Optometric Technician - Doctor Maria Cardona - Paramus, NJ
(2019-01 - 2022-08)
- Analyzed chart preparation of patient engagement to review diagnostic testing, photos and preventative measurement if needed.
- Performed clerical duties, including pasting refractor receipts and entering data.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography, and pre-exam data collection
- Taking patient history
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations
Tutoring - Private tutoring - Bergen County, NJ
(2017-09 - 2023-08)
- Evaluated the grades of students
- Tutored undergrad students in Biology, and grades from K-12 in science, math, English and social studies.
- Clearly went over subjects that the student had difficulty with
- Taught new methods of organization
- Helped with test preparation and homework
- Engaged with students and helped them to communicate with their teachers
- Effectively worked with parents
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Good experience with teaching online; especially during COVID
Internship: Primary care - The Eye Institute Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
(2022-08 - 2025-02)
- Performed comprehensive eye exams on all ages
- Diagnosed and managed refractive errors, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and Age related macular degeneration and much more under supervision of an Optometrist and Opthamologist.
- Conducted slit lamp exams, OCT scans, visual field testing, tonometry, and pachymetry.
Internship: Speciality in Pediatrics - The Eye Institute Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
(2025-11 - 2025-02)
- Conducted pediatric eye exams with emphasis on binocular vision testing and cycloplegic dilated exams. Performed vision therapy on patients with accommodative disorders.
- Diagnosed and managed amblyopia, strabismus and refractive error, and accommodative dysfunction.
- Evaluated pediatric patients with developmental delays and special needs.
- Performed infant eye exams using retinoscopy and and age appropriate visual acuity methods.
Externship: Optical center - Curve Optics - Amman, Jordan
(2023-06 - 2023-08)
- Assisted in fabricating ophthalmic lenses including single vision, and bifocal lenses using edging and surface equipment.
- Verified prescription accuracy
- Measured Pupillary distance and optical centers
- Educated patients on lens material, and coatings.
- Conducted retinoscopy and refractions.
Externship - Lawrenceville Eye care - Pittsburgh, PA
(2025-03 - 2025-05)
- Conducted full comprehensive eye exams
- Refraction, slit lamp exams to assess the integrity of the cornea and anatomy of the eye.
- Diagnosed and managed ocular diseases under supervision of an optometrist
- Performed dilated eye exams, tonometry, soft contact lenses evaluations, dry eye disease, and cataracts
Externship - VA hospital - Lyons, NJ
(2025-05 - 2026-08)
- Conducted full eye exams, with an emphasis on glaucoma and age related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Performed OCT scans, visual fields and analyzed them accordingly.
Externship - Corneal associates of NJ - Fairfield, NJ
(2026-02)
- Assisted in the evaluation and management of complex anterior segment and corneal pathology including keratoconus, post-keratoplasty patients, corneal dystrophies, and infectious keratitis
- Performed comprehensive ocular examinations including slit lamp biomicroscopy, Goldmann applanation tonometry, pachymetry, and corneal topography interpretation
- Assisted in fitting specialty contact lenses including scleral lenses, RGPs, and soft lenses for irregular corneas and failed grafts
