OPT Visionary - Fall 2016

COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY • 11 CHUAN HU Braverman Eye Center Extern of the Year Presented in recognition of a superior work ethic, clinical acumen, and ex- cellence in patient care KAITLYN KELLEY Pediatric and Binocular Vision Clinical Excel- lence Award Presented to a graduating student who has demon- strated outstanding clinical skills and patient care in the Nova Southeastern University pediatrics and binocular vision service BRIAN HARRIS OEP Clinical Curriculum Award Presented to a graduating student who has demon- strated strong interest and clinical skills in the areas of pediatrics, binocular vision, and vision therapy CRISTINA LA ROSA Lombart Instruments’ Optometric Award Presented to the indi- vidual who demonstrated excellence in the opto- metric theory and methods courses JONATHAN AKLE Vistakon Award of Excellence Presented to a graduating student who has demon- strated excellence in contact lens care THARANIE AMAR- AWARDANA College of Optometrists in Vision Development Award of Excellence Presented to a graduating student who has demon- strated strong interest and clinical skills in the area of vision therapy RYAN AMBROSE X-Cel Contact Lens Award Presented to a graduating student for excellence in fitting RGP contact lenses OSVALDO CABRERA Arán Eye Associates Excellence in Ocular Disease Award Presented to a gradu- ating student who has demonstrated exceptional understanding and care of patients with ocular disease