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Kimberley W. Chan EDUCATION July 2005 to June 2006; Residency in Pediatric Optometry, New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA September 2001 to June 2005; Doctor of Optometry, New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA September 1997 to June 2001; Honors Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada EXPERIENCE September 2006 to present; Pediatric Optometrist, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Instructor in Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School June 2005 to July 2006; Pediatric Optometry Resident, New England College of Optometry Clinical Sites: New England Medical Center Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic • Comprehensive pediatric eye care, collaborating with pediatric ophthalmologists in pre- and post-op care of strabismus patients, pediatric contact lens services Boston Medical Center Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic • Primary care pediatric eye care, management of strabismus, amblyopia, binocular and accommodative anomalies and ocular disease Framingham Public School Vision Center • School based vision clinic emphasizing multi-disciplinary cooperation with teachers, school nurses and counselors Perkins School for the Blind • Functional vision evaluation specializing in visually and multiply impaired children, low vision assessments working in partnership with teachers, orientation and mobility specialists New England Eye Institute Vision Therapy Clinic • Binocular vision and accommodative assessments, vision therapy RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY EXPERIENCE 2005-2006; Pediatric Resident, New England College of Optometry • Designing and collecting data for a study investigating socially significant strabismus in a culturally diverse population • Clinical investigator for Contact Lenses in Pediatric (CLIP) Study • Clinical investigator comparing field measures of refraction to gold standard eye exam in a rural population for use in the developing world • Trainer for UNESCO VERAS project establishing pediatric vision screening protocol for use in Central America 2002-2005; Research Assistant, New England College of Optometry • Designing and implementing a study investigating the prevalence of UV radiation related ocular conditions in a rural underserved community • Modifying study design, collecting and analyzing data and interpreting results of a study aimed at improving the delivery of eye care in underserved populations PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Chan K, Cestari D. Downbeat nystagmus following lithium and lamotrigine use, to be presented at the American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, October 2008. Topics in Evidence Based Management in Strabismus and Amblyopia, presented at the Graduate Institute of Optometry Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa, March 2008. Chan K, Moore B. Familial case of congenital cataracts in an Eritrean family. Optometry and Vision Science. Supplemental, Dec 2006. Detection of Socially Significant Strabismus by Lay Observers (IMET 2), presented at the New England College of Optometry Residency Conference, Bedford, MA, May 2006. Chan K, Baglieri A, Kran B, Wright D. Community versus specialty eye care for adults with mental retardation. Optometry and Vision Science. Supplemental, Dec 2005. Chan K, Quinn N, Travison T, Weissberg E. Prevalence of cataract, pinguecula and pterygium in rural Nicaragua. Optometry and Vision Science. 81:12s, Dec 2004. Weissberg E, Quinn N, Travison T, Chan K. Validation of a protocol to enhance eyecare delivery in developing countries. Optometry and Vision Science. 81:12s, Dec 2004. Suckow M, Weissberg E, Chan K, Thorn F. The effect of angular subtense and instructional set on the detection of socially significant strabismus. Optometry and Vision Science. 77:12s, Dec 2003. AWARDS 2006; The AOF Terrance Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Residency Award 2005; Ira Schwartz Behavioral Vision Award, Awarded by faculty for excellence in pediatric optometry 2005; Clinical Honors in VA Hospital Based Geriatrics and Ocular Disease 2004; Clinical Honors in Special Populations Rotation providing care to pediatric and special needs populations 2004; Clinical Honors in Primary Care 2004; New England Chapter American Academy of Optometry Student Travel Fellowship HUMANITARIAN SERVICES 2007; Central American Summer Program with New England College of Optometry, Santa Ana, El Salvador 2006; Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, Rivas Province, Nicaragua 2004; Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, Mozonte, Nicaragua 1999; Medical Ministry International, Riobamba, Ecuador PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Academy of Optometry Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity
