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Christine Allison, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Kelly A. Frantz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Michelle K. Man, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Assistant Professor of Optometry
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312-949-7090
Why ICO?
I had the best experience as an ICO resident and formed lifelong relationships with my mentors. That inspires me to give back to ICO students now as a full-time faculty member. ICO provides students with unparalleled clinical experience with its access to new technologies, a diverse patient population, and a high volume of patient encounters. Plus, Chicago is a great city!
Biography
Dr. Man graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. She pursued a residency in Cornea and Contact Lens at the Illinois College of Optometry where she gained experience in academic, private practice, and hospital settings. Upon completing residency training, Dr. Man joined a private practice and also served as part-time adjunct clinical instructor to ICO externship students. She is now part of the ICO family full-time, with a focus on laboratory teaching and working with students and residents in the Cornea and Urgent Care Clinics.
Special Interests
Cornea and Contact Lens, Keratoconus, Myopia Management, Dry Eye Disease, Primary Eye Care
Education
2016 Illinois College of Optometry, Cornea and Contact Lens Residency
2015 University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry
2010 University of California Los Angeles, Bachelor of Science
Experience
2018-present Illinois College of Optometry
2016-2018 Midwest Eye Professionals
Awards & Honors
2016 Sheldon Wechsler Contact Lens Residency Award
2015 CooperVision Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies Resident Travel Fellowship
2015 GP Lens Institute Clinical Excellence Award
2015 Dr. Cheslyn Gan and Dr. Linda Cushing Scholarship for Contact Lens Management
2011-2014 Dean’s Departmental Award, Clinical Honors – UC Berkeley Optometry
Professional Organizations
Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
American Optometric Association
Illinois Optometric Association
Fellow, Scleral Lens Education Society
Publications
Brady, B and Man, MK. “Alternative Therapies for Treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Associated with Sjogren’s Syndrome.” Optometric Clinical Practice. 2020; 2(2):12