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Christine Allison, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Denise Alexopoulos, OD, FAAO
Assistant Professor of Optometry, Director of Contract Research
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312-949-7216
Why ICO?
As an ICO student, I had the most incredible faculty and mentors. I wanted to be part of the team that makes the ICO experience so amazing for the next generation of ODs. My ultimate goal is to make as much of an impact on our students’ lives and careers as my mentors made on mine.
Biography
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago, Dr. Alexopoulos began her optometric journey at ICO, where she discovered her love for pediatric eye care. She completed the Pediatric & Infant Vision Residency at the SUNY College of Optometry, gaining valuable experience in both a university-based clinic and a high-volume hospital. She is full time member of the ICO Faculty, where she works as a clinical attending for third and fourth year students and teaches a Pediatric Optometry course. Dr. Alexopoulos also serves as ICO's Director of Contract Research, participates in several clinical research studies and is an investigator for PEDIG.
Special Interests
Pediatrics/Binocular Vision, Infant Vision, Children with Special Needs, Myopia Control
Education
SUNY College of Optometry, OD
Illinois College of Optometry
Loyola University Chicago
Experience
University Eye Center, New York, NY
Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Awards & Honors
Invited interviewee, Four Eyes Optometry Podcast
Investigator, Chaperone Study Gold Medal Site
Mentor, Panhellenic Scholarship Foundation
Member, Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society
Cribb Leadership & Service Award
Faculty Scholarship
Polly Flink Eastland Memorial Award
Richard J. O’Brien II Memorial Award
Summa Cum Laude Honors
Professional Organizations
Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, Consultant
Academic Optometry Society, Member
International Myopia Institute, Member
InfantSee, Provider
American Optometric Association, Member
Illinois Optometric Association, Member
College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Member
American Academy of Optometry, Fellow
Publications
Alexopoulos D, Matchinski TL. A case of ablepharon macrostomia syndrome requiring multidisciplinary care. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 2021;104(4):541-543.
Alexopoulos D, Vricella M. Limbal vernal keratoconjunctivitis: Prompt treatment can prevent visually threatening complications. Optom Vis Perf 2019;7(4):213-21.