Patrick Lee is an optometrist with experience in private practice and low vision rehabilitation. He completed a residency in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation and is passionate about providing comprehensive eye care, especially for geriatric and low vision patients. He has published research, presented continuing education courses, and volunteers with organizations serving underserved communities.

1. Patrick Lee, O.D., F.A.A.O.
2135 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616
734-731-0452, PatrickLeeOD@gmail.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
 Residency trained optometrist with private practice experience and advanced competency in:
-Ocular Disease -Primary care -Contact lenses
-Low vision/vision rehabilitation -Geriatric Care -Pediatric Care
-Myopia Control -Special populations
 Hard working, efficient, and personable individual who is passionate about providing the highest
standard of optometric care
EDUCATION
Residency, Ocular Disease & Low Vision Rehabilitation 2015
Illinois College of Optometry and Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, IL
The Chicago Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired, Chicago, IL
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, Wheaton, IL
Doctor of Optometry, OD 2014
Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL
Bachelors of Science in Brain Behavior and Cognitive Science, BS 2010
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind or Visually Impaired, Jul 2015 (Present)
Illinois College of Optometry Affiliated Satellite clinic, Chicago, IL
 Provide Low Vision Rehabilitation care to those referred by fellow eye physicians in an urban population.
 Mentor and Precept 4
th
year students on clinical rotations in low vision rehabilitation techniques and services.
 Mentor and Precept Illinois College of Optometry Low Vision/Ocular Disease residents in low vision rehabilitation
techniques and services.
Optometrist, See Eyewear, Chicago, IL July 2015 (Present)
 Efficiently performed comprehensive eye examinations emphasizing spectacle prescription analysis and contact lens
examinations.
Resident Optometrist in Ocular Disease/ Low Vision Rehabilitation, Jul 2014-Jul 2015
Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL
 Advanced competency in ocular disease, contact lens, primary care, and low vision examinations.
 Worked closely with ophthalmology in managing pre and post-operative care.
 Precept students in clinic, lecture to students and faculty, and teach clinical labs.
Extern, John Dingell Veterans Association, Detroit, MI Feb 2014-May 2014
 Proficiently performed comprehensive eye examinations emphasizing medical optometry and refraction.
Extern, Mid Florida Eye Center, Mt. Dora, FL Nov 2013-Feb 2014
 Competently performed primary care exams and efficiently managed pre and post-operative cases within a geriatric
population.
Extern, Summerlin Vision Center, Las Vegas, NV May 2013-Aug 2013
 Provided optometric care to the Summerlin community providing comprehensive exams and contact lens exams while
learning about the intricacies of optometric private practice as a student clinician.
Intern, Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, IL Aug 2013-Nov 2013
 Provided comprehensive exams emphasizing vision therapy, contact lens, and low vision examination as a student
clinician.
Teaching Assistant, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL Aug 2012-Oct 2013
 Taught students in optometric procedures lab and helped professors coordinate optometric labs.

2. Tutor, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL Aug 2011-Oct 2013
 Tutored optometry students in optometric procedures, optics, and ocular anatomy.
ACTIVITIES
CURE Chicago Medical Screening, Chicago, IL Sep 2015
 Volunteer in vision screening to promote free specialty medical services to an underserved population.
Fellowship of Christian Optometrists Mission Trip, Tegucigulpa, Honduras Feb 2015
 Provided vision exams and spectacle to those in needs throughout villages in Tegucigulpa region.
A Safe Haven Veterans Stand Down Vision Screening, Chicago, IL Jul 2014
 Provided vision screenings to veterans.
Chicago Special Olympics, Bloomington, IL Jun 2012
 Provided vision screenings to potential participating athletes.
HONORS
Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry 2015
Alfred A. Rosenbloom Jr. Low Vision Residency Award, American Academy of Optometry 2015
 Prestigious award granted to individual showing promise in promoting the field of low vision by means of practice,
teaching, research, and community service.
National Eye Institute Travel Grant, The Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2015
 Prominent travel grant awarded to select few based on presentation approval at meeting.
ISPB Research Grant, Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness 2014
 Competitive grant awarded based on quality and relevance of research project.
Dr. Derrald Taylor Low Vision Residency Award, Illinois College of Optometry 2014
 Award granted to an individual showing great potential in the field of low vision rehabilitation.
Student Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry 2013
 Granted to individuals showing passion and commitment to the field of optometry.
Dean’s List, Illinois College of Optometry Oct 2010-May 2013
 Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.50
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Optometry, Member Present
American Optometric Association, Member Present
Illinois Optometric Association, Member Present
Tomb and Key, Member, Illinois College of Optometry 2013-2014
 Exclusive membership in society showcasing excellence in optometric leadership and academics.
Beta Sigma Kappa, Member, Illinois College of Optometry 2012-2014
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
GPS Usage in a Population of Low Vision Drivers, Denver, CO 2015
 ARVO Research Poster Presentation 2015-1
st
Author
Misery with Dystrophy, Chicago, IL 2015
 COPE #44460-Continuing Education Course
Flecks and Spec, Atlanta, GA 2015
 South Eastern Council of Optometry (SECO) 2015 Multimedia Poster Session-2
nd
Author
Oculocutaneous Albinism, Chicago, IL 2015
 COPE #43722-Continuing Education Course
A Macular Dystrophy Involving Foveal Cavitation on SD-OCT, Denver, CO 2014
 AAO Residency Poster Presentation
A Dystrophy Mystery, Chicago, IL 2014
 ICO Grand Rounds Presentation
LICENSING CREDENTIALS
Illinois Optometry License Present
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License Present
CPR Certified Present