Andria Pihos

Dr. Andria Pihos is an Associate Professor of Optometry and Assistant Dean for IEI Patient Care Education at the Illinois College of Optometry. Her roles include teaching, clinical care coordination, and administrative leadership in patient care education. She has been affiliated with ICO since 2002, following a Primary Eye Care Residency there. Dr. Pihos also maintains a part-time private practice in optometry.

Education:

• BS in Optometry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1997)
• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from New England College of Optometry (2001)
• Primary Eye Care Residency at Illinois College of Optometry (2001-2002)

Research Interests: Dr. Pihos focuses on Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease Education. Her work emphasizes expanding access to eye care for elderly populations and improving interprofessional education (IEI) models. She has contributed to studies addressing systemic challenges in delivering community-based services to low-income seniors, highlighting the intersection of clinical practice and public health.

Publications: Her notable work examines barriers to senior eye care, aligning with broader themes in healthcare equity and geriatric optometric care.

• Awards & Affiliations:
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)
• Member, American Optometric Association
• Member, Illinois Optometric Association
• Consultant, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education

Experience & Leadership: Dr. Pihos served as the Primary Care Residency Coordinator at ICO from 2005–2009, demonstrating her commitment to clinical education. Her dual role in academia and private practice reinforces her practical expertise in optometric care. Grants and future projects are not explicitly detailed in the text.

Labs/Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not mentioned, her involvement in residency coordination and clinical care suggests active participation in ICO’s educational teams and clinical settings.