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Optometry: Open Access
ISSN: 2476-2075
Optometry 2018
October 08-09, 2018
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Julia Pulliam et al., Optom open access 2018, Volume 3
DOI: 10.4172/2476-2075-C1-008
Challenges beyond the phoropter: Part I neuro-eye symposium
“T
he eye exam does not stop there.” Eye care practitioners have the privilege and ability to diagnose a variety of neurologic
conditions based on ocular findings. By the utilization of imaging and laboratory tests, we can extend our reach beyond the
phoropter to aid in the diagnosis and management of our patients’ ocular and systemic health. We have the duty and ability to initiate
and coordinate appropriate care in a timely manner for our patients. By actively participating and interacting with other specialists,
we establish our vital role in the health care system. We will present a variety of clinical cases that demonstrate the importance of
utilizing serological testing and imaging to establish a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
Biography
Julia Pulliam attended Indiana University College of Optometry and graduated with Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Julia is staff Optometrists at the St. Louis VAMedical
Centre. Julia is an active member of the Armed Forces Optometric Society (AFOS), the American Optometric Society (AOA), the American Academy of Optometry
(AAO), and the St. Louis Optometric Society (SLOS). At St. Louis VA, she served as both Optometry Residency and Externship Coordinator in addition to Contact Lens
Coordinator. Currently, she is serving as the Acting Chief of Optometry.
Angelina Bonner earned her Bachelor of Science from Bradley University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University. As a doctoral candidate, Dr. Bonner
performed contact lens research and presented on developing a method to assess on eye contact lens wettability at the 2009 Academy of Optometry meeting. During her
residency at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center(VAMC), she specialized in ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, and primary care. Dr. Bonner has presented
on several complex ocular disease cases both locally and nationally during her career. Following residency, Dr. Bonner’s passion for serving veterans led her to the Dallas
VAMC where she managed complex ocular disease, traumatic brain injury cases, and specialty contact lens care. Dr. Bonner currently enjoys working as the Director of
Specialty Contact Lenses, staff optometrist, and attending at the VA Iliana Healthcare System in Danville, IL. In addition to educating students and residents with didactic
activities and clinical training, Dr. Bonner holds adjunct faculty positions at several universities. In fall 2017, she earned the distinguished title of Fellow of the American
Academy of Optometry. Dr. Bonner is currently licensed in Texas, Illinois, and Missouri.
Julia Pulliam
St. Louis Healthcare System, USA
Angelina F. Bonner
VA Illiana Health Care System, USA