Haley Italia

Haley Italia is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry and Attending Optometrist at the New England College of Optometry (NECO) Center for Eye Care. She holds an OD from NECO and completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Cornea/Contact Lenses at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Her expertise focuses on advanced contact lenses, myopia management, ocular disease diagnosis, and primary eye care.

• Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD), New England College of Optometry
• Residency: Ocular Disease & Cornea/Contact Lenses at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Dr. Italia’s research emphasizes innovative diagnostic techniques like confocal microscopy and clinical applications of hybrid contact lenses for complex cases. She actively addresses public health concerns related to cosmetic contact lenses and infectious keratitis. Awards include the 2018 Dr. Joseph and Judith Ann Feldberg Scholarship and 2017 Beider Moral Obligation Scholarship.

Her presentations highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ocular surface disorders and infectious disease management. She is a member of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), contributing to clinical advancements through academic collaborations.