
Kierstyn Napier-Dovorany, OD, FAAO
Assistant Professor
College of Optometry
E-Mail: knapier@westernu.edu
Phone: 909.706.3887 | Fax: 909.706.3905
Website: www.westernu.edu
Join year: 2009
Education
Residency, 2006, White River Junction VAMC
OD, 2005, The New England College of Optometry
Certification
Fellow, 2008, American Academy of Optometry
Professional Experience
2001-current, VOSH Optometry Service Organization, Member-Attended mission to Coya, Peru January 2009 and June 2011
2002-2005, Beta Sigma Kappa, Member/Vice President 2003-2004-Fraternity for Academic Excellence
2009-current, Accreditation Council of Optometric Education, Consultant
2009-current, Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Low Vision Educators Special Interest Group, Participant
2010 and 2012, California Optometric Association House of Delegates, Delegate
2010, Western University International Service Club, Faculty member-Attended mission to Petite de Riviere Nippes, Haiti July 2010
2010-2011, Beta Sigma Kappa/Central World Council, Secretary/Treasurer
2010-current, Inland Empire Optometric Society, Secretary
2011-current Beta Sigma Kappa/Central World Council, Vice Chancellor
Courses
Special Considerations in Geriatrics, College of Optometry
Low Vision Rehabilitation, College of Optometry
Elective: Global Health and Optometric Service, College of Optometry
Liaison: Interprofessional Education 5000/5100
Organizations
Member, 2001-current, American Optometric Association
Fellow as of 2008, 2005-current, American Academy of Optometry
Member, 2005-current, National Association of VA Optometrists
Member, 2005-2007, New Hampshire Optometric Association
Member, 2007-2009, Michigan Optometric Association
Member, 2009-current, California Optometric Association
Member, 2009-current, Inland Empire Optometric Association
Member, 2009-current, California Optometric Association, Low Vision Section
Member, 2010-current, American Optometric Association, Vision Rehabilitation Section
Publication
POSTER AND PAPER PRESENTATIONS
1. Napier K, Mertz JR. All-trans-retinoic acid causes a decrease in curvature of chick cornea. Poster presented at: ARVO Conference; May 4-9 2003; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 44:2802
2. Napier-Dovorany K, Hitchmoth D; Frick R, Jetton H, Welch HG. Challenging Standards of Eye Care for Low-risk Veteran Diabetics. Paper presented at: American Academy of Optometry Conference; 2006 Dec 7-10; Denver, CO
3. Napier-Dovorany K, Frick R, Hitchmoth D. Asymmetric Glaucoma Secondary to Systemic Steroid Use. Poster presented at: American Academy of Optometry Conference; 2006 Dec 7-10; Denver, CO
4. Hoppe E, Napier-Dovorany K, Mackintosh S, Meyer T. A Seat at the Table: Integrating Interprofessional Education within an Optometric Curriculum. Poster presented at: APHA 2010 Proceedings of the APHA 138th Annual Meeting and Exposition; 2010 Nov 6-10; Denver, CO
5. Napier-Dovorany K, Graham V. Screening for mobility problems: a case series. Poster presented at: The 89th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; 2011 October 12-15; Boston, MA
6. Song A, Napier-Dovorany K, Graham V. How does visual impairment impact an individual’s physical activity? Poster presented at: The 89th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; 2011 October 12-15; Boston, MA
GUEST EDITORIALS/INVITED PAPERS
1. Napier-Dovorany, K. Think Tank - "What challenges do optometric educators face when integrating low vision education with entry-level competency and how can we overcome these challenges?". Optometric Education, Summer, 2010; 35(3): 87


