Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Denise Skiadopoulos, OD, FAAO Denise Skiadopoulos, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry, Director of Contract Research Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7216 Email: DSkiadop@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 an ICO student, I had the most incredible faculty and mentors. I wanted to be part of the team that makes the ICO experience so amazing for the next generation of ODs. My ultimate goal is to make as much of an impact on our students’ lives and careers as my mentors made on mine. Biography After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago, Dr. Alexopoulos began her optometric journey at ICO, where she discovered her love for pediatric eye care. She completed the Pediatric & Infant Vision Residency at the SUNY College of Optometry, gaining valuable experience in both a university-based clinic and a high-volume hospital. She is full time member of the ICO Faculty, where she works as a clinical attending for third and fourth year students and teaches a Pediatric Optometry course. Dr. Alexopoulos also serves as ICO's Director of Contract Research, participates in several clinical research studies and is an investigator for PEDIG. Special Interests Pediatrics/Binocular Vision, Infant Vision, Children with Special Needs, Myopia Control Education SUNY College of Optometry, OD Illinois College of Optometry Loyola University Chicago Experience University Eye Center, New York, NY Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY Awards & Honors Invited interviewee, Four Eyes Optometry Podcast Investigator, Chaperone Study Gold Medal Site Mentor, Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation Member, Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society Cribb Leadership & Service Award Faculty Scholarship Polly Flink Eastland Memorial Award Richard J. O’Brien II Memorial Award Summa Cum Laude Honors Professional Organizations Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, Consultant Academic Optometry Society, Member International Myopia Institute, Member InfantSee, Provider American Optometric Association, Member Illinois Optometric Association, Member College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Member American Academy of Optometry, Fellow Publications Alexopoulos D, Matchinski TL. A case of ablepharon macrostomia syndrome requiring multidisciplinary care. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 2021;104(4):541-543. Alexopoulos D, Vricella M. Limbal vernal keratoconjunctivitis: Prompt treatment can prevent visually threatening complications. Optom Vis Perf 2019;7(4):213-21.

Alex Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Alex Tan, OD Alex Tan, OD Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry Email: aTan@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 clinical education you receive at ICO is by far the most challenging just based on the diverse patient population the IEI sees. We also have state of the art facilities that enhance the learning experience. Plus it’s in Chicago, which is a diverse city in itself with great sports teams and restaurants to choose from. Biography Upon completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of California Riverside, Dr. Tan received his optometric and residency training at ICO, where he has been a part-time faculty member since 1999. After completion of his residency training Dr. Tan has worked in a number of different environments including corporate based optometry and private practice. In 2012 Dr. Tan took over Compass Eyecare, a private practice, where he continues to see patients. Dr. Tan is a Member of the American Academy of Optometry and the Illinois Optometric Association. Special Interests Education Illinois College of Optometry Experience Awards & Honors Professional Organizations American Academy of Optometry Illinois Optometric Association Publications

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Patricia Salazar, OD, FAAO Patricia Salazar, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry; Specialty Care Educational Coordinator Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7017 Email: psalazar@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 an unmatched sense of community – as someone who is not from the area and did not attend ICO, I can attest first-hand to the sense of family that ICO brings to its faculty, staff, and student populations. Faculty are dedicated to serving a diverse patient population and shape students into well-rounded clinicians. ICO’s reputable history in iconic Chicago make it an ideal location to live in and learn optometry. Biography Dr. Salazar graduated from the University of California – Davis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Biology and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 2010. Dr. Salazar served as an active duty optometrist in the United States Navy from 2010 to 2014 and remains an active member of the United States Navy Reserve where she holds the rank of Commander. She began her career at ICO as a staff optometrist within the Diabetic Eye Center and transitioned to the role of Assistant Professor in 2020. She was promoted to Associate Professor in 2025. Dr. Salazar spends most of her time working with students and alongside residents within Primary Care, Advanced Care, and the Rosenbloom Center on Vision and Aging. When she’s not in clinic, she enjoys conducting contract research and working one-on-one with students as the Specialty Care Educational Coordinator. Special Interests Ocular Disease, Primary Care Education 2010 New England College of Optometry, OD 2005 University of California – Davis, BS Experience 2015-present Illinois College of Optometry 2014-2015 Spex Optical, Inc. 2010-2014 United States Navy Awards & Honors 2014, 2017, 2019, 2024 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals Professional Organizations Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Member, Armed Forces Optometric Society Publications Salazar, P., Speilburg, A. Rozwat, A., Chaglasian, M., Roberts, D., Morettin, C., ... Sinai, M. (2024). Optic nerve assessment with stereo photographs and ultra-widefield scanning laser ophthalmoscope images. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2024.2438132 . Speilburg A, Brady B, Rozwat A, Salazar P, Chaglasian M. Comparison of Glaucoma Severity Stage Between Two Thresholding Perimeters. AAO 2024. Salazar P . Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Associated with Ipsilateral Bell's Palsy. Optometric Clinical Practice. 2024; 6(2):37. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.37685.uiwlibraries.2575-7717.5.2.1028 Salazar P . A Case Report on Fabry Disease with Valsalva Retinopathy. Clinical Insights in Eyecare. 2023;1(1). McLaughlin M, Salazar P , Piser D, et al. Is it Safe to Omit the One-week Postoperative Examination after Uncomplicated Phacoemulsification? Optom Vis Sci: DOI: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000002068.

Home • Alumni • 150 Years • Class of 2010s Leave a Legacy at Illinois College of Optometry Giving Initatives Your Impact at ICO Make a Gift Gift Planning Welcome Class of 2010s As we celebrate our 150 years of education and research, patient care, and service to our community, we also celebrate you as an integral part of ICO's legacy. Revisit Homecoming Homecoming 2022 September 9 - 11, 2022 Give all Year! Get Involved ICO is Social! Follow ICO's Facebook Follow ICO's Instagram Make a Gift You choose how you want your dollars spent at ICO. Patient care, student scholarship, event sponsorship and many more options are available. Explore More Take A Survey Let us know how you'd like to connect with ICO and update us on your life! Go to Survey Remember the Year: 2014 President: Cost of Gas: Barack Obama $3.54 per gallon Billboard Year-End #1 Single: “Happy” Pharrell Williams Chicago's Talk of the Town: 900 cars abandoned on Lake Shore Drive during blizzard (2011) Last of Cabrini Green towers torn down (2011) Cubs win World Series (2016) Renaming of several iconic roads: Congress Parkway to Ida B.Wells Drive (2018) Walk Down Memory Lane Revisit some milestone moments we've captured on Flickr! View Flickr Album

Robert Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Robert Donati, PhD Robert Donati, PhD Associate Professor of Optometry Email: rdonati@ico.edu Part Time Faculty Kaori Asano, OD Eric Baas, OD Stephen Beckerman, OD, FAAO Pamela Boyce, OD Grace Castells, OD Kara Crumbliss, OD Robert Donati, PhD Helen M. Gabriel, OD, FAAO Colleen Govekar, OD David Gurka, PhD, MD Dennis Ireland, OD, M Ed Karina Langle, OD Taryn Majewski, OD Michelle K. Man, OD, FAAO, FSLS Joseph McCray, OD Erik Mothersbaugh, OD, FAAO Catherine Niermann, OD, MS, FAAO Nathan Okano, OD Mary Flynn Roberts, OD Rahnuma Saiyed, OD, FAAO Louise Sclafani, OD Shmaila Tahir, OD Alex Tan, OD Bruce Teitelbaum, OD Michael Zost, OD Why ICO? I decided to join ICO because I saw a faculty whose primary goal was to develop the most well-rounded optometric clinicians possible and a student body that was up to the challenge. If that sounds like your future, then ICO is the place for you. Biography Dr. Donati joined the faculty at ICO in 2004. Since that time he has been the course director and instructor in the first year human physiology, pathology, and immunology course sequence. He has served on and chaired numerous committees throughout the college. He has been involved in research on the cellular basis for depression and also research on the importance of macular pigment. Special Interests Anatomy, cell biology, physiology, immunology, neurobiology of depression Education 1998 University of Illinois-Chicago, PhD 1989 University of Chicago, BA Experience 2004-present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors Professional Organizations Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science Publications Donati, R.J., and Wyles, E. (2016). A Comparison of the MacuScope and QuantifEye Macular Pigment Densitometers in Two Distinct Population Types. Clinical and Refractive Optometry 27(2): 39-44. Donati, R.J , Schappi, J., Czysz, A.H., Jackson, A., Rasenick, M.M. (2015). Differential effects of antidepressants escitalopram versus lithium on Gs alpha membrane relocalization. BMC Neuroscience, 16:40. Fu, C., Costafreda, S. Sankar, A., Adams, T., Rasenick, M.M., Liu, P., Donati, R., Maglanoc, L., Horton, P., and Marangell, L.B. (2015). Multimodal Functional and Structural Neuroimaging Investigation of Major Depressive Disorder following Treatment with Duloxetine. BMC Psychiatry, 15:82. Maino, D.M., Viola, S.G., and Donati, R. (2009). The Etiology of Autism. Optom. Vis. Dev., (40)3: 150-156. Donati, R.J., Maino, D.M., Bartell, H., and Kieffer, M. (2009). Polypharmacy and the Lack of Oculo-Visual Complaints from those with Mental Illness and Dual Diagnosis (MI/ID). Optometry, 80(5):249-254. Dave, R.H., Saengsawang, W., Yu, J-Z., Donati, R. and Rasenick, M.M. (2009). Heterotrimeric G-proteins interact directly with cytoskeletal components to modify microtubule-dependent cellular processes. NeuroSignals, 17:100-108 Donati, R.J. and Rasenick, M.M. (2008). “Lipid rafts,” G proteins and the etiology of and treatment for depression: progress toward a depression biomarker. Future Neurology 3(5): 511-514. Donati, R.J., Dwivedi, Y., Roberts, R.C., Conley, R.R., Pandey, G.N., and Rasenick, M.M. (2008). Post-mortem brain tissue of depressed suicides reveals increased Gsα localization in lipid raft domains where it is less likely to activate adenylyl cyclase. J. Neuroscience, 28(12): 3042-3050. Donati, R.J. and Rasenick, M.M. (2005). Chronic antidepressant treatment prevents accumulation of Gs in cholesterol-rich, cytoskeletal-associated, plasma membrane domains (lipid rafts). Neuropshychopharm. 30: 1238-1245. Allen, J.A., Yu, J-Z., Donati, R.J. and Rasenick, M.M. (2005). Adrenergic Receptor Stimulation Promotes Gs Internalization from Lipid Rafts. Mol. Pharm. 67: 1493-1504. Donati, R.J., Popova, J.S., Yu, J-Z., and Rasenick, M.M. (2004). Tubulin as a regulator of G protein signaling. In; Regulators of G-Protein Signaling, Part B : Methods in Enzymolgy 390:389-402. Donati, R.J. and Rasenick, M.M. (2003) G protein signaling and the molecular basis of antidepressant action. Life Sciences 73: 1-17. Donati, R.J., Thukral, C., and Rasenick, M.M. (2001) Chronic treatment of C6 glioma cells with antidepressant drugs results in a redistribution of Gs. Mol. Pharm. 59: 1426-1432.

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Stephanie Fromstein, OD, FAAO Stephanie Fromstein, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry; Cornea and Contact Lens Residency Coordinator Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7733 Email: sfromstein@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 a unique clinical experience, exposing students to patient care early on in their careers. They help to manage the complex clinical cases that are a mainstay of the Illinois Eye Institute, and graduate ready to take on the same. Combined with a solid didactic program and based in the wonderful city of Chicago, the ICO experience is a rich and rewarding one. Biography Dr. Fromstein completed her undergraduate education at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, earning her Bachelor of Science. She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida and pursued a residency in Cornea and Contact Lens at the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Fromstein spends much of her time in clinical education. She serves as the coordinator of the Cornea and Contact Lens Residency program and is an attending optometrist in the Cornea and Contact Lens, Primary Care, and Urgent Care services. She is also involved in laboratory (basic and specialty contact lenses) and didactic education (Ocular Disease 1). Her areas of interest include specialty contact lens fits, anterior segment disease and emergency services. Special Interests Cornea and contact lens, primary eye care, urgent eye care Education 2014 Illinois College of Optometry, Cornea and Contact Lens 2013 Nova Southeastern University, Doctor of Optometry 2009 McGill University, Bachelor of Science Experience 2014-2022 Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors Primary Care Clinical Achievement Award recipient for excellence in primary care American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Section resident writing competition winner Merit-based scholarship, Nova Southeastern University Professional Organizations Fellow, American Academy of Optometry American Optometric Association – Staff Writer American Academy of Optometry Canadian Association of Optometry Publications Tear break-up time: practical or passé? Fromstein SR. American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Section Newsletter. Electronically Published February 2014. Microbial keratitis with extended wear: a multifactorial mechanism. American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Section Newsletter. Electronically Published September 2013.

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Kathryn Hohs, OD, FAAO Kathryn Hohs, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry; Primary Optometric Practice Curriculum Coordinator Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7494 Email: kahohs@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 know firsthand how well rounded the didactic and clinical education is at ICO from my experience as a student and resident. I wanted to be a part of the team that teaches and encourages such excellent clinicians in both the classroom and in clinic. Biography After graduating from University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree, Dr. Hohs moved to Chicago to start her journey at Illinois College of Optometry. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and completed her residency at ICO in Primary Care and Ocular Disease. As a faculty member, she works in the laboratory and clinic setting teaching first through fourth year students. Special Interests Primary Care, Ocular Disease Education 2019 Illinois College of Optometry, Primary Care/Ocular Disease Residency 2018 Illinois College of Optometry, OD 2014 University of Michigan, BS Experience 2018-Present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors Tomb and Key Honor Society Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society Professional Organizations American Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry Illinois Optometric Association Publications

Kaori Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Kaori Asano, OD Kaori Asano, OD Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry Email: kasano@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? ICO is not only the most established optometry school, but offers the best clinical experience. This is the reason why I chose ICO for optometry school as well as completed my residency here. Although I have my own practice now, I continue to practice at ICO part time due to the diverse patient experience I get here. Biography Dr. Asano earned her optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry in 2006. She completed her residency in primary care and ocular disease from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2007. She has been a part time faculty member at ICO since 2007 and has held a variety of positions in different modes of practice in Chicago while in search of the perfect mode of practice. Ultimately, she opened her own practice in 2016, Eyes on Fulton, in the Fulton Market district in Chicago. Special Interests Primary care, contact lenses, myopia management, ocular disease Education 2007 Illinois College of Optometry, Primary Care/Ocular Disease Residency 2006 Illinois College of Optometry, OD 2001 University of California at Los Angeles, BS Experience Present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors Professional Organizations Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Publications

5414b529-54fa-4732-841a-62fd59e6339a Home • Events • Commencement • Archive Commencement Archives Congratulations, doctors! See Previous Year See Next Year Commencement 2024 May 18, 2024, ICO held its 181st Commencement for Illinois College of Optometry at Symphony Hall. We welcomed 121 new doctors into the profession of optometry, including three valedictorians. This year’s graduates came from fourteen different states and four Canadian provinces. 27 of this years’ graduates will go on to serve as residents across the nation. Dr. Tracey Matchinski was the Class of 2024’s commencement speaker. Dr. Matchinski has authored over 40 scholarly works and lectured nationally and internationally on low vision rehabilitation. She is active in multiple research protocols, has traveled to 15 countries providing education, rehabilitation, and clinics to patients around the world. Dr. Matchinski has an interest in pediatrics low-vision rehabilitation through Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH), where she has also served as president. Congratulations, new doctors! A Look Back Speaker Highlights: As someone who has been deeply involved in VOSH for many years, Dr. Matchinski challenged this year’s graduating class to “Do good work. Be kind. Volunteer,” and lastly, “Give of yourself”. In her speech, she emphasized the importance of access to optometric care and how we can’t take this care for granted. She highlighted a few stories of patients she met while participating in VOSH trips in Peru and Ecuador. She reminded the graduating class of the importance of doing good work whether that be in helping a child excel at school because for the first time he can see the board or by helping a grandmother resume activities like reading or sewing. Needless to say, each member of the graduating class has interacted with such stories as student doctors at ICO. Dr. Matchinski highlighted the diversity of the Class of 2024 and applauded them for the profound and meaningful work they have accomplished together. Her final assignment for the graduating class came in parts. First, “advance the profession of optometry.” While there have already been great strides to advance the field, there is always opportunity for more growth. Dr. Matchinski encouraged graduates to advocate for their profession, get involved in interprofessional healthcare, and to join and support organized optometry. Second, champion health equity and eye health literacy. Everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to achieve their highest level of health. She encouraged the class to find ways to provide care in local communities that offer healthcare to all. Eye health literacy empowers individuals to take ownership of their own level of health. Educating patients is important to overall health and critical to their wellbeing. Next, Dr. Matchinski’s assignment was to “volunteer when and how you can.” While giving money is helpful, giving your time is more meaningful. “Remember, you can always do more than you think you can. You will not regret giving of your time and I guarantee, your life will be better for it.” All in all it was another wonderful graduation ceremony and we’re so pleased we were able to be a part of it! 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: 121 members in the graduating class 19 states represented 5 Canadian provinces represented; and 7 other nations Over 40% graduated with high honors $250,000+ in scholarships and awards were recognized at Capstone

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7281 Email: kfrantz@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 an excellent clinical as well as didactic education to its students. Our patient population is diverse and very challenging, affording a wonderful training opportunity for students as they care for patients. Our faculty members are very approachable and truly enjoy teaching. Our student body is diverse and enthusiastic about learning as well as participating in the many extra-curricular activities ICO offers. I personally have found ICO to be a welcoming, professional environment that challenges both students and faculty to continue learning. I am happy to have served on the ICO faculty for more than 30 years. Biography Dr. Frantz graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1985, where she also completed a residency in pediatrics and binocular vision. She joined the ICO faculty in 1986, and currently serves as attending faculty in the Pediatric/Binocular Vision Service. She teaches several courses at ICO on binocular vision disorders and their treatment. Dr. Frantz holds the designation of Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry in the American Academy of Optometry. She is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and was the 2013 recipient of the organization’s A.M. Skeffington Award for her contributions to optometric research and publication. She is also continuing education coordinator for the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, International, and faculty advisor to the FCO student chapter at ICO. Dr. Frantz has taught optometric continuing education courses at state, national and international meetings. Her publications include research studies, review articles, case reports, and textbook chapters on binocular vision testing and treatment, applications of prisms in binocular vision, and evaluation of children’s vision. Special Interests Binocular vision, strabismus, vision therapy, pediatrics Education 1986 Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Residency 1985 Pennsylvania College of Optometry, OD 1982 Pennsylvania College of Optometry, BSVS 1981 Pennsylvania State University, AS Experience 1986-present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors 2013 A.M. Skeffington Award, College of Optometrists in Vision Development 2010 ICO Alumni Association Excellence in Education Award for Faculty 2001, 1998 Best article award, Journal of Optometric Vision Development 1990 Noteworthy Educator Award, Beta Sigma Kappa 1985 Valedictorian, Pennsylvania College of Optometry Professional Organizations Fellow, American Academy of Optometry Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry, American Academy of Optometry Member, Illinois Chapter American Academy of Optometry Fellow, College of Optometrists in Vision Development Member, American Optometric Association Member, Illinois Optometric Association Leadership team, Fellowship of Christian Optometrists (A specialty section of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations) Member, Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Fraternity Publications Pang Y, Allen M, Robinson J, Frantz KA. Contrast sensitivity of amblyopic eyes in children with myopic anisometropia. Clin Exp Optom 2019; 102: 57-62. DOI:10.1111/cxo.12817. Pang Y, Frantz KA. Comparison of Heidelberg Retina Tomograph with disc-macula distance to disc diameter ratio in diagnosing optic nerve hypoplasia. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2016; 36: 317–323. Pang Y, Frantz KA, Roberts DK. Association of refractive error with optic nerve hypoplasia. Ophthal Physiol Opt 2015; 35: 570-576. Pang Y, Frantz KA, Block S, Goodfellow GG, Allison, C. Effect of amblyopia treatment on macular thickness in eyes with myopic anisometropic amblyopia. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2015; 56: 2677-2683. Pang Y, Gabriel H, Frantz KA. Effect of near work on binocular vision measurements in young adults with convergence insufficiency. Optom Vis Perf 2015; 3(1): 27-31. Frantz KA, Pang Y. Relative amblyopia secondary to anisometropia in a patient with ipsilateral optic nerve hypoplasia. Optom Vis Perf 2014; 2(6): 297-301. Frantz K, Otteson K. Vision therapy management for intermittent hypertropia with exotropia. Optom Vis Perf 2014; 2(2): 79-82. Frantz KA, Pang Y. A case of amblyopia with contralateral optic nerve hypoplasia. Clin Exp Optom 2013; 96: 500-503. Pang Y, Frantz KA, Schlange DG. Vision therapy management for dissociated horizontal deviation. Optom Vis Sci 2012; 89(11): e72-e77. Pang Y, Allison C, Frantz KA, Block S, Goodfellow GW. A prospective pilot study of treatment outcomes for amblyopic associated with myopic anisometropia. Arch Ophthalmol 2012; 130(5): 579-584. Frantz KA, Elston P, Michalik E, Templeman CD, Zoltoski RK. Comparison of fixation disparity measured by Saladin card and Disparometer. Optom Vis Sci 2011; 88: 733-741. Pang Y, Goodfellow GW, Allison C, Block S, Frantz KA. A Prospective Study of Macular Thickness in Amblyopic Children with Unilateral High Myopia. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2011; 52:2444-2449. Pang Y, Gabriel H, Frantz KA, Saeed F. A Prospective Study of Different Test Targets for the Near Point of Convergence. Ophthal Physiol Opt 2010; 30:298-303. Cotter SA, Frantz KA. Therapeutic uses of prism for binocular vision disorders. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duane’s Clinical Ophthalmology. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2009. Pang Y, Frantz KA. Value of the Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph in Optic Nerve Hypoplasia. Optom Vis Sci 2008; 85: 508-511. Daugherty KM, Frantz KA, Allison CL, Gabriel HM. Evaluating changes in quality of life after vision therapy using the COVD quality of life outcomes assessment. Optom Vis Dev 2007; 38: 75-81. Girgis NM, Frantz KA. A case of primary congenital glaucoma: A diagnostic dilemma. Optometry 2007; 78: 167-175. Hunter MA, Frantz KA. Bilateral Marcus Gunn jaw-winking in a child with developmental delay. Optom Vis Dev 2005; 36: 41-44. Winters JE, Frantz KA, Kern RM. Accommodative and vergence difficulties interfering with image clarity through a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. Optom Vis Sci 2004; 81: 260-267. Scheiman M, Gallaway M, Frantz KA, Peters RJ, Hatch S, Cuff M, Mitchell GL. Nearpoint of convergence: Test procedure, target selection, and normative data. Optom Vis Sci 2003; 80: 214-225. Lorenzana IJ, Frantz KA. Optometric co-management of a traumatic brain injury patient. J Cog Rehabil 2001; 19(3): 6-10. Winters JE, Frantz KA. Optometry students’ perceptions of observing clinical care. Optom Educ 2001; 26: 115-118. Frantz KA. Management of esotropia using multiple modalities. J Optom Vis Dev 2001; 32: 15-21. Frantz KA, Ingelse J, Lorentz S. Binocular test findings associated with difficulty fusing images in the slit lamp. J Optom Vis Dev 2000; 31: 23-28. Frantz KA. Prescribing relieving prism for patients with binocular vision disorders. J Optom Vis Dev 1997; 28: 54-67. Benavides JO, Satchell ER, Frantz KA. Efficacy of a mydriatic spray in the pediatric population. Optom Vis Sci 1997; 74: 160-163. Cotter SA, Frantz KA. Strabismus: detection, diagnosis, and classification. In: Moore B, ed. Eye Care for Infants and Young Children. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997: 123-154. Frantz KA, Cotter SA. Idiosyncrasies of measuring with prism. In: Cotter SA, ed. Clinical Uses of Prism: A Spectrum of Applications. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, 1995: 41-57. Cotter SA, Frantz KA. Practical considerations in prism implementation. In: Cotter SA, ed. Clinical Uses of Prism: A Spectrum of Applications. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, 1995: 59-85. Frantz KA, Peters RJ, Maino DM, Gunderson GG. Effect of resisting tonometry on intraocular pressure. J Am Optom Assoc 1994; 65:732-736. Frantz KA, Cotter SA, Wick B. Re-evaluation of the four prism diopter base-out test. Optom Vis Sci 1992; 69:777-786. Cotter SA, Frantz KA. Prescribing prism for vertical deviations. Problems in Optometry 1992; 4:629-645. Frantz KA, Cotter SA, Brown WL, Motameni M. Erroneous findings in polarized testing caused by plastic prisms. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 1990; 27:259 264. Frantz KA. The importance of using multiple treatment modalities in a case of divergence excess. J Am Optom Assoc 1990; 61:457 462. Frantz KA, Scharre JE. Comparison of fixation disparity curves as measured with and without the phoropter. Optom Vis Sci 1990; 67:117 122. Scheiman M, Herzberg H, Frantz K, Margolies M. A normative study of step vergence in elementary schoolchildren. J Am Optom Assoc 1989; 60:276 280. Scheiman M, Herzberg H, Frantz K, Margolies M. Normative study of accommodative facility in elementary schoolchildren. Am J Optom Physiol Opt 1988; 65:127 134.

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Matthew McGee, OD, MA, FAAO Matthew McGee, OD, MA, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7299 Email: MMcGee@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? Being from the Chicagoland area it is important to me to give back to the community as well as the profession of Optometry. ICO provides a unique experience in allowing me to serve a community in which I grew up in as well as provide clinical education to students and residents. Biography Matthew McGee, OD is a graduate of Midwestern University- Chicago College of Optometry. After completing a Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center- Havener Eye Institute, he became a full-time faculty member at ICO. He has a passion in providing patients with visual and ocular rehabilitation with specialty contact lenses. During his downtime he enjoys exercising, going to concerts, and watching basketball. Special Interests Cornea and Contact Lens, Keratoconus Post Corneal Transplant, Ocular Surface Disease Education 2024 The Ohio State, Wexner Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology- Havener Eye Institute, Cornea and Contact Lens with an emphasis in Ocular Disease, Optometric Residency 2023 Midwestern University- Chicago College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry 2019 Midwestern University, Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences 2011- 2015 University of Missouri- Columbia, Bachelors of Science in Biology Experience Awards & Honors Midwestern University - Chicago College of Optometry: Salutatorian Midwestern University - Chicago College of Optometry: Magna Cum Laude Midwestern University - Chicago College of Optometry: Clinical Honors Midwestern University - Chicago College of Optometry: Clinical Excellence in Primary Eye Care AAOF / Johnson & Johnson Vision Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care Professional Organizations American Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry Gas Permeable Lens Institute Publications

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • William Skoog, OD, FAAO William Skoog, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7403 Email: WSkoog@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 an exceptional didactic education and an unmatched clinical experience. After spending time as both an ICO student and resident, I came to realize how community focused our faculty is. They truly treat each other as family and always support one another. I am proud to continue being a part of the ICO family and invest in teaching future doctors. Biography Dr. Skoog is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). After completing a Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses/Ocular Disease at ICO, he became a full-time faculty member. As a faculty member, he works in laboratory, clinic and classroom settings teaching first through fourth year students. Special Interests Specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, myopia management, ocular surface disease, urgent eye care Education Illinois College of Optometry Experience Awards & Honors 2021 Clinical Excellence Award 2021 Faculty Scholarship 2021 Johnson and Johnson 2021 Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care 2021 Tsang Family Scholarship Tomb and Key Honor Society Professional Organizations American Optometric Association American Academy of Optometry Illinois Optometric Association Publications