over 25% graduated with high honors $200,000+ in scholarships and awards were recognized at Capstone

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Megan S. Allen, OD, FAAO Megan S. Allen, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry; Pediatric Optometry & Binocular Vision Residency Coordinator Next Previous Phone: Email: msallen@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 is a renowned college of optometry known for its excellent clinical education and challenging patient population. The clinicians that graduate from ICO are well prepared for all types of patient encounters upon graduation. They are given excellent training in all different facets of optometry from pediatrics and contact lens to advance care and low vision. ICO is also located in one of our nation’s best cities filled with friendly people, great food, and lots of activity! Biography Dr. Allen completed her undergraduate education at Indiana University completing her bachelors degree in biology and then came to the Illinois College of Optometry and graduated in the class of 2007. She then completed a residency in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision and went on to achieve her fellowship at the American Academy of Optometry. Dr Allen has worked as a full time instructor at ICO and has now been part-time faculty along with working in private practice since 2012. She enjoys combining her private practice knowledge in working with ophthalmology and specialty private practice experience with her teaching here at ICO. Special Interests Dr Allen has been a researcher with PEDIG, the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group, since 2009. She has participated as an investigator, masked examiner, and co collaborator for writing committee. She is also highly involved in many Myopia Management studies, participating in many studies involving low dose Atropine, soft multifocal contact lenses, spectacle lens design and frequently prescribes ortho keratology. She enjoys treating adult diplopia, post- traumatic brain injury, strabismic and amblyopic cases of all ages. Education 2008 Illinois College of Optometry, Pediatric/Binocular Vision Residency 2007 Illinois College of Optometry, OD 2003 Indiana University, BS in Biology Experience 2010-present Illinois College of Optometry, Assistant Professor 2009-present The Eye Specialist Center, Chicago Ridge, IL, Part- time private practice 2008 Illinois College of Optometry, Clinical Instructor Awards & Honors 2010 Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry 2008 Terrance N. Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Residency Award 2007 Dr. Henry J. Luckhardt Memorial Award 2007 Beta Sigma Kappa, Gold Key Honor Society 2005/2006 Faculty Scholarship Award Professional Organizations American Academy of Optometry American Optometric Association Illinois Optometric Association Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group Publications K.M. Galetta, MS, J. Barrett, M. Allen, OD, F. Madda, MD,D. Delicata, MD, A.T. Tennant, EdD, C.C. Branas, PhD, M.G. Maguire, PhD, L.V. Messner, OD, S. Devick, OD, S.L. Galetta, MD, L.J. Balcer, MD, MSCE. The King-Devick test as a determinant of head trauma and concussion in boxers and MMA fighters. Neurol. 2011 Apr 26;76(17):1456-62. Galletta 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 collegiate cohort. J Neurol Sci 2011 Oct 15;309 (1-2): 34-9. Scharre J, Kattouf V, Allen M, Tahir S, McMahon J, Lorenzana I, Govekar C, World Congress on Refractive Error Poster Presentation; Enhancing Pediatric Eye Care through Community Partnerships, Ref : WCRE/105, 09/2010 Allen MS. Skew Deviation: report of a case treated with prismatic spectacles. Opt Vis Dev 2009; 40(2) Allen M, Ticho B. American Academy of Optometry Poster Presentation; Cyclic Accomodative Esotropia in a Child with associated Hippocampus Abnormality; 11/2009 Allen M, Harthan J. American Academy of Optometry Poster Presentation; Herpetic Disciform Keratitis In a Child; 10/2008

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Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Elizabeth Wyles, OD, FAAO Elizabeth Wyles, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7187 Email: ewyles@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 Illinois College of Optometry offers a unique blend of a rigorous didactic education with a strong clinical experience. The Illinois Eye Institute is an incredible educational clinic that provides the opportunity to our students to experience all that they have learned in the classroom. Biography Dr. Wyles is an assistant professor ICO and is the Primary Care Educational Coordinator. She received her optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry and completed a residency in hospital-based primary care optometry at the Crownpoint Indian Health Care Facility in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Dr. Wyles is an attending optometrist in the Primary Care Service of the Illinois Eye Institute and teaches several didactic and elective courses. She has authored papers and co-authored a chapter in a text book. She has participated extensively with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry as a committee member for the Applied Basic Science Exam and previously served as the ICO site coordinator for the Clinical Skills Examination. Dr. Wyles is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Special Interests Primary eye care, with a special interest in retina Education 1999 Southern California College of Optometry Crownpoint Indian Health Care Facility, Hospital Based Primary Care Residency 1998 Southern California College of Optometry, OD 1996 Southern California College of Optometry, BSVS Experience 2006-present Illinois College of Optometry 2001-2006 Pacific University College of Optometry January 2003, March 2004 Pennsylvania College of Optometry 1999-2001 Pacific University College of Optometry Awards & Honors Professional Organizations Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Publications Zoltoski, R.K., Wyles, E., and Kuszak, J.R. Correlation Lens Anterior Star Suture Changes to an Accommodative Response. IOVS 51, 2010 Zoltoski, R.K., Wyles, E., Knighton, E.A., Brandt, J., Vogt, S., O’Brien, A.J., Mazurkiewicz, M., and Kuszak, J.R. Measuring Lens Anterior Star Suture Response to an Accommodative Stimulus Across Age. IOVS 50, 2009 Wyles, E., Messner, L.V., Lillie, N.V. Inner Retinal Cystic Degeneration Following a Central Retinal Artery Occlusion. OVS, 2009 Zoltoski, R.K., Wyles, E., Mazurkiewicz, M., and Kuszak, J.R. Changes in human lens anterior star suture appearance during dynamic accommodation as presbyopia develops. International Society of Presbyopia Annual Meeting, Berlin, Germany 2008 Zoltoski, R.K., Wyles, E., Burke, M., Mazurkiewicz, M., and Kuszak, J.R. In situ observation of the human crystalline lens response to dynamic accommodation across age. IOVS 49, 2008 Zoltoski, R.K., Wyles, E., Mazurkiewicz, M., and Kuszak, J.R. In situ observation of dynamic accommodation. Cooperative Cataract Research Group Biannual meeting, Kona, HI, 2008 Lonsberry, B., Wyles, E., Goodwin, D., Casser, L., Lingel, N.J. Cornea. Clinical Ocular Pharmacology, fifth edition. Bartlett, J.D., et al., 2007 Peake, E.W. (published under different name). What Today’s Research Tells Us About Treating Ocular Allergy? Ophthalmic Drugs, Review of Optometry, 2003 Peake, E.W. (published under different name). Match Your Allergy Therapy to the Patient. Optometric Study Center, Review of Optometry, 2002 Steinhauser, S., Wyles, E., Glover, S. Determination of the Time Interval at Which Intraocular Pressure is Clinically Affected with Repeated Goldmann Applanation Tonometry Measurements in Non-Glaucomatous Patients. OVS, 1999 Wyles, E., Lee, R., Simmons, P., The Effect of Patient Wear on Acanthamoeba Adsorption on Etafilcon A Lenses With Pseudomonas Aeruginosa or Staphylococcus Epidermidis Biofilm. OVS, 1998

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Eric Harris, OD, FAAO Eric Harris, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7189 Email: eharris@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 much as I have enjoyed full-time direct patient care over the past 10 years, I’m ready to embrace more of my natural creative interests. My goal is to bring more diverse young, active, and influential minds into the profession of optometry, and ensure that new graduates are mentally equipped for the complexities of patient care and life after graduation. Biography I have been practicing optometry since 2011. Emergency eye care is my favorite mode of practice. The more complex, the better. I have a gift of making meaningful connections with patients; and I have learned that resolving a one’s sudden eye care needs often results in an even stronger doctor-patient relationship. I am new to the Chicago area and I look forward to working with staff, faculty, and students here at ICO. As a runner, I also look forward to all the scenic areas to catch a few miles. Special Interests Ocular disease, primary eye care, public health, mentorship Education 2012 Residency; OMNI Eye Services of Atlanta 2011 Doctor of Optometry; University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry 2007 BS in Biochemistry and Biotechnology; University of Missouri-St. Louis Experience 2019-2021 Washington University in St. Louis; Department of Ophthalmology 2017-2019 Commercial Optometry 2015-2017 Independent Optometry 2012-2015 Emory University School of Medicine/Grady Memorial Hospital Awards & Honors Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry Professional Organizations American Academy of Optometry National Board Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Part I Council American Optometric Association Publications

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Greta Gregg, OD, FAAO Greta Gregg, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry, Externship Education Coordinator Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7437 Email: ggregg@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? After receiving an excellent education and clinical experience as a student and resident at ICO, I wanted to be a part of the ICO family and help in educating the next generation of incredible clinicians. ICO provided me with the tools and skills to be a successful optometrist, and I want to provide those tools and skills to our future doctors. Biography Dr. Gregg completed her undergraduate education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and minor in chemistry. She went to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2019 and went to complete a residency in primary care and ocular disease at ICO in 2020. Dr. Gregg spends most of her time in clinical education at ICO. Special Interests Primary Care, Ocular Disease Education 2020 Illinois College of Optometry Primary Care and Ocular Disease Residency 2019 Illinois College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry 2014 University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Arts Experience 2020- present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors 2019 Dr. George L. Demetros Memorial Scholarship 2019 Richard J. O’Brien II Memorial Award 2019 Clinical Excellence Award 2019 Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society 2019 Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Fraternity 2019 Tomb and Key Honors Society Professional Organizations American Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry Illinois Optometric Association Publications

Bruce Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Bruce Teitelbaum, OD Bruce Teitelbaum, OD Associate Professor of Optometry Email: bteitelb@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? The Illinois College of Optometry offers students an excellent comprehensive education in state of the art facilities, while the Illinois Eye Institute provides quality patient care and education in a collaborative environment of highly trained optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians. Biography Dr. Teitelbaum is an Associate Professor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry and Attending Optometrist at the Illinois Eye Institute with an interest in glaucoma. He completed his optometry training at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where he also completed a residency in pediatrics and binocular vision. Dr. Teitelbaum has been involved in private optometric practice in addition to clinical and administrative responsibilities in hospital and medical group eye practices. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific posters, papers and abstracts on a wide range of topics. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry and a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society. Special Interests Glaucoma Education 1979 The Eye Institute, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Residency 1978 Pennsylvania College of Optometry, BS, OD 1974 University of Pittsburgh, BA Experience 1979-present Illinois College of Optometry 1993-2005 Chicago Eye Institute 1992-1995 Family Vision Associates 1990-1993 Grant Hospital Eye Center 1988-1990 Private practice 1984-1988 Northcare Medical Group 1978-1979 Temple University, Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, Krusen Research Unit Awards & Honors Magna Cum Laude, University of Pittsburgh Beta Sigma Kappa, Pennsylvania College of Optometry Diplomate, American Board of Optometry Professional Organizations Board of Directors, Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness (Emeritus) Member, Optometric Glaucoma Society Publications Morettin, C., Roberts D., Newman T., Yang Y., McMahon J., Flynn-Roberts M., Teitelbaum B., Winters J. “Time-Of- Year Variation in Intraocular Pressure”. Journal of Glaucoma 2021. King B., Swanson W., Klemencic S., Chaglasian M., Teitelbaum B., Clark C., Speilburg A., Groog., Peabody T. “Assessing the impact of En Face Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Imaging on Clinical Decision Making for Glaucoma Suspects”. Optometry and Vision Science. 2020. Morettin, C. Teitelbaum B. "Welder’s Maculopathy: A Case Study" Optometric Clinical Practice". 2019. Lynch K., Teitelbaum B. "Anterior Subcapsular Cataract Secondary to Black Mold Exposure Optometric Clinical Practice. 2019. Roberts D., Newman, T., Roberts, M., Teitelbaum B., Winters J. “Long Anterior Zonules and Intraocular Pressure”. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2018. Speilburg, A., Teitelbaum, B., Pang Y., Ittiara S. “Symmetry of Peripheral Nonperfusion by Ischemic Index”. Journal of Optometry, e-pub Jan 18 2018. Roberts, D., Teitelbaum, B., Castells, D., Winters, J., Wilensky, J. “Anterior Chamber Depth, Lens Thickness, and Related Measures in African- American Females with Long Anterior Zonules: A Matched Study with Control for Refractive Error”. Journal of Glaucoma. 2016. Patel, R., Messner, L., Teitelbaum, B., Michel, K., Hariprasad, S. “Characterization of Ischemic Index Using Ultra-widefield Fluorescein Angiography in Patients With Focal and Diffuse Recalcitrant Diabetic Macular Edema”. American Journal of Ophthalmology. June 2013. Teitelbaum, B.A., Pang, Y., Krall, Je., Krall, Jo. “Ocular Surface Disease and Convergence Insufficiency: Overlap of Symptoms.” Optometry. June 2012 Stone, W.H., Ittner, E., Teitelbaum B.A. “Progressive Asymptomatic Papilledema As the Presenting Sign of a Chiari 1 Malformation.” May 2012 Pang, Y., Teitelbaum, B.A., Krall, J. “Factors Predicting Base-in Prism Outcomes In Presbyopes With Convergence Insufficiency.” Clinical and Experimental Optometry. March 2012 Teitelbaum, B.A., Pang, Y., Krall, J. “Effectiveness of Base-In Prism for Presbyopes With Convergence Insufficiency.” Optometry and Vision Science. February 2009. Teitelbaum, B.A., Newman, T., Tresley, D.T., “Occlusive Retinal Vasculitis in a Patient with West Nile Virus.” Clinical and Experimental Optometry. December 2007. Teitelbaum, B.A., Roberts, D.K., Winters, J.E., Castells, D.D., Alexander, CC. “Blood Pressure Control in an Urban Diabetic African American Eye Clinic Population.” Optometry. November 2005. Roberts, D.K., Winters, J.E., Castells, D.D., Teitelbaum, B.A., Alexander,C.A. “A Cross Sectional Study of Krukenberg Spindles and Pigmented Lens Striae in a Predominately Black Population: Two Highly Associated Clinical Signs of Anterior Segment Pigment Dispersal.” Journal of Glaucoma. February 2005. Roberts, D.K., Winters, J.E., Castells, D.D., Clark C.A., Teitelbaum, B.A. “Pigmented Striae of the Anterior Lens Capsule and Age Associated Pigment Dispersion of Variable Degree in a Group of Older African-Americans: An Age, Race, and Gender Matched Study.” International Ophthalmology. January 2004. Teitelbaum, B.A., Tresley, D.J. “Cystic Maculopathy With Normal Capilliary Perneubility Secondary to Docetaxel.” Optometry and Vision Science. April 2003. Roberts, D.K., Lo, P.S., Winters, J.E., Castells, D.D., Alexander, C.C., Teitelbaum, B.A. “Prevalence of Pegmented Lens Striae in an African-American Population, a Potential Indicator of Age – Related Pigment Dispersal in the Anterior Segment.” Optometry and Vision Science. November 2002. Castells, D., Teitelbaum, B.A., Tresley, D.J. “Visual Changes Secondary to the Initiation of Amiodarone: A Case Report and Review Involving Ocular Management in Cardiac Polypharmacy.” Optometry. February 2002. 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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