Dr. Lindsay Harris: Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), Fullerton, California

Geriatrics and Ocular Disease Residency, June 2006

West Los Angeles Veterans Administration

Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Doctor of Optometry, May 2005

Bachelor of Science, Visual Science, May 2002

Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 2001

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

• California Board Certified Optometrist with full licensure in DPAs
• Therapeutic Management of Ocular Disease (T.M.O.D.) Certified
• Lacrimal Irrigation and Dilation Certified
• Glaucoma Certified
• Bleph-Ex Certified
• Pennsylvania Board Certified Optometrist with full licensure in DPAs
• Therapeutic Management of Ocular Disease (T.M.O.D.) Certified
• Glaucoma Certified. Inactive Status

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Medical Optometrist

Assil Gaur Eye Institute, Beverly Hills, CA. July 2006-present

Study Coordinator and Sub-investigator for FDA trials

Assil Gaur Eye Institute, Beverly Hills, CA. May 2007-present

Optometric Resident, Geriatrics/ Ocular Disease

Southern California College of Optometry/ VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Pauline Ilsen, O.D., David Bright O.D.

Ocular Disease Residency. June 2005- June 2006

OPTOMETRIC EXPERIENCE

Private Practice Rotation

Jay Schlanger, O.D. Los Angeles, California.

Optometric Extern, March 2005- May 2005

Disease Rotation

Martin Novey, O.D. The Katzen Eye Group, Towson, Maryland

Optometric Extern, December 2004 - February 2005

Low Vision Rotation

Low Vision Rehabilitation Center, The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 September 2004 - November 2004 

Pediatric Rotation

Pediatric and Binocular Vision Center in The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA

Brandy Scombordi, O.D.

Optometric Extern, September 2004 - November 2004

Hospital Rotation

O.D. Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Neymours Eye Clinic, Wilmington, Delaware.

Elliot Werner, M.D., Myron Yanoff, M.D., and Richard Bennett

Optometric Extern, June 2004 - August 2004.

Primary Care Rotation

Jon Vogel, O.D. Village Eyes Optometry, Los Angeles, CA

Optometric Extern, January 2004 - May 2004

Clinical Care Rotation 

The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA

Connie Chronister, O.D. Chief of Module II

Optometric Intern, September 2002 - December 2003

Clerkship

Family Eye Care, Lansdale, PA

Arnold Bierman, O.D.

June 2002

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

• Assil, K., Harris, L. “Randomized Comparison of a Transversal Ultrasound vs. a Torsional Handpiece in Phacoemulsification: A Contralaterally-Controlled Trial”, Poster presentation at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in Fort Lauderdale. May 2012
• “Grand Rounds: Surgical Repair and Management of the Eye”, Lecture at the Assil Gaur Eye Institute for optometry continuing education. March 2011
• “Cornea Transplants: Grand Rounds”, Lecture at the Assil Gaur Eye Institute for optometry continuing education. September 2010
• Ilsen, P., Harris, L. Diabetic Optic Neuropathy. A Case Report. Accepted to American Optometric Association Meeting. June 2007
• Kwong, S., Harris, L., Ilsen, P. “Cicatricial ectropion with squamous cell carcinoma: a case report”. Accepted to American Optometric Association Meeting. June 2007
• Kwong, S., Harris, L., Ilsen, P. “Cicatricial ectropion with squamous cell carcinoma: a case report”, Poster presentation at the American Academy of Optometry in Denver. December 2006
• “Diabetic Papillopathy”, Lecture at the Southern California College of Optometry for Student Block Lectures. February 2006
• Photorounds on Congenital Anomalies. Given at the West Los Angeles Medical Center for the Southern California College of Optometry interns. January 2006
• Photorounds on Optic Nerve Disease. Given at the West Los Angeles Medical Center for the Southern California College of Optometry interns. January 2006
• “Diabetic Retinopathy”, Lecture at the West Los Angeles Veteran’s Administration Medical Center Hospital for the Diabetic Clinic. November 2005
• “Common Eye Diseases in the Elderly”, Lecture at the West Los Angeles Veteran’s Administration Nursing Home for a didactic session. November 2005
• Photorounds on Retinal Emboli. Given at the West Los Angeles Medical Center for the Southern California College of Optometry interns. December 2005
• “Transfection of Neonatal Rat Fibroblasts,” Poster Presentation displayed during Susquehanna University’s Scholars Day and presented as a talk at the Pennsylvania Academy of Science. April 2001.

HONORS / AWARDS

• Transcendental Meditation Certificate, 2019 
• Life Coaching Scholarship, Life Creations Education, 2012
• Pediatrics Award for excellence in binocular vision problems, PCO, 2004-2005
• H. L. Goldberger Memorial Scholarship for academic achievement, PCO, 2003-2004
• CIBA Vision Scholarship for academic achievement, PCO, 2002-2003
• Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society Member, PCO, 2002-2007
• Carrell Family, Inc. Board of Directors Scholarship, PCO, 2001-2005
• Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Member, Susquehanna University, 1998-2001
• Valedictorian Scholarship, Susquehanna University, 1997-2001
• Dean’s List Honors, Susquehanna University, 1997-2001
• Susquehanna Scholarship for academics, Susquehanna University, 1997-2001

SERVICES / ACTIVITIES

• Los Angeles planning committee for Curry Family Reunion, 2012
• Participant in Maybach eyewear event at Optometrix Beverly Hills, 2011
• Participant and fundraiser for Los Angeles MS walk, 2011
• Volunteer for YMCA Vision Screenings, 2008
• Member of the American Optometric Association, 2007-2008
• Member of the National Association of VA Optometrists, 2005-2006
• Member of the American Academy of Optometry, 2005-2007
• Member of the California Optometric Association, 2006-2008
• Los Angeles County Science Fair Judge, 2005
• Volunteer at the New Jersey Special Olympics, 2004-2005
• Member of the National Optometric Student Association, 2002-2005
• Member of the American Optometric Student Association, 2001-2007
• Member of the social and fundraising committee for the class of 2005, 2001-2005
• Member of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry Lion’s Club, 2002
• Co-Chair for Pennsylvania College of Optometry Student Orientation Program, 2002
• Pennsylvania College of Optometry Tutor and Mentor, 2002-2004
• Winner of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry Idol, 2003