Morgan C. Ollinger, OD, FAAO Phone: 231-408-8030 Email: [email protected]
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Morgan C. Ollinger, OD, FAAO Phone: 231-408-8030 Email: [email protected] Professional Experience Clinical Instructor 2017-Present Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN Duties include: Overseeing student interns within pediatric, vision therapy, and primary care services Clinical research Scholarly activities within the optometric field Residency in Pediatric Optometry 2016-2017 Michigan College of Optometry, Big Rapids, MI Duties include: Examining pediatric patients, managing binocular vision disorders, and overseeing student interns within the College’s Pediatric service Examining pediatric patients at Cherry Street Health Services, a Federally Qualified Health Centre, as well as within the public school system Observing ophthalmologic and pediatric specialties throughout Michigan Assisting within pediatric and vision therapy teaching labs Education Residency in Pediatric Optometry 2016-2017 Michigan College of Optometry, Big Rapids, MI Doctor of Optometry (with Distinction) 2012-2016 University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON 93 of 120 credit hours completed towards Bachelor of 2009-2012 Science in Biology University of Regina, Regina, SK Accepted into the Doctor of Optometry program after 3 years Peer Reviewed Posters Survey of self-reported reading and video gaming habits 2021 and ocular discomfort Heart of America – Kansas City, MO (Co-Author) A Comparison of Near Visual Acuity Optotype Validity 2019 within a Pediatric Population American Academy of Optometry – Orlando, FL (Co-Author) Changes in Near Visual Function from Orthokeratology 2019 College of Optometrists in Vision Development – Kansas City, MO All Left, Not Alright: Improved Visual Function From 2019 Vision Rehabilitation College of Optometrists in Vision Development – Kansas City, MO (Co-Author) Peripheral Visual Fields in Orthokeratology Patients 2018 American Academy of Optometry – San Antonio, TX Binasal Hemianopsia: A Clinical Anomaly 2017 American Academy of Optometry – Chicago, IL (Co-Author) Management of Consecutive Exotropia and Refractive 2017 Amblyopia Confounded by Homonymous Hemianopsia College of Optometrists in Vision Development – Jacksonville, FL Forgetting How to See: A Variant of Alzheimer's Disease 2016 Affecting Vision American Academy of Optometry – Resident’s Day Presentations, Anaheim, CA Research Evaluation of the impacts of caffeine on tracking and 2021 reading comprehension Principal Investigator. Survey of self-reported reading and video gaming habits 2020 and ocular discomfort Principal Investigator. Comparison of Pediatric Eye Health Access Knowledge 2019 Between Optometric and Dental Patients Principal Investigator. Reversible Visual Field Changes from Orthokeratology 2018 Principal Investigator. Changes in Near Visual Function from Orthokeratology 2018 Principal Investigator. A Comparison of Near Visual Acuity Optotype Validity 2018 within a Pediatric Population Principal Investigator. Childhood Atropine for Myopia Progression (CHAMP) 2018-2022 Study Sub-Investigator. Currently collecting data. Microdosed Atropine 0.1% and 0.01% Ophthalmic 2020-2024 Solutions for Reduction of Pediatric Myopia Progression (CHAPERONE) Study Sub-Investigator. Currently collecting data. Published Articles Clinical Highlight – VT Procedure: Marsden Ball Games 2020 Optometry & Visual Performance, Volume 8, Issue 1 Teaching Experience Grand Rounds Series within Pediatric Optometry 2018, 2020 Weekly seminar discussing appropriate prescribing and management for pediatric patients. Primary instructor. Diagnosis of Accommodative and BV Dysfunction Guest 2017 Lecture Binocular and Accommodative Problems Associated with Learning Problems Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric Optometry 2016 Guest Lecture Pediatric Red Eyes Continuing Education Lectures Children’s Vision and the Use of Digital Media 2019 Southern College of Optometry Fall CE – Memphis, TN Ellerbrock Grand Rounds: Ectatic, not Ecstatic 2018 American Academy of Optometry - San Antonio, TX Professional Memberships Fellow 2017-Present American Academy of Optometry Secretary-Treasurer 2020-Present Tennessee chapter of American Academy of Optometry Member 2014-Present College of Optometrists in Vision Development Service SVOSH Mission Trip 2019 San Salvador, El Salvador Provided optometric services to populations in need SVOSH Mission Trip 2018 Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Provided optometric services to populations in need Professional Development Sanet Vision Therapy Courses 2017 San Diego, CA Academic Awards COVD Resident Travel Grant 2017 Awarded for summarizing peer-reviewed literature GP Contact Lens Clinical Excellence Award 2016 Awarded for outstanding knowledge regarding GP contact lenses. Dr. Karen Tompa Nowy Memorial Award 2016 Awarded for showing exceptional care and concern for patients, and for advocacy for patient well-being, during clinical education. Dean's Honour List 2012-2016 Inclusive Maintained an Excellent Academic Standing (>80% term average) for each term that this award was earned. Volunteer History Aide for a home-based daycare 2001-2012 Helped to take care of children of all ages during lunch breaks and after school hours. Was responsible for organizing activities, as well as providing care to the children. Math and science tutor 2007-2012 Provided tutoring in high school and undergraduate level math, biology, chemistry, and physics for students struggling with these subjects. Leadership History Student leader for NAFTA campaign 2014-2016 Organized campaign to have optometry added to NAFTA. Ran events to engage University of Waterloo's optometry students in demonstrating interest for this cause. Attended meetings with the Canadian Association of Optometry, and am currently collaborating on this cause with the CAO. Environment Coordinator for Campion College Students' 2011-2012 Union Organized events centred around themes of sustainability. Helped to organize and volunteered for a multitude of student union events. .