EDUCATION. Masters of Science in Physiological Optics, Indiana University School of Optometry, February 1998.

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1 TRACY SCHROEDER SWARTZ, OD, MS, FAAO 1801 West End Avenue, Suite 1150, Nashville, TN / Ph 615/ Fx EDUCATION Masters of Science in Physiological Optics, Indiana University School of Optometry, February Doctor of Optometry, Indiana University School of Optometry. Class of Bachelor of Science in Optometry, Indiana University--Bloomington, Spring PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 5/02-Pres Wang Vision Institute. Clinical Operations Manager for refractive surgery/anterior segment specialty care center. HIPPA certified, OSHA safety officer. Certified on the Intralase laser, Conductive Keratoplasty, and Botox Cosmetic injections. Office Manager: Responsible for all WVI operations from Aug 2003-Feb Currently Clinical Operations Manager. Educational coordination (COPE approvals, Lecturing, CE planning, ASCO accredited residency program with IU, fellowship program with UT, Memphis), responsible for publications and lectures for all faculty, insurance operations. Oversee website (4) including video, some flash training. 12/00-6/01 Gene Rubin, OD, PC. Private Optometric office with strong emphasis in general ophthalmology. Full scope optometry including pediatrics, glaucoma, diabetes management, hydrogel and RGP contact lenses, LASIK and cataract comanagement. 12/00-5/01 Laser Vision Institute, refractive surgery center. Staff optometrist responsible for pre- and post-operative care of LASIK and PRK patients. 3/00-10/00 Vision Quest Laser Center, refractive surgery center. Certified on the Autonomous laser, Moria microkeratome. Responsible for pre- and post-operative examination, all emergency call, surgical plans and consultation for surgeons; development and implementation of computerized records; technician scheduling; OR technical assistance; creation, organization, and media presentation of CE program; Powerpoint presentations used in marketing; creation of website and marketing material copy. 4/99--3/00 Johnston Center for Sight; General ophthalmology group specializing in refractive

2 surgery. Responsible for general ophthalmological care, contact lens service, and pre- and post-operative care for refractive surgery, YAG, ALT, LPI, and cataract surgery patients. 6/98--3/99 Hour Eyes, Doctor s of Optometry. Full time primary care optometry with Pediatric/Strabismus and pathology referrals from within the group. 8/95--6/98 Visiting Lecturer, Indianapolis Eye Care Center, Indiana University School of Optometry. Primary care clinic serving downtown Indianapolis. Served as Chief of both Binocular Vision and Learning Services, and Clinical Research Program. Responsible for lectures, grand round presentations, and overseeing interns in full scope patient care. 12/94--5/97 EYEWORKS. Primary care optometry in private office setting. 3/96--6/98 Progressive Vision Group. Binocular vision consultant for a private practice. 8/ /96 Atwater Eye Care Center, Indiana University School of Optometry. Clinical Consultant in Primary Care, Pediatrics, and Binocular Vision Clinics. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Adjunct Instructor, Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN. Supervisor of Refractive and Ocular Surgery residency program. July 2003 Present. Nashville State Tech Community College Ophthalmic technical program adjunct instructor. Fall 2002 Spring Indiana University School of Optometry -- V755 Vision Therapy; V781 Pediatrics; V782 Visual Perception and Learning Disabilities; V251 Ophthalmic Procedures II Guest Lecturer; Fourth Year Seminar Series Guest Lecturer on various ocular disease topics Bedford Community College -- Adjunct Instructor responsible for lectures, exams and laboratory lessons in general biology for undergraduate students. Fall Indiana University Biology Department -- Associate Instructor of introductory level biology courses. Duties included leading discussion sections and labs, grading papers, writing quizzes and examinations, proctoring examinations ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Co-Editor, Literature Review column for Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today since 2003

3 Adjunct faculty, Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, Indiana Fellow, American Academy of Optometry National Board of Examiners in Optometry site examiner Northern Virginia Community College Advisory Board member, Ophthalmic Assistant and Technician programs. Adjunct Faculty Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry Gordon Heath Fellowship, Central Society Secretary Treasurer, Indiana Optometric Association. Prevent Blindness America, Program Committee PUBLICATIONS Swartz T. Peer-Reviewed Literature: Management of Keratoconus Sequela. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, November Swartz, Tracy; Marten, Lisa; Wang, Ming. Measuring the cornea: the latest developments in corneal topography. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 18(4): , July Swartz T. Peer-Reviewed Literature: Intacs for Keratoconus. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, May Swartz T. Peer-Reviewed Literature: Assessing the Anterior Chamber and Crystalline Lens. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, April Lisa Martén, MD; Tracy Swartz, OD; and Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Spherical Aberration 101: A brief review of the basic principles. Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, Nov/Dec Chen Y; Tan B; Baker K; Lewis JWL, Swartz T, Jiang Y, Wang M. Simulation of keratoconus observation in photorefraction. Optics Express, 2006; vol 14 (23): Swartz T. Peer-Reviewed Literature: Surgical Management of Irregular Astigmatism. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. June Swartz T. Peer-Reviewed Literature: Posterior Surface s Response to LASIK. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. May Swartz T. Peer-Reviewed Literature: INTACS for Keratoconus. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. January Swartz T. Peer-Reviewed Literature: ICL for Myopic Correction. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. January 2004, pp Abdelmalak H, Swartz A. Pediatric Refractive Surgery. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. June 2004, pp

4 Swartz T. Peer-Reviewed Literature: Phakic IOL Types. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery today. August 2004, pp Gulani A, Swartz T. Surgical Management of Presbyopia. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery today. September 2004, pp Ming W, Swartz, T. Basic Science Clinical Skills Review Manual, Chapter 1: Geometric Optics and Chapter 7: Optical Considerations in Refractive Surgery. Lowther A, Rainey B, Goss D, Kidd G, Swartz T, Horner D. The Developmental Eye Movement Test as a Predictor of Word Recognition Ability. Journal of Optometric Vision Development, Spring, Vol 32, no 1, pp Horner DG, Soni PS, Salmon TO, Swartz TS, Myopia Progression in Adolescent Wearers of: Soft Contact Lenses vs. Spectacles, Optometry & Vision Science 76(7): , T Schroeder, B Rainey, D Goss, T Grovesnor. Inter-Examiner Repeatability of Heterophoria Tests. Optometry and Vision Science, Vol. 75, no.10, BB Rainey, TL Schroeder, DA Goss, TP Grovesnor. Reliability of and Comparisons Among Three Variations of the Alternating Cover Test. Ophthal. Physiol. Opt., Vol. 18, no.5, TL Schroeder, BB Rainey, DA Goss, TP Grovesnor. A Review of Studies Investigating Reliability of and Comparisons Between Methods of Measuring Dissociated Phoria. Optometry and Vision Science, Vol. 73, No. 6, pp POSTERS AND ABSTRACTS Boerman H, Swartz T, Hill S. Intacs/Femtosecond Laser Surgery Combined with Conductive Keratoplasty: An Alternative to Penetrating Keratoplasty for Severe Keratoconus. Poster, American Academy of Optometry, Tampa, FL, Oct Swartz T, Wang M, Boerman H, Hill S. Corneal Instability Following RK. SECO International Multimedia poster, Feb Swartz T, Hill S, Boerman H. Myopic LASIK + DLK. SECO International Multimedia poster, Feb Boerman H, Swartz T, Hill S. Sutureless Pterygium Excision. SECO International Multimedia poster, Feb 2007.

5 Management of Ectasia S/P Radial Keratotomy. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO; Helen Boerman, OD; Shawna Hill, OD. Poster, American Academy of Optometry, Denver, December Surgical management of irregular astigmatism using CIPTA. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO; Shawna Hill, OD. Poster, American Academy of Optometry, Denver, December Hexagonal Keratotomy. Shawna Hill, OD; Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO. Poster, American Academy of Optometry, Denver, December Irregular Astigmatism: definition, classification, topographic and clinical presentation. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO; Helen Boerman, OD; Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Multimedia Poster, SECO International, Atlanta, GA February Surgical Correction of Presbyopia: Conductive Keratoplasty & LASIK. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO; Helen Boerman, OD; Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Multimedia Poster, SECO International, Atlanta, GA February Epithelial Ingrowth: Clinical Pearls for Prevention, Detection & Management. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO; Helen Boerman, OD; Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Multimedia Poster, SECO International, Atlanta, GA February Hill S, Boerman, H, Swartz T, Wang, MX. Increased Incidence of Epithelial Ingrowth in Flap Relifts versus Flap Recuts. Poster, American Academy of Optometry, San Diego, CA, Dec 2005 Panchal L, Boerman H, Swartz T, Wang, MX. Comparison of surgical and visual outcomes in patients with single versus double Intacs corneal ring segments. Poster, American Academy of Optometry, San Diego, CA, Dec 2005 Laser-Intacs Surgery for GP Intolerant Keratoconus. Helen Abdelmalak, O.D., Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO, Ming Wang, M.D., Ph.D. Multimedia Poster, SECO International, Atlanta, GA, February 2005 Artificial Cornea Implantation: Alternative for Poor Prognosis Penetrating Keratoplasty. Helen Abdelmalak, O.D. Tracy Swartz, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O., David Coward, O.D., Ming Wang, M.D., Ph.D. Multimedia Poster, SECO International, Atlanta, GA, February "Pseudoectasia" in a Post-Refractive Patient. Tracy Swartz, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O., Helen Abdelmalak, O.D., Ming Wang, M.D., Ph.D. Multimedia Poster, SECO International, Atlanta, GA, February Abdelmalak H, Swartz T, Wang MX. INTACS/FEMTOSECOND LASER SURGERY: A New Option for Keratoconus. Poster, American Academy of Optometry, Tampa, FL, Dec 2004

6 Abdelmalak H, Wang MX, Swartz T. Topographic and keratometric predictors of visual function in decentered ablations and FFKC. Poster, American Academy of Optometry, Tampa, FL, Dec 2004 Abdelmalak H, Swartz T, Wang MX. Corneal Topography and Wavefront Aberrometry: Clinical Predictors of Visual Performance.. Poster, American Academy of Optometry, Tampa, FL, Dec 2004 Wang MX, Swartz T. A logical and sequential approach to Custom-CAP. ASCRS, May Wang MX, Swartz T, Melanson S. Comparative study of AstraMax, Orbscan II and Humphrey Atlas corneal topographic systems, ASCRS, May Clinical Optometric Characteristics of an Unselected Sample of First Grade Children. Rainey BB, Schroeder Swartz TL, Goss DA, Horner DG. Optometry and Vision Science, December The Developmental Eye Movement Test as a Predictor of Reading Recognition Ability. AH Lowther, BB Rainey, T Schroeder, DG Horner, DA Goss, G Kidd, D Eddins. Optometry and Vision Science, December Multi-Disciplinary Predictors of School Performance. Horner DG, Schroeder TL, Rainey BB, Lowther AL. Optometry and Vision Science, December Comorbidity of Vision and Hearing Problems in a First Grade Population. Schroeder Swartz TL, Horner DG, Rainey BB, Goss DA, Lowther AL, Eddins D. Optometry and Vision Science, December Principal Axis Elongation to Determine the Contribution of Axial Elongation to Myopia Progression. Horner DG, Goss DA, Soni PS, Schroeder TL. March 15, Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science; 38:(4): S981. Correlation of Hydrogel Base Curves to Corneal Curvature. Soni PS, Schroeder TL, Horner DG. February Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science; 37: (3): S71. Junior High Age Children s Myopia Progression in Soft Lenses Vs. Spectacles. Horner DG, Soni PS, Salmon TO, Schroeder TL. February Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science; 37: (3): S1004 Multidisciplinary Predictors of Academic Failure: The Benton Assessment Project. Horner DG, Rainey BB, Lowther A, Schroeder TL, Goss DA, Eddins D. Optometry and Vision Science, December Vol. 72, No. 12s. p. 37.

7 LECTURES Swartz T, Hill S. Irregular Astigmatism. American Academy of Optometry meeting, Tampa, FL. October 25, Swartz T, Hill S. Surface Ablation: Treatment and Management. Wang Vision Institute, July Swartz T. Advancements in Corneal Topgraphy. Wang Vision Institute, April Swartz T. Soft lenses for Therapeutic Use in Clinical Practice. Wang Vision Institute, April Swartz T. I had surgery and now I can t see. Wang Vision Institute, April Swartz T, Hill S. Irregular Astigmatism. American Academy of Optometry meeting, Denver CO. December 10, Swartz, T. Visian ICL. Wang Vision Institute 8 hour Optometry Continuing Education Event, July Swartz, T, Boerman, H, Wang, MX. Lasers and the Anterior Segment. Wang Vision Institute 8 hour Optometry Continuing Education Event, March Swartz T. Binocular Vision for the Refractive Comanager. Wang Vision Institute 8 hour Optometry Continuing Education Event, March Swartz T. Binocular vision for the primary care optometrist. Wang Vision Institute 8 hour Optometry Continuing Education Event, March Swartz, T, Boerman, H. Optical Feud. Wang Vision Institute Opticianry Continuing Education Event, March Swartz, T, Boerman, H. Professional Update. Wang Vision Institute Opticianry Continuing Education Event, March Swartz, T. Kids, Computers, and Accommodation. Wang Vision Institute Optician Continuing Education Event, March Swartz, T, Boerman, H. Optical Jeopardy. Wang Vision Institute Optician Continuing Education Event, March Swartz, T. Dry Eye Disease. Wang Vision Institute, Nashville TN October Swartz, T. Refractive Surgery for Technicians. Wang Vision Institute, Nashville TN July CLINICAL

8 Swartz, T. Grand Rounds I: Keratoconus, Iritis and RK. Wang Vision Institute, Nashville TN June Swartz, T. Refractive Surgery for Dummies. Wang Vision Institute, Nashville TN March Swartz, T. Corneal Topography A, B, C s and Disease. Wang Vision Institute, Nashville TN December Abdalmelek, H, Swartz, T, Wang, M. Clinical Comanagement of the Refractive Surgery Patient. Wang Vision Institute Spring Conference, Feb Abdalmelek, H, Swartz, T, Wang, M. Corneal Topography and Wavefront Aberrometry: Clinical Predictors of Visual Performance. SECO, Feb 2004.E SURGERY PATIENT 2004 Wang M, Swartz T, Yu K. Bladeless LASIK. China, December Wang M, Swartz T, Yu K. Conductive Keratoplasty. China, December Wang M, Swartz T, Yu K. CustomVue Wavefront treatment using LASIK. China, December 2003 Swartz T. Surgical Management of Decentered Ablation, Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, Ming Wang, MD, PhD; Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO. Paraxial Geometrical Optics. Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, November Swartz, TS, Wang MX. Custom-CAP treatments: a logical and sequential approach Refractive Surgery in the 21 st century, Wang vision Institute, Nashville, TN November 23, Swartz, TS, Wang MX; Management of Post-operative hyperopia with Acular and soft contact lenses Refractive Surgery in the 21 st century, Wang vision Institute, Nashville, TN November 23, Swartz, TS. Ming Wang, MD, PhD; Tracy Swartz, OD, MS. Clinical study of current major topographic systems (AstraMax, Orbscan and Humphrey), Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting November Ming Wang, MD, PhD; Tracy Swartz, OD, MS. Interim report of the first comparative clinical study of current major topographic systems (AstraMax, Orbscan and Humphrey), ASCRS Meeting Spring Rowen, Sheri, MD and Schroeder, Tracy OD, MS. The Next Generation of Vision Correction Procedures. October, 2000, Vienna, VA.

9 Schroeder TL, Horner DG, Bradley A. Search for the Transient Deficit in Dyslexia. December 1997 American Academy of Optometry scientific presentation. San Antonio, TX. Rainey BB, Schroeder TL, Goss DA, Grovesnor T. Inter-Examiner Reliability of Heterophoria Tests. December 1997 American Academy of Optometry presentation. San Antonio, TX. Schroeder TL. Comorbidity of Vision and Hearning Problems. November American Public Health Association Annual meeting, Indianapolis, IN. Schroeder TL. School Screening: Using the Modified Clinical Technique. School Nurses Association Annual convention, October 1996, September Indianapolis, IN. Schroeder TL. Practical VT for the Primary Care OD. Central Indiana Optometric Society Meeting, July Indianapolis, IN. Schroeder TL. VT Pearls for the Primary Care Practitioner. Indiana Academy Meeting, March Indianapolis, IN. Schroeder TL. Do Dyslexics Have a Magnocellular Deficit? Indiana University School of Optometry Oxyopia Presentation. March, Bloomington, IN. Schroeder TL. Indiana University School of Optometry Binocular Vision and Pediatrics Continuing Education Series: Learning Disabilities, Assistive Technology and the Law. June, Bloomington, IN. BOOK CHAPTERS Tracy Swartz, OD, MS; Michael Duplessie, MD; Wuqaas Munir, MD, Jeremy Kieval, MD, Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Nonectatic causes of corneal astigmatism. In Irregular Astigmatism: Diagnosis and Management, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc., Thoroughfare, NJ, in press. Sandeep Kakaria, MD, Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS; Ming Wang, MD. Corneal Biomechanics. In Irregular Astigmatism: Diagnosis and Management, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc., Thoroughfare, NJ, in press. Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS; Brian Boxler-Wachler,MD; Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Intacs for keratoconus. In Irregular Astigmatism: Diagnosis and Management, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc., Thoroughfare, NJ, in press. David D. Liu, Ph. D.; David Santiago, O.D.; Liangcheng Wu, M.D.; Bing Liu, M.D. Zhen Li, M.D.; Zhengjun Fan, M.D.; Junhua Xiao, M.D.; Tracy Swartz, O.D., M.S; Ming Wang, M.D., Ph.D. Topography driven treatment for irregular astigmatism: LaserSight s Ellipsoid model and topo-driven aspheric treatment approach. In Irregular Astigmatism: Diagnosis and Management, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc., Thoroughfare, NJ, in press.

10 Swartz T, Wang M. Refractive Surgery Techniques. Video Atlas of Ocular Surgery. Amar Agarwal, editor. Slack Inc, Thoroughfare, NJ, in press. Decentered Ablation. Helen Boerman, OD, Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Refractive Surgery Disasters. Amar Agarwal, Editor Topography and Wavefront Disasters. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Refractive Surgery Disasters. Amar Agarwal, Editor History of Topography. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS; Renzo Mattioli, PhD; Nancy K. Tripoli, MA.; Dough Horner, OD, PhD. Corneal topography: Guide for clinical Application in the Wavefront Era, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc, 2007.Slack, Inc. Anatomy of the Cornea. Keming Yu, MD, PhD; Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, Helen Boerman, OD, Ming X. Wang, MD, PhD. Corneal topography: Guide for clinical Application in the Wavefront Era, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc, Cornea as an Optical System. David Coward, OD; Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, Ming X. Wang, MD, PhD. Corneal topography: Guide for clinical Application in the Wavefront Era, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc, General Classification of Topographic Technologies. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS; Liu Zuguo, MD, PhD; Xiao Yang, MD, Mei Zhang, MD, PhD, Ming X. Wang, MD, PhD. Corneal topography: Guide for clinical Application in the Wavefront Era, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc, Various Topographic Maps. Ilan Cohen, MD; Tracy Swartz, OD, MS, Ming X. Wang, MD, PhD. Corneal topography: Guide for clinical Application in the Wavefront Era, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc, D Stereo Corneal Topographic System the AstraMax System. Ming Wang, MD, PhD, Shawna Hill, OD, Tracy Swartz, OD. Corneal topography: Guide for clinical Application in the Wavefront Era, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc, Pentacam Eye Scanner. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS; Mathus Maus, MD; Michael W. Belin, MD; Marc Michaelson, MD; John Sutphin, MD; Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Corneal topography: Guide for clinical Application in the Wavefront Era, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc, Precisio. Tracy Swartz, OD, MS; Charles Wm. Stewart,OD; Giuseppe Bellezza, MD; Vincenzo Marchi, MD; Giuseppe D Ippolito, Dr. Ing.; Ming Wang, MD, PhD. Corneal topography: Guide for clinical Application in the Wavefront Era, Ming Wang, Editor. Slack, Inc, Wang M, Schwartz T. Corneal Topographers and Wavefront Aberrometers: Complementary Tools. Corneal Topography. Gulani AC, editor, Slack Inc (2005)

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