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JOANNA HAWS, O.D.
EDUCATION
2000-2004
Pacific University College of Optometry
Forest Grove, OR
Doctor of Optometry
1989–92, 1995-96
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Pre-Med.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008 to present
Olympia Vision Clinic
Olympia, WA
Optometric Physician, Pediatric Specialist and Primary Care
 Crystal and MaximEyes EMR
 Contact lens management for aphakic infants and toddlers
 Amblyopia and strabismus treatment
 Expert in eye exams for children with special needs
 Vision and learning testing for children with learning deficiencies
 Therapy administered for accommodation and vergence disorders
2007 to 2009
Northwest Pediatric Eye Care
Bellevue, WA
Optometric Physician, pediatric specialist
 Unusual cases of anisometropia, aphakia, amblyopia, strabismus.
 Amblyopia management, primary care vision therapy.
 Contact lens management for aphakic infants and toddlers.
2007 to 2008
The Eyecare Center
Bellevue, WA
Optometric Physician, pediatric specialist, primary care
 MaximEyes EMR paperless office.
 High use of GDX, FDT, Optos, EyeScape, and 3D Eye software.
 Comprehensive exams, including.all ocular disease.
 Contracted with most insurance providers.
2004-2007
Whidbey Vision Care
Oak Harbor, WA
Optometric Physician, pediatric specialist, primary care
 Approximately 30 % pediatric exams; InfantSEE provider.
 15-18 patients per day; including medical follow ups and exams.
 Comprehensive exams, including.all ocular disease with referral to tertiary care
only when needed.
 Contracted with most insurance providers.
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5500 66TH AVE, LACEY, WA 98513
206-383-4686
July-Sep 2004
Lenscrafters, Dina Hamideh, O.D.
Bellevue, WA
Optometric Physician, primary care
 Comprehensive exams along side a retail space; part time.
2003
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Pediatric and Strabismus Referral Center
Portland, OR
Main referral center for all Pacific University clinics with any difficult pediatric
case or strabismus case which needed extra testing
Getting a placement in this prestigious clinic is earned by application only
Vision therapy for some strabismus cases
Observed strabismus surgery at OHSU
2000-2003
Spanish Interpreter
Virginia Garcia Clinic
Cornelius, OR
June-Aug 2001
Glaucoma Consultants NW
Ophthalmic Assistant for Murray Johnstone, M.D. et al.
1998-2000
Children’s Eye Doctors
Ophthalmic Assistant, Spanish Interpreter
1991–95 PT; 1996-97 FT
Vision Therapist
Hope Clinic
Seattle, WA
Redmond, WA
Bellevue, WA
1995–96
Wasatch Vision Clinic
Salt Lake City, UT
Optometric Assistant/Vision Therapist/Administrative Assistant
June-Aug 1992
Apprentice Optician
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Pearle Vision Center
5500 66TH AVE, LACEY, WA 98513
Bellevue, WA
206-383-4686
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Chair, Children’s Vision Task Force 2015- present, member of CVTF 2009 to present
President of Olympic Optometric Society of Optometric Physicians of Washington
2010-2012
Past Secretary and Treasurer of Olympic Optometric Society of OPW 2008-2010
Volunteer at Olympia Union Gospel Mission Community Vision Clinic 2008-present
Hands on Children’s Museum vision screenings and help with All About Eyes exhibit
2009, 2010
“Vision and Learning” Seattle School Nurses, John Stanford Center for Educational
Excellence, November 2016
“Is that a Lazy Eye I See?”, Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Conference, May
2014
“Vision Needs in the Pediatric Population”, Department of Health, Tumwater, in the
Children With Special Health Care Needs division meeting 2012
“Preschool Vision and Eye Health Needs”, Lecture to Evergreen Christian School
Preschool staff, May 2011
“Olympia Union Gospel Mission Vision Clinic Update”, Lacey Lamplighters Lions
Club, May 2011
“Vision Intervention Birth to 3”, Mason County Interagency Coordinating Council,
Shelton, WA February 2011
“Healthy Infants, Healthy Eyes, Healthy Futures”, Lions Regional Conference, March
2010
“Pediatric Pearls and Extraocular Palsies” , Olympic Optometric Society
September 2009
“Pediatric Vision Evaluation and Autism Spectrum Disorder” TACA
(Talk About Curing Autism) support group, July 2009
“Healthy Infants” Hood Canal Lions Club, May 2009
“Aging Eyes”, Woodland Retirement Center, February 2009
“Guardians and Angels” mom and baby group lecture about InfantSEE
program, infant exams, and the importance of pediatric well vision care,
November 2007.
Lions Club Lecture, Coupeville, WA, discussing preschool vision
screenings in addition to elementary school screenings. 2007.
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5500 66TH AVE, LACEY, WA 98513
206-383-4686
Attendance and participation in Skagit Valley Health Professions
Advisory Board, (ITEIP Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program)
discussing and encouraging proper screening referrals thorugh the MTI
Photoscreener used at local preschools; involvement in discussion about
current toddler health care programs on Whidbey Island. 2006, 2007.
Lecture to local women’s organization Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints about importance of pediatric exams at an early age;
discussion of prevalence of pediatric ocular conditions. 2004.
Amigos mission to Santiago, Chile, providing eye exams and glasses to
approx. 1,400 people in need. 2001
Eighteen month LDS mission, Spanish and English speaking in the
southwest United States. Social work and interpersonal skills involved.
1993-1994
Volunteer for Family Support and Treatment Center caring for abused
children. 1995-1996.
*References available upon request
PUBLICATIONS AND STUDIES
Bausch & Lomb #543: A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Bausch &
Lomb BL-3100-BOG03 Multi-Purpuse Solution when Compared to ReNu
MultiPlus Multi-Purpose Solution and OPTI-FREE RepleniSH Multi-Purpose
Disinfection Soultion when used with Silicone Hydrogel Lenses Worn on a Daily
Wear Basis, 2007
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5500 66TH AVE, LACEY, WA 98513
206-383-4686