Therapeutic Optometrist, Glaucoma Specialist
Excellence in Educational Achievement
"I believe in doing my best at whatever task is before me. This includes the care I give my patients today."
Graduate, University of Texas at Austin, 1980 Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude)
Doctorate of Optometry, University of Houston, 1985 (Magna Cum Laude)
Licensed as an Optometrist by the Texas Optometry Board, 1985.
Certified Therapeutic Optometrist by the Texas Optometry Board, 1991 (special certification in Therapeutics allows me to treat diseases and write prescriptions for medication).
Optometric Glaucoma Specialist, 2002
"Recognition by my peers is a great compliment for which I am both grateful and proud."
Who’s Who in Medicine, 1993
Texas Association of Optometrists Foundation of Excellence Award, 1983
Ave Custos Oculi Award for Outstanding Achievement in Contact Lens Studies, 1985
Excellence in Optics Award, 1985
Excellence in Pathology Award, 1985
Barnes-Hind Hydrocurve Contact Lens Award, 1985
Albert Schweitzer Award, 1980
Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Fraternity
Honor Fraternities: Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Chi, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Beta Beta, Alpha Lambda Delta
Who's Who of American Women, 1992
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1992
"Sharing what I have learned with others means that I must stay informed on the latest developments in eye care."
Lecturer at the American Optometric Association’s Annual Congress, 1999.
Numerous public appearances including radio (WOAI) and TV (“Good Morning Austin”).
Professional publications include: Optometry News, 1983; Review of Optometry, 1999; American Optometric Association News, 1999; Optometric Management, 1999.
Co-authored numerous publications for optometrists and other doctors on how to prepare their offices for the Year 2000.
"I try to use my optometric knowledge to assist my community, my associates and my profession."
Member, American Optometric Association
Texas Optometric Association
Colleyville Chamber of Commerce
Keller Chamber of Commerce
Founder: Opticians Review
Professional Consultants, Inc. (President)
Practice Dynamics, Inc. (Pres.)
Certificate of Appreciation from American Optometric Society