Barbara E. Ott, O.D.

Internships:

1993 – 1995 Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, IL

Clinical Rotations:

• Primary Care Services
• Binocular Vision/Pediatric Clinic 
• Low Vision Services 
• Illinois Center for Rehabilitation Education
• Cornea & Specialty Contact Lens Service
• Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care
   
  

1994 Chicago Westside VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Diagnosis & treatment of ocular and related systemic diseases in outpatient
and ambulatory inpatient populations

1993 Gilchrist-Marchman Rehabilitation Center, Easter Seals Society of
Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, IL
Modified optometric assessment and management to care for special
populations of mental, physical, cognitive & developmental disability;
extensive work with noncommunicative patients                           
                                               
Graduate:

1995 Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL
Doctor of Optometry, cum laude; top 5 percent of graduating class
                     
Undergraduate:

1991 Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, magna cum laude; 4.0/4.0 GPA in psychology

2008 – present:Optometrist, Bond Eye Associates, Peoria, IL

2000 – 2006: Optometrist; Shopko Eye Care Centers, Peoria & East Peoria, IL
Solo practitioner; alternated patient care time between two office locations

1998 – 2000: Optometrist; Dr. Dennis M. Brtva & Associates, Peoria, IL
Full time associate optometrist

1995 – 1998: Optometrist; Independent Doctor of Optometry – Chicago Metropolitan Area
Combined patient care time in two separate settings:

• Private Ophthalmology Practice: Walter I. Fried, MD – Gurnee, IL
• Retail Optical Boutique on North Michigan Avenue: American Vision Center – Chicago, IL

1994-1995   “Subjective Response to Dipiprazole versus Natural Reversal of
                      Pharmacologically Induced Mydriasis”
                      Conducted research, performed statistical analysis of data, presented
                      results at optometric conference, and prepared paper for publication in
                      professionally refereed journal