Arra Apikian
Phoenix
Summary
Experienced optometrist with expertise in conducting comprehensive examinations and diagnosing various eye diseases and disorders. Proficient in prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, including specialty options. Skilled at cultivating strong and enduring client relationships, resulting in consistently high levels of satisfaction, retention, and referrals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist
Arizona's Vision
04.2024 - Current
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, including specialty contact lenses, scleral CLs, ortho-k, GPs, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures such as Diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma work-ups, dry eye treatments, etc.
Optometrist
Visionworks
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity and refractive state.
- Calculated proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, prisms.
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Conducted fundus examination through biomicroscopy by viewing with fixed lens and camera.
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Student Extern
Major General William H. Gourley VA
02.2021 - 05.2021
- 4th Rotation (Dr. Carter, Dr. Mcpherran)
- Conducted comprehensive eye care in a fast-paced environment
- Focused on ocular disease with heavy emphasis on diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, hypertensive retinopathy, vein and arterial occlusions and cranial nerve palsies
- Performed different types of imagining such as OCT(Heidelberg/Zeiss), Visual field, Fundus photos.
Student Extern
Orlando VA Medical Center, Lake Nona
11.2020 - 02.2021
- 3rd Rotation (Dr. Norris, Dr. Henney, Dr. Gounden, Dr. Wang, Dr. Raden, Dr. Lynne, Dr. Mandese, Dr. Cantrell)
- Conducted comprehensive eye care in a fast-paced environment
- Managed complex cases such as diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, corneal diseases, optic nerve diseases and traumatic brain injuries with ocular findings.
Student Extern
The Vision Center of West Phoenix
08.2020 - 11.2020
- 2rd Rotation (Dr. Juarez)
- Conducted comprehensive and problem focused eye exams at a fast-paced private practice
- Managed cases such as treatment and management of dry eyes, contact lenses (including monovision/multifocal), diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other corneal diseases.
Student Extern
Michael McQuillan, OD/ Ventura County Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
- 1st rotation (Dr. McQuillan)
- Conducted comprehensive eye care along with post up care for cataract surgery at a private practice
- Performed comprehensive eye examination for pediatrics at the Ventura County Medical center.
Student doctor
MEND Community
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Performed eye care in a fast-paced high-volume clinic serving the low-income community.
Student doctor
California Eye Center Optometry
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Dr. Khanjian
- Observed the doctor performing comprehensive eye examination at a private practice
- Learned about different ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, etc
- Performed pre-testing such as NCT, autorefractor, OCT, as well as preliminary testing.
Student doctor
Visualeyes Optometry
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Observed the doctor performing comprehensive eye examination at a private practice
- Performed preliminary testing as well as pretesting
- Learned about various ocular conditions and the business aspect of optometry.
Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist
Doheny Eye Institute/ Doheny Image Reading Center
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Support DIRC clinical study contracts and general operations by providing specialized knowledge in image capture techniques and ophthalmic imaging systems/equipment
- Evaluate images from external sources (Sites) submitted for review such as Fundus autofluorescence (FAF), Color Fundus Photo (FP),
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Fluorescein Angiography (FA) and Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG)
- Review digital ophthalmic images and identify some ophthalmic features and pathologies in support of medical research activities
- Interact directly with sponsor and/or clinical sites to identify and resolve problems related to a site's imaging.
Operations officer
Optometric Center of Encino, Dr
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Observed the doctor’s services as he diagnosed and treated different eye diseases
- I learned about the tool’s optometrists’ use such as retinoscopes, phoropters, and small objects
- My duties included maintaining records, filing, scheduling appointments, and preparing patients for the doctor
- Furthermore, I assisted patients with eye glasses preparation, contact lenses, adjustments and eye glass repair
- Achievements/club involvements, club
- Class curriculum representative- Student representative association
- Dean’s list- Western University of Health Sciences
Medical Assistant
Retina institute of California
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Noted patient medical histories
- Instructed patients about medications, tests, and procedures such as, performing intravenous injections
- Performed various vision and diagnostic tests, and assisted ophthalmologists with patient procedures
- Coordinated patient scheduling, supervised and trained other ophthalmic assistants.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University
Northridge, CA05.2014
Associates of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland, CA05.2011
Languages Spoken
Armenian, Arabic, English
Achievements/Club invovement
Operations officer- Private Practice club
Class curriculum representative- Student representative association
Dean's list- Western University of Health Sciences
Timeline
Optometrist
Arizona's Vision
04.2024 - Current
Optometrist
Visionworks
11.2021 - 04.2024
Student Extern
Major General William H. Gourley VA
02.2021 - 05.2021
Student Extern
Orlando VA Medical Center, Lake Nona
11.2020 - 02.2021
Student Extern
The Vision Center of West Phoenix
08.2020 - 11.2020
Student Extern
Michael McQuillan, OD/ Ventura County Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Student doctor
MEND Community
01.2020 - 05.2020
Student doctor
California Eye Center Optometry
08.2018 - 12.2018
Student doctor
Visualeyes Optometry
07.2018 - 08.2018
Operations officer
Optometric Center of Encino, Dr
03.2016 - 06.2016
Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist
Doheny Eye Institute/ Doheny Image Reading Center
11.2015 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant
Retina institute of California
06.2014 - 07.2015
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Western University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University
Associates of Arts - Social and Behavioral Science
Los Angeles Pierce College