Christopher W. Lievens, OD, MS, FNAP, FAAO Southern College of Optometry Professor 1245 Madison Avenue 10236 Matwood Oak Drive Memphis, TN 38104 Lakeland, TN 38002 (901) 722-3330 (901) 867-0079 [email protected] [email protected]
Clinical Experience Southern College of Optometry Chief of Internal Clinics 2017-present Chief of Staff 2009-2017 Professor 1245 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 722-3330 (F:3280) September 2009-Present: Coordinates the patient care (i.e. schedules, quality assurance and standard of care) and Faculty Staffing of The Eye Center at SCO and reports directly to the Vice President of Clinical Programs. Immediate administrator of faculty/staff doctors in The Eye Center. Works in conjunction with the Director of Clinic Operations under the general direction of the Vice President of Clinical Programs and is responsible for daily management including patient schedules, quality assurance and standards of care. Oversees the implementation of the Clinical Curriculum and oversees duties of the Chief of Service Areas while chairing The Eye Center Clinic Council. Ensures that all health care services provided through The Eye Center meet or exceed the prevailing standards of care. Oversees The Eye Center's quality assurance program and ensures that all Eye Center policies and protocols are in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding the delivery of health care. Works with Department of Human Resources regarding personnel issues, including employment, hiring, job descriptions, performance evaluations, termination, and training/development. The following report directly to the Chief of Staff: Chief of Adult Primary Care, Chief of Pediatric Primary Care, Chief of Advanced Care Ocular Disease, Chief of Cornea & Contact Lens, Chief of Vision Therapy & Rehabilitation, Chief of Low Vision, Director of Ophthalmic Services and Materials, and Ophthalmic Equipment Specialists.
Southern College of Optometry Chief, Primary Care Service 2000-2009 Associate Professor 1245 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 722-3330 November 2000-2009: Educator at optometric institute of higher leaning. Supervises 25 staff attending optometrists and six Chiefs of Service. Establishes educational programs including course objectives, student requirements, and methods of evaluation and grading. Develops annual budget and report for service to account for patient care, technology, faculty and support staffing/development, and data/analysis projections. Member or previous member of SCO Faculty Affairs Committee, SCO Faculty Search Committee, Problem-Based Learning Curriculum Committee, Student Affairs Committee, Strategic Planning Process, Clinic Grading Committee, and Student Interview Team. Instructor of record for six clinical courses in patient care. Previously taught final optometric methods laboratory prior to patient care and the Legal Aspects of Optometry course. Member of institutional review board for research (IRB).
Pentagon Tri-Service Clinic Chief, Aerospace Optometry 1998-2000 DiLorenzo Tri-Service Clinic, Pentagon Washington D.C. (703) 692-0963 October 1998-October 2000: Attending Optometrist at Walter Reed Medical Center and Pentagon clinic. Extensive use of pharmeuticals and hospital privileges. Serves as first line eye care manager in treatment of glaucoma, uveitis, ARMD, DM Ret, as well as other anterior and posterior segment disease. Solely responsible for emergency services. Directed the military’s largest contact lens clinic with substantial use of SCL’s, RGP’s, bifocals and torics. Maintained credentials and staff appointment at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and Bolling Air Force Clinic. Opened $8.5 million multi-specialty patient care clinic February 2000 with state-of-the-art technological advancements such as: IFA EHR, Marco Total Refraction System, Video/Computer Imaging/Anterior Segment & Posterior Segment Photography, etc. Directed entire region’s quality assurance program (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania).
Baltimore Laser Eye Center Woodholme Medical Building 2000 1838 Greene Tree Road, Suite 170 Baltimore, MD (410) 415-7900 April 2000-October 2000: Part-time employment at high volume laser center (LASIK) and corneal specialty referral source. Responsible for handling new patient consults and managing post-operative cases. Experience managing post-operative complications pharmaceutically and with contact lenses.
Eye Associates Hickory Plaza, Ste 200 1998-2000 10801 Hickory Ridge Rd Columbia, MD 21044 (410) 992-9500 September 1998-October 2000: Part-time employment at busy group optometric practice. Handled most of practice’s medical assistance patients. Shared on-call emergency duties. Experience with pre/post-op LASIK and PRK cases.
Malcolm Grow Medical Center Chief, Clinical Optometry 1995-1997 Deputy Flight Commander 1997-1998 Andrews AFB, MD (240) 857-7753 July 1995-October 1998: Staff-attending optometrist in military in/out-patient facility. Diagnosis and management of active, retired and family military members. Emphasis in diagnosis and treatment of ocular pathology. Experience in treatment of anterior and posterior segment disease. Extensive medical contact lens experience, fitting aphakic, kerataconik, and post-PKP patients. Initiated first area low vision and vision therapy clinics. Hospital infection control officer. Monitor of base occupational vision safety program, and directed clinic quality assurance. Member of intermediate hospital triage team for medical emergencies.
Adjunct Professorship Pennsylvania College of Optometry 1995-1999 Southern College of Optometry 1995-2000
2 C. Lievens Pacific Univ. College of Optometry 1997-2000 Directed student optometric internship programs. Supervised and evaluated 4th year optometry students on hospital/ocular disease rotation. Responsible for didactic and hands- on inservice education.
Other Work Experience Residence Hall Director, Tulane University, August 1990-May 1991 Directed two undergraduate residence halls housing approximately 500 upperclass students. Supervised staff of six resident advisors.
Professional Education Anglia Ruskin University Doctorate Vision Science (PhD), In Progress Kennedy Western University, School of Health and Public Administration: Master of Science, Health Administration, September 2006 Illinois College of Optometry: Doctor of Optometry, May 1995
Specialty Education Foundations of Clinical Research Training Alcon Laboratories: September 2010 Accreditation Council on Optometric Education Accreditation Training AOA, June 2008 Impact of Corneal Staining with Lens Care Regimens Symposium Fort Worth Texas: November 2005 PBL 2002: A Pathway to Better Learning International conference on problem-based learning in higher education: June 2002 Vision Conservation Course Center for Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine: August 1996
Honors and Awards Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, 2017 & 2018 Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 2017 Listing Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2017 Listing PCON 250 Innovators in Optometry Who’s Who in Academia, 2016 Listing Marquis Who’s Who, 2016 Listing Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals, 2015 Honors Edition Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 2014 Listing Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2014 Listing Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 2013 30th Anniversary Listing America’s Top Optometrists, 2012 & 2013 Listings American Academy of Optometry, Fellow Academic Who’s Who, 2011-12 Listing Madison Who’s Who, 2011-12 & 2012-13 Listing Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, 2012 Listing Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine & Healthcare 2011-12 Listing Southern College of Optometry Reader of Optometric Oath, Commencement 2011 Strathmore's Who’s Who, 2010 Listing
3 C. Lievens Southern College of Optometry Teacher of the Year, 2008-09 America’s Top Optometrists, 2009 Listing Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, 2008 Listing Southern College of Optometry Teacher of the Year, 2007-08 Kiplings’ Who’s Who, 2008 Listing Madison Who’s Who, 2007 Listing Who’s Who among American Teachers & Educators, 2007 Listing Who’s Who in Leading Business Professionals, 2007 Listing NBEO Injections Pre-Pilot Participant, August 2007, April 2008, August 2008 Southern College of Optometry Teacher of the Year, 2006-07 Faculty Member, Online CE Credits America’s Top Optometrists 2002-03 Listing The Air Force Commendation Medal The Army Commendation Medal ICO Presidential Scholarship ASCO Student Endowment Award California Vision Science Plan Scholarship Bausch & Lomb Practice Initiation Award Varilux Student Grant Award International Optometric Honor Fraternity, B.S.K
Undergraduate Education Illinois College of Optometry: Bachelor of Science in Visual Science, May 1992 Tulane University: Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics, May 1991 University of Miami: Summer Program 1988 Manhattan School of Music: Summer Program 1986
Undergraduate Honors and Awards Tulane/AFROTC Academic Scholarship Tulane Dean’s List International Honor Society in Economics O.D.E. Outstanding College Students of America ROALC Outstanding Achievement in Arts & Sciences GSW Outstanding Student Award National Sojourners Americanism Award KOC Patriotism and Leadership Award Chennault Trophy for Excellence in Public Service
Publications The Case for Using Hydrogen Peroxide Contact Lens Care Solutions: A Review. Eye and Contact Lens, 2018 Dry eye symptoms and impact on vision-related function across International Task Force Guidelines Severity Levels in the United States BMC Opthalmology, 2018 Fine Tune your Multifocal Lens Fitting Contact Lens Spectrum, June 2018 Contact lens care tips for patients: an optometrist’s perspective Clinical Optometry: August 2017
4 C. Lievens Better Target Dry Eye with Three Easy Tests Review of Optometry: December 2016 New Hope for Presbyopes Optometric Office: October 2016 Lid Papillae Improvement with Hydrogen Peroxide Lens Care Solution Use Optometry and Vision Science: August 2016 Dual-Polymer Drops, Contact Lens Comfort, and Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy Optometry and Vision Science: August 2016 Contact Lens Technology for Fighter Pilots to Everyday Patient Needs Optometry Times July 2016, Contact Lens Spectrum August 2016, Optometric Office September 2016, Optometric Management, September 2016 Clear Care Plus Pairs Cleaning with Comfort Optometric Office: September 2015 Managing healthy aging and vision Optometry Times: November 2014 Systane® Ultra lubricant eye drops for treatment of contact lens-related dryness. Eye Contact Lens: March 2014 Comparison of the Clinical Performance of Novel Lipid-based Lubricant Eye Drops with Aqueous Eye Drops for Treatment of Dry Eye: A Multi-site, Controlled, Randomized, Clinical Trial Submitted for Publication: Clinical Ophthalmology: April 2014 Gold Standard Delivers Satisfaction and Compliance CL Spectrum: April 2014 Silicone Hydrogel Lenses and Lipid Deposits Review of Optometry: April 2014 Silicone Hydrogel Lenses and Lipid Deposits Optometric Management: April 2014 Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops for Treatment of Contact Lens-Related Dryness Eye & Contact Lens: March 2014 IOP as a Cornerstone to Glaucoma Management Optometry Times: January 2014 Lessons Learned from FDA-Sponsored Research Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses: January 2014 Topping-off is never the Answer Contact Lens Spectrum: January 2014 An evidence-based evaluation of corneal inflammatory events in contact lens wearers Contact Lens Spectrum: September 2013 What’s the Solution? Lessons Learned from Past Headlines Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses: May 2013 Lens Wearing Experience and Biocompatibility of a New MPDS in Silicone Hydrogel and Soft Contact Lens Wearers Submitted for Publication in Clinical Ophthalmology: September 2012 Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfection (Roundtable Interview and Publications) Vision Expo West: September 2012: Contact Lens Spectrum: January 2013, May 2013 Ocular Photography Good Health Magazine, November 2011 High Blood Pressure Good Health Magazine, January 2011
5 C. Lievens Meibomian Gland Disease Review of Optometry: October 2009 Retinal Changes during Pregnancy Review of Optometry: March 2008 Evaluation of some factors affecting the agreement between the Proview Eye Pressure monitor and the Goldmann applanation tonometer measurements Clinical and Experimental Optometry: 2007 Macular Degeneration The Best Times Memphis Magazine: August 2007 Using the Original Judd-Lievens C/D ratio grading card (JLC) to Improve Interobserver Reliability Journal of Optometric Education: Winter 2006 The Use of Nonmydriatic Cameras to diagnose DM Retinopathy Review of Optometry, Retina Supplement: November 2006 The Thyroid Gland and its Importance to Eye Care Review of Optometry: November 2006 Effect of Proview self-tonometry on pharmaceutical compliance Clinical and Experimental Optometry: November 2006 Biocompatible Disinfection for Contact Lens Care Contact Lens Spectrum, Supplement: August 2006 Ocular Surface Compromise with Contact Lens Wear Review of Optometry, Supplement: April 2006 EHRs and the Optometric Practice Contributor to Optometry Journal, February 2006 The Effect of Multipurpose Solutions on the Ocular Surface Eye & Contact Lens Journal, January 2006 The Adolescent and Child Health Initiative to Encourage Vision Empowerment Optometry and Vision Science (ACHIEVE Study Group): 2005 Why test for blood pressure? The implications of JNC VII Review of Optometry, November 2004 Strengthening the profession through mentoring 2004 Optometry, Journal of the AOA, June 2004 Antioxidants and Zinc reduce risk of vision loss from age-related macular degeneration Midsouth Wellness Guide, November 2003 At-home IOP monitoring accurate, repeatable Primary Care Optometry News, October 2003 An update on AREDS Review of Optometry, September 2003 Comparing goblet cell densities in patients wearing disposable hydrogel contact lenses vs. silicone hydrogel contact lenses in an extended wear modality Eye & Contact Lens Journal, October 2003 Utilizing the ProviewTM eye pressure monitor in a pediatric population Journal of Optometric Vision Development: Summer 2003 Who really has diabetic retinopathy? Review of Optometry: September 2002 Hiring a new optometrist Optometric Management: July 2002
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Poster Presentations Intensity of lid wiper epitheliopathy staining with alterations of dye amounts and timing of observation ARVO: May 2019 Clinical Evaluation of a New Enhanced Viscosity Eye Drop for Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease: A Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized 30-day Study Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology: March 2019 Minimal cholesterol extraction and maintenance of pre-lens tear film stability associated with an EOBO-containing lens and lens care regimen. AAO: November 2018 Repeatability of the Zeiss i.Profiler®plus Autorefractor in a Healthy Population AAO: November 2018 Clinical Evaluation of a New Enhanced Viscosity Eye Drop for Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease: A Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized 30-day Study ESCRS: September 2018 Comparison of the VMAX Voice Activ™ Subjective Refractor (VASR) and Traditional Refraction in a Healthy Population ARVO: May 2018 Repeatability of the VMAX Voice Activ™ Subjective Refractor (VASR) and Traditional Refractive Methods in a Healthy Population ARVO: May 2018 Ex vivo analysis of lipid deposition with silicone hydrogel contact lenses and EOBO- based lens care solutions ARVO: May 2018 Clinical Evaluation of a New Enhanced Viscosity Eye Drop for Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease: A Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized 30-Day Study AAO (Paper): October 2015 The Burdon of Dry Eye Symptoms and Impact on Daily Activities Across International Task Force (ITF) Guidelines Severity Levels AAO: October 2015 The Incidence of Individual Ocular Surface Disorders Encountered in a Specialty Dry Eye Practice AAO: October 2015 Improved comfort and lid wiper epitheliopathy in contact lens wearers with use of a dual-polymer eye drop AOA: June 2015 Use of a Hydrogen Peroxide Lens Care Solution for Lid Papillae Improvement BLCA: June 2015 Lid Papillae Improvement with Use of a Hydrogen Peroxide Lens Care Solution ARVO: May 2015 Association of Macular Pigment Optical Density and Retinal Thickness in various Ethnicities AAO: November 2014 Association of Macular Pigment Optical Density (MPOD) and age in ocular healthy adults of different ethnicities -A preliminary report ARVO: May 2014 Prevalence of Dry Eye Disease Symptoms versus Hyperosmolarity
7 C. Lievens AAO: October 2013 Clinical and Comfort Benefits with a Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution in Two Global Multicenter Studies AOA: June 2012 Uveitis Rounds SECO: February 2007 The Effect of Multipurpose Solutions on the Ocular Surface II AAO: December 2006 Differential Diagnosis of Roth’s Spots SECO: February 2006 Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) rounds SECO: February 2006 Using the Original Judd-Lievens C/D ratio grading card (JLC) to Improve Interobserver Reliability AAO (055273): December 2005 Effect of ProviewTM self-tonometry on pharmaceutical compliance AAO (055261): December 2005 Factors Associated With Spectacle Satisfaction of Children ARVO (ACHIEVE Study Group): May 2005 Repeatability and Validity of Spectacle Surveys for Children AAO & Poster Society of Clinical Trials (ACHIEVE Study Group): December 2004 & May 2005 Asymptomatic Band Keratopathy Secondary to Herpetic Inflammation SECO: February 2005 Digital Grand Rounds Test and Self Assessment SECO: February 2005 The Adolescent & Child Health Initiative to Encourage Vision Empowerment Study AAO (ACHIEVE Study Group): December 2004 The Effect of Multi-purpose Contact lens Solutions on the Ocular Surface AAO: December 2004 Epiretinal Membrane 2 Pseudotumor Cerebri with Spontaneous Regression AAO: December 2004 COACH (Computer Objective Analysis of Conjunctival Hyperemia) AAO: December 2004 Ocular Hyperemic effect of Vigamox versus Zymar AAO: December 2004 Differential Diagnosis of Organic versus Inorganic Nearpoint Symptomatology AOA: June 2004 Thyroid Eye Disease Update SECO 2003 Utilizing the ProviewTM Eye Pressure Monitor in a Pediatric Population AOA: June 2003 Multidisciplinary Care of a Rare Retinal Pathology: Gyrate Atrophy AOA: June 2003 Rare atypical Sector Retinitis Pigmentosa SECO: February 2003 Corneal Dystrophies SECO: February 2003
8 C. Lievens Application for Problem-based Learning within Traditional Optometric Curricula AAO: December 2002 The Management of Anhydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia AOA: June 2002 Gaze-evoked Jerk Nystagmus in Multiple Sclerosis AOA: June 2002 Assessing the Accuracy of the ProviewTM Eye Pressure Monitor AOA: June 2002 Myasthenia Gravis SECO: February 2002 Epiretinal Membrane 2 Pseudotumor Cerebri SECO: February 2002 Stargardt’s Maculopathy Masquerade as Hysterical Amblyopia AOA Congress: June 2001
Continuing Education Lectures Optometric Medical Errors: Analyzing Causes and Risks Retina Specialty Institute Pensacola, FL: September 2018 Bright Side of Kids Orlando, FL: February 2018 Advanced Technologies for Presbyopic and Cataract Patients Pensacola, FL: February 2018 Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting Strategies Little Rock, AR: December 2017 Evidence for Technology in the Treatment of Advanced Dry Eye North Carolina Optometric Association: November, 2017 Harmful Blue Light and Optical Solutions Richmond VA: November, 2017 Advanced Contact Lens Multifocal Fitting Charlotte NC, Cincinnati OH, Lakeland FL, Dallas TX, Lexington KY, Atlanta GA, Roanoke VA, Raleigh NC, 2017 Maximizing Patient Outcomes through a Healthy Ocular Surface Academy for Eye Care Excellence, Fort Worth, TX: April 2017 Eyes Wide Open Southern College of Optometry Destination CE Destin FL, April 2017 The Aging Eye: The Most Important Trend in Vision and Health Care Southern College of Optometry Destination CE Destin FL, April 2017 Diagnostic Considerations in Contemporary Glaucoma Management Southern College of Optometry Destination CE Destin FL, April 2017 Evidence for Technology in the Treatment of Advanced Dry Eye Southern College of Optometry Destination CE Destin FL, April 2017 Rapid Fire Red Eye Southern College of Optometry Spring CE, April 2017 The Criticality of IOP in Glaucoma Saratoga Springs Therapeutic Low Vision and Primary Care Symposium, March 2017 The Aging Eye: The Most Important Trend in Vision and Health Care Saratoga Springs Therapeutic Low Vision and Primary Care Symposium, March 2017 Harmful Blue Light and Optical Solutions
9 C. Lievens Dallas, Charlotte, Columbus, Houston, 2016 Sports Vision Southern College of Optometry Fall CE, September 2016 Contact Lens Innovation: Improving Patient Outcomes Louisiana State Optometry Board, July 2016 Harmful Blue Light and Optical Solutions ECP National Network Meeting, June 2016 Eyes Wide Open Kansas Optometric Association, April 2016 The Aging Eye: The Most Important Trend in Vision and Health Care Kansas Optometric Association, April 2016 Diagnostic Considerations in Contemporary Glaucoma Management Kansas Optometric Association, April 2016 Evidence for Technology in the Treatment of Advanced Dry Eye Kansas Optometric Association, April 2016 Maximizing Patient Outcomes through a Healthy Ocular Surface Academy for Eye Care Excellence, Fort Worth, TX: April 2016 Therapeutic Mistakes Leading to the Courtroom Anterior Segment Conference Saratoga Springs NY, March 2016 Anterior Segment Rounds Anterior Segment Conference Saratoga Springs NY, March 2016 Evidence for New Technologies in Dry Eye Management Anterior Segment Conference Saratoga Springs NY, March 2016 Maximizing Patient Outcomes through a Healthy Ocular Surface Academy for Eye Care Excellence, Fort Worth, TX: February 2016 Rapid Fire Red Eyes SCO Destination CE, January 2016 Diagnostic Considerations in Contemporary Glaucoma Management SCO Destination CE, January 2016 Technology in the Treatment of Advanced Dry Eye SCO Destination CE, January 2016 The Best of Both Worlds: Clear Care Plus Global Specialty Contact Lens Symposium, January 2016 The Aging Eye: The Most Important Trend in Vision and Health Care New York City Optometric Society, December 2015 The Best of Both Worlds: Clear Care Plus California, Arizona, Maryland and Pennsylvania State Meetings, November 2015 The Criticality of IOP in Glaucoma North Carolina Optometric Association Meeting: November 2015 Eyes Wide Open North Carolina Optometric Association Meeting: November 2015 Evidence for Technology in the Treatment of Advanced Dry Eye North Carolina Optometric Association Meeting: November 2015 The Aging Eye: The Most Important Trend in Vision and Health Care East West Eye Conference: October 2015 The Next Level of Lens Care Optometry’s Meeting, AOA: June 2015 Evidence for Technology in the Treatment of Advanced Dry Eye
10 C. Lievens New Hampshire Optometric Association Meeting: June 2015 Anterior Segment Rounds New Hampshire Optometric Association Meeting: June 2015 The Aging Eye: The Most Important Trend in Vision and Health Care New Hampshire Optometric Association Meeting: June 2015 The Criticality of IOP in Glaucoma New Hampshire Optometric Association Meeting: June 2015 Dailies Brand Contact Lenses in Practice Milwaukee WI, Rockford IL: May/June 2015 Maximizing Patient Outcomes through a Healthy Ocular Surface Academy for Eye Care Excellence, Fort Worth, TX: May 2015 Anterior Segment Grand Rounds New Orleans Contact Lens Association: March 2015 Dailies Brand Contact Lenses in Practice Boca Raton FL, Lansing MI, Abington VA, Lexington KY: April 2015 Anterior Segment Grand Rounds Tyler Texas Ophthalmology Group: March 2015 Evidence for New Technologies in Dry Eye Management Southern Regional Conference, Melbourne AU: February 2015 Anterior Segment Grand Rounds Southern Regional Conference, Melbourne AU: February 2015 Co-Management of Eye Disease Southern Regional Conference, Melbourne AU: February 2015 Practicing Optometry in the 21st Century Southern Regional Conference, Melbourne AU: February 2015 The Criticality of IOP in Glaucoma Southern Regional Conference, Melbourne AU: February 2015 The Aging Eye: The Most Important Trend in Healthcare Southern Regional Conference, Melbourne AU: February 2015 Dailies Brand Contact Lenses in Practice MS NOA: Jackson MS: February 2015 Primary Care Section Symposium Primary Care of the Posterior Segment AAO Primary Care Symposium: November 2014 Premium Dry Eye Practice in an Academic Institution Allergan/ASCO AAO: November 2014 Your Ophthalmic Questions Answered SCO Fall CE: October 2014 Riding the Age Wave: An Opportunity for Growth SCO Fall CE: October 2014 Eyes Wide Open McFarland Eye Center, Little Rock AR: May 2014 Dailies Brand Problem Based Learning Case Presentation St Simons GA, Morristown TN, Greenville SC (2): April 2014 Dailies Multifocal Contact Lenses Detroit MI, Pensacola FL: May 2014 Atlanta GA, Savannah GA: March 2014 Maximizing Patient Outcomes through a Healthy Ocular Surface Academy for Eye Care Excellence, Fort Worth, TX: February 2014
11 C. Lievens Dailies Multifocal Contact Lenses South Bend IN, Grand Rapids MI: February 2014 Criticality of IOP in Glaucoma SCO Destination CE: New Orleans, LA: February 2014 Keys to Malpractice Prevention SCO Destination CE: New Orleans, LA: February 2014 Healthy Sight Counseling SCO Destination CE: New Orleans, LA: February 2014 FDA Insights on Real World Lens Care Challenges South Bend IN, Cedar Rapids IA: November 2013 Grand Rapids MI, Indianapolis IN: September 2013 Glaucoma Review: AAO Diplomate Preparatory Course American Academy of Optometry: October 2013 Use of Handheld Devices in tandem with Electronic Health Records: ASCO Clinic Directors SIG Meeting: September 2013 Anterior Segment Grand Rounds Nova Southeastern College of Optometry: September 2013 Maximizing Patient Outcomes through a Healthy Ocular Surface Nova Southeastern College of Optometry: September 2013 Academy for Eye Care Excellence, Fort Worth, TX: August 2013 Pacific University College of Optometry: July 2013 Dailies Total 1 Water Gradient Contact Lens GOA, South Bend IN, McAllen TX, Wisconsin Dells WI, Nashville TN: 2013 Criticality of IOP in Glaucoma Georgia Optometric Association Congress: June 2013 The Nothing Left to Chance Experience Georgia Optometric Association Congress: June 2013 Eyes Wide Open Georgia Optometric Association Meeting: June 2013 Anterior Segment Grand Rounds Georgia Optometric Association Congress: June 2013 Keeping it Real: Insights on Real World Lens Care Challenges Live Webinar: May 2013 The Nothing Left to Chance Experience Arkansas Optometric Association Congress: April 2013 Eyes Wide Open Arkansas Optometric Association Meeting: April 2013 Anterior Segment Grand Rounds Arkansas Optometric Association Congress: April 2013 Infiltrates, Biofilms & Staining: Scientific Evidence versus Misconceptions SECO: February 2013 Eyes Wide Open Arizona Optometric Association Meeting: December 2012 Criticality of IOP Arizona Optometric Association Meeting: December 2012 Injections Certification North Carolina Optometric Society Fall Meeting: November 2012 Anterior Segment Grand Rounds
12 C. Lievens TAOP Congress: October 2012 Optometry’s Dictionary Kansas Optometric Association Congress: September 2012 The Nothing Left to Chance Experience Kansas Optometric Association Congress: September 2012 Legal Challenges in the Optometry Office Kansas Optometric Association Congress: September 2012 Anterior Segment Grand Rounds Kansas Optometric Association Congress: September 2012 Doctor/Patient Relationships Southern Eye Associates: September 2012 Ocular Allergy and Successful Contact Lens Wear Dallas TX, Knoxville TN, Oklahoma City OK, Little Rock AR, Springfield, MO: 2012 Anterior Segment Rounds AFOS PPNO Meeting, Garmisch Germany November: 2011 Infection Disease Control AFOS PPNO Meeting, Garmisch Germany November: 2011 Ocular Effects of Systemic Medication AFOS PPNO Meeting, Garmisch Germany November: 2011 Therapeutic Glaucoma Management AFOS PPNO Meeting, Garmisch Germany November: 2011 Eyes Wide Open AFOS PPNO Meeting, Garmisch Germany November: 2011 The Use of Technology in Academic Patient Care ASCO Clinic Directors and Administrator’s SIG, November 2011 Surviving and Thriving in the New Economy TAOP Congress: October 2011 Criticality of IOP TAOP Congress: October 2011 Legal Issues Key to Optometry Southern College of Optometry: September 2011 Pure Moist & Contact Lens Solutions Springfield IL, Oklahoma City OK, Tulsa OK, Fayetteville AR, Jackson TN: 2011 IOP and Glaucoma Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona CA: June 2011 Ocular Surface Disease Washington DC, Nashville TN, Charlotte NC, Huntsville AL: 2011 Innovative Treatment for Dry Eye and MGD Charlotte NC, San Francisco CA, Richmond VA: 2010 Creating the Nothing Left to Chance Experience Sacramento, CA: October 2010 Pataday & Ocular Allergy Little Rock, AR: March 2010 Spectacle Fulfillment in Medical Optometry Port Richey, FL: February 2010 Spectacle Fulfillment in Medical Optometry Sacramento, CA: November 2009 Strategies for Minimizing Risk Factors for Your Contact Lens Patient
13 C. Lievens Arkansas Optometric Association: October 2009 The Criticality of IOP Arkansas Optometric Association: October 2009 Making Children Count in Your Practice Harbor University: September 2009 Strategies for Minimizing Risk Factors for Your Contact Lens Patient Kansas City Optometric Society: May 2009 The Criticality of IOP Tennessee Academy of Optometry: May 2009 The Positive Effect of Doctor-Written Prescriptions Southern Eye Associates: March 2009 SECO Presents: Nuts & Bolts SECO International, March 2009 Liability in Eyecare Southern College of Optometry, November 2008 IOP and Glaucoma Mississippi Optometric Association: November 2008 Multipurpose Contact Lens Solutions Mississippi Optometric Association: November 2008 Diabetes and the Eye Great Western Council of Optometry: October 2008 The Criticality of IOP Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians: September 2008 Top Strategies to Avoid a Malpractice Lawsuit Southern Eye Associates: June 2008 Multipurpose Solutions Update Southern Eye Associates: June 2008 Injections Workshop North Carolina Optometric Society Spring Meeting: June 2008 Multipurpose Solutions Update North Carolina Optometric Society Spring Meeting: June 2008 Update on Glaucoma and Allergy Sioux Falls SD Optometric Society: May 2008 The Criticality of IOP Kansas Eye Services Annual Meeting: May 2008 Optometric Malpractice Avoidance Michigan Eye Center Spring Conference: April 2008 Ocular Effects of Medications Michigan Eye Center Spring Conference: April 2008 Medication Considerations for Children Detroit/Cherry Optical: April 2008 Contact Lens Complications and Anterior Segment Disease Arkansas Optometric Association: April 2008 Top Strategies to Avoid a Malpractice Lawsuit Tennessee Optometric Association: February 2008 Prevention of Microbial Keratitis Tennessee Optometric Association: February 2008 Ocular Effects of Glaucoma Medications
14 C. Lievens St. Louis Optometric Society: December 2007 Strategies for Minimizing Risk Factors for the SCL Patient: The Science and Facts Optometric Local Society Meetings (8): 2007-2008 Glaucoma Update Pennsylvania Optometric Association: November 2007 Multipurpose Solutions Update Armed Forces Optometric Society, AAO: October 2007 Ocular Effects of Medications Harbor University: October 2007 Healthy Sight Counseling for Children Harbor University: October 2007 What’s New and Old in Glaucoma and Allergy Oklahoma Optometric Association: October 2007 Challenges with Multipurpose Solutions Oklahoma Optometric Association: October 2007 The Ocular Surface and Contact Lenses Southern Eye Associates: July 2007 Testing Intraocular Pressure AOA Congress: June 2007 Have We Gotten Too Multipurpose? Kansas Optometric Association: April 2007 Practicing “Eyes Wide Open”: Optometric Malpractice Avoidance Kansas Optometric Association: April 2007 Entrance Testing Workshop Kansas Optometric Association: April 2007 Emerging Trends in the Treatment of Glaucoma and Allergy SCO CE Program: April 2007 Corneal Integrity: Contact Lens and Solution Biocompatibility SCO CE Program: April 2007 Injectables Workshop North Carolina Optometric Association: November 2006 Medical Terminology North Carolina Optometric Association: November 2006 Update on the Use and Advances in Lensometry North Carolina Optometric Association: November 2006 Advanced Coding Strategies for the Optometric Practice SCO CE Program: September 2005, April 2006, October 2006, September 2007 The Ever-Evolving Pre-Examination Workup AOA Congress: June 2006, AOA Congress: June 2007 Meet Your Patient! Taking and Documenting a Comprehensive and Valuable Case History AOA Congress: June 2006, AOA Congress: June 2007 Special Topic Symposium: Innovations in Contact Lens Practice SCO CE program: April 2006 Cornea Grand Rounds Bay Point CE Program: March 2005 Glaucoma Update and Introcular Pressure Measurement Kansas Optometric Association: April 2005
15 C. Lievens Diabetes Impact on Public Health and Internal Ocular Disease Kansas Optometric Association: April 2005 Pre-examination Workup Kansas Optometric Association: April 2005 Case History and Patient Education Kansas Optometric Association: April 2005 The Public Health Impact of Diabetes Mellitus West Virginia Optometric Association: November 2004 Systemic Retinopathies: Grand Rounds West Virginia Optometric Association: November 2004 Glaucoma Update and Review of Landmark Research Bay Point CE Program: May 2004 Vitamins and their Role in Macular Degeneration SCO CE Program October 2002 Differential Diagnoses of Diabetic Retinopathy SCO CE program: April 2001
Other / Ongoing Research Evaluation of Systane Complete for the Treatment of Contact Lens Discomfort Methodology (IIT) Investigator 2018-19 Optimization to Identify Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy Investigator 2018 Clinical Validation of Dailies Aqua Comfort Plus Digital Design Investigator 2018 Comparison between Zeiss iProfiler autorefraction and traditional manifest refraction Investigator 2017 Comparison between Vmax Perfectus autorefraction and traditional manifest refraction Investigator 2017 Clinical Assessment of a Regimen of Air Optix plus HydraGlyde Silicone Hydrogel Lenses and HydraGlyde Containing Lens Care Solutions Investigator 2017 EGP-437-006: A Prospective, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Positive- Controlled Phase 3 Clinical Trial Designed to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Iontophoretic Dexamethasone Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension (1%) in Patients with Non-Infectious Anterior Segment Uveitis Protocol Investigator 2016 FID# 114657 in Contact Lens Wearers: Evaluation of a Lubricant Eye Drop on Tear Lipid Layer Thickness in Contact Lens Wearers Investigator 2014 Allergan validation study: Dry Eye and Conjunctival Injection Investigator 2014 A Multi-Center, Double-Masked, Randomized Study to Compare the Safety, Efficacy and Acceptability of an Investigational Eye Drop Formulation with Refresh Liquigel® for One Month in Patients with Dry Eye Disease
16 C. Lievens Investigator 2014 Burden of Dry Eye Disease Study Investigator 2014 Pilot Study to Determine the Effect of Soft Contact Lens Wear on Lipiflow Data and the Effect of Systane Balance Followed by Soft Contact Lens Wear on Lipiflow Investigator 2014 Effectiveness of a Marketed One-Step Peroxide Lens Care Solution in Symptomatic Contact Lens Wearers Investigator 2013 Repeatability of Macular Pigment Optical Density (MPOD), Inter-Eye Correlation and Cross Sectional Analysis of Age and MPOD Investigator 2013 Clinical Evaluation of Two Monthly Replacement Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses Investigator 2013 A Multicenter, Double-masked, Randomized, Parallel-group Investigation to Compare an Investigational Eye Drop Formulation With REFRESH CONTACTS® When Used for 90 Days With Hydrogel, Silicone Hydrogel, and Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses Investigator 2013 Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Clinical and Comfort Benefits with a Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution Investigator 2013 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of two Marketed Multi-Purpose Solutions for Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses – Study 1 Investigator 2012 Prospective Longitudinal Observational Study to Assess the Development of Ocular Surface Disease in Treatment Naïve Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension Patients versus Those without Elevated Intra-Ocular Pressure Investigator 2012 Tear Osmolality Prevalence in Clinical Practice Investigator 2012 Iontophoretic dose of Dexamethasone Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution compared to Pred Forte Eyedrops in Patients with Acute Non-Infectious Anterior Segment Uveitis Phase 3 Study Investigator 2012 Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, and Acceptability of an Investigational unit-Dose Dye Drop Formulation in Subjects with Dry Eye Investigator 2011 DREAM Study Phase 2: Multi-Center Trial of Dry Eye Disease and the role of Omega-3 fatty Acid Supplementation Investigator 2011 Lens Wearing Experience and Biocompatibility of a Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution in Silicone Hydrogel and Soft Contact Lens Wearers Investigator 2011 Stereoacuity in children with anisometropic amblyopia PEDIG Masked Examiner 2008 Clinical Performance of Silicone Hydrogel Lenses and a New MPDS Investigator 2010
17 C. Lievens Subjective Comfort with Multipurpose Care Solutions in Soft Contact Lens Wearers Investigator 2010 An Evaluation of FID 112903 in Soft Contact Lens Wearers who Experience Ocular Dryness Investigator 2010 Dry Eye and Visual Acuity Investigator 2009-2011 Dry Eye Evaluation and Management DREAM Study Investigator 2009-2010 A Prospective, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Masked, Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Study on Four Iontophoretic Doses of Dexamethasone Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution in Patients with Non-Infectious Anterior Segment Uveitis Investigator 2009 Examination of Lipid Deposition on Extended wear Contact Lenses Multi-center (international) study: Phase I complete. ARVO 2009, AAO 2009 Examination of Lipid Deposition on Daily wear Contact Lenses Multi-center (international) study: Phase I complete. ARVO 2009, AAO 2009 A randomized trial of near versus distance activities while patching for amblyopia in children aged 3 to less than 7 years PEDIG Masked Examiner 2008 Amblyopia Treatment Study (ATS) Masked Examiner ACHIEVE Study Group Masked Examiner Editorial comments IJO Computer Vision Syndrome: A study of the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice in Indian Ophthalmologists: May 2006 Editorial comments IJO Determinants of the progress of myopia among Omani school children - A historical cohort study: June 2005 Editorial comments IJO Perceived Barriers to the Provision of Low Vision Services among Ophthalmologists in India: May 2005 Coopervision totally toric CD-ROM Coopervision CD-ROM: June 2002 Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis Review article AOCLE Living Library (aocle.org): December 2001 Effect of Colored Lenses on Brightness Perception and Contrast Sensitivity Research provided for Ozmix Corporation: July 1994-May 1995
Didactic Courses OPT 230 Patient Management Laboratory Laboratory teaches all aspects of the optometric examination from case history to the dilated fundus examination. Paperless laboratory with electronic health record usage. Taught course for 3 years.
18 C. Lievens OPT 336 Legal Aspects of Optometry Course outlines the legal obligations and responsibilities of the health care practitioner. Cover the landmark legal cases and decisions regarding all aspects of patient care. Taught course for 4 years.
Didactic Lectures Key to Making a Positive Impression: Interviewing Skills and CV Creation Lecture to SCO Private Practice Club: 2013 The Basics of Coding Lecture to SCO Private Practice Club: 2012 Coding Pearls for Optometric Residents Jesse Brown VAMC, Chicago IL August 2010 Malpractice Prevention Lecture to third year interns: November 2008 The Basics of Coding Lecture to third year interns: June 2008 Update on Medicare and VSP coding and billing Lecture to faculty members: August 2005 Diabetes Mellitus Lecture to 3rd year optometry students in Clinical Medicine Pupillary testing Lecture to 3rd year optometry students in Clinical Internship Healthy People 2010 Lecture to Memphis city leaders Corneal diseases and degenerations Lecture to 3rd year optometry students in Clinical Internship Mini-mental state exam Lecture to 3rd year optometry students in Clinical Internship Fixation disparity Lecture to 3rd year optometry students in Vision Therapy Ethics & malpractice in optometry Yearly seminar to 1st year optometry students Anisometropia/Anisekonia Lecture(s) to 2nd year optometry students in Ophthalmic Optics Spectacle management of Anisometropia/Anisekonia Lecture to 2nd year optometry students in Theory & Methods sequence Emmetropization literature review O.D. presentation SCO: January 2002 Malpractice in optometry Seminar for attorneys assigned to military medical facilities: May 1996
Licensure & Certification Maryland (TPA), Tennessee (TPA & Injectables) NBEO Parts I, II, and III, TMOD
Journal Edit & Peer Review Journal of Ophthalmic Studies Journal of Glaucoma JSM Ophthalmology Eye
19 C. Lievens Clinical Ophthalmology Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics Review of Optometry Journal of Optometric Education Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Journal of the American Optometric Association Optometry and Vision Science Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Journal Madridge Journal of Ophthalmology American Research Journal Ophthalmology and Optometry Global Scientific Research Journal of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology and Vision Science Clinical Ophthalmology Research Archives of Ophthalmology and Optometry Clinical Research in Ophthalmology Open Access Journal of Ophthalmology
Appointments Institutional Review Board SCO, Member 2008-present Institutional Review Board SCO, Vice-Chair, 2007-08 Institutional Review Board SCO, Member 2006-07
Memberships & Affiliations National Academies of Practice, Distinguished Fellow Optometric Glaucoma Society, Executive Committee 2016 Optometric Glaucoma Society, Member 2014-present AAO Admittance Committee Region Chair, 2015 AAO Admittance Committee Region Vice-Chair, 2014 AAO Admittance Committee, 2013 AAO Primary Care Symposium Program Chair, 2013-14 American Academy of Optometry, Fellow APHA Vision / Health Administration Section, Member ACOE, Consultant ASCO Ethics Special Interest Group ASCO Residency Education Special Interest Group Faculty Member, Online CE Credits AOA, Faculty Relations Committee AOA, Optometric Educator’s Exchange, Past-Chair AOA, Contact Lens Cornea Section, Member TOAP, State Consultant on Healthy Eyes Healthy People Association of Optometric Contact Lens Educators Southern Council of Optometrists West Tennessee Optometric Association Maryland Optometric Association (past-member) Armed Forces Optometric Society (past-member) Past-President, National Capital Region Optometric Soc. SCO Contact Lens Society NBEO Part III Council NBEO Clinical Skills Exam Committee, 2006-13 NBEO Senior Examiner/Site Coordinator
20 C. Lievens Harding Academy Advisory Board The American Legion, Member Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society, Member Association for Vision and Research in Ophthalmology American Board of Opticianry, Advanced Speaker National Contact Lens Examiners, Advanced Speaker
Other Essilor Future In Sight Advisory Committee ASCO Clinical Affairs Committee, 2014-present Steering Committee, Cataract Technologies, Alcon Carl Zeiss Meditec, Advisory Board TearScience, Advisory Board Transitions Optical, Global Advisory Board Key Opinion Leaders, Contact Lens Research, Alcon Valeant Pharmaceuticals Advisory Board Glaucoma Consulting Platform, Gerson Lehman Group Independent Consultant on Multi-Purpose SCL Solutions Expert Witness in Optometric Litigation Co-creator, JLC Funduscopic Grading Card ASCO Selection Committee for 2008-2009 Janoff Award
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