Dhekaa Almuntaser, OD

Dhekaa Almuntaser, OD

About Optometrist Dr. Dhekaa Almuntaser

Optometrist skilled in providing high quality visual care, experience in pediatrics, primary care, ocular disease and soft and complex contact lens fitting.

EDUCATION

• CUNY Brooklyn College – BS, Psychology and Chemistry (May 2016)
• SUNY College of Optometry – OD, Doctor of Optometry (May 2021)

OPTOMETRIC EXPERIENCE

• Woodhull Medical Center – May ‘20 – August ‘20
  – High patient volume, complex ocular disease setting. Treated patients with glaucoma, retina pathology, pediatrics, emergency room consults under the supervision of the attending optometrist.
• SUNY Internship – August ‘20 – November ‘20
  – Rotated through contact lens, pediatrics, pediatric ocular disease, advanced ocular disease, primary care, low vision and vision therapy clinic.
• NYU Faculty Center – November ‘20 – February ‘21
  – Provided surgical evaluations and post-opt care for glaucoma (adult and pediatric), retina, cornea, cataracts and LASIK/PRK patients under the supervision of optometrist and ophthalmologist. Fitted patients with Scleral, RGP and soft contact lenses under the supervision of the attending optometrist. Also treated disease and fitted pediatric patients with specialized contact lens under specialist supervision.
• CityEyeMD – February ‘21 – May ‘21
  – Provided comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma exams, diabetic retinopathy exams and fitted patients with scleral and soft contact lens under optometrist supervision. Under ophthalmologist supervision, provided surgical evaluations and post-opt care for LASIK/PRK, cataract and cornea transplant patients. Fitted pediatric patients with scleral lenses under optometrist supervision.

JOBS

• Eyes on Education – December ‘21
  – Provide comprehensive eye exams and glasses to children in private, charter and public schools
• Century Medical and Dental – September ’22
  – Provide comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma exams, diabetic/hypertensive retinopathy exams and dry eye treatments to patients.