Romina Houston

Optometry Extern at Atwater Eye Care Center
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Credentials

  • CPR/AED Certified
    American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
    Jun, 2014
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Atwater Eye Care Center
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Optometry Extern
      • Nov 2015 - Present

      Worked in specialty clinics such as Binocular Vision, Pediatrics, Contact Lens, and Ocular Disease. I was able to correct vision deficits with prescription glasses and contacts lenses including gas permeables, sclerals, hybrids, and orthokeratology lenses. I evaluated patients for binocular vision disorders and was able to gain experience in designing and implementing Vision Therapy plans for patients. Within the Pediatrics department, I also had the privilege of examining children from ages 9 months to 18 years of age, many of whom had amblyopia and other ocular anomalies.

  • Huntington Veteran's Hospital
    • Optometry Extern
      • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

      Provided eye health care to local veterans through post-surgical management as well as diagnosed and treated ocular diseases including, but not limited to, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Performed various diagnostic tests such as Humphrey Visual Fields, Optical Coherence Tomography, Fundus Photography, B-Scans, and Pachymetry. Provided eye health care to local veterans through post-surgical management as well as diagnosed and treated ocular diseases including, but not limited to, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Performed various diagnostic tests such as Humphrey Visual Fields, Optical Coherence Tomography, Fundus Photography, B-Scans, and Pachymetry.

  • Truhlsen Eye Institute
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Optometry Extern
      • May 2015 - Jul 2015

      Worked in an OD/MD primary care setting, which included performing routine exams, co-managing corneal and retinal diseases, fitting and evaluating specialty contact lenses, and treating urgent cases daily. Worked in an OD/MD primary care setting, which included performing routine exams, co-managing corneal and retinal diseases, fitting and evaluating specialty contact lenses, and treating urgent cases daily.

  • Indiana University School of Optometry
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Instructor
      • Jan 2015 - May 2015

      Worked as an AI for the 2nd year Clinical Sciences course where I helped guide the students in refining their clinical examination skills in conjunction with applying them to clinical cases. Worked as an AI for the 2nd year Clinical Sciences course where I helped guide the students in refining their clinical examination skills in conjunction with applying them to clinical cases.

  • Dr. McNulty and Dr. Rosengarten
    • Optometric Technician
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      I performed OCT scans, ran numerous Humphrey visual field tests, captured Fundus photographs, and obtained Keratometry readings. In addition, I performed preliminary exam testing and instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal. My responsibilities also included managing contact lens orders by organizing selections and placing patient calls. I performed OCT scans, ran numerous Humphrey visual field tests, captured Fundus photographs, and obtained Keratometry readings. In addition, I performed preliminary exam testing and instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal. My responsibilities also included managing contact lens orders by organizing selections and placing patient calls.

  • Stratton Eyes
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Optometric Technician/Administrative Clerk
      • May 2010 - Jul 2012

      I was responsible for checking patients in and out for their appointments, patient billing and insurance, scheduling and pre-appointing, front office training, shopper conversion, office inventory, patient recall, and other services such as contact lens dispensing. When I worked as a technician, I performed preliminary tests on patients, demonstrated contact lens insertions and removals, and maintained the necessary office supplies. I also worked in the optical, aiding in patient frame and lens selection, repairs and adjustments, and placing follow-up calls.

Education

  • Indiana University School of Optometry
    Doctorate in Optometry
    2012 - 2016
  • University of Kentucky
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, Minor in Business
    2007 - 2011

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