Education:
Middle school: Nimitz (San Antonio, Texas)
Years: 1970-1973
High school: Notre Dame High School (Riverside, CA)
Class of 1977, Suma Cum Laude
University of California
1977-1980
Southern California College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry
1980-1984
Research:
Listing clinical research studies I have/am an investigator for over the past 3 years.
EGP-437-006: EyeGate. Uveitis Phase 3 Clinical trial.
SUN-131: Senju. Evaluation of Transdermal steroid patch for chalazia.
C-12-305-001: Firecrest Blepharitis Study
NVK-002: Champ study of myopic progression in children.
OTX-TP2: Ocular Therapeutics, Travapost punctual plug for glaucoma.
KPI-C-121-006(7): Kayla Lotepranolol Dry Eye Study.
SDY-101: STARR study; Sydnexis myopia control study.
I am also a Clinical Investigator and paid consultant and give professional education lectures to other doctors for Biotissue (Prokera amniotic membrane contact lens), Novabay (Avenova eyelid disinfectant), and Allergan (True Tear nasal neurostimulator).
Work Experience:
Marbach Eye Clinic
Staff Optometrist
1984-1986
Orozco Eye Clinic
Private Practice Owner Optometrist
1997-2001
Medical Center Ophthalmology Associates (MCOA)
Staff Optometrist, Director Dry Eye Center of Excellence
2001-present
Extracurricular Activities:
Painting (acrylics)
Working Out (Free weights, Yoga)
Hiking
Awards / Board:
Bexar County Optometric Society, Secretary. 1990-1994
Director Dry Eye Center of Excellence. 2014-present
Hobbies/Interest:
Art (museums, sculptures)
Outdoor Activities (hiking, rock climbing)
Weight training
Yoga
Current Events
Sports Cars
I was a “BIG” mentor ing the BIG brothers/sisters program from 2012-2014
Biography:
Married. Three children; daughter in 3rd year of Medical School, step son in US Army Ft Bragg, step son is a welder.
I have a bery positive outlook on life, and enjoy encouraging others to achieve success. I am blessed to have a job I love, helping my patients, and living in this wonderful city.
I have a healthy lifestyle (physical activity and healthy eating are important to me).
I was born and raised in San Antonio, relocated to California when my family moved there. After completing high school, undergrad, and medical training in California, I returned to San Antonio and have enjoyed my opportunity to live and raise a family in my hometown.