Brian McDowell

Brian McDowell serves as an Associate Professor at Ferris State University's Michigan College of Optometry, supervising second and third-year interns at the University Eye Center's Primary Care clinic while leading laboratory instruction for Optometric Procedures courses. His academic role emphasizes clinical technology integration across optometric education.

Dr. McDowell's educational foundation includes:

• OD (Doctor of Optometry) from Ferris State University, Michigan College of Optometry
• BS in Biomedical Science with minors in Applied Ethics and Chemistry from Western Michigan University

His research concentrates on primary care optometry with specialized focus on ocular pharmacology, aging eye management, and interprofessional healthcare models. He pioneers educational technology applications including video-recorded proficiencies for clinical training and explores pharmaceutical interventions for age-related ocular conditions. His work bridges optometry with pharmacy and health professions through collaborative initiatives like prediabetes health fairs.

Dr. McDowell actively mentors optometry interns in clinical settings and develops innovative teaching methodologies. His interprofessional collaborations with Pharmacy and Health Professions colleges demonstrate practical healthcare integration models, particularly in managing systemic conditions with ocular implications.

He maintains active clinical engagement through the University Eye Center's Primary Care clinic while driving technology-enhanced education initiatives. His cross-college partnerships with Pharmacy and Health Professions facilitate comprehensive patient care approaches, notably in diabetes-related ocular health management through campus health fairs.