Erin Brooks

Erin Brooks is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri-St Louis College of Optometry. She completed her OD degree and fellowship in family practice at UMSL, along with a BS in Chemistry (biochemistry emphasis) and a Master’s in Vision Science focused on vision-based learning disabilities. Dr. Brooks serves as a clinical preceptor at multiple facilities including the University Eye Center and Carondelet Family Care Health Center.

Her research explores binocular vision, children's vision, ocular disease, and community health applications. She has presented extensively at the American Academy of Optometry conferences. Publications focus on optometric credentialing mobility and faculty development, reflecting her dual expertise in clinical practice and educational leadership.

Honors include:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
• Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry

She coordinates Continuing Education Monitors at Optometry’s Meeting and serves on the clinical affairs committee for the Missouri Optometric Association.