Dr. Cushing specializes in primary eye care, contact lens care including Keratoconus, astigmatism, and post surgical contact lens fitting and is expert in evaluating and following LASIK patients. He joined the practice in 1990, and is our contact lens specialist. Dr. Cushing also treats patients with Dry Eye Syndrome, including inserting punctal plugs. Dr. Cushing is also certified to treat glaucoma, eye infections, and foreign bodies.

1973 Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude Pacific Union College Angwin, California

Graduate School
1974 Graduate Studies - BioMathematics - Loma Linda University - Loma Linda, California

Optometry School

1976 Bachelor of Science, Visual Science Magna Cum Laude - Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, California
1978 Doctor of Optometry, Magna Cum Laude Southern California College of Optometry Fullerton, California
1989 Completed course in "Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents", administered by Southern California College of Optometry.
State Board certified as a Therapeutic Optometrist

Optometry Externships

Sherman Indian Health Center Riverside, California
1977 Veteran's Administration Outpatient Clinic Los Angeles, California

CERTIFICATION

1978 Colorado
1978 California

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

1974 Omega Epsilon Phi, International Optometric Fraternity
1978 Beta Sigma Kappa, International Optometric Honor Fraternity
1978 Colorado Optometric Association
1978 American Optometric Association
1978 American Public Health Association
1978 Optometric Extension Program Foundation

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

1978 Clinical Instructor - Southern California College of Optometry
1978 Private practice - Specializing in Contact Lenses and Low Vision
1978 Participated in clinical studies of contact lens solutions, for Coopervision and Alcon
1980 Trustee Colorado Optometric Association

PHTHALMIC SPECIALTY

Specialty Contact Lenses
Management of Keratoconus
External Eye Disease

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Keratoconus etiology, course, treatment, and prognosis
Technology in eye care

AWARDS

1976 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
1978 William Feinbloom Low Vision Award
1980-1983 Health Fair Recognition for Organization and Volunteer Service
1978 Jefferson County Public Schools Vocational Education Award

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