CURRICULUM VITAE Lawrence Yu, O.D.

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Lawrence Yu, O.D. EDUCATION May 2015 August 2010 Doctor of Optometry Southern California College of Optometry at MBKU; Fullerton, CA TLG certified: Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent, Dilation and Irrigation, and Glaucoma Injections certified Bachelor of Arts, Integrative Biology University of California, Berkeley OPTOMETRIC EXTERNSHIP 05/ /2014 Naval Medical Center and Hospital, San Diego, CA Primary care with emphasis on treatment of anterior segment disease, imaging with OCT and corneal topography, and specialty contacts fitting including sclerals and hybrid lenses in a hospital setting. 08/ /2014 Center for the Partially Sighted, Culver City, CA Low vision with emphasis on low vision aids, assistive technology, and referrals to proper psychosocial services to restore independence for patients. 08/ /2014 University Eye Center at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Primary care with emphasis on a Spanish-speaking demographic. 11/ /2015 University Eye Center at SCCO, Fullerton, CA Primary care with emphasis on pediatrics, vision therapy, special populations, and contact lenses in a school clinic setting. 02/ /2015 Davis Eye Care, Chicago, IL Primary care with emphasis on specialty contacts including sclerals, hybrids, and orthokeratology in a private practice setting. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 07/ Present Optometrist South Bay Optometry, Torrance, CA 07/ Present Optometrist Two Trees Optometry, Ventura, CA 1

2 05/ /2015 Chief of Optometric Interviews/Writer Write articles that enhance the education and perspective of optometry and pre-optometry students nationwide. Network and interview with inspiring optometrists to share their experiences with students. Share publication responsibilities through digital workplaces with team members at different schools across the country. 01/ /2014 Optometric Assistant Jackman Optometry, Orange, CA Pretested patients for exams with responsibilities for visual acuity tests, color and stereo tests, visual fields, aberrometer tests, and blood pressure checks. Utilized full electronic record keeping in patient care. Comprehensively maintained insurance claims for both medical and vision insurances. Specialized in sales of contacts and glasses with emphasis on highend, digital lenses. 01/ /2014 Online Marketing Manager Jackman Optometry, Orange, CA Designed social media campaigns and created original content for distribution through major networks such as Facebook. 07/ /2011 Optometric Assistant Office of Richard Chong, O.D.; San Francisco, CA Pretested patients for exams by operating an autorefractor, visual field machine, and fundus camera, and verified prescriptions of both glasses and contacts. Handled insurance with responsibilities that included authorizations, calculation of fees, optimization of benefits, and claims. Experience with VSP, MES, Eyemed, and Medi-Cal. Specialized in retail of contacts and glasses, including frames and different lens options such as progressives, computer lenses, and various lens treatments and upgrades. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE 04/ /2014 Third Year Class President Southern California College of Optometry Represented the class of 2015 and facilitated efficient relationships with school administration, faculty, and doctors in administrative and clinical settings. 2

3 Developed mutually beneficial relationships with corporate representatives from major optometric companies, such as Hoya, Alcon, Coopervision, Vistakon, Bausch & Lomb, Paragon, Vision Expo, First Sight, Walmart/Sam s Club, and US Vision. Managed a team of eight cabinet members to promote logistical efficiency for 100 students on a day-to-day basis in a challenging academic and clinical environment. Stimulated fundraising growth from $1200 to $6000 in one year through novel methods utilizing social media and community participation. 04/ /2013 Vice President Private Practice Club; Southern California College of Optometry Organized events for club members that included inviting doctors from the industry or private practices to speak on various private practice topics. Created and managed the club website to host online resources for members. 04/ /2011 Director of Vision Screenings Project Vision; University of California, Berkeley Collaborated with community centers to schedule vision screening events. Led training sessions for volunteers on screening procedures and ocular anatomy/disease. Partnered with national and local benefit programs to offer increased health care services. Launched a reading glasses donation program for clients in need. Organized a symposium that hosted speakers who lectured on the future of ocular care in underprivileged communities. 09/ /2009 Community Recruitment Director Act for Sight; University of California, Berkeley Recruited community centers in the East Bay to allow bins for donated glasses. Collected and neutralized glasses for distribution in rural communities in Guatemala. HONORS AND AWARDS 05/2015 Eschenbach Optik Low Vision Award (SCCO) To a graduating student for aptitude and interest in low vision. 05/2015 Alcon Excellence Award (SCCO) To a graduating student for clinical excellence in the field of contacts. 09/2014 Rio Honda Optometric Society Scholarship (SCCO) 3

4 To an entering fourth-year student for service and involvement with organized optometry. 09/2014 Dr. Takao Shishino Scholarship (SCCO) To an entering fourth-year student for an essay on his definition of professionalism and how it influences his practice goals. 05/2014 Project Foresight National Finalist (Walmart/Sam s Club) Project Foresight is an annual competition hosted by Walmart/Sam's Club that selects the best optometric innovations and creative business concepts designed by optometry students. The best concepts are selected from each optometry school before competing at the Regional level. Winners of the Regional level progress to compete at the National level. 11/2013 American Academy of Optometry Student Fellow (AAO) 09/2013 Dr. Richard L. Hopping Endowed Scholarship (SCCO) To a student for an essay on the role of ethics in carrying out the tenets of the Optometric Oath. 08/2013 Inland Empire Leadership Scholarship (Inland Empire Optometric Society) To a student selected on merit of leadership intent and goals as a student and new practitioner. 05/2013 Dry and Irritated Eye Essay Contest (AOSA and Allergan) To a student for an essay on the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye. PUBLICATIONS 06/ /2015 The Rotations Experience Blog, optometrystudents.com 04/2014 Why UPP is Good for Optometry, optometrystudents.com 01/2015 Interview with Dr. Mitchell Munson (AOA Immediate Past President): The Future of Optometry, optometrystudents.com 06/2014 Interview with Dr. David Kading: The Future of Optometry, optometrystudents.com 04/2014 Interview with Dr. Glen Steele: The Future of Optometry and InfantSEE, optometrystudents.com 03/2014 Interview with Dr. Ron Hopping: The Future of Optometry, optometrystudents.com 11/2013 Top 10 Mistakes in Clinic, optometrystudents.com 09/2013 Top 10 Things I Keep in My White Coat, optometrystudents.com 07/2013 Anonymous Confessions of an HMO Optometrist, optometrystudents.com 05/ Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile as an Optometry Student, optometrystudents.com SPEAKING EXPERIENCE 04/2014 Southern California Eye Conference, UC Irvine Pre-Optometry 4

5 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Winter 2014 Low Vision Grand Rounds, SCCO 2011, 2012, 2014 Care Harbor/LA Free Clinic, Los Angeles, CA EyePACS Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, UC Berkeley Optometry Project Vision, Vision Screenings, UC Berkeley Act for Sight Glasses Donation Organization, UC Berkeley Outpatient Surgery, Alta Bates Summit Medical, Berkeley, CA TEACHING EXPERIENCE Spring 2014 Fall 2013 Ocular Health Procedures II Teaching Assistant Ocular Health Procedures I Teaching Assistant MEMBERSHIP 05/2015 Present American Optometric Association 05/2015 Present California Optometric Association 08/ /2015 Private Practice Club at SCCO 08/ /2015 American Optometric Student Association 07/ /2013 OD Excellence Student Liaison for SCCO 08/ /2012 Omega Delta Fraternity at SCCO CONFERENCES ATTENDED Nov 2014 Sept 2014 June 2014 Mar 2014 Oct 2013 June 2013 Oct 2012 July 2012 Nov 2011 Oct 2011 American Academy of Optometry, Denver, CO Vision Expo, Las Vegas, NV American Optometric Association Optometry s Meeting, Philadelphia, PA Partnerships in Optometry, SCCO, CA American Academy of Optometry, Seattle, WA American Optometric Association Optometry s Meeting, Philadelphia, PA Vision Expo, Las Vegas, NV OD Excellence International Vision Conference, San Diego, CA Western Regional Conference, SCCO, CA Vision Expo, Las Vegas, NV SKILLS Equipment: OCT Perimeter Zeiss Cirrus and Stratus Optovue ivue and RTVue (posterior and anterior) Zeiss (Humphrey HFA, Matrix, FDT) Oculus Centerfield 2 5

6 Topographer Retinal Camera Refractive Contacts Low Vision Misc Medmont Zeiss Atlas Medmont Canon Non-Mydriatric Optos Nidek Auto Phoropter Alden Zenlens scleral, Valley Contax Custom Stable scleral, SynergEyes Duette hybrid, Blanchard msd Mini Scleral Design, Orthokeratology Pelli prism, Eschenbach, Optelec, Designs for Vision Clear Image, ZoomText, CDesk, NOIR, Corning CPF tint, Enhanced Vision (Pebble, Merlin), Freedom Scientific (Ruby Sapphire, Magic), Implantable Miniaturized Telescope ProKera amniotic membrane Konan specular microscope Diopsys Nova ERG and VEP AdenoPlus RPS adenoviral conjunctivitis test Smart Vision Lab SVOne smartphone autorefractor EMR Systems: Computer: Languages: Officemate Compulink Eyecare Crystal Practice Management My Vision Express Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects Typing speed 105 WPM. Spanish (optometric) Cantonese and Mandarin (both conversational) INTERESTS Cycling, digital photography, technology gadgets, badminton, traveling, eating and cooking different cuisines. 6

7 Timeline Experience, Activities, and Awards Skills Developed Undergraduate UC, Berkeley B.A., Integrative Biology Optometry First Year Optometry Second Year Optometric Assistant Office of Dr. Richard Chong (3 years) Community Recruitment Director Act for Sight (1 year, volunteer 2 years) Director of Vision Screenings Project Vision (1 year, volunteer 2 years) Volunteer EyePACS Diabetic Retinopathy (1 year) Volunteer Alta Bates Summit Medical (1 year) Vision Expo, Western Regional Conference Work study jobs Vice President Private Practice Club (2nd year) Optometric Assistant/Online Marketing Manager Jackman Optometry (2 years) Vision Expo, OD Excellence Conference Work study jobs Dry and Irritated Eye Essay Contest Winner Sales: services, glasses, and contacts. Insurance: fees and billing for vision plans. Practice management: retaining patients Promoting community participation for a good cause. Recruiting community organizations to provide eye care for those most in need. Teaching communities about the link between systemic health and the eyes. Bedside manner. Exposure to optometric technology. Recognizing the importance of private practice to optometry and of leadership to private practice. Sales: services, glasses, and contacts Insurance: fees and billing for vision and medical plans Practice management: practice growth Exposure to optometric technology. 7

8 Timeline Experience, Activities, and Awards Skills Developed Optometry Third Year Third Year Class President Leadership: leading a team of 8 members to keep a group of 100 students and the school administration happy. Networking: creating corporate ties. Business: maximizing monetary returns on fundraising Optometric Assistant/Online Marketing Manager Jackman Optometry (2 years) Chief of Optometric Interviews/Writer (2 years) Teaching Assistant: two courses AOA Optometry s Meeting AAO Academy Partnerships in Optometry Work study jobs Sales: services, glasses, and contacts Insurance: auth, fees, and billing for vision and medical plans Practice management: practice growth Creating media for mass appeal. Exposure to optometry. Optometry Fourth Year Inland Empire Leadership Scholarship Dr. Richard Hopping Scholarship AAO Student Fellow Project Foresight National Finalist Chief of Optometric Interviews/Writer (2 years) AOA Optometry s Meeting Vision Expo AAO Academy Dr. Takao Shishino Scholarship Rio Honda Optometric Society Scholarship Alcon Excellence Award Eschenbach Optik Low Vision Award Creating media for mass appeal. 8