CURRICULUM VITAE
Barbara E. Ott, O.D.
Education:
Internships:
1993 – 1995 Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, IL
Clinical Rotations:
- Primary Care Services
- Binocular Vision/Pediatric Clinic
- Low Vision Services
- Illinois Center for Rehabilitation Education
- Cornea & Specialty Contact Lens Service
- Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care
1994 Chicago Westside VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Diagnosis & treatment of ocular and related systemic diseases in outpatient
and ambulatory inpatient populations
1993 Gilchrist-Marchman Rehabilitation Center, Easter Seals Society of
Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, IL
Modified optometric assessment and management to care for special
populations of mental, physical, cognitive & developmental disability;
extensive work with noncommunicative patients
Graduate:
1995 Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL
Doctor of Optometry, cum laude; top 5 percent of graduating class
Undergraduate:
1991 Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, magna cum laude; 4.0/4.0 GPA in psychology
Professional Experience:
2008 – present:Optometrist, Bond Eye Associates, Peoria, IL
2000 – 2006: Optometrist; Shopko Eye Care Centers, Peoria & East Peoria, IL
Solo practitioner; alternated patient care time between two office locations
1998 – 2000: Optometrist; Dr. Dennis M. Brtva & Associates, Peoria, IL
Full time associate optometrist
1995 – 1998: Optometrist; Independent Doctor of Optometry – Chicago Metropolitan Area
Combined patient care time in two separate settings:
- Private Ophthalmology Practice: Walter I. Fried, MD – Gurnee, IL
- Retail Optical Boutique on North Michigan Avenue: American Vision Center – Chicago, IL
Research & Presentation:
1994-1995 “Subjective Response to Dipiprazole versus Natural Reversal of
Pharmacologically Induced Mydriasis”
Conducted research, performed statistical analysis of data, presented
results at optometric conference, and prepared paper for publication in
professionally refereed journal
Teaching:
1994-1995 Clinical Tutor, Illinois Eye Institute – Illinois College of Optometry
Provided tutorial assistance to students experiencing academic and clinical difficulties
1993-1994 Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Illinois College of Optometry
Ocular Physiology Lab
Honors:
- Award of Distinction Recognizing Exemplary Skill,
- Pediatric/Binocular Vision Service, Illinois College of Optometry: 1995
- Award of Distinction for Meritorious Clinical Performance,
- Advanced Ophthalmic Care Service: 1994
- The Tomb and Key Honor Society
- Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society
- Presidential Scholarship, Illinois College of Optometry: 1991 through 1995
Professional Affiliations:
- American Optometric Association, past member
- Illinois Optometric Association, past member
- Council on Ethics – Illinois College of Optometry, Vice President, 1993 through 1995
Current Professional Licenses & Certifications:
- Illinois Optometrist, TPA & DPA Certified
- Illinois Optometrist, Controlled Substance License
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration
- Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation with Automated External
- Defibrillator
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