Curriculum Vitae

KENN A. FREEDMAN, M.D., Ph.D. Revised: July 2016 Contact Information: Address: 3601 4th Street MS 7217, Lubbock, Texas 79430 Phone: 806-743-2020(work) Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION:

8/1985 – 5/1989 M.D. at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX 1985 Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Houston, Houston, TX. 1980 B.A. in Chemistry at the University of California, San Diego, CA.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

7/1/89 – 6/30/90 Intern, Internal Medicine Dept., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine. Lubbock TX

7/1/90 – 6/30/93 Resident, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Dept., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine.

1993 - 1995 Private practice, General Ophthalmology, Warner Robins, GA.

7/1/95 – 6/30/96 Fellowship: Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery Dr. Gregory Krohel, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.

7/1/96 – 8/31/2000 Private Practice, Ophthalmology. Macon, GA

9/1/2000 - Present Faculty, Associate Professor Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock TX

2003 – Present Clinic Medical Director, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

2009 – Present Teaching Fellow, Cooperative Studies / Global Scholars Overland Park, KS

10/1/09 – 6/29/10 Visiting Professor, Sabbatical and Return Visits 2011, 2012, 2013, Department of Ophthalmology, Preah Ang Duong Hospital 2014, 2016 Ministry of Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

5/24/10- 5/28/10 Visiting Professor 6/6/11 – 6/10/11 Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital 6/17/13 – 6/21/13 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 1/5/15 – 1/7/15

CERTIFICATION: American Board of Ophthalmology, 5/14/95 Recertification 1/1/06 and Recertification 1/1/16 Expires 12/31/2025

SUB-SPECIALITIES: Neuro-ophthalmology Oculoplastic Surgery Strabismus General Ophthalmology

CURRENT LICENSURE: Texas Medical License No. H8052 - Expires 8/31/2018

SERVICE: 2010 Scientific Reviewer: Ophthalmic and Physiologic Optics 2006 Scientific Reviewer: Journal of Ophthalmology 2005 Scientific Reviewer: Expert Opinion in Pharmacotherapy 2005 Scientific Reviewer: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology 1995 Scientific Reviewer: Journal of Ophthalmology

PUBLICATIONS:

2013 Giridhar, P., Freedman, K. Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in a 35 year old Post- Partum Woman with Recent Pre-Eclampsia. JAMA Ophthalmology 131(4):542-544

2010 Cox CA, Amaral J, Salloum R, Guedez L, Reid TW, Jaworski C, John-Aryankalayil M, Freedman KA, Campos MM, Martinez A, P Becerra S, Carper DA. Doxycyclin’s Effect on Ocular Angiogenesis: An In Vivo Analysis. Ophthalmology. 117(9):1782-91

2009 Bickley, L. and Szilagyi P. Guide to Physical Exam and History Taking (10th Edition) Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer /Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Freedman K. as contributor to eye and neurology sections

2008 Freedman, K and Brown S. The effective corneal refractive surface as a function of a point in visual space: a three-dimensional analysis. Ophthal. Physiol. Opt. 2008 28:584–594

2007 Young, Rockefeller S.L., Kenn A. Freedman. "The Pupil: Physiology and Function." Duane's Foundations of Clinical Ophthalmology Volume 2, Chapter 9. Ed. William Tasman, MD and Edward A. Jaegar, MD. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007. Date of Access http://duanessolution.com (Available through subscription).

2006 John-Aryankalayil, M., Dushku, N., Jaworski, C.J., Cox, C.A., Schultz, G., Smith, J.A.,

Kenn A. Freedman, MD page - 2 Ramsey, K.E., Stephan, D.A. Freedman, K.A., Reid, T.W., Carper, D.A. Microarray and Protein analysis of human pterygium. Mol Vis 2006;12:55-64.

2005 Brown, S.M., Freedman, K.A., Effective corneal refractive diameter as a function of the object tangent angle in visual space. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2005;31:2356-2362.

2005 Freedman, K.A., Brown, S.M. Topical Apraclonidine in the Diagnosis of Suspected Horner Syndrome. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology 2005;25(2):83-85.

2004 Freedman, K.A., Polepalle, S., Transient homonymous hemianopia and positive visual phenomena in nonketotic hyperglycemic patients. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2004;137:1122-1124.

2004 Freedman, K., Tran, R. Neurofibroma Involving the Caruncle. Archives of Ophthalmology 2004;122:294-295.

2004 Craenen, G., Brown, S.M., Freedman, K.A., Windisch, T., Corona, J. Clinical Challenge: Rapid, Painless Unilateral Vision Loss in a 37-year-old Healthy Woman. Survey of Ophthalmology;49:343-348.

2003 Morales, J., Freedman, K., Sawyer, C., Tendency oriented perimetry versus Fastpac in patients with neuro-ophthalmological defects. Perimetry Update;2002/2003:121-128.

2003 Freedman, K.A., Brown, S.M., Mathews, S.M., Young, R.S. Pupil size and the ablation zone in laser refractive surgery: Considerations based on geometric optics. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2003;29(10):1924-1931.

2003 Brown, S.M., Freedman, K., The weight of the basic and clinical science course (Letters to the Editor). Ophthalmology 2003;110:1672-1673.

2003 Brown, S.M., Aouchiche, R., Freedman, K.A. The utility of 0.5% apraclonidine in the diagnosis of Horner’s Syndrome. Archives of Ophthalmology 2003;121(8):1201-1203.

2002 Krohel, G., Peters, G., Freedman, K., Popp, J. The Gorham Disease of the Orbit. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2002;133:729-730.

1999 Freedman, K.A., and Krohel, G.B. Orbital Inflammation, Chapter 2.1.3 in the Oxford Textbook of Ophthalmology, Oxford University Press 1999

1994 Schlesinger, L.M., Freedman, K.A., Sanders, V.N., and Ledford, J.K. Piggyback Correction of a dual-cone using a disposable soft contact lens. Contact Lens Spectrum. Dec. 1994 p.44-46.

1993 Freedman, K.A., and Crosson, C.E. Beta-cyclodextrins enhance ocular bioavailability of pilocarpine. Current Eye Research 12(7): 641.

Kenn A. Freedman, MD page - 3 1986 Becker, R.S., Freedman, K.A., and Lenoble, C. Photophysical and photochemical behavior of 11-cis retinal and its Schiff base in a micelle. J.Phys. Chem. 90: 4334-4336.

1986 Freedman, K.A., Becker, R.S., Hemmasi, B., and Bayer, E. Investigation into the spectroscopy and photoisomerization of a series of poly(ethylene glycol) peptide Schiff bases of 11-cis retinal. Photochemistry and Photobiology 43(3): 291.

1986 Freedman, K.A., and Becker, R.S. Comparative Investigation of the photoisomerization of the protonated and unprotonated n-butylamine Schiff bases of 9-cis, 13-cis, 11-cis, and all-trans retinals. J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 108: 1245-1251.

1985 Becker, R.S., Freedman, K.A., Hutchinson, J.A., and Noe, L.J. Kinetic study of the photoisomerization of a protonated Schiff Base of 11-cis retinal over the picosecond-to- second time regimes. J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 107: 3942-3944.

1985 Becker, R.S. and Freedman, K.A. A comprehensive investigation for the mechanism and photophysics of isomerization of a protonated and unprotonated Schiff Base of 11-cis retinal. J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 107: 1477-1485.

1982 Becker, R.S., Freedman, K.A., and Causey, G. Schiff Base of retinal: photoisomerization as a function of solvent and protonation. J. Amer. Chem. Soc. 104: 5797-5798.

ELECTRONIC FORMAT

Content Author – Progressive Proptosis in a 4-Month-Old Infant http://www.aao.org/edu_courses/pedi_case_2 Multiple Choice Questions Web-Based Continuing Professional Education American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2004

ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS

2004 Cox, C.A., Aryankalayil, M.J., Jaworski, C., Russell, P., Gray, T. Freedman, K.A., Dushku, K., Reid, T.W., Carper, D. The Effect of Doxycycline on the Migration of Pterygial Epithelial Cells Grown in Culture. ARVO Conference, April 27, 2004, Sarasota, Florida.

1989 Freedman, K.A., Hong, B.S., Singh, P., and McCartney, D.L. Plasminogen activator activity and protein profile of rabbit tear after alkaline burn of cornea. Poster presented at ARVO 1989.

PRESENTATIONS AND SPEAKING INVITATIONS

2001 “Neuro-Retinitis Reviewed” Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Kenn A. Freedman, MD page - 4 2005 “What is New in Neuro-Ophthalmology” Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

2006 “Neuro-Ophthalmic Emergencies” Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences May 12, 2006

2007 “International Ophthalmology” Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences May 4th, 2007

2008 “Diplopia – a Rational Approach” Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Texas Tech University Health Science Center Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science May 9th, 2008

2009 Internal Medicine Grand Rounds – TTUHSC “Recognizing Neurological Emergencies and Urgencies in Patients Presenting with Visual Complaints or Eye Findings” January 2007

“Pediatric Oculoplastics Update” Presented at the Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences May 1st, 2009

“The Reconstruction of Medical Ethics” Presented at the Vision Conference: International Institute of Christian Studies True Significance in the Academy Kansas City, MO. July 16th, 2009

7th Annual Cambodian Ophthalmology Society December 18-19th, 2009 Phnom Penh, Cambodia: 3 Presentations 1. Diplopia Management 2. CT Scan Interpretation 3. Ethical Principles for the Practicing Ophthalmologist

2010 Cambodian Ophthalmology Society Meeting June 25-26, 2010 Phnom Penh, Cambodia: 2 Presentations

Kenn A. Freedman, MD page - 5 1. Optic Neuropathies 2. Evaluation and Surgery for Ptosis

2011 “The Swollen Disc” Presented at the Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, September 26th

2012 “Parasellar Tumors – Neuro-Ophthalmic Findings” Presented at the Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, April 27th

2013 Cambodian Ophthalmology Society Meeting June7-8th, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Presentations: “Update on Medical Uses of Botulinum Toxin in Ophthalmology” and “Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy- An Unusual Case”.

Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastics Training Course at the Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital; June 17-21st, 2013. Speaker and gave 6 presentations on Examination, Optic Neuropathies, Orbital Disease and Use of Botulinum Toxin. Was also the discussant for multiple patient case presentations in Neuro-ophthalmology.

Christian Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting – July 24-27th, 2013 in Houston Texas. Presentations: “Teaching ophthalmology abroad - An alternative approach to Missions” and “Update on Medical Uses of Botulinum Toxin in Ophthalmology”

Pediatric Grand Rounds, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center “Visual Development, Amblyopia and Strabismus” August 2nd, 2013

2014 Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist “Strabismus Surgery for Neuro-Ophthalmic and Orbital Conditions” Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center September 19th, 2014

Global Health Lecture Series – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center “Teaching Ophthalmology in Cambodia and Vietnam” November 19th, 2014

2015 Continuing Medical Education in Ophthalmology University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam “Optic Neuropathies, Diagnosis and Management” January 7th, 2015

Update for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist – Research Meeting

Kenn A. Freedman, MD page - 6 “How does Upper Eyelid Ptosis affect Vision? – An Optical Model” Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center April 24th, 2015

Neurology Grand Rounds, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center “Ophthalmic Manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis and Optic Neuritis” May 15, 2015

Transitional Learning Center – 2nd Annual Meeting – Lubbock Texas “Evaluation and Management of Patients with Visual Problems after Traumatic Brain Injury” September 18th, 2015

RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCES:

2000 – present Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.

1996-2000 Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, Georgia.

1995 - 1996 Assistant Attending , Department of Ophthalmology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York.

1990 - 1993 Research in ocular pharmacology, Department of Ophthalmology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.

1988 Research into the anatomical and chemical changes seen after alkaline burns to the cornea, Department of Ophthalmology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.

1981 - 1985 Photophysics and photochemistry of retinal compounds and mechanisms of photoisomerization in visual pigment systems. Pre & post-doctoral research. Department of Chemistry, University of Houston, Houston, Texas.

1982 - 1984 Teaching and Development of Undergraduate Laboratory classes. Teaching Assistant in the Dept. of Chemistry, University of Houston, Houston, Texas.

1980 - 1981 Teaching in freshman chemistry and physical chemistry courses. Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas.

Kenn A. Freedman, MD page - 7 AWARDS AND HONORS:

2010, 2011, 2013 Certificates of Appreciation from Cambodian Ministry of Health, Cambodian Ophthalmology Society and the Ho Chi Minh Eye Hospital

2003, 2007, 2012 Faculty Teaching Award - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

2007 Presidents Volunteer Service Award USA Freedom Corps

1992 Resident Research Award, Department of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Science Center

1988 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society

1988, 87, 86 Louise Barekman Scholarship 1983 - 84 Alpha Chi Sigma Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Houston (UH) 1982 - 83 Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Dept. of Chemistry, UH

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

1990 - Present American Academy of Ophthalmology 1992 - Present Christian Ophthalmology Society 2002 – Present North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES:

2000 – Present Credentials/Bylaws, University Medical Center 2012 - Present Tenure and Promotions Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 2000 – 2014 Admissions Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

ACADEMIC COMMITTEES:

2015 Member of Dissertation Committee- Senay Tewolde PhD Candidate – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University. Dissertation Defense on October 16th, 2015 – Texas Tech University 12:30 PM. “A Model for Noninvasive Detection of Eye Tumor and Core Body Temperature Estimation by Ocular Surface Temperature”.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

2016 Christian Ophthalmology Society Meeting – Portland Oregon 2015 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV

Kenn A. Freedman, MD page - 8 2014 Christian Ophthalmology Society Meeting, Kansas City Missouri 2013 Christian Ophthalmology Society Meeting Houston Texas 2012 Clinical Neurosciences Symposium, University of New Mexico SOM, Albuquerque 2010 Emerging Trends in MS (Multiple Sclerosis) –NYU Medical Center, New York 2009 , 2010, and 2013 Cambodian Ophthalmology Society Meeting - Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2008 Medical Ethics Conference – Augustine College, Ottawa Ontario, Canada 2008 Everett R Viers Lecture and Ophthalmology Conference – Scott and White 2007 Annual Meeting of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 2006, 2005 University of Colorado HSC Annual Ophthalmology Symposia 2005 International Ophthalmology –Approaches to Eye Disease in the Developing World University of Virginia Health System 2008, 2003, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1992 Annual Meeting American Academy of Ophthalmology 1999 Christian Ophthalmology Society Meeting, August , Stone Mountain GA 1999 Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, March, Augusta GA 1994 National Eye Trauma Symposium with Vitrectomy Wet Lab, May 13-14, Boston, MA 1992 Symposium on Ophthalmology in Developing Nations, Proctor Foundation, March 1992.

REFERENCES:

David L. McCartney, M.D. Chairman Dept. of Ophthalmology and Vis. Sci.; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430 (806)-743-2410 Email: [email protected]

Kelly Mitchell M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas 79420. 806-743-2020 Email: [email protected]

Gregory B. Krohel, M.D. Associate Professor, 2200 Burdett Ave., Ste.206, Troy, NY 12180 (518)- 271- 6390. Email: [email protected]

Richard A. Ulrich, M.D. 104 Beverly Drive, Bonaire, GA, 31005 (478) -328-7372 Email: [email protected]

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