Iza Taher

Recent Doctor of Optometry graduate with broad clinical training across ocular disease, primary care, urgent care, contact lenses, pediatrics, retina, glaucoma, and perioperative ophthalmic care. Experienced in high-volume and medically complex settings, advanced diagnostic imaging, multidisciplinary co-management, and patient care across diverse populations.

Optometry Extern, Ophthalmology Department at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur (2025-06 – 2026-08)

• Performed comprehensive and urgent eye examinations for pediatric, adult, and long-term care patients.
• Co-managed complex ocular disease and coordinated referrals to on-site retina and glaucoma specialists.
• Provided care to a large Spanish-speaking patient population and conducted portions of examinations in conversational optometric Spanish.

Optometry Intern at SUNY College of Optometry (2024-01 – 2026-12)

• Examined patients across primary care, vision therapy, contact lens, pediatric, retina, and glaucoma clinics.

Optometry Extern at Miller Ophthalmology (2025-12 – 2026-01)

• Performed diagnostic testing including OCT, Optos imaging, Pentacam, iTrace, Humphrey Visual Field, virtual visual field, ERG, and autorefraction.
• Evaluated pre- and postoperative cataract and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) patients.
• Observed cataract surgery, MIGS procedures, Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) procedures, Kenalog injections, and corneal cultures.
• Evaluated patients before and after Valeda photobiomodulation treatment for age-related macular degeneration.
• Collaborated with two ophthalmologists and two optometrists while serving a diverse patient population.

Optometry Extern, Ophthalmology Service at Richmond University Medical Center (2025-03 – 2026-05)

• Managed approximately 12–18 patients daily as the sole optometry intern in an ocular-disease-heavy setting, including bed-bound residents and patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities from outside facilities.
• Performed comprehensive examinations and emergency department ophthalmic consultations.
• Performed Prokera placement, punctal plug insertion, and corneal foreign body/rust-ring removal under clinical supervision.
• Gained experience with orbital floor fractures, advanced glaucoma, angle closure, central retinal vein occlusion, retinal detachments, and other complex ocular diseases.
• Co-managed patients and coordinated referrals to cornea and retina specialists; observed complex cataract surgery led by Dr. Aisha Hasan.

Ophthalmic Medical Floater at Witlin Eye Center (2021-07 – 2022-04)

• Performed ophthalmic workups including visual acuity, external examination, Goldmann applanation tonometry, pachymetry, and Tono-Pen measurements.
• Performed OCT, Humphrey visual field, endothelial cell count, corneal topography, and IOL Master testing.
• Managed medication refill requests and prior authorizations; documented histories and coordinated patient flow and follow-up.
• Managed office inventory and communicated supply needs to management.

Ophthalmic Medical Floater at Patel Eye Associates (2019-07 – 2021-05)

• Performed ophthalmic workups using EMMA EMR, including medical history, chief complaint, visual acuity, autorefraction, and iCare tonometry.
• Collaborated with technicians and scribes in a high-volume clinic serving up to 90 patients per day.
• Documented physician-patient encounters and examination findings as a scribe; performed OCT, visual field, fundus photography, A-scan, and B-scan testing.
• Counseled patients regarding cataract surgery and medications and provided soft contact lens insertion/removal and care training.
• Managed weekly Eylea injection inventory and supported appointment scheduling and follow-up.

Doctor of Optometry in Optometry – SUNY College of Optometry (2022-08 – 2026-05)

B.A. in Biological Sciences – Rutgers University (2017-09 – 2021-05)