Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Aubrey Breithaupt, OD, FCOVD Aubrey Breithaupt, OD, FCOVD Assistant Professor of Optometry; Coordinator, Pediatric and Binocular Vision Residency Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7167 Email: abreithaupt@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 one of the oldest optometric institutions in the country, ICO has provided our profession with a strong foundation for continued learning and advancement for over a century. There is something special about an institution that has been successful at providing exceptional education and patient care for such a long time! Not only does ICO have one of the richest institutional histories in the profession, but it also has some of the most knowledgeable, friendliest, and most genuinely caring faculty and administration I have had the pleasure of working with. Biography Doctor Aubrey Breithaupt is currently a full-time Assistant Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry where she specializes in pediatrics, vision therapy, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. She holds bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences and music performance from Western Michigan University, and she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree as Valedictorian from the Michigan College of Optometry in 2014. She completed her residency at Wow Vision therapy in St. Joseph, Michigan, after which she worked at a private vision therapy practice in Austin, Texas. She has been a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) since 2017, and she served as Chief of Pediatrics at the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry from 2018-2023. She has provided international guest-lectures in Pereira, Colombia and taught courses in pediatrics, case analysis, vision screenings, and ophthalmic optics. Dr. Breithaupt is excited to share her passion and excitement for the field of optometry and vision development with her students, colleagues, and patients! Special Interests Pediatrics, Binocular Vision, Vision Therapy, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Education Western Michigan University Michigan College of Optometry Experience Wow Vision Therapy (St. Joseph, MI) Optometry Center for Vision Therapy (Austin, TX) UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry (San Antonio, TX) Awards & Honors COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy NBEO Certificate of Commendation Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, Member & Past Chapter President MCO Academic Achievement Award Walmart/Sam’s Optical Scholarship Professional Organizations Fellow, College of Optometrists in Vision Development Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Publications

6a66ed00-da46-4987-ada3-023ae3ff04bd Home • Events • Commencement • Archive Commencement Archives Congratulations, doctors! See Previous Year See Next Year Commencement 2022 May 21, 2022, ICO held its 179th Commencement for Illinois College of Optometry. It was the first ceremony to be held at the Chicago Symphony Center since 2019. Streaming our entire ceremony on Facebook Live and YouTube, we welcomed 132 new doctors into the profession of optometry. Dr. Roy Wesley was the Class of 2022’s commencement speaker. Son of Newton K. Wesley, instructor at the Monroe College of Optometry, a predecessor to ICO, he grew up working in the emerging contact lens industry of the 1950s. He is also president of the Dr. Newton K. Wesley Foundation Fund (NKWF). This foundation is dedicated to eye research and preserving the legacy of his father. 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. Wesley’s speech focused on the hardships the students had gone through in the last year, and the importance of perseverance and living one’s dreams. Here are a few of his takeaways: Vision is a Miracle! The first theme of Dr. Roy Wesley’s speech was the importance of taking care of oneself. He said, “vision and life itself is a miracle. Treasure your life and your actions. . . Take care of your mind and body . . . use your training as you go through life. As Dr. Newton K. Wesley always used to say, ‘Save vision, save lives.’ Be an example to your patients. If you tell your patients to exercise and eat well, you be that model of what you’re telling them to do.” Dream! Using his father, Dr. Newton K. Wesley (who suffered from Keratoconus which at that time had no treatment), as his reference point, he emphasized the importance of dreams. Dr. Roy Wesley told the crowd how Newton K. Wesley went through many hardships and challenges before inventing plastic lenses in the 1950s. Much of what he achieved was because he continued to dream. “Dr. Wesley was a man of big visions and dreams he conquered the disruptions thrown at him to succeed in building an industry serving millions with the gift of better sight.” He told the crowd, “Dream of what you wish to do. Dream of who you will become after this experience. That is your future. Within the dream is inspiration. With inspiration comes a purpose for living. Dream, imagine, and act to create a better future.” Persevere! A big theme throughout Dr. Wesley’s speech was the importance of perseverance. He said, “Life sometimes has a way of sabotaging our dreams and plans. Even though Dr. Newton Wesley suffered from vision impairment none of his doctors nor teachers could diagnose his disease. Only after many years of searching did Dr. Wesley have his vision restored using large scleral lenses. These uncomfortable lenses lead to the desire to help others and eventually created the contact lens industry we know today.” Dr. Roy Wesley emphasized that dreams are important. They are there to allow one to overcome hardships and obstacles. “I urge you to follow Dr. Newton K. Wesley’s example: use the obstacles in your life as steppingstones to create a new and better future. Let your dreams be open to the opportunities as they show up in your life. Help and serve those in need. Congratulations, doctors! Go out and live your dream!!” 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: 132 members in the graduating class 29 states represented 5 Canadian provinces represented 3 countries represented Over 1/3 graduated with high honors $200,000+ in scholarships and awards were recognized at Capstone

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Elyse L. Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Elyse L. Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry; Associate Dean for Faculty Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7122 Email: echaglas@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 provides excellence in both didactic and clinical education that is second to none. The faculty here takes pride and satisfaction in knowing they are helping to educate the next generation of eyecare providers. Our urban location provides diversity in patient encounters that encompasses routine refractive cases to complex diseases. Biography Dr. Chaglasian is a graduate of the State University of New York College of Optometry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. After a decade in private practice, she became a full time faculty member at the Illinois College of Optometry, where she is an Associate Professor supervising clinical care in the Illinois Eye Institute. She has served as Coordinator of the Cornea/Contact Lens Residency program and the Assistant Dean for Community Based Education and International Programs. In May of 2021 she was appointed Associate Dean for Faculty. She lectures on the topics of refractive surgery and anterior segment disease. Special Interests Primary eye care, anterior segment disease, specialty contact lenses, refractive surgery Education SUNY College of Optometry, OD SUNY Albany, BA Experience 1996-2006, 2010-present Illinois College of Optometry 2005-present Mack Eye Center 2009-2010 Lundbeck, Inc. 1990-2000 North Suburban Vision Consultants, Ltd. Awards & Honors 2015 Excellence in Education Award Professional Organizations Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Member, Cornea Section of the American Optometric Association Member, Women Of Vision Publications “ROCK and Whorl”- Rhopressa may be a big help with glaucoma, but it could have some corneal side effects. Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2018. “Juggling Dry Eye and Glaucoma” - Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2017. “Corneal Collagen Crosslinking- Not Just For Adults” Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, February 2017. “Is a Sustained Medication Delivery System on the Horizon?” Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2016. “A Firm Foundation –a new mucin-enhancing drug could support tear film stability from the ground up.” Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2016. “Dextenza on Deck - Could the latest approach to steroid therapy conquer noncompliance once and for all? Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, February 2016. “Red Alert -Adenoviral infections remain the number one cause of urgent care visits to eye care practitioners' offices.” Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2015. “Lifitegraft in Limbo”. Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2015. "Cyclosporine — Not Just for Dry Eye?. Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2015. "Anti-VEGF in the Anterior Segment". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2015. "A Sneak Peek at Next-gen Drugs to Treat Allergic Conjunctivitis". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2015. "Bug Eyes: Are you fully considering Demodex in your work-ups and treatment decisions?. Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, January 2015. "Topical Delivery to the Posterior Segment – Finally a Reality". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2014. "New Drugs You May Have Missed". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, September 2014. "The Source of the Irritation". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2014. "FQ’s: The Secret of Our Success". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2014. "A Pain in the Formulary". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2014. "We Will ROCK You: Rho-associated kinase inhibitors may offer new treatment options for our Fuchs’ dystrophy and bullous keratopathy patients". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, January 2014. "Exploring New Frontiers in Drug Delivery". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2013. "Drug Upgrades Improve Compliance". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, September 2013. "BAK Tracking". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2013. "When ‘Collateral Damage’ Strikes the Cornea". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2013. "Cystaran: A Cystine-Depleting Treatment". Co-authored with Tammy Than, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, January 2013. "A Toolbox Addition". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2012. "Retiring the Prescription Pad". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2012. "Flomax for Females?". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, September 2012. "Are Four Weeks Better Than Two?". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, June 2012. "Glaucoma and the New Prostaglandins". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2012. "Ease the Frustration: Treating RK". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2012. "It’s Time For Testosterone". Co-authored with Jill Autry, OD, R.Ph. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2012. "A New Pharmaceutical Tool". Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, January 2012. "The Evolving Role of Biomarkers". Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, November 2011. "Artificial Corneas: Where Are We Today". Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2011. "A New Treatment for MS". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, October 2011. "Keep An Eye on Eylea". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, September 2011. "A Preservative Free Option". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, June 2011. "Something New For That Old Itch". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, May 2011. "What’s New In Dry Eye – Really". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Optometric Management, April 2011. "Preserved Preparation: Friend or Foe". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD, MS. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2011. "Something New For That Old Itch". Co-authored with Ernest Bowling, OD. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2011. "Is Beauty Skin Deep". Co-authored with Gregg E. Russell, OD. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, March 2011. "Relieve Patients’ Itchy, Irritated Eyes". Review of Optometry, March 2011. "Strategies for Success: What do you do for your contact lens-dependent patient with ocular surface disease?" Co-authored with Gregg E. Russell, OD. Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, April 2010. "Nasal Allergies and the Eye: What role do allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis and sinusitis play in your practice?" Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses, June 2009. "Pupil Measurement Utilizing The Colvard Pupillometer and a Standard Pupil Gauge with a Cobalt Blue Filter Penlight". Chaglasian EL, Akbar S, Probst LE. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2006 Feb;32(2):255-60. "Preparedness of Optometry Students For Discussing Visually Devastating Eye Disease". Chaglasian EL, Hafner J, Ellwein R. Optometric Education, Fall, 2005. "Thorazine Pigmentation", Optometric Physician, March16, 2003. "Roth Spots", Optometric Physician, July 1, 2002. "My Most Challenging Contact Lens Case", Review of Contact Lenses, 2002. "The Use of Diagnostic Trial Evaluation For Specialty Contact Lens Fitting", Optometric Management. Co-authored with S. Barry Eiden, O.D.,1991.

16e06ff8-b735-4f8a-a6c6-82c90334d7a5 Home • Events • Commencement • Archive Commencement Archives Congratulations, doctors! See Previous Year See Next Year Commencement 2019 May 19, 2019, was a unique milestone in the Illinois College of Optometry’s history. Our 176th Commencement took place just one day after the College’s 6th Presidential Inauguration and the dedication of the Dr. Robert and Lena Lewenson Pediatric and Binocular Vision Center. We returned to the Chicago Symphony Center to welcome 156 new doctors into the profession of optometry. The 2019 Commencement Address was delivered by Dr. Karen Eng. In addition to chairing ICO’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Eng is a CEO, philanthropist, and mentor to underrepresented populations. She presented the Presidential medallion to Dr. Mark Colip during the ceremony. Dr. Colip, as part of his first Commencement as ICO President, distributed challenge coins to each graduate. Relive ICO’s 2019 Commencement with this collection of media and materials. In addition to the below, video footage and pictures can be found on social media using hashtag #ICOClassof2019. 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: As you step into your careers as practicing optometrists, remember Dr. Eng’s wishes for your past, present, and future: The Past – “I can attest, optometry school is not easy. Boards are not easy. Building your clinical skills, studying, doing volunteer work, potentially working, while trying to enjoy all Chicago has to offer is not easy. But you did it! And I’m here to tell you, ‘honor that struggle.’ It has helped you to get to this point, and it will help you get to the next level, so honor your struggle.” The Present – “This is also the time to consider adopting a role model mindset. Regardless of what others are observing -– and I would venture to say 'yes, they are observing you' -- I would give that this will help mold your disposition. Think about it, when you’re a role model, you’re trying to make a difference, make an impact, help others, inspire. Quite frankly, when you’re a role model, you’re not a jerk. You’re thoughtful, you’re generous, respectful and kind. And to me, these are characteristics I would love for people to describe me.” The Future – “While we would all like the eyes of our patients to be within the normal limits: clear and quiet, I hope you live your lives a little outside the normal that’s colorful and loud. I hope you realize what is important and what is not. I hope you learn to care less of what other people think about you and more of what you think of yourself. I hope you realize how far you’ve come and you remember when you got the things you wanted when they seemed so far away. I hope you smile and smile big, because you’re truly proud of yourself and you are the person you have worked so hard to become.” 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: 156 members in the graduating class 27 states represented 5 Canadian provinces represented 92 award winners $200,000+ in scholarships and awards were recognized at Capstone

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Daniel K. Roberts, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO Daniel K. Roberts, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO Professor of Optometry; Director of Student Research and Graduate Studies Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7318 Email: droberts@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? Excellent clinical training environment with supportive faculty and programs. Biography Dr. Roberts has served as a full-time faculty member at ICO since 1987, and since then he has participated in clinical instruction, administration and research activities. He holds the rank of professor at the College, and he also has adjunct faculty appointments at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Department of Ophthalmology and at the UIC School of Public Health, where he teaches epidemiological methods. Special Interests Primary Eye Care, epidemiology; primary research include glaucoma, with emphasis on pigmentary glaucoma and pigment dispersion ocular syndromes, and infrared imaging techniques for examination of the iris. Education University of Illinois at Chicago, PhD University of Michigan, MS VA Medical Center, Danville, Ill., residency Indiana University School of Optometry, OD Indiana University, BS Experience 1987-present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors 2011 Excellence in Education Award, Illinois College of Optometry 1991, 1996-1997 Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award, Illinois College of Optometry 1988-1992, 1996-1997 Professionalism Award, Illinois College of Optometry Professional Organizations Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Fellow, American Academy Optometry Member, Illinois Chapter of American Academy Optometry Member, Optometric Glaucoma Society Publications

Stephen Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Stephen Beckerman, OD, FAAO Stephen Beckerman, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry Email: SBeckerm@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? Biography Dr. Beckerman has held a faculty position at ICO since 1983. He completed an undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis in Applied Science in Electrical Engineering. He completed his optometry degree at SUNY College of Optometry, and a Fellowship at ICO in pediatrics an low vision. He is a nationally recognized expert in Sports Vision who has worked with professional baseball, basketball, soccer and the Junior Olympic games. He is currently assigned to supervise pediatric/ binocular vision clinic and teaches binocular vision laboraties. Dr. Beckerman maintains a private practice Glenview Vision Care which is an externship site for 4th year ICO students. Special Interests Pediatrics/ Binocular Vision, Sports Vision Education 1982-1983 Illinois College of Optomtery 1978-1982 SUNY College of Optometry 1975-1978 Washington University 1975 Hill School of Insurance Experience 1983 - Present Various Positions, Illinois College of Optometry 1975-1982 Beckerman Agency, Inc. Licensed Insurance Agent Awards & Honors 2008 Editors Commendation Optometry Magazine 1998 Sports Vision Optometrist of the Year - American Optometric Association 1996 Craig McFarlane Award - Prevent Blindness America Professional Organizations Fellow American Academy Optometry Illinois Optometric Association American Optometric Association AOA Sports Vision Section Optimist Club International Publications Beckerman, S. A. Hitzeman, S. A. (1993). What the Literature Says About Sports Vision. Optometry Clinics (Vol. 3. No. 1). (pp. 145-159). Norwalk, CT.: Paramount Publishing. Beckerman, S., Zost, M. (1993) Management of Sports Related Injuries . Chicago: Illinois College of Optometry. Beckerman, S., Lee, D.Y. Clinical Implications of the Erroneous Use of the Verhoeff Stereopter, Journal of the American Optometric Association, 65;5, pp 328-331, 1994 Beckerman, S., Zost, M., Effect of Lighting Levels on Performance on the Wayne Saccadic Fixator and Wayne Peripheral Awareness Trainer, Journal of Behavioral Optometry, 5:6 , pp 155-157, 1994 Beckerman, S., Fornes, A. Effects of changes in Lighting Level of Performance on the Acuvision Trainer. Journal of the American Optometric Association, 68:4 pp 243-49, 1977 Block, S. , Beckerman, S. , Berman, P. Vision Profile of the Athletes of the 1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games. Journal of the American Optometric Association, 68:11 pp 699 - 708, 1997 Sexton-Radek, K., Beckerman, S., Hasty, K, An Investigation into the Use of Sportsvision Therapy to Enhance Performance Levels of Female Athletes. Journal of Optometric Vision Development, Vol 29, Spring 1998 pp28-33. Beckerman, S. , Hitzeman, S. The Ocular and Visual Characteristics of an Athletic Population. Optometry, Vol.72 , No. 8, August 2001 pp. 498-509 Beckerman, S. , Hitzeman, S. Sports Vision Testing of Selected Participants in the 1997 and 1998 AAU Junior Olympic Games Optometry, Vol.74 , No. 8, August 2003 Beckerman, S. Ochi da Sport Sport & Medicina vol. 4 August 2003 McMahon, J. , Beckerman, S. Testing Safety Eyewear: How Frame and Lens Design Affect Lens Retention Optometry vol 78 No. 2 February 2007 Beatty RM, Bakkum WB, Hitzeman SA, ,Beckerman SA. Sports vision screening of Amateur Athletic Union junior olympic athletes: a ten year follow up Optom Vis Perf 2016 6; 4(3) 124-131 Foreman K, , Baas EA, Sanghera NK, Bakkum WB, Beckerman SA. Test retest reliability of the Wayne saccadic fixator in professional soccer players Optom Vis Perf 2016 6; 4(3) 132-136 Sanghera NK, Baas EA, Foreman K, Beckerman SA Sports vision eva;uation findings in an elite athletic population up Optom Vis Perf 2016 6; 4(3) 137-146 Smolyansky V, Morettin CE, Hitzeman SA, Beckerman SA, Test retest reliability of the King Devick test in elite Junior Olympic athletes Optom Vis Perf 2016 6; 4(3) 147-154

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Brittney Brady, OD, FAAO Brittney Brady, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry, Specialty Optometric Practice Curriculum Coordinator Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7492 Email: bbrady@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 former ICO student and resident, I could not think of a more optimal clinical or educational setting. ICO provides all the necessary building blocks for students to succeed from top-notch equipment, diverse patient population, supportive professors/faculty, and a full-scope clinic. Each student graduates ready to provide the best medical care to their patients and the confidence to succeed. I am proud to be an alumna of ICO and look forward to helping future students find their passion within the amazing career of optometry! Biography Dr. Brady completed her undergraduate education at Indiana University Northwest, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2018 and completed a residency in primary care and ocular disease at ICO in 2019. Dr. Brady spends most of her time in clinical education with an emphasis in the Primary Eye Care and Urgent Care and Glaucoma clinics at ICO. Special Interests Primary Eye Care, Ocular Disease, Urgent Eye Care Education 2019 Illinois College of Optometry Primary Care and Ocular Disease Residency 2018 Illinois College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry 2014 Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts Experience 2019-Present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors 2018 Allergan Resident Travel Fellowship 2018 Dr. George L. Demetros memorial Scholarship 2018 Alcon 4th Year Student Case Report Award 2018 Southwest Contact Lens Scholarship 2015 Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Fraternity 2015 Ocular Instruments Award of Excellence Professional Organizations American Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry - Fellow Illinois Optometric Association Publications Brady, B. “Silent Maxillary Sinus Syndrome". Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 4.5 (2021): 109-112.doi: 10.31080/ASOP.2021.04.0300 Kuby, N., Randhawa, H., Messner, LV., Sanghera, N., Brady, B. “Disrespecting the Vertical Midline. ”Residents Day. Heart of America Eye Care Congress, Virtual Meeting, February 2021. Poster. Brady BM, Man MK. Alternative Therapies for Treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Associated with Sjogren's Syndrome. Optometric Clinical Practice. 2020; 2(2):12. doi: 10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.2.2.1003. https://doi.org/10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.2.2.1003 Brady, B. “Herpes Simplex Blepharitis.” American Optometric Association, Virtual Meeting, June 2020. Poster. Brady, B. “Unilateral Optic Nerve Head Edema in a Pediatric Patient.” American Optometric Association, Virtual Meeting, June 2020. Poster. Brady, B. “Pediatric Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis.” Children’s Mercy Pediatric Eye Care Congress, Kansas City, MO. May 2020. Poster. Brady, B. and Messner, LV. “Incomplete Homonymous Hemianopia and Seizures Secondary to an Occipital Lobe Arteriovenous Malformation. ”Residents Day. Heart of America Eye Care Congress, Kansas City, MO. February 2019. Poster. Brady, B. and Messner, LV. “Silent Sinus Syndrome.” Residents Day. American Academy of Optometry, San Antonio, Tx. November 2018. Poster.

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Valerie Kattouf, OD, FAAO Valerie Kattouf, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry; Chief, The Dr. Robert and Lena Lewenson Center for Pediatric and Binocular Vision Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7279 Email: vkattouf@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 in my heritage. The love I have for ICO was passed on to me from my father an ICO grad. ICO is unique for delivering the highest level of clinical education. I have been at ICO for nearly 25 years and continue to be challenged by the patient care and in awe of what I learn daily. ICO delivers the highest quality education within a warm and family atmosphere that is part of the DNA. ICO is my family and truly the best career one could dream of. Biography Dr. Valerie M. Kattouf is an Associate Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry, where she teaches in the classroom and clinic, works with residents, and conducts clinical research. She is also Chief of the Dr. Robert and Lena Lewenson Center for Pediatric and Binocular Vision at the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago. In addition to teaching at the Illinois College of Optometry, Dr. Kattouf is a proud alum. After graduating from ICO, she completed a residency in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision at the State University of New York Optometric Center. Now, with years of clinical experience in the areas of infant and toddler vision care, strabismus and amblyopia, and concussion and adult binocular vision disorders, Dr. Kattouf lectures nationally and internationally. Dr. Kattouf is also a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and the College of Optometrists in Visual Development (FCOVD). Special Interests Pediatrics, Refractive Error, Concussion Education 1996 SUNY College of Optometry, Pediatric/Binocular Vision Residency 1995 Illinois College of Optometry, OD 1992 Illinois College of Optometry, BSVS 1991 Miami University of Ohio, BS Experience 2008-present MAXIMUS Consulting 2002-present Independent medical Expert Consulting Services 2001-present Pediatric Specialty Unit, University of Chicago Ophthalmology and Visual Science Section 1997-present Illinois College of Optometry 2001-2004 The Laser Center 1997-2000 Family Eyecare Associates 1996-1997 Beth Israel Medical Center 1996-1997 Gateway School for the Learning Disabled 1995-1997 SUNY College of Optometry Awards & Honors 2002 Young Optometrist of the Year, Illinois Optometric Association 1995 Alumnus of the Year Scholarship, Illinois College of Optometry 1995 Dr. Henry J. Luckhardt Memorial Award 1995 Charlotte Potter Memorial Scholarship, Illinois College of Optometry 1995 Sunsoft Contact Lens Achievement Award, Illinois College of Optometry 1994-1995 Tomb & Key Honor Fraternity, Illinois College of Optometry 1994 Scholarship, Illinois College of Optometry 1992-1995 Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Fraternity, (President 1995) 1991 Anonymous Alumni Scholarship, Illinois College of Optometry Professional Organizations Member, American Academy of Optometry ACOE BV SIG committee Member, American Optometric Association Member, College of Optometrists in Vision Development Member, Illinois Optometric Association Member, American Optometric Student Association Member, Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Fraternity Publications Comprehensive Vision Care In Urban Communities: The Pediatric Outreach Program – AOA Optometry Journal January 2009 Valerie M. Kattouf O.D. et al Visual Development, Diagnosis, and Treatment of the Pediatric Patient, Robert Duckman 2006 Part III – Chapters : Options in Strabismus / Options in Amblyopia Kattouf, VM., Amblyopia: Diagnosis and Treatment, Contemporary Optometry, Vol 1, No 1. Steele, GE. , Kattouf, VM “No Tears” Pediatric Optometry: Introducing Student Clinicians to Infant Exams, Optometric Education, Winter 2002 Kattouf, VM, Book Review – Eye Care for Infants and Young Children (Moore, BD), Optometry and Vision Science July 2000 : 77 : 342-343 Kattouf, VM. Steele, GE. Visual Perceptual Skills in Low Income and Rural Children. Journal of Optometric Vision Development. Summer 2000; 31 : 71-75 Steele, GE, Kattouf, VM. Blood Lead Levels and Vision, Optometry 4, April 2000 : 217-219 Kattouf, VM Grand Rounds Feature: Case #1. Journal of Optometric Vision Development. 1998 ; 29: 74-77 Kattouf, VM. Alexia without Agraphia: A Disconnection Syndrome. Journal of Optometric Vision Development. 1996 ; 27: 236-242

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry; Chief, Innovative Technology and Data Science Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7303 Email: mchaglas@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? Simply the best academic and clinical training institution for those who want to excel in Optometry. Biography Dr. Michael Chaglasian is an Associate Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry and Chief of Innovative Technology and Data Science. He is a graduate of State University of New York College of Optometry and completed a Residency in Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He is a founding member, Immediate Past President and currently the Executive Vice President of the Optometric Glaucoma Society. Dr. Chaglasian’s clinical practice is focused exclusively on patients with glaucoma and related conditions, while co-managing surgical care as well. His research interests include perimetry and OCT technology, particularly in the collection of reference databases. Dr. Chaglasian has completed many research projects within the glaucoma field and remains actively engaged with new devices and treatments. Dr. Chaglasian has a number of published articles and is passionate about teaching fellow clinicians on the care and management of patients with glaucoma. Special Interests Glaucoma, OCT Technology, Reference Databases, New Technologies and Treatments Education Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Primary Care/Ocular Disease Residency SUNY College of Optometry, OD University of Michigan, BS Experience Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors Professional Organizations Optometric Glaucoma Society American Academy of Optometry American Optometric Associations Publications

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Barclay W. Bakkum, DC, PhD Barclay W. Bakkum, DC, PhD Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7267 Email: bbakkum@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? Having been associated with other places of higher education, I can honestly say that ICO is a really nice place! The people are wonderful, and the culture is top rate. I hold myself to a high standard in most everything that I do (especially professionally), and I enjoy working at a place that also holds itself to a high standard. If someone wants to become an excellent optometrist, this is the place to do it. Biography Dr. Barclay W. Bakkum grew up in the small town of Manchester, Iowa, and got his undergraduate degree from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He received his chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. After several busy years in private practice in Charles City, Iowa, Dr. Bakkum decided he wanted to teach and do research, so he went back to graduate school. Dr. Bakkum received his PhD in anatomy and cell biology with an emphasis on neuroscience from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He taught anatomy for 15 years at the National College of Chiropractic (now known as the National University of Health Sciences) in the western suburbs of Chicago. In 2005, Dr. Bakkum came to ICO, where he teaches gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy (formerly known as histology) and neuroanatomy/neurophysiology. Dr. Bakkum lives in the western suburbs with his wife and their two children. Special Interests Chiropractic, anatomy, optometric issues related to concussion, neural plasticity Education 1990 University of Illinois at Chicago, PhD 1981 Palmer College of Chiropractic, DC 1978 Wartburg College, BA Experience 2005-present Illinois College of Optometry 1990-2005 National College of Chiropractic (now National University of Health Sciences) 1981-1985 Breitbach Chiropractic Office Awards & Honors 2004 Guide to America’s Top Chiropractors 1996, 2002 Who’s Who Among American Teachers 1995 National College of Chiropractic, Faculty Development Award 1989 University of Illinois at Chicago, Graduate College Fellow Professional Organizations Society for Neuroscience Association for the History of Chiropractic American Chiropractic Association Publications Bakkum BW, Chapman C. Barriers to full-text publication of abstracts presented at the 2008 Association of Chiropractic Colleges/Research Agenda Conference meeting. J Chiropr Educ 2014; 28: 56. Bakkum BW, Chapman C. Publication rates of abstracts presented at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference/Research Agenda Conference from 2002 to 2008. J Chiropr Educ 2014; 28: 32-40. Bakkum, BW. Surface anatomy of the back and vertebral levels of clinically important structures. In: Basic and Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS. 3rd ed., GD Cramer, S Darby, eds Chicago: Mosby-Yearbook; 2014. Bakkum BW, Henderson CNR, Hong S-P, Cramer GD. Preliminary morphologic evidence that vertebral hypomobility induces synaptic plasticity in the spinal cord. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2007;30(5):336 Bakkum BW. Gross anatomy lab manual – spine & extremities lab. Huron Valley, Ann Arbor, MI, 2009 Bakkum BW, Bakkum Nolan D. The fountain head chiropractic hospital: the dream that almost came true. J Chiro Humanities 2010;17(1):47-54. Bakkum BW, Fan L, Pandey SC, Cohen RS. Heterogeneity of dose and time effects of estrogen on neuron-specific neuronal protein (NeuN) and phosphorylated cyclic AMP response element-binding protein (pCREB) in the hippocampus of ovariectomized rats. J Neurosci Res 2011;89:883 Bakkum BW. A historical lesson from Franciscus Sylvius and Jacobus Sylvius. J Chiro Humanities, 18:94-98, 2011

Colleen Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Colleen Govekar, OD Colleen Govekar, OD Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry Email: CGovekar@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? Biography After earning her bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Govekar received her Doctor of Optometry degree with honors from the Illinois College of Optometry. She continued her education at ICO, completing a residency in pediatric optometry and binocular vision. Following her residency at ICO, Dr. Govekar joined a ophthalmology practice in Denver, CO. She rejoined ICO as clinical faculty in the Pediatric Department in 2014. Dr. Govekar also sees patients in the private sector with an ophthalmology group in the western suburbs. Special Interests Pediatrics/Binocular Vision, Myopia Control, Children with Special Needs Education Experience Awards & Honors Beta Sigma Kappa Tomb & Key Honor Fraternity State of Illinois Optometric Education Scholarship Recipient COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy Professional Organizations Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Publications

7a076899-6e74-4f69-a9f9-7926dfb6ffb3 Home • Events • Commencement • Archive Commencement Archives Congratulations, doctors! See Previous Year See Next Year Commencement 2021 May 15, 2021, ICO held its 178th Commencement for Illinois College of Optometry. It was the first ceremony to be held on ICO's campus. Streaming our entire ceremony on Facebook Live and YouTube, we welcomed 132 new doctors into the profession of optometry. The Class of 2021 chose Dr. Gary Lesher to deliver the Commencement Address. In addition to being a beloved ICO professor since 1983, Dr Lesher has taught and inspired over 5,000 previous ICO graduates. In addition to serving as an ICO teacher of pharmacology and toxicology, he has also been a researcher, administrator, board member, author, department chair, and has provided countless hours of testimony before state legislatures nationwide for expanding the prescribing privileges of optometrists. 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: This year's commencement was the very first ceremony held on ICO's campus. Playing into the familiar environment of the ICO lecture hall, Dr. Lesher told students to "get out their clickers" and framed his speech around multiple-choice trivia questions on America's National Parks and the "Drug of the Day." Dr. Lesher reminded graduating students to: Educate Their Patients - The COVID-19 vaccine served as the cornerstone of Dr. Lesher's address. Addressing the graduates, he said, "At no time in history, has it been more apparent that understanding pharmacology is critical to your everyday lives... You all have the needed knowledge and understanding of science and medicine to educate your patients on this important healthcare crisis...," Dr. Lesher continued, "it is your responsibility to... help them understand the basic science and pharmacology of vaccines." Remain Agile - Recognizing the many ways Class of 2021 has had to "adjust, adapt, pivot, and simply do whatever is needed to do to continue their training," he praised this class's many successes, including their excellent NBEO scores. Be the Best - Throughout the speech, Dr. Lesher emphasized the excellent education graduates had had and also the importance of continuing as both mentors and trustworthy sources of information. "You are the most educated and up-to-date doctors of optometry on the planet. Go out and do your best every day!" He urged students to "keep learning, to work to improve your clinical skills, to treat each patient as an individual, and to respect everyone every day." Class of 2021, you have made us all proud and we are so happy to introduce to our alumni the newest ICO ODs. 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: 132 members in the graduating class 28 states represented 5 Canadian provinces represented 2 countries represented >25% graduated with high honors $200,000+ in scholarships and awards were recognized at Capstone