Elizabeth Pallante

Dr. Elizabeth Pallante is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry and Attending Optometrist at the NECO Center for Eye Care's Commonwealth Ave. location. She trains optometry students from New England College of Optometry and specializes in Pediatrics, Vision Therapy, and Neuro-Rehabilitation. Dr. Pallante holds an OD (with Honors) from Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry and a BA in Anthropology from the University of Notre Dame.

Education:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD), Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry (with Honors)
• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, University of Notre Dame

Research & Clinical Focus: Her clinical interests center on pediatric optometry, vision therapy, and neuro-rehabilitative care. She actively contributes to advancing care for patients with complex visual needs through evidence-based practices.

Awards:

• 2020 AZCOPT Award for Clinical Excellence in Pediatrics/Vision Therapy
• 2020 AZCOPT Award for Excellence in Service to Optometry Organizations

Teaching & Service: Dr. Pallante mentors second- to fourth-year optometry students, emphasizing hands-on training in specialty populations. She served as National Resident Liaison for the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) from 2020–2021.

Practice: Sees patients at the NECO Center for Eye Care, Commonwealth, focusing on pediatric and neuro-rehabilitative vision care.