Faculty

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Primary Faculty
Emeritus Faculty
Adjunct Faculty

Primary Faculty

Begley, Carolyn G., M.S. (Indiana University, 1979), O.D. (1983), Professor of Optometry

Bonanno, Joseph A., O.D. (University of California, Berkeley, 1981), Ph.D. (1987), Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Optometry

Bradley, Arthur, Ph.D. (University of California, Berkeley, 1983), Professor of Optometry

Braun, Mark W., M.D. (Indiana University, 1975), M.S. (1997), Professor of Medical Pathology (part-time), Director of Medical Pathology, Medical Sciences Program, and Professor of Optometry (part-time)

Brooks, Clifford W., O.D. (Indiana University, 1971), Associate Professor of Optometry and Director of Optician/ Technician Program

Burns, Stephen A., Ph.D. (The Ohio State University, 1977), Professor of Optometry

Candy, T. Rowan, B.Sc. (University of Wales, 1989), Ph.D. (University of California, Berkeley, 1997), Associate Professor of Optometry

Downey, John P., O.D. (Indiana University, 1981), M.P.H. (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 2004), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Chief of Contact Lens Clinic at Indianapolis Eye Care Center

Elsner, Ann E., Ph.D. (University of Oregon, 1981) Professor of Optometry and Director of Borish Center for Opthalmic Research (BCOR)

Freeman, Douglas, M.A. (Indiana University, 1972), M.L.S. (1974), Associate Librarian and Head, Optometry Library, University Libraries and Director of Optometry Technology

Goss, David A., O.D. (Pacific University, 1974), Ph.D. (Indiana University, 1980), Professor of Optometry

Grogg, Jane Ann, O.D. (Indiana University, 1994), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Chief of Health Center Eye Clinic

Harris, Tiffenie, O.D. (Indiana University, 1993), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Chief of Primary Care Clinic

Henderson, Patricia A., O.D. (Indiana University, 1985), Clinical Associate Professor of Optometry and Director of Community Eye Care Center

Hitzeman, Steven A., O.D. (Indiana University, 1976), Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinics

Horner, Douglas G., O.D. (Pacific University, 1974), M.S. (University of Houston, 1983), Ph.D. (1987), Associate Professor of Optometry

Houston, Kevin E., O.D. (Indiana University, 2003), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Chief of Indianapolis Low Vision Program

Jarrard, Paula D., B.S. (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 2002), M.S. (University of Southern Indiana, 2007), Acting Clinical Lecturer in Optometry (part-time)

Kaufmann, Lois, B.S.N., R.N. (Hartwick College, 1972), Coordinator, Education and Quality Assurance, Indiana University Health Center, and Lecturer in Optometry (part-time)

Kohne, Kimberly, O.D. (University of Missouri, St. Louis, College of Optometry, 2004) Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry

Kollbaum, Elli J., O.D. (Indiana University, 1997) Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Chief of Bloomington Low Vision Program

Kollbaum, Peter, O.D. (Indiana University, 1999), Research Associate

Kovacich, Susan, O.D. (Indiana University, 1987), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Co-Chief of Contact Lens Clinic

Lowther, Gerald E., O.D. (The Ohio State University, 1967), M.S. (1969), Ph.D. (1972), Dean and Professor of Optometry

Lyon, Don W., O.D. (Indiana University, 1999), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Chief of Binocular Vision/ Pediatric Clinic

Malinovsky, Victor E., O.D. (Indiana University, 1973), Clinical Professor of Optometry

Marshall, Edwin C., O.D. (Indiana University, 1971), M.S. (1979), M.P.H. (University of North Carolina, 1982), Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Administration, Professor of Optometry and Adjunct Professor of Public Health, School of Medicine

Meetz, Richard E., O.D. (Indiana University, 1976), M.S. (University of Michigan, 1988), Clinical Associate Professor of Optometry

Miller, Donald T., Ph.D. (University of Rochester, 1995), Associate Professor of Optometry

Page, Jennifer, O.D. (Indiana University, 2002), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Director, School of Optometry Mexico Clinic, Guanajuato, Mexico

Peabody, Todd, O.D. (Indiana University, 2003), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry

Petrig, Benno, Ph.D. (Etheurich, Switzerland, 1980) Optical Engineer and Senior Scientist

Pence, Neil A., O.D. (Indiana University, 1979), Lecturer in Optometry and Co-Chief of Contact Lens Clinic

Perotti, Jeffrey, O.D. (Indiana University, 1997), Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Community Outreach

Pickel, Sandra A.S., A.B.O.C., B.G.S., C.P.O.T. (Indiana University, 1982), Lecturer in Optometry and Associate Director of Optician/Technician Program

Pickett, Melanie A., O.D. (Indiana University, 2000), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Director of IU Eye at Carmel

Plass, Deborah J., O.D. (Indiana University, 1996), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry (part-time)

Port, Nicholas L., Ph.D. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1997), Assistant Professor of Optometry

Prescott, Elizabeth A., O.D. (Indiana University, 1981), Lecturer in Optometry (part time)

Rivron, Elaine C., M.Sc. (Melbourne University, 1976), Lecturer in Optometry (part-time)

Soni, P. Sarita, O.D. (Indiana University, 1976), M.S. (1978), Professor of Optometry and Vice Provost for Research, Indiana University

Srinivas, S.P., M.S. (I.I.T., India, 1982), Ph.D. (Drexel University, 1987), Associate Professor of Optometry

Sutton, Bradley M., O.D. (Indiana University, 1993), Clinical Associate Professor of Optometry and Director of the Indianapolis Eye Care Center

Swanson, William, Ph.D. (University of Chicago, 1984), Professor of Optometry and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs

Thibos, Larry N., Ph.D. (University of California, Berkeley, 1975), Professor of Optometry

Tonekaboni, Khashayar, O.D. (Southern College of Optometry, 1987), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry and Director of the Atwater Eye Care Center

Torbit, Julie K., O.D. (Indiana University, 1993), Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry (part-time)

Viswanathan, Suresh, M.S. (Pacific University, 1992), Ph.D. (University of Houston, 2000), Associate Professor of Optometry

Waltz, Kevin L., O.D. (Indiana University, 1981), M.D. (Meharry Medical College, 1987), Assistant Professor of Optometry (part time)

Wilson, Graeme, M.Sc. (The University of Manchester, 1965), Ph.D. (University of California, Berkeley, 1972), Professor of Optometry (part time)

Wong, Jennifer, O.D. (Indiana University, 2007), Assistant Scientist in Borish Center for Ophthalmic Research (BCOR)

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Emeritus Faculty

Borish, Irvin Max, O.D. (Northern Illinois College of Optometry, 1934), L.L.D. (Indiana University, 1968), Professor Emeritus of Optometry

DeVoe, Robert D., Ph.D. (Rockefeller University, 1961), Professor Emeritus of Optometry

Egan, Elizabeth, A.M. (Indiana University, 1959), Optometry Librarian Emerita

Everson, Ronald W., O.D. (Chicago College of Optometry, 1954), M.S. (Indiana University, 1959), Associate Professor Emeritus of Optometry

Gerstman, Daniel R., O.D. (Indiana University, 1969), M.S. (1971), Professor Emeritus of Optometry

Guth, Sherman L., Ph.D. (University of Illinois, 1963), Professor Emeritus of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

Hafner, Gary S., Ph.D. (Indiana University, 1972), Professor Emeritus of Optometry

Hegeman, Sally, Ph.D. (University of California, San Francisco, 1969), Associate Professor Emerita of Optometry

Pietsch, Paul A., Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania, 1960), Professor Emeritus of Optometry

Riley, Hurbert D., O.D. (Indiana University, 1971), Assistant Professor Emeritus of Optometry

Shick, Charles R., O.D. (Indiana University, 1958), Professor Emeritus of Optometry

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Adjunct Faculty

Ajamian, Paul C., O.D. (New England College of Optometry, 1980), Director, Omni Eye Services of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Alexander, Larry J., O.D. (Indiana University, 1971), Optometrist, John Kenyon Eye Center, Jeffersonville, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Anderson, Andrew, O.D. (Indiana University, 2006), Optometrist, Gabriele Eye Institute, Mishawaka, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor School of Optometry

Atkin, Sharon R., O.D. (Indiana University, 1985), Chief of Optometry Services, VAMC, Perry Point, MD, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Atkinson, Greg, O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 1995), Optometrist, Ireland Army Community Hospital, Ft. Knox, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Bailey, Jennifer R., O.D. (Indiana University, 1995). Optometrist, Bailey Optometry, New Castle, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Bergman, Christopher T., O.D. (Indiana University, 1992), Staff Optometrist, Omaha Eye Institute, Omaha, NE, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Berman, Alan, O.D. (Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1982), Optometrist, Ridgefield Family Eyecare, Ridgefield, CT, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Bigelow, Mary A., O.D. (Indiana University, 1983), Optometry Flight Commander, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Boerman, Helen, O.D. (State University of New York , 2003) Optometrist, Wang Vision Institute, Nashville, TN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Bowersox, Daniel M., O.D. (University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1993), Optometrist, Bowersox Vision Center, Shelbyville, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Boyer, Stephen R., O.D. (Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1992), Chief of Optometry Services, Illiana Health Care System, Danville, IL, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Campbell, Marcia, M.D. (Indiana University, 1983), Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, IN, and Adjunct Professor, School of Optometry

Carter, Randy B., O.D. (Indiana University, 1983), Clinical Director, The Eye Institute of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Caudill, Cliff, O.D. (University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, 1995), Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Chalmers, Robin L., O.D. (University of California at Berkeley, 1979), Consultant, Clinical Research, Atlanta, GA and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Chapman, James C., O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 1980), M.S. (Troy State University, 1984), Program Director, Lackland AFB, TX, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Chiarelli, Catherine Ann, O.D. (University of Waterloo, 1988), Chief of Clinical Services, Vision Institute of Canada, North York, Ontario, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Colander, Brian., O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 2005), Staff Optometrist, Huntington VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Cordes, Matthew G., O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 1999), Staff Optometrist, Huntington VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Cordes, Sarah, O.D. (Indiana University, 2002), Optometrist, Huntington VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Optometry

Dankovich, Michael A., O.D. (Indiana University, 1995), Optometrist, Eye Associates of Southern Indiana, Jeffersonville, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

DenBeste, Brian P., O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 1980), Director, The Eye Foundation/LaserVue, Orlando, FL, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Dierker, Damon, O.D., (Indiana University, 2002), Optometrist, Eye Surgeons of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Diller, Rebecca S., O.D. (Ohio State University, 1999), Clinic Director, Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, OH, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Egenmaier, Walter H., O.D. (University of Alabama, Birmingham, 1982), Optometrist, EyeCare Consultants, Evansville, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Freeman, Vivianle, O.D. (University of Alabama-Birmingham, 2000), Clinical Optometrist, Offutt Air Force Base, Bellevue, NE, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Gabriele, Philip J., M.D. (Thomas Jefferson University, 1991), Medical Doctor, Gabriele Eye Institute, Mishawaka, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Gay, Dax Alan, O.D. (University of Missouri - St. Louis, 1998), Optometrist, IllianaHealthcare System, Danville, IL, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Geiman, Matthew, O.D. (Indiana University, 2005), Optometrist, Ireland Army Hospital, Ft. Knox, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Gettelfinger, Michael W., O.D. (Indiana University, 1978), Optometrist, New Albany, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Goen, T. Michael, O.D. (Indiana University, 1984), Chief, Optometry Section, Pensacola Veterans Administration Medical Center, Pensacola, FL, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Graf, Frank, O.D. (Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1978), Clinical Assistand Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nebraska, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Hall, Carolyn W., O.D. (Southern College of Optometry, 1993), Clinical Optometrist, Eye Associates of Southern Indiana, New Albany, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Hanlon, Brady P., O.D. (Indiana University, 2004) Staff Optometrist, VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Harmon, Eric M., O.D. (Indiana University, 1978), Optometrist, Paoli, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Hohendorf, Robert A., O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 1975), Optometrist, South Kent Vision Center, Grand Rapids, MI and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Holbrook, Steven E., O.D. (Indiana University, 1985), Optometrist, The Eye Center of Southern Indiana, Bloomington, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Howard, C. Denise, O.D. (Indiana University, 1985), Optometrist, Dr. Howard & Associates Eye Care, and Lecturer in Optometry, School of Optometry (part time)

Hubbard, Ned B., O.D. (Southern College of Optometry, 1983), Optometrist, Ireland Army Hospital, Fort Knox, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Huck, Chad, O.D. (Indiana University, 1985), Clinic Director, The Eye Center of Southern Indiana, Bloomington, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Hung, Michael, O.D. (University of Houston, 2001), Optometrist, Omni Eye Services, Atlanta, GA and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Jordan, Curtis Allen, M.D. (Indiana University, 1984), Eye Associates of Southern Indiana, Jeffersonville, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Jung, Jean, O.D. (SUNY State College of Optometry, 1992), Optometrist, VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, New York, NY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Kinnaird, Charles W., O.D. (Nova Southeastern University, 1994), Optometrist, Westside VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Landis, Timothy, O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 1982), Optometrist, Ireland Army Hospital, Fort Knox, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Lifferth, Austin, O.D. (Indiana University, 2003), Optometrist, Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers, Louisville, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Lowther, Andrya H., M.A. (The Ohio State University, 1970), and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Marciniak, Michelle., O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 2003), Optometrist, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Maxwell, Sherri R., O.D. (The New England College of Optometry, 1987), Chief, Reid Optometry and Optometry Flight Deputy Commander, Lackland Air Force Base, TX and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

McDonald, Anthony, O.D., (Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 1982), Optometrist, McDonald Eyecare Associates, Lakeville, MN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

McSoley, John, O.D. (New England College of Optometry, 1991), Director of Optometry Services, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Melton, Norman R, O.D. (Pennsyvania College of Optometry, 1981), Optometrist, Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A., and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Moyle, Wendy E., O.D. (Michigan College of Optometry, 1997), Optometrist, Northern Indiana Health Care System- VAMC, Ft. Wayne, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Optometry

Noblitt, Randall, O.D. (Indiana University, 1986), Center Director, John Kenyon Eye Center, Louisville, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

O'Neill, Patrick W., O.D. (Ferris State University, 1982), Staff Optometrist, River Valley Vision Center, Northfield, MN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Ossip, Gregg L., O.D. (Indiana University, 1979), Optometrist, Ossip Optometry and Ophthalmology, Indianapolis, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Pastryk, Sara, O.D. (Indiana University, 2004), Optometrist, Michiana Eye Center and Facial Plastic Surgery, Mishawaka, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Pastryk, Scott M., O.D. (Indiana University, 2004), Optometrist, Michiana Eye Center and Facial Plastic Surgery, Mishawaka, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Peplinski, Lee S., O.D. (Ferris State University, 1989), Consultative Optometrist, Bennett-Bloom Eye Center, Louisville, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Perez, Livia I., O.D. (Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry, 1989), Staff Optometrist, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Petkovich, Steve T., O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 1997), Staff Optometrist, Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Pickel, Jr., Merle K., O.D. (Indiana University, 1970), Optometrist, Brown County Eye Care Center, Nashville, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Prete, B. P. Kent, O.D. (University of Waterloo, 1997), Optometrist, Calgary Optometry Centre, Calgary, AB and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Pruitt, Stacey A., O.D. (Indiana University, 1999), Optometrist, Gabriele Eye Institute, Mishawaka, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Risch, Judy D., O.D. (Indiana University, 1990), Optometrist, Richmond Eye Institute, Richmond, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Salituro, Sam M., O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry, 1992), Research Optometrist, Wesley-Jessen Corp., Des Plaines, IL, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Schamerloh, Sara L., O.D. (Indiana University, 1987), Chief of Optometry, Northern Indiana Health Care System VAMC, Fort Wayne, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Schroeder Swartz, Tracy, O.D. (Indiana University, 1994; M.S., 1998), Optometrist, Wang Vision, Nashville, TN, and Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Optometry

Seibert, Donald A., O.D. (Pennsylvania College of Optometry,1986), Optometrist, Huntington VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Seng, Traci L., O.D. (Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University, 1997), Clinical Optometrist, VA Northern Indiana Health Care System, Fort Wayne, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Siu, Andrew Wing-tak, P.Dip,, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2002), Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Stewart, James B., O.D. (Indiana University, 1985), Director of Optometry, Muncie Eye Center, Muncie, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Su, Sandra, O.D. (Indiana University School of Optometry, 2005), Optometrist, Patuxent River Naval Health Clinic, MD, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Tarbett, Aaron K., O.D. (The Ohio State University, 2000), Assistant Clinic Chief, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Tarr, Blane, O.D. (University of Alabama School of Optometry, 2006), Optometrist, Ireland Army Hospital, Ft. Knox, KY, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

VanCleve, Stephan A., O.D. (Indiana University, 1963), Clinic Director, EyeCare Consultants, Evansville, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Vandervort, Robert S., O.D. (Indiana University, 1979), Center Director, Omaha Eye and Laser Institute, Omaha, NE, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

VanRoekel, Ronald C., O.D. (Pacific University College of Optometry, 1995), Assistant Clinic Chief of Optometry, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

Wilson, Steven M., O.D. (Indiana University, 1981), Optometrist, American Eye Institute, New Albany, IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Optometry

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