AFOS AAO 2022 Meeting

Armed Forces
Optometric Society
October 24-25, 2022

2022-2023 AFOS Board
Welcome from Dr. Greg Smith
Greg Smith
OD, FAAO (PHS/IHS)
Justin Sandholm
OD, MPH, FAAO (Air Force)
Meghan Elkins
OD, FAAO (VA)
Paula Johns
OD, FAAO (IHS)
Emily Sprague
OD, FAAO (Navy)
Laura Alexander, OD (PHS/IHS)
Chris Alferez, OD, FAAO (Army)
Sara Bustamante, OD, FAAO (Navy)
Jason Christman, OD, FAAO (Army)
Sean Dempsey, OD (VA)
Hanna Fylpaa, OD, FAAO (PHS/IHS)
Loralie Hodges, OD (Air Force)
Adam Preston, OD, MEd, FAAO (Navy)
Kyle Smith, OD, FAAO (Army Reserve)
Bryan Sixkiller, OD, FAAO (Air Force)
Brian Williams, OD, FAAO (VA)
Executive Director: H. Lindsay Wright, OD
On behalf of AFOS, I’d like to welcome you to sunny San Diego and thank you for
joining us for an exciting meeting. We are especially excited to see so many more
faces joining us as we all enjoy the ability to enjoy in-person CE again. As AFOS
President, I extend a hearty welcome to all and am extremely grateful to all attendees,
meeting planners, and our Sponsors for allowing us to come together to enjoy
our time together.
Dr. Greg Smith
AFOS President

New Frontiers in
Soft Contact Lens
Vision and Comfort
Introducing ACUVUE®
OASYS 1-Day MAX
Join us to learn how Johnson &
Johnson Vision is helping doctors
and patients with the introduction
of ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day
contact lenses, developed to address
more patient’s needs. Coming to you
first in sphere and multifocal!
Presented by Kurt Moody, OD, FAAO
Director; Professional Education
Johnson & Johnson Vision
Tuesday, October 25th | 2:00-3:00 pm
Dr Moody has been employed by Johnson and Johnson Vision Care Inc. in Jacksonville, FL since 2005. He graduated from
Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania in 1979 with a BS in Biology and then received his Doctorate in Optometry
from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1983. After graduation Dr. Moody joined the Eye Care Specialists of North
East Pennsylvania; one of the largest MD/OD practices in Pennsylvania where he practiced for 22 years as the Director
of Optometric Services. During this time, he became both a Fellow and a Diplomate in the Cornea, Contact Lens and
Refractive Technologies Section of the American Academy of Optometry. While in practice he held the office of President of
the North East Pennsylvania Optometric Society was OD of the Year and was appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania
to the State Board of Optometry.
During the time Dr Moody has been employed at J&J he has spent 13 years in R&D in multiple positions leadership
positions. During this R&D tenure, he was part of the teams that developed both 1-Day Acuvue TruEye and led the team
that developed 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism. Dr Moody also was the R&D lead that developed 1-Day Acuvue
Moist Multifocal. It was the development of this product for which Dr Moody and his team were awarded the prestigious
Johnson Medal. In 2015 Dr Moody became the Director of the Clinical Science group, charged with the creation of clinical
development plans for new contact lens products and the establishment of the clinical
science behind these products. He then spent two years helping with the newest J&J
business; Ocular Surface Disease where he was responsible for the professional education
and KOL management. Most recently, in 2000 Dr Moody has returned to the Vision Care
side of the business taking the position of Director of Professional Education for North
America.
Dr Moody is a Board Member of the Alumni Association of the Pennsylvania College of
Optometry in Philadelphia. He and his wife Georgia have 3 children – Kaitlyn (35) Indianapolis,
Dr Kelsey, OD (32) Atlanta and Jacob (25) Kansas City.
Dr. Kurt Moody, OD FAAO, FBCLA
Cornea, Contact Lens and Refractive Technologies Diplomate

Monday, October 24th AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (5 hrs CE)
All Courses and Events will take place in the North Tower on the 2nd Floor
Time Event Where Who
Time Event Where Who
0900 – 1300
Registration and
packet pick-up for
attendees
Outside Marriott
Grand Ballroom 5
1200 -1300
Exhibit Hall Opening
and Lunch
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 8
Dr. Matthew Polster
1310-1400
Advanced Corneal
Evaluations in Military
Accessions
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 5 Dr. Christopher Putnam
Dr. Richard Baird
(1 hr COPE)
COPE ID: 81286-TD
Dr. Jason Christman
Dr. Amanda Quelly
1500 – 1700
San Diego Sea
Harbor Tour
$25per/person
RSVP necessary
More Info on
Page 27
We will meet at 2:15pm at the North End
of the pool to walk (.75mi) to the
boat dock Or meet at 970 N.
Harbor Drive at Pier 2 at 2:45pm
1000 – 1230
AFOS Grand
Rounds
(3 hr COPE)
COPE ID 81023-GO
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 5
Dr. Christopher
Cordes
Dr. Courtney Rafferty
Dr. Jennifer Stowe
1830 – 1930
Laser Dazzle Threats,
Effects, and Mitigation
Strategies: From
Military Operations to
Primary Care
(1 hr COPE)
COPE ID: 81287-GO
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 5
Dr. Lyndsey Ferris
Dr. Thomas Heinen
Dr. Megan Tomsik
1930 - 2100
Exhibit Hall and
Welcome Reception
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 8
Dr. Christopher Luft
Dr. Lynn Ueshiro
Dr. Marcelo Moya
Dr. Kaitlin Vass

COOPERVISION PRESENTS:
CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), is one of the
world’s leading manufacturers of contact lenses. The company produces a
full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly soft contact lenses that
feature advanced materials and optics, and premium rigid gas permeable lenses
for orthokeratology and scleral designs. CooperVision has a strong heritage
of addressing the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia,
childhood myopia, and highly irregular corneas; and offers the most complete
portfolio of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a
combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the
company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real
advantages for customers and wearers. For more information,
visit www.coopervision.com.
Dr. Justine L Siergey OD, FSLS specializes in hard
to fit contact lens patients including irregular cornea,
post-surgical and dry eye disease and refractive
surgery management. She has created and managed
several specialty lens clinics in both private practice
optometry and group OD/MD settings. Currently,
she is the Manager of Professional Affairs in Irregular
Cornea for CooperVision SEC’s America’s division.
She is a fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society
and the former fellowship chair of their international
board. Dr. Siergey is originally from Calgary, Alberta,
Canada and earned her Doctor of Optometry at
Pacific University College of Optometry in
Forest Grove, Oregon.
Justine L. Siergey OD, FSLS
Manager, Professional Affairs – Irregular Cornea, Americas.

Tuesday
Oct 25th
10:20am-12pm
So you
want to be
a presenter?!
AFOS Workshop Series
By Drs. Chris Cordes, Meghan Elkins,
Jacqueline Hallauer, and Greg Smith
Are you interested in presenting a Grand Rounds case?
Are you wanting to develop your communication skills with peers?
When was the last time you had to step up in front of a room full of people?
Do you want to pursue the opportunity tospeak atconferences on
topics or cases that interest you?
If you said “YES” to any of those
questions than this course is for you!
AFOS presents a lecture series to help educate potential future lecturers on how to develop a lecture,
acquire CE certification, and find a venue to give the lecture to a live audience.
Workshop goes through the lecture approval process and provide background on the various CE
accrediting bodies. Plus, provide tips and pointers on public speaking and lecture delivery to both live
and virtual audiences.
This is an interactive course so you are welcome to bring your laptop with a presentation or materials you
are working on for tips.
* AFOS Members Only

Tuesday, October 25th AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (9+ hrs CE)
All Courses and Events will take place in the North Tower on the 2nd Floor
Time Event Where Who
Time Event Where Who
0700 – 1200
Registration and
packet pick-up for
attendees
Outside Marriott
Grand Ballroom 5
1200 – 1300
Exhibit Hall Break
and Lunch
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 8
0700 – 0800
Breakfast and Exhibit
Hall Session
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 8
Dr. Chris Cordes
0800 – 0940
Glaukos presents
“Keratoconus
Update”
(2 hrs COPE)
COPE ID: 81181-TD
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 5
Dr. Tracy Schroeder
Swartz
0940 – 1020
Exhibit Hall Coffee
Break
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 8
So, you want to be a
Presenter!?
AFOS Workshop
Dr. Meghan Elkins
1300 – 1440
See page 11 for
more info
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 3
Dr. Tina Aldana
(2 hrs COPE)
Dr. Jacqueline Hallauer
* AFOS Members Only
** RSVP necessary
AFOS-AAO 2022: TBI
Visual Dysfunction,
Vision Rehab
Workshop
1000 – 1230
See page 28
for more info
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 4
Dr. Lyndsey Ferris
Dr. Greg Smith
(3 hrs COPE)
COPE ID: 81288-FV
* AFOS Members Only
** RSVP necessary
Dr. Chang Yaramothu
1300 – 1350
Autoimmune Disease
and the Eye Series 1:
Autoimmune Disease
and the Anterior
Segment
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 5
Dr. Anthony DeWilde
1020 – 1200
VA Grand Rounds
(2 hrs COPE)
COPE ID: 76376-TD
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 5
Dr. Anthony DeWilde
(1 hr COPE)
COPE ID 77216-SD

Tuesday, October 25th AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (9+ hrs CE)
Time Event Where Who
1300 – 1350
1400 – 1450
Bausch and Lomb
presents “Revive
Contact Lens
Workshop”
See page 21 for
more info
(1 hr CE)
Autoimmune Disease
and the Eye Series 2:
The Weight is Over –
The New Guidelines
Help Optometrists
Modify Plaquenil Risk
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 4
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 5
Dr. Melissa Barnett
Dr. Anthony DeWilde
Come see for
yourself.
ZEISS at AFOS 2022
(COPE ID 77219-PH)
1400 – 1450
Johnson and Johnson
presents “New Frontiers
in Soft Contact Lens
Vision and Comfort –
Introducing ACUVUE®
OASYS 1-Day MAX”
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 4
Dr. Kurt Moody
See page 5
for more info
(1 hr CE)
* RSVP necessary
1500 – 1640
Service Chief Breakout
Sessions
See page 16
for more info
(2 hr COPE)
Air Force Grand 11
Army Grand 12
Navy Grand 10
PHS/HS Rancho 1
VA Grand 3
Reservist/Guard Grand 4
Col Darren Rhoton
COL Kenney Wells
CDR Ann MacDonald
CDR Greg Smith
Dr. Scott Slagle
Lt Col J. Christopher Freeman
Col Jennifer Carver
1640 - 1720
Exhibitor/Sponsor
Spotlight and Raffle
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 8
1720 – 1900
Amniotic Membrane Wet
lab by CorzaMedical
See page 23 for
more info
(2 hr COPE)
* RSVP necessary
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 3
Dr. Nicholas Colatrella
Dr. Jeffrey Varanell
ZEISS CLARUS 500 and ZEISS CIRRUS 5000
We are excited to connect with you at AFOS at Marriott’s Marquis San Diego! Stop by the ZEISS booth to
experience the ultra-widefield fundus imaging of the CLARUS ®
500 from ZEISS to aid in differential diagnosis,
and the CIRRUS ®
5000 from ZEISS for advanced OCT imaging to help improve your clinical workflow.
1720 – 1900
Career Transition Panel
(2 hr CE)
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 4
Experience this lineup in real life when you visit ZEISS at AFOS!
1930 – 2130
AFOS Membership and
Awards Reception
Marriott Grand
Ballroom 5
CAP-en-US_31_030_0146I © Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., 2022. All rights reserved.

Section Chiefs
Breakout Sessions
This presentation is designed to allow each branch to meet
and discuss the latest standards, regulations and protocols
that affect their optometric mission and personal career as
a federal service optometrist. AFOS was created by the
Service Chiefs for this very purpose!
Ask
about our
year end
savings!
Air Force
Col Darren Rhoton
Air National Guard
Lt Col J. Christopher Freeman
Air Force Reserve
Col Jennifer Carver
Navy
CDR Ann MacDonald
Tuesday, October 25 at 3pm
PHS/IHS
CDR Greg Smith
VA
Dr. Scott Slagle
Army
COL Kenney Wells
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2022 AFOS Awards
Service-Specific Awards
AIR FORCE JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
ARMY JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
NAVY JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
AIR FORCE
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
ARMY OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
PHS/IHS OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
DR. MATTHEW THOLL
DR. JASON CHRISTMAN
DR. BRENT HUME
DR. CHRISTOPHER PUTNAM
DR. ANN RUDICK
DR. CHRIS CORDES
PUBLIC HEALTH
SERVICE JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
VA JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
NAVY OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
RESERVIST
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
DR. RANDY COX
DR. SEAN DEMPSEY
DR. EMILY SPRAGUE
DR. CHRISTOPHER LUFT

2022 AFOS Awards
Tuesday, October 25th from 1-2pm
Drum roll please… AFOS is committed to recognizing excellence within
the field and within our organization. The overall AFOS Junior Optometrist
and Optometrist of the Year will be announced at this meeting!
Join us on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:30pm for the AFOS Annual Awards Ceremony
and Reception. We are excited to honor and celebrate all of this year’s award
recipients and unveil these overall award winners!
The recipients of the Armed Forces Optometric Society
Revive
& Thrive
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multifocal toric lens designs, learn how
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bridge gaps for when standard lens parameters or
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AFOS JUNIOR
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
AFOS OVERALL
OPTOMETRIST
OF THE YEAR
?
Dr. Melissa Barnett is an internationally recognized
key opinion leader who lectures globally and
publishes extensively. Dr. Barnett offers expertise is
many specialties including dry eye disease, specialty
contact lenses, novel technologies and wellness.
Dr. Melissa Barnett

2022 AFOS Awards
Orion Award
Corza Medical presents by Dr. Jeffrey Varanelli and Dr. Nicholas Colatrella
Tuesday, October 25th
at 5:10pm
The Orion Award is the highest honor that AFOS can bestow for most significant
contributions to the advancement of AFOS and Optometry.
The recipient of the Armed Forces Optometric Society
ORION AWARD FOR 2022
for his dedication to his country, Air Force, and federal service optometry
SUTURELESS
AMNIOTIC
MEMBRANES:
How to Properly Insert
and Remove Lenses
The amniotic membrane is a
biologic tissue that promotes
healing of the ocular surface. This
two -hour workshop discusses
sutureless amniotic membranes
available for optometric use,
and discusses their current
indications, while allowing the
participant to insert and remove
DR. HOWARD MCALISTER
the various tissues.
(COPE ID: 79867-TD)
Dr. Jeffrey Varanelli
Dr. Nicholas Colatrella
We are very proud of the winners on their outstanding achievements and
service to not only our profession but also to our great nation.

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Meeting Dress Requirements
Air Force
Service Dress for both meetings. Civilian clothes are authorized on travel days. Air Force members traveling in a
Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) status are not required to wear their uniform.
Army
ASUs or AGSUs for both meetings. Civilian attire is appropriate for day of arrival and departure for Army members.
Class A – day 1 of both meetings; presenting lectures and/or posters; formal events (i.e. receiving award(s),
induction into the Academy, etc…)
Class B – all other days of attendance except travel days and noted above.
Army members traveling in a Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) status are not required to wear their uniform.
Navy
Khaki’s or Service Dress Blues for both meetings (sweater or Eisenhower jacket is authorized with Blues unless
presenting). Civilian clothes are authorized on travel days.
PHS/IHS: Service dress blues for both meetings. Business casual approved for travel days. USPHS members
traveling in a Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) status are not required to wear their uniform.
VA: Business professional
Civil Service & GS: Business professional
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solution) are indicated for use with the KXL system in corneal collagen cross-linking for the treatment of progressive keratoconus
and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. Corneal collagen cross-linking should not be performed on pregnant women.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Ulcerative keratitis can occur. Patients should be monitored for resolution of epithelial defects.
The most common ocular adverse reaction was corneal opacity (haze). Other ocular side effects include punctate keratitis,
corneal striae, dry eye, corneal epithelium defect, eye pain, light sensitivity, reduced visual acuity, and blurred vision.
These are not all of the side effects of the corneal collagen cross-linking treatment. For more information, go to
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You are encouraged to report all side effects to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
*Photrexa ® Viscous and Photrexa ® are manufactured for Avedro. The KXL ® system is manufactured by Avedro. Avedro is a Glaukos company.
REFERENCE: 1. Photrexa [package insert]. Waltham, MA: Glaukos, Inc; 2016.
MA-02164A PM-US-0427
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• Customized integrated
refraction workstation
• Sets the standard for time
efficient refractions,
but does so in less space
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• Motorized adjustable table
• Color touch screen that
can be turned to patient
for near testing
TRS
Refraction System
• Remote refraction for
comprehensive exams
from a safe social distance
• Reduce exam times so
you can see more patients
• Replaces a standard refractor
• Instantaneous comparison of old vs. new Rx
• EMR Integration
• Eliminate physical strain
• Programmable refractions
• Cuts refraction time by 25-50%
• Additional exams per day
• Total and internal OPD
mapping separates corneal
and internal astigmatism
• Corneal spherical
aberration and coma
displayed
• Retro illumination image
• Blue light Topography
• Measures pupils up to 9.5mm
• Measures Angle Kappa and Angle Alpha
• Provides day and night refractions
• Toric IOL Summary to mark axis pre-op
• ECCP — Effective Central and Corneal Power
and APP-Average Pupil power for IOL
power calculating
• Provides day and night refractions
LM-7/7P
Lensmeter Series
• Hartmann-Shack sensor
with 108 measurement points
• Green measurement light for
greater precision
• Automatic lens detection —
including Multifocals
• Advanced Prism Rx position
layout function
• Scale mode function
facilitates PD measurement
• UV transmittance measurement
• 5.7” color LCD touch screen control
• EyeCare Card Reader
• LM-7P has high-speed printer with auto cutter
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Join AFOS in
San Diego for a
fantastic Harbor Tour!
Monday, October 24th from 3-5pm
The Admiral Hornblower is a 151-foot mega yacht newly restyled to modern elegance.
We will enjoy the best sightseeing on San Diego Bay—with a professionally narrated
harbor boat tour of San Diego. Join us on the water as we see Seaport Village,
Shelter Island, ship-building and dry-docking facilities, Coronado Island, Point Loma,
and Cabrillo National Monument, and much more!
As we cruise, we’ll see delightful marine animals and majestic sea birds. Our onboard
staff of local history and wildlife enthusiasts can’t wait to share their knowledge with
you for a truly memorable experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture
all the sights in photos and video.
Join us for a great discounted price! $25/per person.
Limited to 50 guests so book today! Guests invited to join, as well!
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JOIN AIR FORCE’S
OPTOMETRY TBI
WORKING GROUP
Tuesday, Oct 25 from 10-12:30pm
This workshop will consist of an introduction to the diagnosis and
treatment of vision dysfunction in mild traumatic brain injury for
the primary care optometrist. Providers will be partnered during
the last portion of the class and have the opportunity to run
through procedures with trainers available to answer questions
and provide feedback.
Dr. Tina Aldana Dr. Lyndsey Ferris Dr. Chang Yaramothu
3 hr COPE CE | AFOS Members Only | RSVP Necessary

Career Transitions Panel
When your career path transitions from federal service optometry to a new adventure,
which path is right for you? Join AFOS for this dynamic panel discussion on options
to pursue in your future!
Dr. Robert Dinga
Dr. Dinga is a clinical and operations executive with over 20 years of
experience and a proven track record of success. Dr. Dinga’s previous
military experience as an enlisted soldier and officer helped him
develop a highly effective combination of clinical and business acumen,
enabling him to provide strategic direction and build teamwork in highly
competitive market conditions.
Dr. James Elledge
Dr. James Elledge is a 1997 graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis
College of Optometry. He completed a residency in Ocular Disease at the
University of Alabama-Birmingham College of Optometry in 1998 and a
Fellowship in Clinical Management at the State University of New York College
of Optometry in 2006.
Dr. Elledge has been a member of the Armed Forces Optometric Society since
1995 and was recognized as the Army’s AFOS Optometrist of the Year in 2017.
He is a two-time AFOS Orion Award nominee and has lectured at multiple
AFOS meetings.
Dr. Elledge retired from Active Duty Service on May 31, 2022. He currently
serves on the Board of Directors for the San Antonio Lighthouse for the
Blind and Visually Impaired and is completing the requirements to serve as a
volunteer optometrist at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Additionally, Dr. Elledge serves as a fill-in Optometrist for LasikPlus and The
Lasik Vision Institute at their San Antonio and Austin locations. He and his
business partners will re-introduce Pearle Vision Centers to the San Antonio
Market with their first location projected to open in early 2023.
Tuesday, October 25th at 5:00pm
Dr. Osama Said
A graduate of North Carolina State University with degrees in Electrical
Engineering and mathematics, Dr. Said earned his Doctor of Optometry from
the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. He is licensed to
practice optometry in North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and
Florida.
Dr. Said founded Triangle Eye Institute in 2007 where he and his partner OD
quickly grew the group to 5 locations in the greater Raleigh NC metro. The
addition of a full time Ophthalmologist in 2011 helped cement the Triangle Eye
Institute as a leading provider of full scope eyecare . Dr. Said partnered with
MyEyeDr. in 2014 where he currently serves as a member of the professional
services team.
An avid educator and preceptor, Dr. Said manages the MyEyeDr. Externship
program under the Department of Clinical Excellence. The program spans
across 18 states and over 50 preceptors. He currently serves as adjunct faculty
for Salus University, Midwestern University, University of Pikeville and New
England College of Optometry. He has been named “Preceptor of the year”
on two separate occasions: In 2013 by Salus University, and most recently
in 2021 by Midwestern University. Additionally, he is a nationally renowned
lecturer and has spoken on a wide range of topics including contact lenses,
ocular disease, amniotic membranes and practice management.
Britt Clark
Working to place Doctors of Optometry in our Walmart Vision Center Practices
that offer the freedom to practice healthcare based on professional goals.
I’ve worked placing student and Doctors of Optometry for over 20 years
throughout 40+ states and Puerto Rico.

Career Transitions Panel
Lisa Marshall - Senior Manager of Optometrist and License Recruiting
Having over 30 Years of experience in the Optical Industry with
EssilorLuxottica in Field Operations, Talent Acquisition and Eyecare, Lisa now
is Leading a Dynamic Team of Recruiters Advocating for both Optometrist
and Licensed Opticians. Lisa is skilled at connecting Optometrist, based on
their personal and professional goals, with flourishing and compelling career
opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica Brands. Providing mentorship and
support through-out the process.
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