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Kierstyn Napier-Dovorany, OD, FAAO

Kierstyn Napier-Dovorany, OD, FAAO

Associate Professor

College of Optometry

knapier@westernu.edu

Phone: 909.706.3887 | Fax: 909.706.3905

Website: www.westernu.edu

Join year: 2009

  • Education

    2006, White River Junction VAMC-White River Junction, VT, Primary Care/Ocular Disease Optometry Residency

    2005, New England College of Optometry-Boston, MA, Doctor of Optometry

    2001, Indiana University-Bloomington, IN, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Science, Minor, Biology

  • Certification

    2013, Board certified in Medical Optometry-American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry

    2013, Certificate in Medical Statistics-Stanford University

  • License

    OD, 2010-current, California

    OD, 2007-current, Michigan

    OD, 2005, New Hampshire

  • Professional Experience

    Profession of Optometry

    2010, 2018 Reviewer for Optometry and Vision Science, Journal of the American Academy of Optometry

    2017 ASCO/AAO Task Force on Sub-Specialization, member

    2017 Reviewer for Clinical and Experimental Optometry

    2014-current Beta Sigma Kappa/Central World Council, Secretary/Treasurer 2010-2011, Vice Chancellor 2011-2014, Chancellor 2014-2017, Immediate Past Chancellor 2017-2018

    2016 ASCO Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Summit, Facilitator and Panelist

    2010-2015 Inland Empire Optometric Society, Secretary 2010-2012, President Elect 2012-2013, President 2013-2014, Immediate Past President, Education Chair 2014-2015

    2010, 2012-14 California Optometric Association House of Delegates, Delegate

    2012-4 American Optometric Association House of Delegates, Delegate

    2010 Reviewer for Optometry, Journal of the American Optometric Association

    2009 and 2011 VOSH Optometry Service Organization, Member-Attended mission to Coya, Peru January 2009 and June 2011

    2010 Western University International Service Club, Faculty member-Attended mission to Petite de Riviere Nippes, Haiti July 2010

    2009-current Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Low Vision Educators Special Interest Group, Participant

    2009 Accreditation Council of Optometric Education, Trained Consultant

    2002-2005 Beta Sigma Kappa, Member/Vice President 2003-2004-Fraternity for Academic Excellence

    College/Institution

    Western University

    2016 College of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty retreat facilitator

    Western University College of Optometry

    2015-current Promotion and Tenure Committee, Vice Chair 2015-2016, Chair 2016-current

    2010-current Beta Sigma Kappa, Faculty Advisor

    2009-current Interprofessional Education Design Committee, Phase 1, Member

    2009-2014 Student Performance Committee, Chair 2012-2014

    2012-2014 Executive Committee, Member

    2009-2011 Center for Clinical and Translational Research Planning Committee, Member

    2009-2010 Interprofessional Education Design Committee, Phase 2, Member

    2009-2010 Grading Policy Ad Hoc Committee, Member

    2009-2010 Mission Statement Task Force Committee, Member

    Aleda E. Lutz VAMC

    2008-2009 Visually Impaired Service Team Committee, Member

    Community

    2012, 2016 Co-Coordinated collaborative visit for students from Japanese eye care program to visit WUCO and California State University, Northridge

    2015 Participated in Special Olympics World Games vision examinations, Los Angeles, CA

    2015 Community presentation for the Parent Health Education Series cosponsored by Pomona’s Promise Promoters and WesternU College of Graduate Nursing

    2010-2013 Coordinated and participated in interprofessional health screening for Blindness Support Services Health and Wellness Day with participants from CAHP and COMP

    2012 Community presentation to the Pomona Host Lions Club

    2010 Coordinated optometry student volunteers for the Blindness Support Services Walk on the Ones event

    2010 Community presentation to EyeDAS group on Low Vision Rehabilitation

    2010 Organized reception to honor Foothills Center for the Partially Sighted

    2010 Organizer and preceptor for vision screenings, organized and assisted student education program for Western University Interprofessional Health Fair

    2009 Preceptor for vision screenings with LMSA clinic

  • Courses

    Low Vision Rehabilitation and Geriatrics

    Clinical Medicine for the Optometrist

    Interprofessional Education, Facilitator

  • Research Grant

    2017 Grant Title: The effects of visual impairment on balance mobility in adults over age 50

    Funding Agency: California State University 2017 RGS Summer Funding Award

    Amount awarded: $2950

    My role as co-author is study design, data collection, participation in manuscript preparation.

    2017 Funding Agency: Western University College of Optometry Big Idea Fund

    My Role: To attend a conference on interprofessional precepting

    Awarded

    2017 Grant Title: The effects of visual impairment on balance mobility in adults over age 50

    Funding Agency: Western University of Health Sciences Seed Grant No: 12740E

    Amount awarded: $5000

    My role as co-author is study design, data collection of initial outcome measures, participation in manuscript preparation.

    2011 Grant Title: Evaluating the effectiveness of iPads as a learning tool in a small group learning context

    Funding Agency: AOF-Vistakon Innovation in Education Grant

    Amount awarded: $10,000

    My role as primary investigator was study design, data collection, participation in manuscript preparation.

    2002, 2003 Funding Agency: NIH T35 Institutional Training Grant

    Awarded

    My role in this training grant was study design, data collection, participation in manuscript preparation.

  • Awards

    2017 Gold Medal Winner of Beta Sigma Kappa

    2017 Distinguished Member of the Low Vision Rehabilitation Section of the California Optometric Association

    2015 OpenCare Patient’s Choice Winner

    2013 Preceptor award, WUCO Clerkships

    2010 Excellence in Optometric Education Award from the California Optometric Association

    2006 American Academy of Optometry Student Travel Fellowship recipient

    2004 Alumni Scholarship

  • Organizations

    2010-current American Optometric Association, Vision Rehabilitation Section, Member

    2009-current California Optometric Association, Member

    2009-current Inland Empire Optometric Association, Member

    2009-current California Optometric Association, Low Vision Section, Member

    2007-2009 Michigan Optometric Association, Member

    2005-2007 New Hampshire Optometric Association, Member

    2005-current American Academy of Optometry, Member, Fellow as of 2008

    2005-current National Association of VA Optometrists, Member

    2001-current American Optometric Association, Member

  • Publications

    Napier-Dovorany K, An J, Hoppe E. Factors Associated with Regular Interprofessional Care by Optometrists in Management of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice. 2018;10:6-11. doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2017.10.003.

    Graham V, Napier-Dovorany K, Bruton E., Richards N, Garbus J, Garbus C. The effect of relaxation techniques and visual training on peripheral vision in U.S. collegiate soccer players. Journal of Optometry and Visual Performance. Accepted on Aug 29, 2017.

    Graham V, Napier-Dovorany K. Multifactoral measures of fall risk in the visually impaired population: A pilot study. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies. 2016;20(1):104-109. doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.06.012

    Yumori J, Dickter D, Napier-Dovorany K, Wren V, Tegzes J. Optometry students’ knowledge-based performance within interprofessional education courses. Optometric Education. 2015;40(3):31-36.

    Napier-Dovorany K, Graham V. Evaluating fall risk in people with low vision: a case series. Journal of Optometry & Visual Performance. 2013;1(3):93-99.

    Napier-Dovorany, K. COA Blog-“Elderly Vision”. California Optometry, July 2015.

    Napier-Dovorany, K. CE@Home Online-“Geriatric Eye Care”. California Optometry, September/October 2014.

    Napier-Dovorany, K. Special Report- “Eye care for older Americans needed more than ever”. California Optometry, Summer 2012.

    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.

    Conference Proceedings

    Diggory M, Setto A, Chan V, Napier-Dovorany K. Clinical Findings and Management of Autoimmune Retinopathy with Application of Low Vision and Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitative Treatments. Poster presented at: The 95th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; 2016 November 9-12; Anaheim, CA.

    Napier-Dovorany K, An, J, Hoppe E. Factors Associated with Regular Interprofessional Care by Optometrists in Management of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Poster presented at: The 95th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; 2016 November 9-12; Anaheim, CA.

    Napier-Dovorany K, Amonoo-Monney S, Yumori J, Andriamarisoa M. Evaluating student perceptions of a video case-based iPad application as a small group learning tool. Poster presented at: The 94th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; 2015 October 7-10; New Orleans, LA.

    Yumori J, Napier-Dovorany K, Andriamarisoa M. Developing a novel iPad application to facilitate case-based learning experiences in a large classroom setting. Poster presented at: The 94th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; 2015 October 7-10; New Orleans, LA.

    Phan T, Spors F, McAllister B, Pang L, Napier-Dovorany K, Kammer R, Gordon R. Reliability of clinical measurement of equivalent dioptric power in low vision lenses. Poster presented at: The 92nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; 2013 October 23-26 Seattle, WA.

    Napier-Dovorany K, Graham V. Screening for mobility problems: a case series. Poster presented at: The 90th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; 2011 October 12-15; Boston, MA.

    Song A, Napier-Dovorany K, Graham V. How does visual impairment impact an individual’s physical activity? Poster presented at: The 90th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Optometry; 2011 October 12-15; Boston, MA.

    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.

    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

    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