Curriculum Vitae

Education

University of Houston, Bachelor of Science, Optometry, 1977.
University of Houston College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry, 1979.
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Ocular Therapeutic Post Graduate, 1991
University of Texas Medical School, Optometric Glaucoma Certification, 2000

Memberships & Participation

Council Member, Harris County Optometric Society 1981-1982
Secretary, Harris County Optometric Society 1982-1983
Treasurer, Harris County Optometric Society 1984-1985
Vice President, Harris County Optometric Society 1986-1987
President, Harris County Optometric Society 1987-1988
Instructor Trainer, American Heart Association
Phi-Theta Upsilon Optometric Fraternity
Vision Education Foundation
President, Advantage Eye Care 1999-2004
Member Texas Optometric Association
Member American Optometric Association

Teaching Positions

University of Houston College of Optometry 1978-1979 (Teaching Assistant, Ocular Pharmacology)
University of Houston College of Optometry 1979-1980 (Adjunct Faculty)
University of Houston College of Optometry 1980-1981 (Adjunct Faculty)
University of Houston College of Optometry 2003-2010 (Adjunct Professor)

Publications

Contact Lens Correction of Aniseikonia, Review of Optometry, April 1979.
Unidentified Contaminants in Soft Contact Lenses, Review of Optometry, March 1978.
Product Report, Rev Eyes by Storz, Optometry Today, September 1995.

Honors

Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society.
Dean’s Council University of Houston College of Optometry
Outstanding Continuing Education Seminar, Harris County Optometric Society, 1986

Speaking Engagements

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, “Current Treatments for Dry Eye”
Texas Association of Physician Assistants – Galveston, Texas, “Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases” (September 2011)
SECO 2004
Texas Association of Physician Assistants – Galveston, Texas, “Ocular Urgencies and Emergencies” (February 2013)

Experience & Certifications

Texas Board of Optometry, 1979.
Therapeutic Management of Ocular Diseases, National Board of Examiners, 1991.
Optometric Glaucoma Specialist certification University of Texas Health Sciences, 2000
Private optometric practice, August 1979 to present
President of Advantage Eye Care, 1998-2007
President Eye Care Consortium, 2007-2010

Curriculum Vitae