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.
