Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Patricia Salazar, OD, FAAO Patricia Salazar, OD, FAAO Associate Professor ICO as a staff optometrist within the Diabetic Eye Center and transitioned to the role of Assistant Professor She was promoted to Associate Professor in 2025. Dr. United States Navy Awards & Honors 2014, 2017, 2019, 2024 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals Professional

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Danielle Piser, OD, FAAO Danielle Piser, OD, FAAO Associate Professor Immediately following her residency, she became a clinical assistant professor at the Illinois College Present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors 2009 Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry Professional

David Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • David Gurka, PhD, MD David Gurka, PhD, MD Associate Professor 1991-94): University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital and Clinics Experience 2000 - Present Associate Professor of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry 1994 - Present Professor of Medicine, Rush University Medical Internal Medicine certification in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine Professional

Robert Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Robert Donati, PhD Robert Donati, PhD Associate Professor 1989 University of Chicago, BA Experience 2004-present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors Professional

Gabriel, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry Email: hgabriel@ico.edu Part Time Faculty Kaori Asano Optometric Methods and Procedures special interest group Member, American Society of Clinical Pathology Professional

Sicks, OD, FAAO, FIACLE, FSLS Associate Professor of Optometry; Cornea and Contact Lens/Ocular Disease Optometry Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society Professional

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Brittney Brady, OD, FAAO Brittney Brady, OD, FAAO Associate Professor building blocks for students to succeed from top-notch equipment, diverse patient population, supportive professors Scholarship 2015 Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Fraternity 2015 Ocular Instruments Award of Excellence Professional

Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7281 Email: kfrantz@ico.edu I personally have found ICO to be a welcoming, professional environment that challenges both students 1990 Noteworthy Educator Award, Beta Sigma Kappa 1985 Valedictorian, Pennsylvania College of Optometry Professional Arch Ophthalmol 2012; 130(5): 579-584. Frantz KA, Elston P, Michalik E, Templeman CD, Zoltoski RK. Bilateral Marcus Gunn jaw-winking in a child with developmental delay.

Allen, OD, FAAO Assistant Professor of Optometry; Pediatric Optometry & Binocular Vision Residency Coordinator Indiana University, BS in Biology Experience 2010-present Illinois College of Optometry, Assistant Professor Luckhardt Memorial Award 2007 Beta Sigma Kappa, Gold Key Honor Society 2005/2006 Faculty Scholarship Award Professional Error Poster Presentation; Enhancing Pediatric Eye Care through Community Partnerships, Ref : WCRE/105

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Elizabeth Wyles, OD, FAAO Elizabeth Wyles, OD, FAAO Associate Professor Wyles is an assistant professor ICO and is the Primary Care Educational Coordinator. Pennsylvania College of Optometry 1999-2001 Pacific University College of Optometry Awards & Honors Professional

Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Ashley Speilburg, OD, FAAO Ashley Speilburg, OD, FAAO Associate Professor Speilburg is an Associate Professor at ICO. of 2010 2010 Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, Highest GPA recipient 2010 Tomb and Key Honor Society Professional

Winters, OD, FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry Next Previous Phone: 312-949-7307 Email: jwinters@ Currently, she is an associate professor of optometry at ICO, where she has been a member of the faculty Experience 1996-present Illinois College of Optometry Awards & Honors 2008 Excellence in Education Award Professional