Danielle Piser

Danielle Piser, OD, FAAO, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) and serves as Chief of the Alfred and Sarah Rosenbloom Center for Vision and Aging. She also works full-time at the Illinois Eye Institute and maintains a part-time role at SoLo Eye Care & Eyewear Gallery in Bridgeport. Her expertise includes geriatric eye care, ocular disease, vision rehabilitation, and optometric education.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Mercyhurst University (2003)
• Doctor of Optometry (OD), The Ohio State University College of Optometry (2007)
• Residency in Low Vision and Ocular Disease, Illinois College of Optometry (2008)

Research Interests: Dr. Piser focuses on low vision rehabilitation, primary care optometry, ocular disease management, and the optimization of vision care for aging populations. She emphasizes education through clinical instruction and continuing education lectures on urgent care, cataract surgery co-management, and contact lenses.

Publications: Her work includes a notable article published in Top Stroke Rehabil (2008), highlighting contributions to stroke rehabilitation and vision-related outcomes. This reflects her broader engagement in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of optometry, geriatrics, and public health.

Awards & Honors:

• 2009: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, Dr. Piser actively mentors students through clinical rotations at the Eye Institute. Her clinical practice includes managing cataract pre- and post-operative care, underscoring her role in bridging education and patient care. No specific grants are mentioned in the provided text.

Labs & Teams: She leads the Alfred and Sarah Rosenbloom Center for Vision and Aging, a specialized unit within ICO dedicated to advancing geriatric vision research and clinical services.