Alaina Short

Alaina Short, O.D., FAAO, ABCMO, serves as Assistant Professor and Clinic Chief in Vision Rehabilitation at Nova Southeastern University's College of Optometry. Previously an Assistant Professor at Kentucky College of Optometry, she taught clinical skills laboratories and ocular disease courses while supervising fourth-year students in clinical settings. Her career spans academic, Veterans Affairs, corporate, and private practice environments.

Dr. Short's research centers on geriatric vision rehabilitation, specifically examining how systemic conditions and ocular diseases like glaucoma impact functional vision and cognitive processes. She investigates retinal manifestations of systemic disorders and advocates for integrated approaches to low vision care.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society induction
• William Feinbloom Low Vision award
• MCPHS Presidents’ Commitment to Diversity award
• Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)

Dr. Short mentors clinical students and has been an invited speaker at state professional meetings. She maintains active certifications through ABCMO and membership in the American Optometric Association, with no documented grants or formal graduate advisees mentioned in the source material.