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#08 Leadership in Optometry with Dr. Louise Sclafani

March 16, 2021 Dr. Dave Kading & Dr. Mile Brujic Season 1 Episode 8
#08 Leadership in Optometry with Dr. Louise Sclafani
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#08 Leadership in Optometry with Dr. Louise Sclafani
Mar 16, 2021 Season 1 Episode 8
Dr. Dave Kading & Dr. Mile Brujic

On this episode, Dr. Louise Sclafani shared with us how she get started and how she broke the barrier for the women in Optometry.

About Dr. Louise Sclafani:
Louise A. Sclafani, OD, FAAO, FSLS ’89 ICO, served as Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Optometric Services at University of Chicago from 1993-2017. Her main interests include contact lenses, corneal disease, and surgery co-management. She applies her experience of challenging hospital based care as Vice President of Professional Affairs for SynergEyes and continues to see patients at SoLo Eyecare,  a private practice in Chicago and at the Illinois College of Optometry where she also trains optometry interns. She has held leadership roles in the American Optometric Association including Illinois State President, Chair of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section. She was awarded the status of Diplomate by the American Academy of Optometry CCLRT where she serves as Vice Chair of the Section, is a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society, Associate Member of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists, and selected by Review of Optometry as one of the Top 10 Females at the Forefront of Optometry.

Social Media:
Instagram: @sclafanilouise 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-sclafani-a0387234/

Show Notes

On this episode, Dr. Louise Sclafani shared with us how she get started and how she broke the barrier for the women in Optometry.

About Dr. Louise Sclafani:
Louise A. Sclafani, OD, FAAO, FSLS ’89 ICO, served as Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Optometric Services at University of Chicago from 1993-2017. Her main interests include contact lenses, corneal disease, and surgery co-management. She applies her experience of challenging hospital based care as Vice President of Professional Affairs for SynergEyes and continues to see patients at SoLo Eyecare,  a private practice in Chicago and at the Illinois College of Optometry where she also trains optometry interns. She has held leadership roles in the American Optometric Association including Illinois State President, Chair of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section. She was awarded the status of Diplomate by the American Academy of Optometry CCLRT where she serves as Vice Chair of the Section, is a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Society, Associate Member of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists, and selected by Review of Optometry as one of the Top 10 Females at the Forefront of Optometry.

Social Media:
Instagram: @sclafanilouise 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-sclafani-a0387234/