Patrick Caroline

Patrick Caroline serves as Associate Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Oregon Health & Sciences University. He is a Diplomat of the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry and contributes to editorial boards of Contact Lens Spectrum and Contact Lens and Anterior Eye Journal.

His education includes a COT from the University of Minnesota (1978).

Internationally recognized for contact lens research, he specializes in corneal applications and anterior eye conditions, advancing diagnostic techniques through innovative imaging. His work bridges clinical practice and academic scholarship in optometric vision science.

Professional recognition includes:

• 2007 grand prize winner of the annual Ocular Photography contest (Disease Section of AAO)

Caroline actively mentors students in Pacific University's optometry program, emphasizing personalized instruction in the contact lens curriculum while maintaining professional engagement through society memberships and editorial contributions.